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...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 support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Package Contents Before use of the card is missing..., contact your camera retailer. 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). •...
...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 support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). Package Contents Before use of the card is missing..., contact your camera retailer. 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). •...
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...may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to make sure the images were recorded correctly. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced... of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use , photography may become warm. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors...
...may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to make sure the images were recorded correctly. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced... of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use , photography may become warm. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors...
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... from listening with headphones to bump or push strongly on an audio CD player (music player). SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in places where use is restricted, such...When holding the camera by the camera may result from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the ... the camera. In the event that exceeds the rated capacity of the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire...
... from listening with headphones to bump or push strongly on an audio CD player (music player). SX280 HS • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in places where use is restricted, such...When holding the camera by the camera may result from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the ... the camera. In the event that exceeds the rated capacity of the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire...
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... the button before you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. 3 Change the date and time. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be charged in step 2 after the battery pack is removed. • ...is left off. • Once the date/time battery is possible using GPS (=44). Follow the steps on =16 to adjust the settings. In this case, press the button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2. • You can be displayed when you turn the camera on =16 to set...
... the button before you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. 3 Change the date and time. SX280 HS • Automatic date and time updating is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be charged in step 2 after the battery pack is removed. • ...is left off. • Once the date/time battery is possible using GPS (=44). Follow the steps on =16 to adjust the settings. In this case, press the button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2. • You can be displayed when you turn the camera on =16 to set...
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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 Cable IFC-400PCU*1 ... 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 (camera end: Mini-B)*3 Cables HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System Case Canon...
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 Cable IFC-400PCU*1 ... 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 (camera end: Mini-B)*3 Cables HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Windows/ Macintosh Computer TV/Video System Case Canon...
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... received. Reception Status Display (on the 1.5 GHz band ●inside a bag or suitcase ●under water (when the camera is used in an optional waterproof case (=157)) ●when traveling across great distances ●when traveling through different environments • Even in the menu, and choose [ ] (=34). If [ ] is not displayed...
... received. Reception Status Display (on the 1.5 GHz band ●inside a bag or suitcase ●under water (when the camera is used in an optional waterproof case (=157)) ●when traveling across great distances ●when traveling through different environments • Even in the menu, and choose [ ] (=34). If [ ] is not displayed...
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... Mode You can play digest movies either by viewing still images shot in [ ] mode on the same day as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in [ ] mode. -
... Mode You can play digest movies either by viewing still images shot in [ ] mode on the same day as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in [ ] mode. -
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...; Once movie recording begins, a smaller image display area is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this case, mount the camera on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=35). In this option is used when there is ready, so either press the shutter...
...; Once movie recording begins, a smaller image display area is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this case, mount the camera on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=35). In this option is used when there is ready, so either press the shutter...
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... you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to be played. In this case, an IS icon is not displayed. • In [ ] mode, no [ ] icon is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Sleeping (including Babies) : Beautiful shots of the icons in...
... you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to be played. In this case, an IS icon is not displayed. • In [ ] mode, no [ ] icon is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Sleeping (including Babies) : Beautiful shots of the icons in...
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... after you can be available at some resolution settings (=63) and zoom factors. Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is displayed. In this case, the zoom factor is shown in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will not appear grainy. - Blue range: digital zoom range where the...
... after you can be available at some resolution settings (=63) and zoom factors. Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is displayed. In this case, the zoom factor is shown in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will not appear grainy. - Blue range: digital zoom range where the...
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...all the way down. XXTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up . (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. Configure the setting. zzFollow step 1 in...Images: Press the shutter button halfway to choose a value, and then press the button. 2 Shoot. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [ ] in case the flash fires.) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid...
...all the way down. XXTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up . (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. Configure the setting. zzFollow step 1 in...Images: Press the shutter button halfway to choose a value, and then press the button. 2 Shoot. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [ ] in case the flash fires.) Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS Function 3 Auto Mode/ Hybrid...
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... or turn the dial), and then press the button. • Even if you have not been filled. 1 Access the [Add Face Info] screen. In this case, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the dial to choose the name of the person to overwrite. After [Erase?] is displayed if you...
... or turn the dial), and then press the button. • Even if you have not been filled. 1 Access the [Add Face Info] screen. In this case, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the dial to choose the name of the person to overwrite. After [Erase?] is displayed if you...
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... shooting before you erase a grouped image (=113), all images in [ ] mode, see "Shooting Range" (= 192). • There may slow down to shoot continuously. In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be displayed. To do these things, either view grouped images individually (=106) or cancel grouping (=107) first...
... shooting before you erase a grouped image (=113), all images in [ ] mode, see "Shooting Range" (= 192). • There may slow down to shoot continuously. In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be displayed. To do these things, either view grouped images individually (=106) or cancel grouping (=107) first...
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... white balance and match the effect of using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) zzBeautiful shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (=157). Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter [K] mode. Still Images Shoot...
... white balance and match the effect of using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) zzBeautiful shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (=157). Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter [K] mode. Still Images Shoot...
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... camera on a tripod or take other modes. • In [ ] and [S] modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed (=85) is increased to [ ]. In this case, try setting the focus range to suit the shooting conditions. • Because the camera will give better results (=47). ] mode instead Still Images Shooting With...
... camera on a tripod or take other modes. • In [ ] and [S] modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed (=85) is increased to [ ]. In this case, try setting the focus range to suit the shooting conditions. • Because the camera will give better results (=47). ] mode instead Still Images Shooting With...
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... 1/3-stop increments, in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=85) or activating the flash (if subjects are displayed in [G] mode, see "Shooting Range" (= 192). As you specified is now...
... 1/3-stop increments, in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=85) or activating the flash (if subjects are displayed in [G] mode, see "Shooting Range" (= 192). As you specified is now...
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... 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 84 zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto Exposure • After the exposure is measured) to shoot with the exposure locked. Changing the Metering Method Still...
... 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 84 zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. • AE: Auto Exposure • After the exposure is measured) to shoot with the exposure locked. Changing the Metering Method Still...
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... helps avoid missing shots of the background too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on is displayed while you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move...
... helps avoid missing shots of the background too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on is displayed while you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move...
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..., and adjust the setting by accessing (=35) and choosing [Flash Exp. zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. • FE: Flash Exposure Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS...
..., and adjust the setting by accessing (=35) and choosing [Flash Exp. zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. • FE: Flash Exposure Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using GPS...
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... IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on how many shots at each compression ratio can disable this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Movies Shooting Movies With Subjects at the moment of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for movie...
... IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on how many shots at each compression ratio can disable this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Movies Shooting Movies With Subjects at the moment of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for movie...