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... with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Package Contents Before use the included software, refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM (p. 22). • Adobe... included (see below). Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD specifications. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with the...
... with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Package Contents Before use the included software, refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM (p. 22). • Adobe... included (see below). Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD specifications. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with the...
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Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Screen (LCD monitor) Mode dial AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal 1 (Playback) button n button l (Display) button Movie button Indicator b (Exposure compensation...
Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Screen (LCD monitor) Mode dial AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal 1 (Playback) button n button l (Display) button Movie button Indicator b (Exposure compensation...
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Begin the installation. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Included Software, PDF Manuals Macintosh Operating System Mac OS X 10.6 Computer Computers running one of illustration. Insert ... (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk Space 550 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the sake of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an Internet connection. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the...
Begin the installation. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Included Software, PDF Manuals Macintosh Operating System Mac OS X 10.6 Computer Computers running one of illustration. Insert ... (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk Space 550 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the sake of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an Internet connection. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the...
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Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System 28 Accessories Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System 28 Accessories Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
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... that to correct the interference by one or more of the equipment. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the instructions, may ... has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that ...
... that to correct the interference by one or more of the equipment. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the instructions, may ... has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide
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... cards have been verified to work with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with the...
... cards have been verified to work with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with the...
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Screen (LCD monitor) Mode dial AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal 1 (Playback) button n button l (Display) button Movie button Indicator b (Exposure compensation) / Up button e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left button Control dial...to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. o Up button on back q Left button on back r Right button on back p Down button on ...
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Screen (LCD monitor) Mode dial AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal 1 (Playback) button n button l (Display) button Movie button Indicator b (Exposure compensation) / Up button e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left button Control dial...to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. o Up button on back q Left button on back r Right button on back p Down button on ...
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z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin the installation. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and ... (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk Space 550 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the sake of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an Internet connection. z On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop...
z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin the installation. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and ... (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces USB Free Hard Disk Space 550 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the sake of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an Internet connection. z On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop...
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Accessories Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System 32
Accessories Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System 32
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z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . Square aspect ratio. • At aspect ratios other than , digital zoom (p. 63) is not available ([Digital Zoom] is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated. X Once the setting is set to height) as follows. Native... widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of the camera screen, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the ...
z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . Square aspect ratio. • At aspect ratios other than , digital zoom (p. 63) is not available ([Digital Zoom] is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated. X Once the setting is set to height) as follows. Native... widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of the camera screen, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the ...
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... the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in step 1. • The display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 63), digital tele-converter (p. 127), Tracking AF (p. 130), Servo AF (p. 131) or when using a TV as the main subject is too large for the screen. ...8226; The magnified display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is ...
... the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in step 1. • The display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 63), digital tele-converter (p. 127), Tracking AF (p. 130), Servo AF (p. 131) or when using a TV as the main subject is too large for the screen. ...8226; The magnified display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is ...
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... 126 If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), or when using a TV as a display (p. 200), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus ...more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. • To hide the magnified display area, press the n button and set [MF-Point Zoom] ...
... 126 If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), or when using a TV as a display (p. 200), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus ...more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. • To hide the magnified display area, press the n button and set [MF-Point Zoom] ...
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... Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. Shooting Range and Focusing Digital Tele-Converter Still Images Movies The focal length of the lens can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is . • The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are... shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward i for maximum telephoto, and when you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40).
... Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. Shooting Range and Focusing Digital Tele-Converter Still Images Movies The focal length of the lens can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is . • The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are... shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward i for maximum telephoto, and when you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40).
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... halfway. Note that the AF frame displayed around the subject is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. You can recompose shots as you use the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), and in manual focus mode (p. 125). • If [Face ID] is displayed...
... halfway. Note that the AF frame displayed around the subject is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. You can recompose shots as you use the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), and in manual focus mode (p. 125). • If [Face ID] is displayed...
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...) and ordering prints from a photo development service can add images to the print list. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. Adding Images to a printer. • Index printing is connected to the Print List via the FUNC...camera. menu. Add the image to the print list (DPOF) after your shot or later during playback via the FUNC. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the number of copies, as follows. z Press the op buttons to choose an image. Choose up on some Canon...
