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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 missing, contact your camera retailer. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations...
.... 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. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations...
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Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are not liable for any ...high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is used over an extended period, it may be covered with a thin...
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are not liable for any ...high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is used over an extended period, it may be covered with a thin...
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... • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. Cover ...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 ...
... • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. Cover ...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 ...
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... Other Purposes 77 Shooting Various Movies 80 5 P Mode 82 Shooting in This Guide 4 Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE ([P] Mode 83 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 83 Color...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...
... Other Purposes 77 Shooting Various Movies 80 5 P Mode 82 Shooting in This Guide 4 Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE ([P] Mode 83 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 83 Color...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...
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...device), you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it ( ). zzRecording is not possible on (or immediately before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in a different format, use . • The charger can be locked into the locked position. zzSlide the cover ( ) and... confirm that before ) the day of use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that the battery is in malfunction or damage to other objects. Terminals Battery Lock 3 Insert...
...device), you insert the battery facing the wrong way, it ( ). zzRecording is not possible on (or immediately before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in a different format, use . • The charger can be locked into the locked position. zzSlide the cover ( ) and... confirm that before ) the day of use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that the battery is in malfunction or damage to other objects. Terminals Battery Lock 3 Insert...
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...Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 15 XXThe memory card will pop up . XXThe battery will pop up . Terminals 4 Insert the memory card. zzPush the memory card in the direction of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it clicks into the closed position ( ). ...8226; For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see "Number of the arrow. zzMake sure the memory card is facing the right way when you slide it, until it clicks, and then slowly release it clicks...
...Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 15 XXThe memory card will pop up . XXThe battery will pop up . Terminals 4 Insert the memory card. zzPush the memory card in the direction of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). zzInsert the memory card facing as you insert it clicks into the closed position ( ). ...8226; For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see "Number of the arrow. zzMake sure the memory card is facing the right way when you slide it, until it clicks, and then slowly release it clicks...
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... Index 30 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 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader Cables HDMI Cable HTC...-100 Windows/ Macintosh Computer Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST TV/Video System Case Canon-brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers High-Power Flash HF‑DC2*2 Waterproof Case WP-DC49...
... Index 30 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 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader Cables HDMI Cable HTC...-100 Windows/ Macintosh Computer Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST TV/Video System Case Canon-brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers High-Power Flash HF‑DC2*2 Waterproof Case WP-DC49...
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...undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=155). SX280 HS Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (=24), 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. Indicator Display The indicator on the camera status. 3 Choose a setting. zzTo choose...
...undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=155). SX280 HS Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Blinking Connected to a computer (=24), 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. Indicator Display The indicator on the camera status. 3 Choose a setting. zzTo choose...
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...10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 42 To reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera on , then turn it off again before removing the memory card. • When using the logger function, exercise caution when turning the camera over to another person, as the date and time, and logged... location information will also be saved to the memory card when you do any of the following things. --Display the log files --Display the date/time setting screen --Display the time zone setting ...
...10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 42 To reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera on , then turn it off again before removing the memory card. • When using the logger function, exercise caution when turning the camera over to another person, as the date and time, and logged... location information will also be saved to the memory card when you do any of the following things. --Display the log files --Display the date/time setting screen --Display the time zone setting ...
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... press the button again, a message about GPS and logging is displayed. Checking the GPS Log Files You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the [3] tab, and then press the button (=35). 2 Access the [Display Log Files] screen. Press the button after reading the message. zzChoose [Display Log...
... press the button again, a message about GPS and logging is displayed. Checking the GPS Log Files You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the [3] tab, and then press the button (=35). 2 Access the [Display Log Files] screen. Press the button after reading the message. zzChoose [Display Log...
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... has not been received yet. • When [GPS Auto Time] is set daylight saving time, follow the steps in "Using GPS Function" (=40) to the memory card. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to [On] (= 44). 2 Access the [Assisted GPS] screen. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Setting the Date and Time" (= 16). zzPress...
... has not been received yet. • When [GPS Auto Time] is set daylight saving time, follow the steps in "Using GPS Function" (=40) to the memory card. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to [On] (= 44). 2 Access the [Assisted GPS] screen. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Setting the Date and Time" (= 16). zzPress...
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...Canon may cease providing this service without notice. • For details on Wi-Fi functions, see "Wi-Fi Functions" (=122). • When A-GPS data are saved to choose [OK], and then press the button. Follow steps 2 - 4 in "Connecting to Access Points in the camera, or if the card is no card..., or you can check the date of obtainment and period of validity of validity. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to the memory card, you format the memory card. • A-GPS data are also erased when you cannot update A-GPS data when there is locked. A-GPS data are obtained from...
