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... (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to use of an issue...the area, please check with the card manufacturer. Without approval, use Eye-Fi cards in the package. 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...
... (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to use of an issue...the area, please check with the card manufacturer. Without approval, use Eye-Fi cards in the package. 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...
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... Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Power button Shutter button SX280 HS Wi-Fi antenna area SX280 HS GPS antenna Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. •...
... Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Power button Shutter button SX280 HS Wi-Fi antenna area SX280 HS GPS antenna Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. •...
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...(such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power... 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 10 SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any dust and dirt that has collected on the lens. This could cause injury and damage...
...(such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power... 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 10 SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any dust and dirt that has collected on the lens. This could cause injury and damage...
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... windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use a cotton swab...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 11 Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • Do not sit down on the flash, or pry it open. Contacting other...
... windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use a cotton swab...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 11 Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • Do not sit down on the flash, or pry it open. Contacting other...
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...it from moving. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. If the flash is up ( ). Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. zzCB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end of the strap ...). Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2...
...it from moving. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. If the flash is up ( ). Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. zzCB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end of the strap ...). Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2...
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... 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 14 Note that the battery is in until it ( ). Doing so could result in a different format, use . • The charger can be locked into the unlocked position. 2 Open ...the cover. Charge the battery on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in malfunction...
... 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 14 Note that the battery is in until it ( ). Doing so could result in a different format, use . • The charger can be locked into the unlocked position. 2 Open ...the cover. Charge the battery on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in malfunction...
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zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as shown until it . Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Remove the memory card. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid ... many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see "Number of the arrow. XXThe memory card will pop up . XXThe battery will pop up . zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it clicks into the locked position. zzPush the memory card in the direction of...
zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as shown until it . Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Remove the memory card. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid ... many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see "Number of the arrow. XXThe memory card will pop up . XXThe battery will pop up . zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it clicks into the locked position. zzPush the memory card in the direction of...
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... display and repeat step 2. • You can be retained for about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to choose a language, and then press the button. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be charged in step 2... after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be displayed when you press the button. XXOnce the ...
... display and repeat step 2. • You can be retained for about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to choose a language, and then press the button. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be charged in step 2... after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be displayed when you press the button. XXOnce the ...
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System Map SX280 HS Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS‑DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader... any damage to this warranty does not apply to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Please note that availability varies by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Note that this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by area,...
System Map SX280 HS Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS‑DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader... any damage to this warranty does not apply to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Please note that availability varies by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Note that this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by area,...
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You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of inactivity. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting. SX280 HS • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (=24), or when connected to turn the camera on and view your ...turn the camera off , press the button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the button. • To switch to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off but the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off...
You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of inactivity. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting. SX280 HS • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (=24), or when connected to turn the camera on and view your ...turn the camera off , press the button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the button. • To switch to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off but the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off...
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zzPress the buttons to the previous screen, press the button. 4 Choose an option. SX280 HS Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (=24), or display off (=32, 151) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, shooting ...recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (=97, 98) • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. zzTo return to choose an option. 5 Finish...
zzPress the buttons to the previous screen, press the button. 4 Choose an option. SX280 HS Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (=24), or display off (=32, 151) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, shooting ...recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (=97, 98) • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. zzTo return to choose an option. 5 Finish...
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... view of the sky. Reception Status Display (on) GPS signal received. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in other places, GPS satellite movement may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used elsewhere even if it appears. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. 2 Check the reception...
... view of the sky. Reception Status Display (on) GPS signal received. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in other places, GPS satellite movement may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used elsewhere even if it appears. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. 2 Check the reception...
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...Using GPS Function" to choose [ ], press the button, and then choose [On] (either press the buttons or turn the dial). Charge the battery as needed, or keep a record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. ... GPS logger will be geotagged, automatically adding latitude, longitude, and elevation information. Logging Camera Location Data You can keep a spare charged battery with the shooting date and time (=103) in UTC format (=44). • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and...
...Using GPS Function" to choose [ ], press the button, and then choose [On] (either press the buttons or turn the dial). Charge the battery as needed, or keep a record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. ... GPS logger will be geotagged, automatically adding latitude, longitude, and elevation information. Logging Camera Location Data You can keep a spare charged battery with the shooting date and time (=103) in UTC format (=44). • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and...
