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... and computers (including the current version of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in rare cases some test shots initially to use . In case of camera problems while abroad, return to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Preliminary Notes and Legal... Information • Take and review some pixels may become warm. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ...
... and computers (including the current version of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in rare cases some test shots initially to use . In case of camera problems while abroad, return to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Preliminary Notes and Legal... Information • Take and review some pixels may become warm. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ...
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...subject the screen to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - High temperatures may result from listening with the operation of the camera or battery charger casing. 7 The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap, be careful not to cover it get caught on other objects. • Be careful..., this could cause injury and damage the surroundings. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD...
...subject the screen to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) - High temperatures may result from listening with the operation of the camera or battery charger casing. 7 The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap, be careful not to cover it get caught on other objects. • Be careful..., this could cause injury and damage the surroundings. This could result in burns or damage to the flash. • Avoid using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD...
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... more in-depth understanding of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with your camera, or you purchased your computer. Camera User Guide Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer... software. In such cases, it will also install the following computers. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of camera operation. ImageBrowser EX ...Installation may not be used on the following PDF manuals on your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may take some time, depending on the country or...
... more in-depth understanding of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with your camera, or you purchased your computer. Camera User Guide Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer... software. In such cases, it will also install the following computers. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of camera operation. ImageBrowser EX ...Installation may not be used on the following PDF manuals on your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may take some time, depending on the country or...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide
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... is required to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to ...-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may become warm. This does not indicate damage. 3 In case of camera problems while abroad, return to make sure the images were recorded correctly. If it may be ...
... is required to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to ...-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may become warm. This does not indicate damage. 3 In case of camera problems while abroad, return to make sure the images were recorded correctly. If it may be ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide
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...audio CD player (music player). This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the camera or battery charger casing. 11 Humid or dusty areas These could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. Caution Denotes the... possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may cause deformation of the battery, resulting ...
...audio CD player (music player). This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the camera or battery charger casing. 11 Humid or dusty areas These could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. Caution Denotes the... possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may cause deformation of the battery, resulting ...
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In such cases, it will also install the following ... 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of camera operation. Included Software, PDF Manuals PDF Manuals Installing the software on the CD-ROM ... 440 MB or more in-depth understanding of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the ImageBrowser EX Help function. • ...software can be used on the following PDF manuals on your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may take some time, depending on computer performance. ...
In such cases, it will also install the following ... 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of camera operation. Included Software, PDF Manuals PDF Manuals Installing the software on the CD-ROM ... 440 MB or more in-depth understanding of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the ImageBrowser EX Help function. • ...software can be used on the following PDF manuals on your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may take some time, depending on computer performance. ...
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... above. • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across great distances zwhen traveling through different environments • GPS satellite movement may interfere with recording of location...also activate GPS by pressing the n button, choosing [GPS Settings] on the 1.5 GHz band zinside a bag or suitcase zunderwater (when the camera is poor, such as in the following places. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . Using GPS Function Places With...
... above. • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across great distances zwhen traveling through different environments • GPS satellite movement may interfere with recording of location...also activate GPS by pressing the n button, choosing [GPS Settings] on the 1.5 GHz band zinside a bag or suitcase zunderwater (when the camera is poor, such as in the following places. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . Using GPS Function Places With...
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... to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Still Images • A flashing icon warns that the camera has automatically attempted to be played when the Sleeping and Babies (Sleeping) icons (p. 59) are more likely to ensure optimal colors in the...blank, press the l button. • To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by camera shake. Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Still Images/Movies • To activate the screen when the camera is on but this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other object is obstructing ...
... to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Still Images • A flashing icon warns that the camera has automatically attempted to be played when the Sleeping and Babies (Sleeping) icons (p. 59) are more likely to ensure optimal colors in the...blank, press the l button. • To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by camera shake. Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Still Images/Movies • To activate the screen when the camera is on but this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other object is obstructing ...
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...case, an IS icon is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means. Image stabilization for still images Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS) Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for subtle camera ...the m button, choose in A mode. Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS) No image stabilization, because the camera is not displayed. 61 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • When you pan, following icons are displayed in the menu, and then ...
...case, an IS icon is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means. Image stabilization for still images Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS) Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for subtle camera ...the m button, choose in A mode. Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS) No image stabilization, because the camera is not displayed. 61 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • When you pan, following icons are displayed in the menu, and then ...
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... lamp will play a self-timer sound. Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in case the flash fires.) z To cancel shooting after you press the shutter button. z Press the p button, choose ] (either press the op buttons or turn the 5 ...dial), and then press the m button. X Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will remain lit in group photos or other timed shots. z For Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then...
... lamp will play a self-timer sound. Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in case the flash fires.) z To cancel shooting after you press the shutter button. z Press the p button, choose ] (either press the op buttons or turn the 5 ...dial), and then press the m button. X Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will remain lit in group photos or other timed shots. z For Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then...
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..., the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take many shots. Shooting will be lowered automatically. More time is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in... case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Common, Convenient Features • When you have specified to take other...
