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... use • (p. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 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...
... use • (p. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 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...
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z Follow step 2 on p. 13 to set the date and time. • Automatic date and time updating is possible using GPS (see Camera User Guide), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is removed. • The date/time battery will ... settings. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, see Camera User Guide). Change the date and time. SX260 HS 15 z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. SX260 HS SX240 HS Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time].
z Follow step 2 on p. 13 to set the date and time. • Automatic date and time updating is possible using GPS (see Camera User Guide), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is removed. • The date/time battery will ... settings. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, see Camera User Guide). Change the date and time. SX260 HS 15 z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. SX260 HS SX240 HS Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time].
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... compliant Data Types Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data) GPS Log File: NMEA 0183 message format compliant SX260 HS Interfaces Hi-speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Power Battery Pack NB-6L AC... shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above. • Number of shots/recording time with fully charged batteries. 30 camera body only) SX260 HS Guidelines) Approx. 224 g (approx. 7.90 oz.; including batteries and memory card) Weight (Based on CIPA Approx. 208 g (approx. 7.34...
... compliant Data Types Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data) GPS Log File: NMEA 0183 message format compliant SX260 HS Interfaces Hi-speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Power Battery Pack NB-6L AC... shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above. • Number of shots/recording time with fully charged batteries. 30 camera body only) SX260 HS Guidelines) Approx. 224 g (approx. 7.90 oz.; including batteries and memory card) Weight (Based on CIPA Approx. 208 g (approx. 7.34...
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... on how to a supply not in accordance with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may cause undesired operation of the device Battery Charger CB-2LY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for details.... to the following two conditions: (1) this device must accept any interference, including interference that powers the product is subject to use GPS in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Be particularly careful when...
... on how to a supply not in accordance with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may cause undesired operation of the device Battery Charger CB-2LY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for details.... to the following two conditions: (1) this device must accept any interference, including interference that powers the product is subject to use GPS in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Be particularly careful when...
PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide
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..., or both. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 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...
..., or both. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 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...
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Menu 39 n 40 Indicator Display 41 Clock 41 2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS 43 Using GPS Function 44 6 3 Smart Auto Mode 53 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 54 Common, Convenient Features ...... 63 Using Face ID 69 Image Customization Features ....... 78 Helpful ...
Menu 39 n 40 Indicator Display 41 Clock 41 2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS 43 Using GPS Function 44 6 3 Smart Auto Mode 53 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 54 Common, Convenient Features ...... 63 Using Face ID 69 Image Customization Features ....... 78 Helpful ...
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z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to adjust the settings. SX260 HS SX240 HS Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time]. SX260 HS 19 z Move the zoom lever to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. z Follow step 2 on p. 17 to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. ... n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be charged in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is possible using GPS (p. 51).
z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to adjust the settings. SX260 HS SX240 HS Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time]. SX260 HS 19 z Move the zoom lever to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. z Follow step 2 on p. 17 to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. ... n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be charged in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is possible using GPS (p. 51).
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2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS Basic GPS operations and features 43
2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS Basic GPS operations and features 43
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..., as when posting images online where many others , as described in mind. • In certain countries and regions, the use GPS in an outer section of GPS may be able to locate or identify you shoot, or this information can be logged separately. In addition to the still images and... movies you by using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and local time zone on acquired GPS signals can be added to geotagging, the camera clock can be updated automatically. z Keep your home country. ...
..., as when posting images online where many others , as described in mind. • In certain countries and regions, the use GPS in an outer section of GPS may be able to locate or identify you shoot, or this information can be logged separately. In addition to the still images and... movies you by using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and local time zone on acquired GPS signals can be added to geotagging, the camera clock can be updated automatically. z Keep your home country. ...
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... in valleys zin tunnels or forests znear high-voltage power lines or mobile phones operating on the 3 tab, pressing the m button, and setting [GPS] to [On]. 45 Check the reception status. z Press the m button, choose in the following places. z To restore the original setting, ...repeat this process but choose . zIndoors zunderground znear buildings or in other than those mentioned above. • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across ...
... in valleys zin tunnels or forests znear high-voltage power lines or mobile phones operating on the 3 tab, pressing the m button, and setting [GPS] to [On]. 45 Check the reception status. z Press the m button, choose in the following places. z To restore the original setting, ...repeat this process but choose . zIndoors zunderground znear buildings or in other than those mentioned above. • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across ...
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.... * Logger function is not displayed, move to an area without obstructions (such as outdoor areas with ample GPS coverage, such as buildings) between the camera and GPS satellites and wait a few minutes when the camera is used in other places away from coverage (p. 45), try going outside where there is not possible... indoors or in areas with an unobstructed view of the sky. Tips When is Displayed • When GPS signal reception is an unobstructed view of the sky. Hold the camera correctly (p. 44) and point the...
.... * Logger function is not displayed, move to an area without obstructions (such as outdoor areas with ample GPS coverage, such as buildings) between the camera and GPS satellites and wait a few minutes when the camera is used in other places away from coverage (p. 45), try going outside where there is not possible... indoors or in areas with an unobstructed view of the sky. Tips When is Displayed • When GPS signal reception is an unobstructed view of the sky. Hold the camera correctly (p. 44) and point the...
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... Geotagging Images While Shooting Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) can be recorded when you have selected [GPS Auto Time: On]. • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as acquired when you begin shooting a movie. • For ... map, when you shoot will now be geotagged. z To review the location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) of your geotagged still images or movies, see "GPS Information Display" (p. 149). • The shooting date and time can be added as acquired for later reference (p. 149).
... Geotagging Images While Shooting Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) can be recorded when you have selected [GPS Auto Time: On]. • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as acquired when you begin shooting a movie. • For ... map, when you shoot will now be geotagged. z To review the location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) of your geotagged still images or movies, see "GPS Information Display" (p. 149). • The shooting date and time can be added as acquired for later reference (p. 149).
