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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.
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.
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..., refer to work with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (see below). Warranty Card About Getting Started (This Guide) and the PDF Manuals To master more advanced... manuals. However, not all memory cards have been verified to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM (p. 22). • Adobe Reader is missing, contact your camera dealer. If anything is required to SD specifications.
..., refer to work with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (see below). Warranty Card About Getting Started (This Guide) and the PDF Manuals To master more advanced... manuals. However, not all memory cards have been verified to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM (p. 22). • Adobe Reader is missing, contact your camera dealer. If anything is required to SD specifications.
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...may become warm. Please note that results in the failure of your operating system). Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are supported on copyright law, and note that even for personal ...cards in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. • Always confirm beforehand that is not permitted. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may appear as card readers and computers (including the current version of an...
...may become warm. Please note that results in the failure of your operating system). Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are supported on copyright law, and note that even for personal ...cards in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. • Always confirm beforehand that is not permitted. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may appear as card readers and computers (including the current version of an...
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...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 to as... "the memory card". 4 Part Names and Conventions in this guide, icons are simply referred to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the ...
...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 to as... "the memory card". 4 Part Names and Conventions in this guide, icons are simply referred to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the ...
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Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. o Up button on back q Left button on back r Right button on back p Down button on back 5 Control dial ...
Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. o Up button on back q Left button on back r Right button on back p Down button on back 5 Control dial ...
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...• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to enter the camera. In particular, remain 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 ...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, PDF Manuals.... 21 Accessories 28 Specifications 30 Safety Precautions • Before using the flash. • Store this ...
...• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to enter the camera. In particular, remain 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 ...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, PDF Manuals.... 21 Accessories 28 Specifications 30 Safety Precautions • Before using the flash. • Store this ...
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...the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals or plug. Additionally, this could lead to... injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. Humid or dusty areas These could cause injury and damage the surroundings. This...
...the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically, and using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals or plug. Additionally, this could lead to... injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. Humid or dusty areas These could cause injury and damage the surroundings. This...
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... it to pinch your pocket. Doing so may cause it open. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from... to remove dirt, dust or other metal materials may lead to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it . • Do not place anything, such as...
... it to pinch your pocket. Doing so may cause it open. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from... to remove dirt, dust or other metal materials may lead to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it . • Do not place anything, such as...
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Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 9 Safety Precautions • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 9 Safety Precautions • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
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... ( ). Be sure to prevent it in ( ) and down ( ). 10 z When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is up, do not rest your wrist. Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. Remove the...
... ( ). Be sure to prevent it in ( ) and down ( ). 10 z When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is up, do not rest your wrist. Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. Remove the...
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... (or a memory card formatted 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). Note that use a power cord, do not charge it clicks into a power outlet. Doing so could result in the locked...(sold separately). z Recording is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see Camera User Guide). z For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into a power outlet ( ). CB-2LY CB-2LYE Initial Preparations Charge the battery.
... (or a memory card formatted 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). Note that use a power cord, do not charge it clicks into a power outlet. Doing so could result in the locked...(sold separately). z Recording is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see Camera User Guide). z For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into a power outlet ( ). CB-2LY CB-2LYE Initial Preparations Charge the battery.
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... it . Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way when you insert it ( ). Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Terminals Battery Lock Insert the battery. Insert the memory card. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Terminals...
... it . Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way when you insert it ( ). Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Terminals Battery Lock Insert the battery. Insert the memory card. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Terminals...
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X The memory card will pop up . z Press the power button. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . Be sure to your images. z Press the qr buttons to specify the date and time. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in ... the memory card. Setting the Date and Time A screen for dates and times added to specify the date and time, which is displayed. Turn the camera on .
X The memory card will pop up . z Press the power button. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . Be sure to your images. z Press the qr buttons to specify the date and time. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in ... the memory card. Setting the Date and Time A screen for dates and times added to specify the date and time, which is displayed. Turn the camera on .
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... screen is no longer displayed. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. z Press the n button. 14 z To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you turn the 5 dial to choose your local time zone. z Press the qr buttons or turn the... camera on. Access the camera menu. z Press the m button when finished. Specify the correct information. • To set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will...
... screen is no longer displayed. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. z Press the n button. 14 z To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you turn the 5 dial to choose your local time zone. z Press the qr buttons or turn the... camera on. Access the camera menu. z Press the m button when finished. Specify the correct information. • To set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will...
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... 2 on . z Press the n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you insert a...camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, see Camera User Guide). Change the date and time. Follow the steps on p. 13 to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on p. 13 to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. SX260 HS SX240 HS Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time]. SX260 HS...
... 2 on . z Press the n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you insert a...camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, see Camera User Guide). Change the date and time. Follow the steps on p. 13 to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on p. 13 to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. SX260 HS SX240 HS Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time]. SX260 HS...
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... focus. z Aim the camera at the subject. Compose the shot. As the camera determines the scene, it toward j (wide angle). 17 z Press the power button. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting... conditions. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on . Turn the camera on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. X ...
... focus. z Aim the camera at the subject. Compose the shot. As the camera determines the scene, it toward j (wide angle). 17 z Press the power button. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting... conditions. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on . Turn the camera on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. X ...
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z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . Trying the Camera Out Shoot. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed with the elapsed time. 18 The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. ...z Press the movie button. z Press the shutter button all the way down . z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. X The flash automatically rises in focus. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions. ...
z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down . Trying the Camera Out Shoot. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed with the elapsed time. 18 The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. ...z Press the movie button. z Press the shutter button all the way down . z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. X The flash automatically rises in focus. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light conditions. ...
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X Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus. The camera beeps twice as follows. X Recording will stop shooting. Enter Playback mode. z Press the movie button again to browse through your finger off the movie button. z ... shooting. X Your last shot is displayed. z Press and hold the qr buttons to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Elapsed Time Trying the Camera Out X Black bars displayed on the screen as recording stops.
X Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus. The camera beeps twice as follows. X Recording will stop shooting. Enter Playback mode. z Press the movie button again to browse through your finger off the movie button. z ... shooting. X Your last shot is displayed. z Press and hold the qr buttons to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Elapsed Time Trying the Camera Out X Black bars displayed on the screen as recording stops.
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... careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. z Movies are identified by shooting date, press the op buttons in Scroll Display mode. Trying the Camera Out z To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 5 dial to choose an image. 20 To play movies, go to erase. X Playback now begins, and after...
... careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. z Movies are identified by shooting date, press the op buttons in Scroll Display mode. Trying the Camera Out z To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 5 dial to choose an image. 20 To play movies, go to erase. X Playback now begins, and after...
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... update function Auto Update Function Using the included software, you can also erase all images at once (see Camera User Guide). X The current image is now erased. ImageBrowser EX z Import images and change camera settings z Manage images: view, search, and organize z Print and edit images z Update to the latest software version with...
... update function Auto Update Function Using the included software, you can also erase all images at once (see Camera User Guide). X The current image is now erased. ImageBrowser EX z Import images and change camera settings z Manage images: view, search, and organize z Print and edit images z Update to the latest software version with...