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... Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 2 Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap WS-DC11 SX280 HS Getting Started Warranty Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk* (CD-ROM) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU * Contains software and PDF manuals (=21). • A memory card is missing, contact your camera retailer. Compatible Memory Cards The following...
... Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 2 Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap WS-DC11 SX280 HS Getting Started Warranty Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk* (CD-ROM) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU * Contains software and PDF manuals (=21). • A memory card is missing, contact your camera retailer. Compatible Memory Cards The following...
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... M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 16 XXThe [Date/Time] screen is no longer displayed. zzPress the buttons to shots, if you turn the camera on. zzTo turn the camera on . Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. Information you specify this way is used when you shoot, and it is recorded in step 2 and then choose [ ] by shooting date or print images...
... M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 16 XXThe [Date/Time] screen is no longer displayed. zzPress the buttons to shots, if you turn the camera on. zzTo turn the camera on . Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. Information you specify this way is used when you shoot, and it is recorded in step 2 and then choose [ ] by shooting date or print images...
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... 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 17 zzMove the zoom lever to choose a language, and then press the button. XXOnce the display language has been set the date and time. zzPress the button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can also change the display language by the camera's built-in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to adjust...
... 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 17 zzMove the zoom lever to choose a language, and then press the button. XXOnce the display language has been set the date and time. zzPress the button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can also change the display language by the camera's built-in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to adjust...
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...) The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (=2) are introduced below, with an Internet connection so you can be paid separately. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 21 CameraWindow zzImport images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX zzManage images: view...
...) The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (=2) are introduced below, with an Internet connection so you can be paid separately. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 21 CameraWindow zzImport images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX zzManage images: view...
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... connection. Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used on a computer with Mac OS X 10.8 is required to open it, and then double-click the [ ] icon displayed. zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to view the PDF manuals. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode...
... connection. Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used on a computer with Mac OS X 10.8 is required to open it, and then double-click the [ ] icon displayed. zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to view the PDF manuals. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode...
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.... - Using the PDF Manuals Camera User Guide zzAccess this guide by connecting your camera to the computer without using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you can view the manuals on a computer that do not meet the system requirements (=22). Some functions provided by the software may be available, such as movie editing. SX280 HS - Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode...
.... - Using the PDF Manuals Camera User Guide zzAccess this guide by connecting your camera to the computer without using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you can view the manuals on a computer that do not meet the system requirements (=22). Some functions provided by the software may be available, such as movie editing. SX280 HS - Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode...
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... Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 29 CameraWindow zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Some problems may be available, such as movie editing. zzDouble click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the Software Guide (= 26). • In Windows 7, if the screen in separate folders named by connecting your camera to the computer without using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed...
... Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 29 CameraWindow zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Some problems may be available, such as movie editing. zzDouble click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the Software Guide (= 26). • In Windows 7, if the screen in separate folders named by connecting your camera to the computer without using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed...
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... the setting. 2 Shoot. XXThe [ ] icon shown with your shots, you can also tag shots with the shooting date and time (=103) in "GPS Information Display" (=103). • In addition to geotagging your shots indicates the GPS reception status at that time (=40). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10...
... the setting. 2 Shoot. XXThe [ ] icon shown with your shots, you can also tag shots with the shooting date and time (=103) in "GPS Information Display" (=103). • In addition to geotagging your shots indicates the GPS reception status at that time (=40). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10...
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... Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 42 This information will be saved to the memory card when you do any of the following things. --Display the log files --Display the date/time setting screen --Display the time zone setting screen zzIf the camera is off and you turn the camera on and then off...
... Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 42 This information will be saved to the memory card when you do any of the following things. --Display the log files --Display the date/time setting screen --Display the time zone setting screen zzIf the camera is off and you turn the camera on and then off...
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... Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access the setting screen. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 95 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on a memory card, see "Number of shooting. To shoot subjects at the Same Size Shown Before Shooting During movie recording, a smaller image display...
... Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access the setting screen. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 95 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on a memory card, see "Number of shooting. To shoot subjects at the Same Size Shown Before Shooting During movie recording, a smaller image display...
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... Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 123 Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is required. Connecting to a Smartphone Send images to as Wi-Fi. * Wi-Fi is an approved Wi-Fi®* product. Installation of Wi-Fi devices. Connecting to a Computer Use the software to wirelessly send images from a connected smartphone...
... Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 123 Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is required. Connecting to a Smartphone Send images to as Wi-Fi. * Wi-Fi is an approved Wi-Fi®* product. Installation of Wi-Fi devices. Connecting to a Computer Use the software to wirelessly send images from a connected smartphone...
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... to an HDTV. SX280 HS • It is displayed on . On the camera, press the button. zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. 3 Turn the TV on the camera screen.) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11...
... to an HDTV. SX280 HS • It is displayed on . On the camera, press the button. zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. 3 Turn the TV on the camera screen.) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11...
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... number of copies, as a still image. These settings apply to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Both Both standard and index formats are cleared after printing. On Images are printed with the shooting date. Off - Off - Still Images Adding Images to 998 images on the camera. Print Type Date File No. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu...
