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...DC11 Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. Warranty Card About Getting Started (This Guide) and the PDF Manuals To master ...more advanced operations and use , make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to SD specifications. Package Contents Before use the included ...
...DC11 Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is missing, contact your camera dealer. Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. Warranty Card About Getting Started (This Guide) and the PDF Manuals To master ...more advanced operations and use , make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to SD specifications. Package Contents Before use the included ...
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...In case of camera problems while abroad, return to use of the card is not permitted. Without approval, use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is used ...or to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. • Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the area...
...In case of camera problems while abroad, return to use of the card is not permitted. Without approval, use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is used ...or to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. • Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the area...
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... Conventions in This Guide Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Power button Shutter button GPS antenna SX260 HS Microphone Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported...
... Conventions in This Guide Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Power button Shutter button GPS antenna SX260 HS Microphone Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported...
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... emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use . This could result in close proximity to people's eyes. Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 4 Contents 6 Safety Precautions 6 Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Out 17 Included Software... if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 6
... emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use . This could result in close proximity to people's eyes. Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 4 Contents 6 Safety Precautions 6 Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Out 17 Included Software... if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 6
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...) and up until it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with a write-protect tab when the tab is finished, the lamp turns green. Doing so could result in the ...). • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on memory cards with this camera (see "Specifications" (p. 30). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. CB...
...) and up until it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with a write-protect tab when the tab is finished, the lamp turns green. Doing so could result in the ...). • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on memory cards with this camera (see "Specifications" (p. 30). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. CB...
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... into the correct position. Terminals Close the cover. z If you insert it ( ). Initial Preparations Open the cover. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Terminals Battery Lock Insert the battery. z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of...arrow, insert the battery facing as you slide it until it clicks into the locked position. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Insert the memory card. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way when you insert the battery facing the ...
... into the correct position. Terminals Close the cover. z If you insert it ( ). Initial Preparations Open the cover. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Terminals Battery Lock Insert the battery. z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of...arrow, insert the battery facing as you slide it until it clicks into the locked position. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Insert the memory card. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way when you insert the battery facing the ...
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... the direction of the arrow. X The memory card will pop up . Be sure to specify the date and time. X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn the 5 dial to .... z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . z Press the power button. z When finished, press the m button. 13 Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Turn the camera on . Remove the...
... the direction of the arrow. X The memory card will pop up . Be sure to specify the date and time. X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn the 5 dial to .... z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . z Press the power button. z When finished, press the m button. 13 Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Turn the camera on . Remove the...
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... and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. z Press the 1 button. z Press and hold the qr buttons to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. z Press the movie button again to browse through your finger off the movie button. z Once recording begins, you can take your images. X Your...
... and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. z Press the 1 button. z Press and hold the qr buttons to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. z Press the movie button again to browse through your finger off the movie button. z Once recording begins, you can take your images. X Your...
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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 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
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camera body only) SX260 HS Guidelines) Approx. 224 g (approx. 7.90 oz.; including batteries and memory card) Approx. 201 g (approx. 7.09 oz.; Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels Lens Focal Length 20x zoom: 4.5 (W) - 90 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) - ... Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data) GPS Log File: NMEA 0183 message format compliant SX260 HS Interfaces Hi-speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Power Battery Pack NB-6L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40...
camera body only) SX260 HS Guidelines) Approx. 224 g (approx. 7.90 oz.; including batteries and memory card) Approx. 201 g (approx. 7.09 oz.; Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels Lens Focal Length 20x zoom: 4.5 (W) - 90 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) - ... Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data) GPS Log File: NMEA 0183 message format compliant SX260 HS Interfaces Hi-speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Power Battery Pack NB-6L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40...
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... 11526 4723 19064 7442 30040 12927 52176 27291 110150 40937 165225 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on images with , 16:9 images have a resolution of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card 8 GB 32 GB Approx. 29 min. 39 sec. Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. 43 sec. However, with a 4:3 aspect...
... 11526 4723 19064 7442 30040 12927 52176 27291 110150 40937 165225 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on images with , 16:9 images have a resolution of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card 8 GB 32 GB Approx. 29 min. 39 sec. Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. 43 sec. However, with a 4:3 aspect...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide
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...). • Adobe Reader is not included (see below). Package Contents Before use, make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to work with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist...
...). • Adobe Reader is not included (see below). Package Contents Before use, make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to work with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist...
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.... If it is used over an extended period, it may be covered with the card manufacturer. 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 some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is not permitted...
.... If it is used over an extended period, it may be covered with the card manufacturer. 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 some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is not permitted...
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...i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Power button Shutter button GPS antenna SX260 HS Microphone Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all .... • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is indicated in this guide, icons are used to as "the memory card". 4 Movies : Indicates that the function is used for expert camera use • (p. Still Images : Indicates that the function ...
...i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Power button Shutter button GPS antenna SX260 HS Microphone Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all .... • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is indicated in this guide, icons are used to as "the memory card". 4 Movies : Indicates that the function is used for expert camera use • (p. Still Images : Indicates that the function ...
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Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE Mode (G Mode 116 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 116 Color and Continuous Shooting .... 120 ... Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode 141 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode 142 Menu 39 n 40 Indicator Display 41 Clock 41 2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS 43 Using GPS Function 44 6 3 Smart Auto Mode 53 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 54 Common, Convenient Features ...... 63 Using Face ID 69 Image Customization...
Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE Mode (G Mode 116 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 116 Color and Continuous Shooting .... 120 ... Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode 141 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode 142 Menu 39 n 40 Indicator Display 41 Clock 41 2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS 43 Using GPS Function 44 6 3 Smart Auto Mode 53 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 54 Common, Convenient Features ...... 63 Using Face ID 69 Image Customization...
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...2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other objects. Doing so could result in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 185). z Recording is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a write... the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up until it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in malfunction or damage to other end into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger ...
...2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other objects. Doing so could result in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 185). z Recording is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a write... the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up until it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in malfunction or damage to other end into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger ...
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... the battery. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way when you insert it. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you insert... the battery facing the wrong way, cannot be locked into the locked position. Insert the memory card. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it clicks into the locked position. z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert ...
... the battery. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way when you insert it. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you insert... the battery facing the wrong way, cannot be locked into the locked position. Insert the memory card. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it clicks into the locked position. z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert ...
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Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in the direction of the arrow. X The memory card will pop up . Turn the camera on . z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . Be sure to specify the date and time, which ... an option. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in until it clicks, and then slowly release it. Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The battery will pop up . X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn the 5 dial to your images...
Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in the direction of the arrow. X The memory card will pop up . Turn the camera on . z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . Be sure to specify the date and time, which ... an option. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in until it clicks, and then slowly release it. Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The battery will pop up . X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn the 5 dial to your images...
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... the Camera Out X Black bars displayed on the screen as recording stops. Finish shooting. z Press and hold the qr buttons to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Browse through images quickly. Images appear grainy at this time. 23 z Once recording begins, you can take your images. Enter Playback mode.
... the Camera Out X Black bars displayed on the screen as recording stops. Finish shooting. z Press and hold the qr buttons to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Browse through images quickly. Images appear grainy at this time. 23 z Once recording begins, you can take your images. Enter Playback mode.
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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