...) and ordering prints from a photo development service can add images to the print list. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. Adding Images to a printer. • Index printing is connected to the Print List via the FUNC...camera. menu. Add the image to the print list (DPOF) after your shot or later during playback via the FUNC. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the number of copies, as follows. z Press the op buttons to choose an image. Choose up on some Canon...
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...Camera orientation* White balance (p. 120) My Colors (p. 122) Drive mode (pp. 60, 124) Grid lines (p. 84) Eye-Fi connection status (p. 216) Metering method (p. 117) Still image compression (p. 138), Resolution (p. 79) Recordable shots Self-timer (p. 64) Movie resolution (p. 82) Remaining time Digital zoom magnification (p. 63), Digital..., 142) Exposure compensation level (p. 116) i-Contrast (p. 119) GPS reception status (p. 46) SX260 HS Logger function (p. 48) SX260 HS Mercury lamp correction (p. 81) Camera shake warning (p. 57) Exposure shift bar (p. 111) Zoom bar (p. 54) Blink detection (p....
...Camera orientation* White balance (p. 120) My Colors (p. 122) Drive mode (pp. 60, 124) Grid lines (p. 84) Eye-Fi connection status (p. 216) Metering method (p. 117) Still image compression (p. 138), Resolution (p. 79) Recordable shots Self-timer (p. 64) Movie resolution (p. 82) Remaining time Digital zoom magnification (p. 63), Digital..., 142) Exposure compensation level (p. 116) i-Contrast (p. 119) GPS reception status (p. 46) SX260 HS Logger function (p. 48) SX260 HS Mercury lamp correction (p. 81) Camera shake warning (p. 57) Exposure shift bar (p. 111) Zoom bar (p. 54) Blink detection (p....
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...mode 141 AV cable 199 B Battery Charging 14 Level 227 Power saving 36 Black and white images 122 Blink detection 86 C Camera Reset all 193 Camera shake 137 Center (AF frame mode 128 Clock 41 Color (white balance 120 Color Accent (shooting mode 108 Color Swap (shooting... balance 121 D Date/time Adding date/time to images 67 Changing 18 Setting 17 World clock 189 Defaults J Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital tele-converter 127 Digital zoom 63 Discreet mode (shooting mode 110 Display language 20 DPOF 210 Drive mode 124 E Easy mode (shooting, playback mode...
...mode 141 AV cable 199 B Battery Charging 14 Level 227 Power saving 36 Black and white images 122 Blink detection 86 C Camera Reset all 193 Camera shake 137 Center (AF frame mode 128 Clock 41 Color (white balance 120 Color Accent (shooting mode 108 Color Swap (shooting... balance 121 D Date/time Adding date/time to images 67 Changing 18 Setting 17 World clock 189 Defaults J Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital tele-converter 127 Digital zoom 63 Discreet mode (shooting mode 110 Display language 20 DPOF 210 Drive mode 124 E Easy mode (shooting, playback mode...
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...time Shooting information 226 Slideshow 156 Smart Shuffle 158 Smart Shutter (shooting mode 97 Smile (shooting mode 97 Snow (shooting mode 94 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 27 Sounds 182 Stereo AV cable 199 Stitch Assist (shooting mode 102 Strap 2 Super vivid (shooting mode ...103 T Terminal 199, 200, 203, 204 Toy camera effect (shooting mode)......... 106 Tracking AF 68, 130 Traveling with the camera 189, 196 Troubleshooting 220 Tv (shooting mode 140 TV display 199 U Underwater (shooting mode 94 V...
...time Shooting information 226 Slideshow 156 Smart Shuffle 158 Smart Shutter (shooting mode 97 Smile (shooting mode 97 Snow (shooting mode 94 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 27 Sounds 182 Stereo AV cable 199 Stitch Assist (shooting mode 102 Strap 2 Super vivid (shooting mode ...103 T Terminal 199, 200, 203, 204 Toy camera effect (shooting mode)......... 106 Tracking AF 68, 130 Traveling with the camera 189, 196 Troubleshooting 220 Tv (shooting mode 140 TV display 199 U Underwater (shooting mode 94 V...
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... of this equipment in Subpart B of Part 15 of genuine Canon accessories is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to comply with Canadian ICES-.... 244 Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1742, PC1743 systems) This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates...
... of this equipment in Subpart B of Part 15 of genuine Canon accessories is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to comply with Canadian ICES-.... 244 Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1742, PC1743 systems) This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates...