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...can access 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 From chapter... title pages, you clicked a link • To jump to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to...
...can access 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 From chapter... title pages, you clicked a link • To jump to access other pages. : Next page : Previous page : Page before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to...
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... following items are included in the area, please check 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. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is...
... following items are included in the area, please check 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. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is...
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... produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in the failure of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use , photography may become warm. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal...
... produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in the failure of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use , photography may become warm. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal...
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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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... button on back • The following icons 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 screenshots for all explanations. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents...
... button on back • The following icons 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 screenshots for all explanations. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents...
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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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... electrical shock, fire, burns or other devices. In the event that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible 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 burns or damage...that has collected on the plug, the exterior of a CD-ROM played on the lens. Additionally, this could cause injury and damage the surroundings. SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in the following places: - If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it get caught on ...
... electrical shock, fire, burns or other devices. In the event that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible 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 burns or damage...that has collected on the plug, the exterior of a CD-ROM played on the lens. Additionally, this could cause injury and damage the surroundings. SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in the following places: - If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it get caught on ...
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... on the flash, or pry it to the front of the unit. 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 11 Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause malfunctions or damage the...
... on the flash, or pry it to the front of the unit. 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 11 Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause malfunctions or damage the...
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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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...charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery. zzAfter aligning the... power outlet. XXWhen charging is not sold with the included charger. 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...
...charge the battery with the battery charged. 1 Insert the battery. Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery initially, because the camera is finished, the lamp turns green. 3 Remove the battery. zzAfter aligning the... power outlet. XXWhen charging is not sold with the included charger. 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...
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... battery and a memory card (sold separately). Slide the tab up until it ( ). 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... 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 14 Terminals Battery Lock 3 Insert the battery. zzIf you should format the memory card with this camera (= 152). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not ...
... battery and a memory card (sold separately). Slide the tab up until it ( ). 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... 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 14 Terminals Battery Lock 3 Insert the battery. zzIf you should format the memory card with this camera (= 152). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not ...
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... Card" (=191). Terminals 4 Insert the memory card. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. 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...
... Card" (=191). Terminals 4 Insert the memory card. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the cover. 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...
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... finished, press the button. 3 Set the home time zone. zzPress the buttons to shots, if you specify this way is used when you turn the camera on. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose your home time zone. 4 Finish the setup process. After a confirmation message, the setting screen... time. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you 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 it is ...
... finished, press the button. 3 Set the home time zone. zzPress the buttons to shots, if you specify this way is used when you turn the camera on. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose your home time zone. 4 Finish the setup process. After a confirmation message, the setting screen... time. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you 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 it is ...
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... 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 17 SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is removed. ...the display language has been set the date and time. zzPress the button to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be charged in step 2 after the ...
... 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 17 SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is removed. ...the display language has been set the date and time. zzPress the button to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =157), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be charged in step 2 after the ...
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... the power button. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . 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...is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it fires automatically. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light...
... the power button. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . 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...is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it fires automatically. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in low-light...
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...in focus. Finish shooting. When the mode dial is displayed with the elapsed time. In this mode, turn the dial counterclockwise. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is set to browse through images. zzOnce recording begins, take your images. zzTo ..., press the button or turn the dial to browse through images quickly. 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 ...
...in focus. Finish shooting. When the mode dial is displayed with the elapsed time. In this mode, turn the dial counterclockwise. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is set to browse through images. zzOnce recording begins, take your images. zzTo ..., press the button or turn the dial to browse through images quickly. 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 ...
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... mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. zzPress the button. 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...
... mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. zzPress the button. 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...