...Canon may cease providing this service without notice. • For details on Wi-Fi functions, see "Wi-Fi Functions" (=122). • When A-GPS data are saved to choose [OK], and then press the button. Follow steps 2 - 4 in "Connecting to Access Points in the camera, or if the card is no card..., or you can check the date of obtainment and period of validity of validity. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to the memory card, you format the memory card. • A-GPS data are also erased when you cannot update A-GPS data when there is locked. A-GPS data are obtained from...
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... your finger off the movie button. Resize the subject and recompose the shot as recording begins, and [ Rec] is ready to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Finish shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. However, note that they are displayed on the top and bottom edges of camera...
... your finger off the movie button. Resize the subject and recompose the shot as recording begins, and [ Rec] is ready to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Finish shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. However, note that they are displayed on the top and bottom edges of camera...
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.... zzFollowing step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer" (=54) and choose [[]. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to shoot. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up . (The lamp...
.... zzFollowing step 1 in "Using the Self-Timer" (=54) and choose [[]. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to shoot. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up . (The lamp...
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Image Customization Features Changing the Aspect Ratio Still Images Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). zzPress the button, choose [ ] in . Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in the menu...8226; Not available in . zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Used for display on Paper Size (for display on a memory card, see "Number of width to height) as follows. Changing Image Resolution (Size) Still Images Choose from 4 levels of the camera screen, also used ...
Image Customization Features Changing the Aspect Ratio Still Images Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). zzPress the button, choose [ ] in . Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in the menu...8226; Not available in . zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Used for display on Paper Size (for display on a memory card, see "Number of width to height) as follows. Changing Image Resolution (Size) Still Images Choose from 4 levels of the camera screen, also used ...
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... option (=34). zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Red-Eye Correction Still Images Red-eye that will fit on a memory card, see "Recording Time per Memory Card" (=191). Changing Movie Image Quality Movies 3 image quality settings are available. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Settings] on the maximum movie length at...
... option (=34). zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Red-Eye Correction Still Images Red-eye that will fit on a memory card, see "Recording Time per Memory Card" (=191). Changing Movie Image Quality Movies 3 image quality settings are available. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Settings] on the maximum movie length at...
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.... Note that some types of shots, after continuous shooting before you release the shutter button or reach the maximum number of memory cards may delay your next shot even longer. Images Displayed During Playback Each set for printing individually (=167), added to adjust focus..., Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 70 SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are also erased. zzHold the shutter button all images in the group. • Grouped images can shoot again. Moving Subjects (Sports) Still Images Shoot...
.... Note that some types of shots, after continuous shooting before you release the shutter button or reach the maximum number of memory cards may delay your next shot even longer. Images Displayed During Playback Each set for printing individually (=167), added to adjust focus..., Av, and M Mode 7 Playback Mode 8 Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 70 SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are also erased. zzHold the shutter button all images in the group. • Grouped images can shoot again. Moving Subjects (Sports) Still Images Shoot...
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...after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • Even if your next shot even longer. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended. • Shooting may delay your face is not detected after which [Busy] is only available for the final shot. High-Speed ...by the first shot. • The screen is managed as a single group, and only the first image in the order you can shoot a series of memory cards may slow down to shoot continuously. 4 Join the subjects in "Specific Scenes" (=71) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot. XXAfter the camera detects a new ...
...after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • Even if your next shot even longer. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended. • Shooting may delay your face is not detected after which [Busy] is only available for the final shot. High-Speed ...by the first shot. • The screen is managed as a single group, and only the first image in the order you can shoot a series of memory cards may slow down to shoot continuously. 4 Join the subjects in "Specific Scenes" (=71) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot. XXAfter the camera detects a new ...
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... 34). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a memory card, see "Number of shooting. Shoot Only* Image stabilization is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (=52). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ...Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 95 For guidelines on how many shots at the moment of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (=35). 2 Configure the...
... 34). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a memory card, see "Number of shooting. Shoot Only* Image stabilization is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (=52). Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ...Wi-Fi Functions 9 Setting Menu 10 Accessories 11 Appendix Index 95 For guidelines on how many shots at the moment of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=191). zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (=35). 2 Configure the...
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Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by pressing the buttons on a specific date. zzWhen you have selected [ ], [ ], or [ ], choose the condition by filtering image display according to scroll ...
Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by pressing the buttons on a specific date. zzWhen you have selected [ ], [ ], or [ ], choose the condition by filtering image display according to scroll ...