... number of copies, as a still image. These settings apply to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Both Both standard and index formats are cleared after printing. On Images are printed with the shooting date. Off - Off - Still Images Adding Images to 998 images on the camera. Print Type Date File No. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu...
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... Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 173 Shots are not added to images automatically, merely because you should set [IS Mode] to images. • Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (=56). Purchase a new battery. In this setting cannot be configured (=56). [h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (=50). [ ] is displayed...
... Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 173 Shots are not added to images automatically, merely because you should set [IS Mode] to images. • Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (=56). Purchase a new battery. In this setting cannot be configured (=56). [h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (=50). [ ] is displayed...
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...-level formatting of the memory card (=153). Subjects in Each Shooting Mode", "FUNC. Refer to "Functions Available in flash shots look darker at [ ] (=80) than at other image quality levels. Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is slower. • Use the camera to [!] (=56). • Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output level (=94, 99). White dots or similar image artifacts appear in some shooting modes...
...-level formatting of the memory card (=153). Subjects in Each Shooting Mode", "FUNC. Refer to "Functions Available in flash shots look darker at [ ] (=80) than at other image quality levels. Shooting Movies The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is slower. • Use the camera to [!] (=56). • Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output level (=94, 99). White dots or similar image artifacts appear in some shooting modes...
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... Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 175 Playback stops, or audio skips. • Switch to the locked position. Sound is not played during movies. • Adjust the volume (=101) if you have performed low-level formatting on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may not be accessed during filtered image display...
... Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 175 Playback stops, or audio skips. • Switch to the locked position. Sound is not played during movies. • Adjust the volume (=101) if you have performed low-level formatting on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may not be accessed during filtered image display...
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... the [3] menu, change [File Numbering] to the printer. If this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error was after a shot, the image may indicate camera damage. Communication error • An excessive amount of this error message may not have been altered using computer software, even if the camera is displayed immediately after the final image, or vice-versa. In this error message is connected to [Auto Reset] (=153), or format the memory card (=152).
... the [3] menu, change [File Numbering] to the printer. If this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error was after a shot, the image may indicate camera damage. Communication error • An excessive amount of this error message may not have been altered using computer software, even if the camera is displayed immediately after the final image, or vice-versa. In this error message is connected to [Auto Reset] (=153), or format the memory card (=152).
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... of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery. including the battery and memory card) Approx. 210 g (approx. 7.41 oz.; Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 190 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Lens Focal Length LCD Monitor File Format Data Type Interface Power...
... of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery. including the battery and memory card) Approx. 210 g (approx. 7.41 oz.; Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid Auto Mode 4 Other Shooting Modes 5 P Mode 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 190 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Lens Focal Length LCD Monitor File Format Data Type Interface Power...
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... Continuous shooting 88 High-speed burst HQ (shooting mode 79 Creative filters (shooting mode 73 Cropping 118 Custom white balance 86 D Date/time Adding date stamps 56 Changing 16 Date/time battery 17 Settings 16 World clock 150 DC coupler 161 Defaults Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital tele-converter 90 Digital zoom 53 Discreet mode (shooting mode 69 Display language 17 DPOF 166 Drive mode 88 E Editing Cropping 118 i-Contrast 120 My Colors 119 Red-eye correction 120 Resizing images 117 Erasing 113 Error messages 176 Exposure AE lock...
... Continuous shooting 88 High-speed burst HQ (shooting mode 79 Creative filters (shooting mode 73 Cropping 118 Custom white balance 86 D Date/time Adding date stamps 56 Changing 16 Date/time battery 17 Settings 16 World clock 150 DC coupler 161 Defaults Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital tele-converter 90 Digital zoom 53 Discreet mode (shooting mode 69 Display language 17 DPOF 166 Drive mode 88 E Editing Cropping 118 i-Contrast 120 My Colors 119 Red-eye correction 120 Resizing images 117 Erasing 113 Error messages 176 Exposure AE lock...
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... ratio (image quality) Images Display period 67 Erasing 113 Playback Viewing Protecting 111 Indicator 36 Interface cable 2, 23 ISO speed 85 L Lamp 66 Live View Control (shooting mode)....... 69 M M (shooting mode 98 MAC address 134 Macro (focus mode 89 Magnified display 108 Manual focus (focus mode 89 Memory cards 2, 127 Recording time 191 Menu Basic operations 35 Table 181 Metering method 84 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 74 Monochrome (shooting mode 76 Movies Editing 121 Image quality (resolution/frame rate 64 Recording time 191 My Colors 87...
... ratio (image quality) Images Display period 67 Erasing 113 Playback Viewing Protecting 111 Indicator 36 Interface cable 2, 23 ISO speed 85 L Lamp 66 Live View Control (shooting mode)....... 69 M M (shooting mode 98 MAC address 134 Macro (focus mode 89 Magnified display 108 Manual focus (focus mode 89 Memory cards 2, 127 Recording time 191 Menu Basic operations 35 Table 181 Metering method 84 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 74 Monochrome (shooting mode 76 Movies Editing 121 Image quality (resolution/frame rate 64 Recording time 191 My Colors 87...
