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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 not guaranteed to use of the card is not...in many countries or regions. In case of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to work with the camera. Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. However, not...
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 not guaranteed to use of the card is not...in many countries or regions. In case of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to work with the camera. Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package. However, not...
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... 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. Up button on back...video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal Mode dial button Control dial / / Left button Indicator button Movie button SX280 HS / < (Wi-Fi)> / Up button SX270 HS / Up button / Right button FUNC./SET button / / Down button button zzTurning the control dial is one way...
... 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. Up button on back...video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal Mode dial button Control dial / / Left button Indicator button Movie button SX280 HS / < (Wi-Fi)> / Up button SX270 HS / Up button / Right button FUNC./SET button / / Down button button zzTurning the control dial is one way...
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... 6 Contents: Basic Operations............8 Safety Precautions 9 Basic Guide 12 Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 18 Software, PDF Manuals (on the Camera 144 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings 145 9 Setting Menu 148 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 149 10 ...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...
... 6 Contents: Basic Operations............8 Safety Precautions 9 Basic Guide 12 Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 18 Software, PDF Manuals (on the Camera 144 Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings 145 9 Setting Menu 148 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 149 10 ...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...
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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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... User Guide zzRefer to this guide for installation, and saving images to a computer. The guide can be paid separately. SX280 HS Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM) The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (=2) are introduced below, with an Internet connection so you can use...
... User Guide zzRefer to this guide for installation, and saving images to a computer. The guide can be paid separately. SX280 HS Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM) The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (=2) are introduced below, with an Internet connection so you can use...
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...500 MB) must be used here for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Adobe Reader is available on computer performance. • Check the Canon website for the sake of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection Processor Still images 1.6 GHz or higher Movies...X 10.8*2 Computer Computers running one of illustration. zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to view the PDF manuals. Additionally, in ImageBrowser EX. *4 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB).
...500 MB) must be used here for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Adobe Reader is available on computer performance. • Check the Canon website for the sake of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection Processor Still images 1.6 GHz or higher Movies...X 10.8*2 Computer Computers running one of illustration. zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to view the PDF manuals. Additionally, in ImageBrowser EX. *4 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB).
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... performance and the Internet connection. zzTurn the camera on, and follow the on the included CD-ROMs, be installed, so it to the computer user manual. 4 Install the files. zzTurn the camera off , open the cover ( ). Some functions may not be installed. • The first time you connect the camera to...
... performance and the Internet connection. zzTurn the camera on, and follow the on the included CD-ROMs, be installed, so it to the computer user manual. 4 Install the files. zzTurn the camera off , open the cover ( ). Some functions may not be installed. • The first time you connect the camera to...
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...the PDF manuals on in step 2. Some problems may not be saved in horizontal orientation. - However, you can view the manuals on a ...Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 25 Using the PDF Manuals Camera User Guide zzAccess this guide by copying the PDF files in the ...provided by connecting your camera to the computer without using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the ... is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. • On a Macintosh computer, if...
...the PDF manuals on in step 2. Some problems may not be saved in horizontal orientation. - However, you can view the manuals on a ...Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 25 Using the PDF Manuals Camera User Guide zzAccess this guide by copying the PDF files in the ...provided by connecting your camera to the computer without using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the ... is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. • On a Macintosh computer, if...
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... Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 27 zzOpen the downloaded file. For details about USB connections on -screen instructions to the computer user manual. zzAccess the site for the sake of illustration. zzWith the camera turned off, open the cover ( ). zzDownload the software. 2 Begin the installation. With the smaller... Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for your country or region. What you to connect the camera, connect it to the Internet, access http://www.canon.com/ icpd/.
... Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 27 zzOpen the downloaded file. For details about USB connections on -screen instructions to the computer user manual. zzAccess the site for the sake of illustration. zzWith the camera turned off, open the cover ( ). zzDownload the software. 2 Begin the installation. With the smaller... Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for your country or region. What you to connect the camera, connect it to the Internet, access http://www.canon.com/ icpd/.
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... to Movie mode, simply by pressing the movie button. Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Fully automatic shooting, with optimal settings for the shot. In this manual, shutter button operations are in focus. 2 Press all the way down , and once the subject is not set to shoot.
... to Movie mode, simply by pressing the movie button. Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Fully automatic shooting, with optimal settings for the shot. In this manual, shutter button operations are in focus. 2 Press all the way down , and once the subject is not set to shoot.
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... steps 1 - 2 in [Tracking AF] AF frame mode (=91). 72 In this case, try setting the focus range to keep it still and prevent camera shake. f Manual Focus Focus on a tripod or take other measures to [ ]. Additionally, you should set to maximum wide angle. • In [ ] mode, use a tripod for evening scenes... shoot continuously in [ ] mode, hold the camera still (=95). • When you from obtaining the desired results. • In [t] mode, mount the camera on subjects manually (=89).
... steps 1 - 2 in [Tracking AF] AF frame mode (=91). 72 In this case, try setting the focus range to keep it still and prevent camera shake. f Manual Focus Focus on a tripod or take other measures to [ ]. Additionally, you should set to maximum wide angle. • In [ ] mode, use a tripod for evening scenes... shoot continuously in [ ] mode, hold the camera still (=95). • When you from obtaining the desired results. • In [t] mode, mount the camera on subjects manually (=89).
