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... topics by clicking their titles. 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 ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E515-010 1 ...Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera ENGLISH User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions...
... topics by clicking their titles. 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 ©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E515-010 1 ...Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera ENGLISH User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions...
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...cards* • SDXC memory cards* SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to work with the card manufacturer. 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 items ...
...cards* • SDXC memory cards* SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to work with the card manufacturer. 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 items ...
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Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use , photography may be covered with a thin plastic film for personal use . This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may contravene...the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is used over an extended period, it may appear as red or black dots. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function...
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use , photography may be covered with a thin plastic film for personal use . This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may contravene...the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is used over an extended period, it may appear as red or black dots. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function...
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...-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. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related...
...-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. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related...
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... following camera buttons and controls are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on the camera model: SX280 HS : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot SX280 HS only SX270 HS : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot SX270 HS only • This guide uses PowerShot SX280 HS illustrations and...output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal Mode dial button Control dial / / Left button Indicator button Movie button SX280 HS / < (Wi-Fi)> / Up button SX270 HS / Up button / Right button FUNC./SET button / / Down button button zzTurning the control dial is ...
... following camera buttons and controls are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on the camera model: SX280 HS : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot SX280 HS only SX270 HS : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot SX270 HS only • This guide uses PowerShot SX280 HS illustrations and...output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal Mode dial button Control dial / / Left button Indicator button Movie button SX280 HS / < (Wi-Fi)> / Up button SX270 HS / Up button / Right button FUNC./SET button / / Down button button zzTurning the control dial is ...
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... to Web Services.......127 Connecting to a Smartphone......130 Connecting to Another Camera 133 Connecting to a Computer..........134 Connecting to a Printer 139 Sending Images 141 Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY........143 Geotagging Images on the included CD-ROM)...........21 Downloadable ...Software 26 System Map 30 Advanced Guide 31 1 Camera Basics 31 On/Off 32 Shutter Button 33 Shooting Modes 33 ...
... to Web Services.......127 Connecting to a Smartphone......130 Connecting to Another Camera 133 Connecting to a Computer..........134 Connecting to a Printer 139 Sending Images 141 Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY........143 Geotagging Images on the included CD-ROM)...........21 Downloadable ...Software 26 System Map 30 Advanced Guide 31 1 Camera Basics 31 On/Off 32 Shutter Button 33 Shooting Modes 33 ...
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Printing Images 162 Using an Eye-Fi Card 170 11 Appendix 172 Troubleshooting 173 On-Screen Messages 176 On-Screen Information 179 Functions and Menu Tables........181 Handling Precautions 189 Specifications 190 Index 194 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 7
Printing Images 162 Using an Eye-Fi Card 170 11 Appendix 172 Troubleshooting 173 On-Screen Messages 176 On-Screen Information 179 Functions and Menu Tables........181 Handling Precautions 189 Specifications 190 Index 194 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 7
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...71) t Fireworks (= 72) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 73) Poster Effect (= 74) Fish-Eye Effect (= 74) Miniature Effect (= 74) Toy Camera Effect (= 75) Soft Focus (= 76) Monochrome (= 76) zzWhere sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control ..., 78 zzAdd a date stamp 56 zzUse Face ID 57, 104 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 ...
...71) t Fireworks (= 72) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 73) Poster Effect (= 74) Fish-Eye Effect (= 74) Miniature Effect (= 74) Toy Camera Effect (= 75) Soft Focus (= 76) Monochrome (= 76) zzWhere sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control ..., 78 zzAdd a date stamp 56 zzUse Face ID 57, 104 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 ...
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.... • Be sure to also check the guides included with water (e.g. 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...movies (Playback Mode 101 zzFast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback 81 c Print zzPrint pictures 162 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 SX280 HS Use Wi-Fi Functions zzSend images to a smartphone 130 zzShare images online 127 zzSend images to a computer 134 Safety Precautions • ...