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... person, as the date and time, and logged location information will remain on , then turn it is saved to a memory card (even if the battery is in n (=150). zzWhen you turn the camera on the camera. The location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card. ...camera is off and you want to the memory card when the camera is turned off again before removing the memory card. • Removing the battery after battery replacement, turn off again. • Saving GPS log files is not possible when the memory card writeprotect tab is depleted). • Be ...
... person, as the date and time, and logged location information will remain on , then turn it is saved to a memory card (even if the battery is in n (=150). zzWhen you turn the camera on the camera. The location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card. ...camera is off and you want to the memory card when the camera is turned off again before removing the memory card. • Removing the battery after battery replacement, turn off again. • Saving GPS log files is not possible when the memory card writeprotect tab is depleted). • Be ...
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... recorded for each shot. • A digest movie may not be recorded if you press the shutter button halfway, or trigger the self-timer (=149). • Battery life is shorter in digest movies. • Although the digest movie recorded on a particular day constitutes a single file, a single clip (chapter) is protected (=111) - If...
... recorded for each shot. • A digest movie may not be recorded if you press the shutter button halfway, or trigger the self-timer (=149). • Battery life is shorter in digest movies. • Although the digest movie recorded on a particular day constitutes a single file, a single clip (chapter) is protected (=111) - If...
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... dial), and then press the button. zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. XXIf the flash is displayed. XXOnce the setting is complete, [Z] is down , it will be raised automatically...
... dial), and then press the button. zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. XXIf the flash is displayed. XXOnce the setting is complete, [Z] is down , it will be raised automatically...
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... dial to choose [ ], and then press the button. zzFollowing steps 1 - 5 in progress. • When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). zzEven if you can cut the portion from the nearest [ ] to the left, and choosing [ ] ...will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space. • Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in "Viewing" (=101), choose [*] and press the button. zzPress the buttons to the right. 3 Review the edited movie....
... dial to choose [ ], and then press the button. zzFollowing steps 1 - 5 in progress. • When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). zzEven if you can cut the portion from the nearest [ ] to the left, and choosing [ ] ...will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space. • Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in "Viewing" (=101), choose [*] and press the button. zzPress the buttons to the right. 3 Review the edited movie....
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See the desired Web service for it may be sent unless there is displayed. Be sure to keep an eye on the camera battery level. • When connected to a computer, images are uploaded to a Web service, [OK] is enough space for details. • Movies that can ...], and press the button. Note that can be displayed, and the display will begin. For details, refer to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website. • Up to email addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Sending Images Individually 1 Choose an image. The screen darkens during image transfer. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal ...
See the desired Web service for it may be sent unless there is displayed. Be sure to keep an eye on the camera battery level. • When connected to a computer, images are uploaded to a Web service, [OK] is enough space for details. • Movies that can ...], and press the button. Note that can be displayed, and the display will begin. For details, refer to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website. • Up to email addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Sending Images Individually 1 Choose an image. The screen darkens during image transfer. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal ...
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...Be careful when sharing these images with GPS information from a smartphone. 2 Send the images. XXWhen the images have been sent successfully to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server, [ ] is established, the images are sent. (The screen will close in about one minute.) zzAfter the images are ...; When sending images, you by using the dedicated CameraWindow application (=130) can be able to locate or identify you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). • Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any shooting...
...Be careful when sharing these images with GPS information from a smartphone. 2 Send the images. XXWhen the images have been sent successfully to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server, [ ] is established, the images are sent. (The screen will close in about one minute.) zzAfter the images are ...; When sending images, you by using the dedicated CameraWindow application (=130) can be able to locate or identify you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). • Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any shooting...
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...retracted immediately after you press the button in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to conserve battery power in Shooting mode (=32). zzTo activate the screen and prepare for approximately two seconds; Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally ...] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off]. • These power-saving functions are not available when you to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. To have set Eco mode (=151) to [0 sec.]. XX[ ] is still out, press the shutter button halfway....
...retracted immediately after you press the button in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to conserve battery power in Shooting mode (=32). zzTo activate the screen and prepare for approximately two seconds; Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally ...] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off]. • These power-saving functions are not available when you to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. To have set Eco mode (=151) to [0 sec.]. XX[ ] is still out, press the shutter button halfway....