..., the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take many shots. Shooting will be lowered automatically. More time is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in... case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Common, Convenient Features • When you have specified to take other...
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... all the way down. If the daylight saving time or time zone settings have been changed (p. 189) • Some camera sounds will be recorded if you press the shutter button halfway, use camera controls, or trigger the self-timer (p. 183). 92 Each clip recorded that day is created (p. 188) - If a new folder... clip may be muted. If a movie is shorter in this mode than in A mode, because clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on , choosing mode, or operating the camera in other ways. • Battery life is protected (p. 159) -
... all the way down. If the daylight saving time or time zone settings have been changed (p. 189) • Some camera sounds will be recorded if you press the shutter button halfway, use camera controls, or trigger the self-timer (p. 183). 92 Each clip recorded that day is created (p. 188) - If a new folder... clip may be muted. If a movie is shorter in this mode than in A mode, because clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on , choosing mode, or operating the camera in other ways. • Battery life is protected (p. 159) -
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..., hold it • In mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may not be able to obtain the expected results. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to [Off] (p. 137). 94 In this case, set [IS Mode] to keep it still and prevent... camera shake. z This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially...
..., hold it • In mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may not be able to obtain the expected results. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to [Off] (p. 137). 94 In this case, set [IS Mode] to keep it still and prevent... camera shake. z This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially...
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... either view grouped images individually (p. 153) or cancel grouping (p. 154) first. 101 Images Displayed During Playback Each set for further shots. In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 167), edited (pp. 165 - 177), categorized (p. 168), printed ...may slow down depending on the memory card, there may be a delay before you can shoot again. Additionally, depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • When using Face ID (p. 69), the location in the image where the name is recorded ...
... either view grouped images individually (p. 153) or cancel grouping (p. 154) first. 101 Images Displayed During Playback Each set for further shots. In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 167), edited (pp. 165 - 177), categorized (p. 168), printed ...may slow down depending on the memory card, there may be a delay before you can shoot again. Additionally, depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • When using Face ID (p. 69), the location in the image where the name is recorded ...
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z Aim the camera at the subject to suit shooting conditions as follows. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the o button. In this case, is measured) to shoot with the exposure locked. Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto ...
z Aim the camera at the subject to suit shooting conditions as follows. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the o button. In this case, is measured) to shoot with the exposure locked. Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto ...
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... cannot be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. 132 z Press the n button, choose [Continuous AF] on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway....Helps avoid missing sudden photo On opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 40). In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the moment you can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it halfway again. ...
... cannot be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. 132 z Press the n button, choose [Continuous AF] on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway....Helps avoid missing sudden photo On opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 40). In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the moment you can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it halfway again. ...
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...the r button, choose h (either press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial), and then press the m button. Shooting with Slow Synchro With this case, set [IS Mode] to keep it will be raised automatically. X Once the setting is complete, Z is out of the background that the main subject ... the flash range, see "Flash Range" (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). X If the flash is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to [Off] (p. 137). 134 Configure the setting. Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire ...
...the r button, choose h (either press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial), and then press the m button. Shooting with Slow Synchro With this case, set [IS Mode] to keep it will be raised automatically. X Once the setting is complete, Z is out of the background that the main subject ... the flash range, see "Flash Range" (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). X If the flash is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to [Off] (p. 137). 134 Configure the setting. Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire ...
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... level is no longer displayed. 136 Compose the shot and shoot. Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the exposure locked. z Aim the camera at the subject to h (p. 134). • FE: Flash Exposure Lock the flash exposure. In this...
... level is no longer displayed. 136 Compose the shot and shoot. Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the exposure locked. z Aim the camera at the subject to h (p. 134). • FE: Flash Exposure Lock the flash exposure. In this...
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...The setting is changed to [Continuous] for the Continuous shooting conditions is active only at the moment of shooting. Configure the setting. In this case, set [IS Mode] to hold it still. z Press the n button, choose [IS Settings] on a tripod or take other measures to... [Off]. 137 Optimal image stabilization for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on the 4 tab, and then press the m button (p. 40). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (p. 61...
...The setting is changed to [Continuous] for the Continuous shooting conditions is active only at the moment of shooting. Configure the setting. In this case, set [IS Mode] to hold it still. z Press the n button, choose [IS Settings] on a tripod or take other measures to... [Off]. 137 Optimal image stabilization for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on the 4 tab, and then press the m button (p. 40). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (p. 61...
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...Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: (Super Fine), (Fine). z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. However, this case, set to [Off]. z Follow the steps in "Changing the IS Mode Settings" (p. 137) to match subject movement. X The option you configured... is set Powered IS to [Off]. Other Settings Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. z Choose [Powered IS], and then choose [Off] (p. 40). • [Powered IS] ...
...Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: (Super Fine), (Fine). z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. However, this case, set to [Off]. z Follow the steps in "Changing the IS Mode Settings" (p. 137) to match subject movement. X The option you configured... is set Powered IS to [Off]. Other Settings Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. z Choose [Powered IS], and then choose [Off] (p. 40). • [Powered IS] ...