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Using GPS Function Logging Camera Location Data You can be logged to configure the setting. z The logger ... This log file can keep a spare charged battery with the camera on signals acquired from GPS satellites will be nearly depleted when turning the camera on acquired GPS signals is displayed. Charge the battery as needed, or keep a record of where the camera...[On]. Configure the setting. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Activate GPS. Daily location data based on . Finish the setup process. Be sure to a file, separate from...
Using GPS Function Logging Camera Location Data You can be logged to configure the setting. z The logger ... This log file can keep a spare charged battery with the camera on signals acquired from GPS satellites will be nearly depleted when turning the camera on acquired GPS signals is displayed. Charge the battery as needed, or keep a record of where the camera...[On]. Configure the setting. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Activate GPS. Daily location data based on . Finish the setup process. Be sure to a file, separate from...
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... want to the memory card. X The location information, date and time will not remain on , then turn the camera on the camera. Using GPS Function Save the GPS log files to the memory card when you do any of the following things. -Display the log files. -Display the date/time setting screen...
... want to the memory card. X The location information, date and time will not remain on , then turn the camera on the camera. Using GPS Function Save the GPS log files to the memory card when you do any of the following things. -Display the log files. -Display the date/time setting screen...
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... remove the memory card when the logger is being used, turn the camera on, then turn the camera on and then off again. • GPS log files cannot be saved when write-protected memory cards are in the camera. • Location information, date and time will be erased. Checking .... Display the log files. To reactivate the logger after step 4 will also be saved to the memory card when the camera is displayed. 50 Using GPS Function • Removing the battery after battery replacement, turn it off again before removing the memory card. • When using the logger function, exercise...
... remove the memory card when the logger is being used, turn the camera on, then turn the camera on and then off again. • GPS log files cannot be saved when write-protected memory cards are in the camera. • Location information, date and time will be erased. Checking .... Display the log files. To reactivate the logger after step 4 will also be saved to the memory card when the camera is displayed. 50 Using GPS Function • Removing the battery after battery replacement, turn it off again before removing the memory card. • When using the logger function, exercise...
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...] is set daylight saving time, follow the steps on the 3 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). Configure the setting. Set [GPS] to [On]. z Press the n button, choose [GPS Auto Time] on p. 189. z To set to [On], you cannot change the date and time by accessing the [Date/Time] screen ... and Time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone (pp. 17, 189) automatically updated when the camera receives GPS signals. Using GPS Function Number of logs acquired on p. 45 to configure the setting. Confirming Automatic Time Updating [Update completed] is shown on the [Date/Time...
...] is set daylight saving time, follow the steps on the 3 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). Configure the setting. Set [GPS] to [On]. z Press the n button, choose [GPS Auto Time] on p. 189. z To set to [On], you cannot change the date and time by accessing the [Date/Time] screen ... and Time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone (pp. 17, 189) automatically updated when the camera receives GPS signals. Using GPS Function Number of logs acquired on p. 45 to configure the setting. Confirming Automatic Time Updating [Update completed] is shown on the [Date/Time...
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Latitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC are listed from GPS satellites, or that accurate positioning was set [Name Display] to [Off]. GPS Information Display SX260 HS z To view still image and movie location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation recorded when [GPS] was not possible. • UTC: Coordinated Universal Time, essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time 149...
Latitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC are listed from GPS satellites, or that accurate positioning was set [Name Display] to [Off]. GPS Information Display SX260 HS z To view still image and movie location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation recorded when [GPS] was not possible. • UTC: Coordinated Universal Time, essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time 149...
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Metric/Non-Metric Display SX240 HS Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 126), zoom bar (p. 54), and GPS altitude information (p. 47) from m/cm to ft/in as needed . z Choose [Distance Units], and then choose [ft/ in ]. z Choose [Units], and then choose [ft/in ]. 191 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Metric/Non-Metric Display SX260 HS Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 126) and zoom bar (p. 54) from m/cm to ft/in as needed .
Metric/Non-Metric Display SX240 HS Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 126), zoom bar (p. 54), and GPS altitude information (p. 47) from m/cm to ft/in as needed . z Choose [Distance Units], and then choose [ft/ in ]. z Choose [Units], and then choose [ft/in ]. 191 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Metric/Non-Metric Display SX260 HS Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 126) and zoom bar (p. 54) from m/cm to ft/in as needed .
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... or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, and then press the m button. • You can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. • [GPS Settings] (p. 45) SX260 HS • [GPS Auto Time] (p. 51) SX260 HS • [Video System] (p. 199) • [Ctrl via HDMI] (p. 201) • [Eye-Fi Settings] (p. 216) 192 Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can...
... or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, and then press the m button. • You can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. • [GPS Settings] (p. 45) SX260 HS • [GPS Auto Time] (p. 51) SX260 HS • [Video System] (p. 199) • [Ctrl via HDMI] (p. 201) • [Eye-Fi Settings] (p. 216) 192 Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can...
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... [Start-up Image] (p. 184) - Shooting direction chosen in K (p. 93) or (p. 103) mode - Shooting mode chosen in Stitch Assist mode (p. 102) - Information registered using GPS Auto Time (p. 51) SX260 HS 193 Access the [Reset All] screen. X Default settings are now restored. • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - 3 tab settings [Date...
... [Start-up Image] (p. 184) - Shooting direction chosen in K (p. 93) or (p. 103) mode - Shooting mode chosen in Stitch Assist mode (p. 102) - Information registered using GPS Auto Time (p. 51) SX260 HS 193 Access the [Reset All] screen. X Default settings are now restored. • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - 3 tab settings [Date...