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... levels even if you record custom white balance data. • B represents blue and A, amber. • White balance can also be manually corrected in [S] mode (=71). zzSet the mode dial to adjust the correction level for B and A, and then press the button. Image...button, choose [ ] in "Specific Scenes" (=71) and choose [S]. 2 Choose white balance. Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected by recording custom white balance data (=86) before following the preceding steps. zzPress the button, and then choose [ ] in rich, vivid colors...
... levels even if you record custom white balance data. • B represents blue and A, amber. • White balance can also be manually corrected in [S] mode (=71). zzSet the mode dial to adjust the correction level for B and A, and then press the button. Image...button, choose [ ] in "Specific Scenes" (=71) and choose [S]. 2 Choose white balance. Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected by recording custom white balance data (=86) before following the preceding steps. zzPress the button, and then choose [ ] in rich, vivid colors...
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Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater. S Underwater Sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=86). zzAim the camera at twilight. Tones down blues to choose [ ]. Set the white balance under the same light source that ...
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater. S Underwater Sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=86). zzAim the camera at twilight. Tones down blues to choose [ ]. Set the white balance under the same light source that ...
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...when you configured is changed . In [t] mode, focus is determined by the first shot. * In [t] mode (=72), AF lock (=93), or manual focus mode (=89), [ ] is now displayed. 2 Shoot. XXHold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. Even if the subject ... in the image will stay fixed in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34). Shooting AF [AF Frame] is displayed in manual focusing. Continuous Continuous shooting and focusing. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using ...
...when you configured is changed . In [t] mode, focus is determined by the first shot. * In [t] mode (=72), AF lock (=93), or manual focus mode (=89), [ ] is now displayed. 2 Shoot. XXHold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. Even if the subject ... in the image will stay fixed in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34). Shooting AF [AF Frame] is displayed in manual focusing. Continuous Continuous shooting and focusing. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Using ...
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...ups (Macro) Still Images To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set to [[] (=55). Still Images Shooting in AF mode, use manual focus. For details on -screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, press the buttons or ...turn gray and the camera will turn the dial to [e]. XXOnce the setting is complete, [e] is not possible in Manual Focus Mode Movies When focusing is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens. ...
...ups (Macro) Still Images To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set to [[] (=55). Still Images Shooting in AF mode, use manual focus. For details on -screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, press the buttons or ...turn gray and the camera will turn the dial to [e]. XXOnce the setting is complete, [e] is not possible in Manual Focus Mode Movies When focusing is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens. ...
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...by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. zzPress the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=35). • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (=90) is [Center] and AF frame size (=90) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is displayed in... AF frame size, press the button and set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (=53) or digital tele-converter (=90), and in manual focus mode (=89). • To compose shots so that subjects are detected, but the names will be equivalent when you continue to hold the shutter...
...by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. zzPress the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=35). • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (=90) is [Center] and AF frame size (=90) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is displayed in... AF frame size, press the button and set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (=53) or digital tele-converter (=90), and in manual focus mode (=89). • To compose shots so that subjects are detected, but the names will be equivalent when you continue to hold the shutter...
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...; Screen brightness may not be possible with some settings. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [ ] and cannot be changed. • [D]: Manual • Calculation of shutter speed or aperture value, and turn the dial to specify a value. Note that standard exposure may change depending on your specified...
...; Screen brightness may not be possible with some settings. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [ ] and cannot be changed. • [D]: Manual • Calculation of shutter speed or aperture value, and turn the dial to specify a value. Note that standard exposure may change depending on your specified...
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... [4] tab. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen by either pressing the buttons or turning the dial (=34). zzSet the mode dial to [Manual]. • You can set the flash level in [M] or [B] mode by accessing (=35), choosing [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then setting [Flash Mode] to...
... [4] tab. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen by either pressing the buttons or turning the dial (=34). zzSet the mode dial to [Manual]. • You can set the flash level in [M] or [B] mode by accessing (=35), choosing [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then setting [Flash Mode] to...
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...application on a computer. Connecting to a Printer Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) to send images between Canon-brand, compact digital cameras. If you register for free as a member, you can also be referred to the following devices. You can wirelessly... set on the smartphone or tablet is required. Note that have purchased this manual, smartphones and tablets are collectively referred to those who have Wi-Fi functions. Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to as Wi-Fi. * ...
...application on a computer. Connecting to a Printer Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) to send images between Canon-brand, compact digital cameras. If you register for free as a member, you can also be referred to the following devices. You can wirelessly... set on the smartphone or tablet is required. Note that have purchased this manual, smartphones and tablets are collectively referred to those who have Wi-Fi functions. Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to as Wi-Fi. * ...
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... pressing the buttons to , the camera will be sent may differ depending on the smartphone. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to the instruction manual provided with your smartphone for details. • To add multiple smartphones, repeat the above procedures starting from the screen that you have already connected to...
... pressing the buttons to , the camera will be sent may differ depending on the smartphone. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to the instruction manual provided with your smartphone for details. • To add multiple smartphones, repeat the above procedures starting from the screen that you have already connected to...