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...cards (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 SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to use in the area, please check .... Without approval, use of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera. 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...
...cards (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 SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to use in the area, please check .... Without approval, use of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera. 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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...(music player). In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with 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...injury and damage the surroundings. Places subject to the loud sounds of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. This could damage the speakers. SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in places where use of injury. • When holding the camera by the...
...(music player). In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with 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...injury and damage the surroundings. Places subject to the loud sounds of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. This could damage the speakers. SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in places where use of injury. • When holding the camera by the...
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... not place anything, such as the sun on the flash, or pry it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. 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 ...• Do not sit down on a clear day). Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of the unit. Please use , small amounts of the battery charger while it is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of time may occur...
... not place anything, such as the sun on the flash, or pry it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. 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 ...• Do not sit down on a clear day). Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of the unit. Please use , small amounts of the battery charger while it is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of time may occur...
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... and down ( ). Be sure to prevent it . XXWhen charging is not sold with the included charger. Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. zzCB‑2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. Cover Preliminary Notes ...), and then pull the other end into a power outlet ( ). zzThread the end of the strap through the loop on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up , do not rest your wrist. XXThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. Attaching...
... and down ( ). Be sure to prevent it . XXWhen charging is not sold with the included charger. Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. zzCB‑2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. Cover Preliminary Notes ...), and then pull the other end into a power outlet ( ). zzThread the end of the strap through the loop on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up , do not rest your wrist. XXThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. Attaching...
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...before ) the day of use a power cord, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that the battery is in the locked (downward) position. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 ... Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 14 Never use a commercially available adapter for traveling, which may damage the battery. Terminals Battery Lock 3 Insert the battery. For power outlets in a different format, use an electrical transformer designed for the plug. zzIf you should format...
...before ) the day of use a power cord, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that the battery is in the locked (downward) position. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 ... Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 14 Never use a commercially available adapter for traveling, which may damage the battery. Terminals Battery Lock 3 Insert the battery. For power outlets in a different format, use an electrical transformer designed for the plug. zzIf you should format...
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... facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. XXThe memory card will pop up . zzOpen the cover and press the battery lock in until it clicks into the closed position ( ). • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on ... card is facing the right way when you slide it, until it clicks, and then slowly release it . Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Terminals 4 Insert the memory card. Remove the memory card. XXThe battery will pop up . zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it .
... facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. XXThe memory card will pop up . zzOpen the cover and press the battery lock in until it clicks into the closed position ( ). • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on ... card is facing the right way when you slide it, until it clicks, and then slowly release it . Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. Terminals 4 Insert the memory card. Remove the memory card. XXThe battery will pop up . zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it .
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...button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can also change the display language by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after pressing the button before you turn the camera on the [3] tab. Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter... 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 17 zzPress the button. 2 Access the setting screen. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is possible using GPS (=44). Follow the steps on =16 to choose the [3] tab. zzMove the zoom lever...
...button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can also change the display language by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after pressing the button before you turn the camera on the [3] tab. Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter... 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 17 zzPress the button. 2 Access the setting screen. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is possible using GPS (=44). Follow the steps on =16 to choose the [3] tab. zzMove the zoom lever...
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... M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 30 SX270 HS Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS‑DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader USB Cable...-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. *3 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). Canon shall not be available. 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...
... M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 30 SX270 HS Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS‑DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader USB Cable...-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. *3 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). Canon shall not be available. 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...
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...Playback Mode zzPress the button to turn the camera off when the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (=33). SX270 HS • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (=24), or when connected to Shooting mode from ..., and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 32 SX280 HS • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off automatically after about five minutes...
...Playback Mode zzPress the button to turn the camera off when the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (=33). SX270 HS • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer (=24), or when connected to Shooting mode from ..., and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 32 SX280 HS • Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off automatically after about five minutes...
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... the buttons or turn the dial to a computer (=28), or display off , open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. SX280 HS Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (=24), or display off (=32...
... the buttons or turn the dial to a computer (=28), or display off , open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. SX280 HS Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (=24), or display off (=32...
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Time Required to Receive a GPS Signal • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used GPS functions for GPS signal.* (on) No GPS signal. * When you have activated the logger (=41), [ ] is also ...
Time Required to Receive a GPS Signal • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used GPS functions for GPS signal.* (on) No GPS signal. * When you have activated the logger (=41), [ ] is also ...
