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... cards * Conforms to work 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. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD specifications. Camera Battery...
... cards * Conforms to work 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. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD specifications. Camera Battery...
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... 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) / Up button e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button...
... 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) / Up button e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button...
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z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on a computer with an included USB port and Internet connection ... (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. z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on a computer with an included USB port and Internet connection ... (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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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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... device must be used in accordance with Class B limits in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 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...may cause harmful interference to comply with Canadian ICES-003. 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. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1742, PC1743 systems) This device complies with...
... device must be used in accordance with Class B limits in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 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...may cause harmful interference to comply with Canadian ICES-003. 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. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1742, PC1743 systems) This device complies with...
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...; Eye-Fi cards * Conforms 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.
...; Eye-Fi cards * Conforms 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.
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... dial on back m FUNC./SET button on back 5 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 FUNC./SET button...
... dial on back m FUNC./SET button on back 5 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 FUNC./SET button...
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Insert the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin the installation. z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on a computer with an included USB ...(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 latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. z On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to complete...
Insert the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin the installation. z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on a computer with an included USB ...(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 latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. z On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to complete...
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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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... the zoom position). Move the zoom lever toward i. z Hold the lever until zooming stops. Zoom Factor Move the zoom lever toward i again. Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will not be achieved by following step 1. • Focal length when optical and...distant subjects are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). 4.5 - 90.0 mm (25 - 500 mm with optical zoom alone) • To deactivate digital zoom, press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]. 63 The color of the zoom bar will not appear grainy. - X To continue magnifying the...
... the zoom position). Move the zoom lever toward i. z Hold the lever until zooming stops. Zoom Factor Move the zoom lever toward i again. Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will not be achieved by following step 1. • Focal length when optical and...distant subjects are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). 4.5 - 90.0 mm (25 - 500 mm with optical zoom alone) • To deactivate digital zoom, press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]. 63 The color of the zoom bar will not appear grainy. - X To continue magnifying the...
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... z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). 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 HDTVs, used for display on...
... z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). 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 HDTVs, used for display on...
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... setting. The face detected as the main subject is too large for the screen. • The magnified 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 a display (p. 199). 85 z To restore the original setting, choose [Off...
... setting. The face detected as the main subject is too large for the screen. • The magnified 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 a display (p. 199). 85 z To restore the original setting, choose [Off...
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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...
...). 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...
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... Images Changing the AF Frame Mode Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). 127 z Press the n button, choose [AF Frame] on the 4 tab, and...X The view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen. • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (p. 63) and AF-point zoom (p. 85). • The digital tele-converter is only available when the aspect ratio is faster than it would be equivalent when you...
... Images Changing the AF Frame Mode Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). 127 z Press the n button, choose [AF Frame] on the 4 tab, and...X The view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen. • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (p. 63) and AF-point zoom (p. 85). • The digital tele-converter is only available when the aspect ratio is faster than it would be equivalent when you...
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... and set [AF Frame Size] on the 4 tab to [Small] (p. 40). • The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), and in manual focus mode (p. 125). • If [Face ID] is set to recompose the shot. z Keeping the shutter button...
... and set [AF Frame Size] on the 4 tab to [Small] (p. 40). • The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), and in manual focus mode (p. 125). • If [Face ID] is set to recompose the shot. z Keeping the shutter button...
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Menu You can be added while the camera is connected to a printer. • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). 210 Add the image to choose an image. menu. Choose an image. Adding Images to the Print List ...the m button. • Print orders cannot be set up to 998 images on the camera. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 213) and ordering prints from a photo ...
Menu You can be added while the camera is connected to a printer. • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). 210 Add the image to choose an image. menu. Choose an image. Adding Images to the Print List ...the m button. • Print orders cannot be set up to 998 images on the camera. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 213) and ordering prints from a photo ...
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... (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 tele-converter (p. 127) Focusing range (p. 125) Shooting mode (p. 230), Scene icon (p. 59) Flash mode (pp. 66, 134).... 140, 142) Aperture value (pp. 141, 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. 86) ...
... (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 tele-converter (p. 127) Focusing range (p. 125) Shooting mode (p. 230), Scene icon (p. 59) Flash mode (pp. 66, 134).... 140, 142) Aperture value (pp. 141, 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. 86) ...
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... (p. 63) Center Face Detect*1 Tracking AF Normal Small Standard Off AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) Servo AF (p. 131) Continuous AF (p. 132) AF-assist Beam (p. 87) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) On Off On Off*4 On Off On Off On MF-Point Zoom (p. 125) Off Safety MF (p. 125) On Off Flash Mode ...
... (p. 63) Center Face Detect*1 Tracking AF Normal Small Standard Off AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) Servo AF (p. 131) Continuous AF (p. 132) AF-assist Beam (p. 87) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) On Off On Off*4 On Off On Off On MF-Point Zoom (p. 125) Off Safety MF (p. 125) On Off Flash Mode ...
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... Custom white 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) .....91 Editing...
... Custom white 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) .....91 Editing...
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.../time J Date/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...
.../time J Date/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...