.... • Be sure to also check the guides included with water (e.g. 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...movies (Playback Mode 101 zzFast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback 81 c Print zzPrint pictures 162 Save zzSave images to a computer 24 SX280 HS Use Wi-Fi Functions zzSend images to a smartphone 130 zzShare images online 127 zzSend images to a computer 134 Safety Precautions • ...
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... overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other objects. • Be careful not to pinch 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. •...is prohibited. • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in places where camera use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into contact with your fingers ...
... overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other objects. • Be careful not to pinch 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. •...is prohibited. • Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in places where camera use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into contact with your fingers ...
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... so may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may cause the product to the front of the unit. Please use , small amounts of smoke may cause... other insulators. This is charging. Contacting other foreign matter from the flash. 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...
... so may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may cause the product to the front of the unit. Please use , small amounts of smoke may cause... other insulators. This is charging. Contacting other foreign matter from the flash. 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...
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4 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 18 Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM)......21 Downloadable Software............26 System Map 30 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 12
4 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 18 Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM)......21 Downloadable Software............26 System Map 30 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 12
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...2LYE 2 Charge the battery. XXThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. 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 ... into a power outlet. Be sure to your wrist. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. If the flash is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery. zzAfter unplugging the...
...2LYE 2 Charge the battery. XXThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. 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 ... into a power outlet. Be sure to your wrist. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. If the flash is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery. zzAfter unplugging the...
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... it ( ). Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to other objects. 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 locked (downward) position. zzIf you should format the memory card with a fully charged battery, see "Number of shots and recording time possible with this camera (= 152). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab.
... it ( ). Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to other objects. 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 locked (downward) position. zzIf you should format the memory card with a fully charged battery, see "Number of shots and recording time possible with this camera (= 152). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab.
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... the memory card in the direction of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). 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 15 Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. Remove the memory card. XXThe memory card will pop up . zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it .
... the memory card in the direction of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). 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 15 Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. Remove the memory card. XXThe memory card will pop up . zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it .
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... the date and time. zzWhen finished, press the button. 3 Set the home time zone. zzPress the button when finished. zzTo turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in image properties when you shoot, and... 2 and then choose [ ] by shooting date or print images showing the date. 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...
... the date and time. zzWhen finished, press the button. 3 Set the home time zone. zzPress the button when finished. zzTo turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in image properties when you shoot, and... 2 and then choose [ ] by shooting date or print images showing the date. 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...
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... hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. 3 Change the date and time. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose a language, and then press the button. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is removed. ...8226; The date/time battery will be charged in step 2 after pressing the button before you turn the camera on the [3] tab. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial...
... hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. 3 Change the date and time. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose a language, and then press the button. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is removed. ...8226; The date/time battery will be charged in step 2 after pressing the button before you turn the camera on the [3] tab. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial...
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...sound is ready to [ ]. XXYour shot is only displayed until the shutter sound ends. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on . The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it fires automatically. XXThe startup screen is up, it determines the scene.... to indicate image areas in focus. 3 Compose the shot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . zzAim the camera at the subject. Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide...
...sound is ready to [ ]. XXYour shot is only displayed until the shutter sound ends. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on . The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it fires automatically. XXThe startup screen is up, it determines the scene.... to indicate image areas in focus. 3 Compose the shot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . zzAim the camera at the subject. Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide...
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... indicate that they are displayed on the screen as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed. 2 Browse through images quickly. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. • You can view them on the top and bottom edges of the day (digest movie) just... zzPress the movie button. zzOnce recording begins, take your images. Finish shooting. 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...
... indicate that they are displayed on the screen as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed. 2 Browse through images quickly. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. • You can view them on the top and bottom edges of the day (digest movie) just... zzPress the movie button. zzOnce recording begins, take your images. Finish shooting. 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...
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.... zzTo cancel erasure, press the buttons or turn the dial to erase. 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...
.... zzTo cancel erasure, press the buttons or turn the dial to erase. 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...