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... record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. Charge the battery as acquired for the first movie that day. XXThe logger function will operate, and the date, time and location information based on signals... in "GPS Information Display" (=103). • In addition to geotagging your shots indicates the GPS reception status at that the GPS logger will reduce battery life, because some power is consumed even when the camera is logged to a file, separate from GPS satellites will continue to choose [ ], press...
... record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. Charge the battery as acquired for the first movie that day. XXThe logger function will operate, and the date, time and location information based on signals... in "GPS Information Display" (=103). • In addition to geotagging your shots indicates the GPS reception status at that the GPS logger will reduce battery life, because some power is consumed even when the camera is logged to a file, separate from GPS satellites will continue to choose [ ], press...
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...card when the logger is being used , turn the camera on, then turn it off again before removing the memory card. • Removing the battery after battery replacement, turn it off the camera, a message about the logger is being used , turn the camera on, then turn the camera on the ... the date/time setting screen --Display the time zone setting screen zzIf the camera is off and you want to a memory card (even if the battery is in n (=150). This information will be erased. • You can also configure logger settings in the locked position. The location information, date...
...card when the logger is being used , turn the camera on, then turn it off again before removing the memory card. • Removing the battery after battery replacement, turn it off the camera, a message about the logger is being used , turn the camera on, then turn the camera on the ... the date/time setting screen --Display the time zone setting screen zzIf the camera is off and you want to a memory card (even if the battery is in n (=150). This information will be erased. • You can also configure logger settings in the locked position. The location information, date...
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...) is created with each shot. • Digest movies are not played when you press the shutter button halfway, or trigger the self-timer (=149). • Battery life is shorter in this is the sound of the lens moving and does not indicate mechanical damage. Just by automatically recording about 2 - 4 seconds of...
...) is created with each shot. • Digest movies are not played when you press the shutter button halfway, or trigger the self-timer (=149). • Battery life is shorter in this is the sound of the lens moving and does not indicate mechanical damage. Just by automatically recording about 2 - 4 seconds of...
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.... For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (=191). 1 Configure the setting. For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (=191). Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial). 2 Compose the...
.... For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (=191). 1 Configure the setting. For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (=191). Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Z] (either press the buttons or turn the dial). 2 Compose the...
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... the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. 4 Save the edited movie. zzTo view the portions you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). zzTo edit the movie again, repeat step 2. In this case, the original movie will cut the portion..., 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 step 4. Editing Movies Movies You can cut (identified by choosing [ ].
... the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. 4 Save the edited movie. zzTo view the portions you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). zzTo edit the movie again, repeat step 2. In this case, the original movie will cut the portion..., 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 step 4. Editing Movies Movies You can cut (identified by choosing [ ].
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...to the image transfer screen. • For digest movies, a separate, compressed file is displayed. XXAfter images are transferred using , it on the camera battery level. • When connected to a computer, images are uploaded to a Web service, [OK] is sent instead of the original file. XXAfter sending...choose [I Agree], and press the button. Only one movie can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Sending Images Send images wirelessly to destinations registered on the camera as an access point. • To disconnect from the ...
...to the image transfer screen. • For digest movies, a separate, compressed file is displayed. XXAfter images are transferred using , it on the camera battery level. • When connected to a computer, images are uploaded to a Web service, [OK] is sent instead of the original file. XXAfter sending...choose [I Agree], and press the button. Only one movie can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Sending Images Send images wirelessly to destinations registered on the camera as an access point. • To disconnect from the ...
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... you by using the dedicated CameraWindow application (=130) can be sent to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server, [ ] is displayed. XXOnce the connection is established, the images are sent. (The screen will use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). • Even if images...smartphone using location data in your home time zone are in [Time Zone] (=150), specify any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be added to the computer through a different method, any shooting destinations that was recorded at the time of shooting with...
... you by using the dedicated CameraWindow application (=130) can be sent to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server, [ ] is displayed. XXOnce the connection is established, the images are sent. (The screen will use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157). • Even if images...smartphone using location data in your home time zone are in [Time Zone] (=150), specify any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be added to the computer through a different method, any shooting destinations that was recorded at the time of shooting with...
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...[0 sec.]. zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press the button. XX[ ] is applied even if you set Eco mode (=151) to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after darkening, the screen turns off. ...Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of inactivity. 2 Shoot. zzAfter choosing an item, press the buttons to adjust it as needed . • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. • The [Display Off]...
...[0 sec.]. zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press the button. XX[ ] is applied even if you set Eco mode (=151) to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after darkening, the screen turns off. ...Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of inactivity. 2 Shoot. zzAfter choosing an item, press the buttons to adjust it as needed . • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. • The [Display Off]...