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Question posted by dragonflygirl3527 on July 27th, 2014

My Camera Keeps Shutting Off, Saying Error Detection Will Power Off E32. Help

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Answer #1: Posted by SoCalWoman on July 27th, 2014 10:52 PM
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Related Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Manual Pages

PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 1

ENGLISH Getting Started Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference.
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 4

... 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 memory cards are used...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 6

...the intense light produced by the flash could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. ...at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 6 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with water (e.g. ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 7

... not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not use the equipment in burns or damage to contact the terminals or plug. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the strap, be careful not to strong sunlight - This could result in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the camera or battery...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 8

... or other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the camera in your finger when the flash lowers. Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 10

..., keep your arms close to your wrist. Be sure to prevent it from moving. Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. If the flash is not sold with the included charger. Holding the Camera z Place the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 11

...another device), you should format the memory card with a fully charged battery, see Camera User Guide). Note that use a power cord, do not charge it clicks into the unlocked position. 11 X The charging... ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. Check the card's write-protect tab. Slide the tab up ( ). • To protect the battery and keep it in the locked (downward) position. z...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 13

... until it clicks, and then slowly release it. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . z Press the power button. Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The battery will ...arrow. z When finished, press the m button. 13 Turn the camera on . X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed the first time you turn the 5 dial to choose ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 14

z Press the qr buttons or turn the camera on. z To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose in step 2 and then choose by pressing the op buttons or turning the 5 dial. ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 17

... a slight clicking noise. X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in focus. As the camera determines the scene, it toward j (wide angle). 17 z Press the power button. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward i (telephoto...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Getting Started - Page 18

...Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. Trying the Camera Out Shoot. z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds. z Press the movie button. The camera... automatically. AF Frames Shoot. Shooting Movies Start shooting. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 4

... 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 memory cards are used...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 15

...the Getting Started guide. Slide the tab up ( ). • To protect the battery and keep it clicks into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger...fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 185). Remove the battery. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 21

...power button. Enter A mode. As the camera determines the scene, it toward i (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it will make a slight clicking noise. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to A. z Aim the camera...the mode dial to turn the camera on . X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 54

...power button. z Set the mode dial to zoom away from the subject, move it determines the scene. X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are displayed in the upper right of the screen (pp. 59, 61). Compose the shot. Turn the camera on. Zoom Bar Enter A mode. The camera...at the subject. z Aim the camera at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 62

... Auto Mode On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed around the subject (or person's face) determined by the camera to keep them in G mode (p. 115) if no frames are displayed, if frames are...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 128

...Small] (p. 40). • The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), and in manual focus mode (p. 125). • If [Face ID] ...Shots While the Focus is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are detected, but the names will not display when registered ...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 216

...(White) Connected (Animated) Transfer in progress Interrupted Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information (Restart the camera. For details, refer to the card's user...their transfer functions. • Battery power will be consumed faster than in the camera can be checked on preparing and...-Fi Card Movies Before using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind. • Cards may continue...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 225

... saved correctly. A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may indicate camera damage. Print error • Check the... absorber full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to a computer. File Error • It may indicate camera damage. Naming error! • When the highest folder number (999),...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 241

...Power saving 36 Black and white images 122 Blink detection 86 C Camera Reset all 193 Camera...Digital tele-converter 127 Digital zoom 63 Discreet mode (shooting mode 110 Display language 20 DPOF 210 Drive mode 124 E Easy mode (shooting, playback mode) .....91 Editing Cropping 173 i-Contrast 176 My Colors 175 Red-eye correction 177 Resizing images 172 Erasing 163 Erasing all 163 Error...

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