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Canon 5900B001, 6195B001, 6196B001, SX260 HS Changing the Metering Method, Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock), Lock the exposure, Compose the shot and shoot

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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)

Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.

Lock the exposure.

z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the o button.

X is displayed, and the exposure is locked.

zTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and

press the obutton again. In this case, is no longer displayed.

Compose the shot and shoot.

zAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and is no longer displayed.

• AE: Auto Exposure

• After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the 5 dial (Program Shift).

Changing the Metering Method

Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows.

zPress the mbutton, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39).

XThe option you configured is now displayed.

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Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISH Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Part Names and Conventions in This Guide opqr Contents 2 Using GPS 5 Gmode Contents 7 Playback Mode 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Contents: Basic Operations Contents: Basic Operations 1 View E Shoot/View Movies cPrint Save Safety Precautions Safety Precautions •Use only the recommended battery •Do not place the battery near or in direct flame •Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Caution •Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens •Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing •Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places: Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause discomfort •Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day) •Do not push down on the flash, or pry it open •In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash Page Initial Preparations Initial Preparations Charge the battery For CB-2LY: Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Check the card’s write-protecttab Open the cover Insert the memory card Close the cover Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the memory card Setting the Date and Time Turn the camera on Set the date and time Set the local time zone Finish the setup process Changing the Date and Time Access the camera menu Choose [Date/Time] Change the date and time Display Language Enter Playback mode Access the setting screen Set the display language Trying the Camera Out Trying the Camera Out Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus Shooting Movies Finish shooting Browse through your images Play movies Erasing the Images Choose an image to erase Included Software, PDF Manuals System Requirements Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Insert the CD-ROMin the computer’s CD-ROMdrive Begin the installation Install the files Saving Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer Turn the camera on to access ameraWindow Save the images to the computer Using the PDF Manuals Accessories Accessories Flash Unit Cases Canon PictBridge-CompatiblePrinters Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Page Camera Basics On/Off Shutter Button Live View Control Mode Auto Mode Easy Mode Movie Digest Mode Special Scene Mode FUNC. Menu Access the menu Choose a tab Choose a setting Indicator Display Clock Page Using GPS Function SX260 HS Using GPS Function Using GPS Function Places With Poor GPS Coverage Activating GPS Functions Configure the setting Check the reception status Reception Status Display Tips When is Displayed Geotagging Images While Shooting Set [GPS] to [On] Logging Camera Location Data Activate GPS Save the GPS log files to the memory card Checking the GPS Log Files Display the log files Check the GPS log files Automatically Updating the Date and Time Confirming Automatic Time Updating Page Smart Auto Mode Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Page Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed Still Images/Movies Still Images Movies Scene Icons Background Normal Subject People Continuous Shooting Scenes Image Stabilization Icons On-ScreenFrames Common, Convenient Features Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake Customizing the Self-Timer Choose $ onfigure the setting Deactivating the Flash Adding the Shooting Date and Time Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Specify Tracking AF Choose a subject to focus on Using Face ID Register face information Save the settings Enter a name Enter a birthday Continue registering face information Shooting Checking and Editing Registered Information Checking Registered Face ID Information Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen Choose a person to check Check the registered information Changing the Name or Birthday Access the [Edit Profile] screen Input changes Overwriting and Adding Face Information Access the [Add Face Info] screen Choose the name of the person to overwrite Access the face info screen Choose the face info to overwrite Erasing Face Information Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase Access the [Face Info List] screen Choose the face info to erase Erasing Registered Information Access the [Erase Info] screen Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase Image Customization Features Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size) Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) Red-EyeCorrection Access the [Flash Settings] screen Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps Changing Movie Image Quality Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details Using the Wind Filter Helpful Shooting Features Helpful Shooting Features Magnifying the Area in Focus Check the focus Checking for Closed Eyes Customizing Camera Operation Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Other Shooting Modes Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Easy Mode Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) Specific Scenes Specific Scenes Shoot under low light (Low Light) SShoot under water (Underwater) COPYShoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) tShoot fireworks (Fireworks) Correcting White Balance Choose S Choose white balance Adjust the setting Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection Aim the camera at a person Using the Wink Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button all the way down Face the camera and wink Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera High-SpeedContinuous Shooting (High-speedBurst HQ) Images Displayed During Playback Shooting Stitch Assist Images Choose xor Take the first shot Take additional shots Use the software to combine the images Image Effects (Creative Filters) Image Effects (Creative Filters) Shooting with a Fish-EyeLens Effect (Fish-eyeEffect) Choose an effect level Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus For movies, choose the movie playback speed Return to the shooting screen and shoot Playback Speed and Estimated layback Time (for One Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Choose a color tone Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect Shooting in Monochrome Shooting with Color Accent Choose T Specify the color Specify the range of colors to keep Shooting with Color Swap Choose Y Specify the color to replace Specify the new color Specify the range of colors to replace Discreet Mode Shooting Various Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Choose a frame rate Shooting iFrame Movies Page Gmode Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Compose the shot and shoot Changing the Metering Method Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Color and Continuous Shooting Color and Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Custom Color Continuous Shooting Mode Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Range and Focusing Specify the general focal position Fine-tunethe focus Digital Tele-Converter Changing the AF Frame Mode Center Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked Recompose the shot Face Detect Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Choose [Tracking AF] Shooting with Servo AF Changing the Focus Setting Shooting with the AF Lock Lock the focus Flash Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting with the FE Lock Set the flash to h(p. 134) Lock the flash exposure Other Settings Deactivating Powered IS Changing the ompression Ratio (Image Quality) Tv, Av, and M Mode Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode) Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode) Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode) Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode) Adjusting the Flash Output Page Playback Mode Viewing Adjust the volume Pause playback Checking People Detected in Face ID Switch to simple information display mode and check Switching Display Modes Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Histogram GPS Information Display SX260 HS Checking the Focus Access Focus Check Switch frames Zoom in or out, or view other image areas Browsing and Filtering Images Browsing and Filtering Images Choose a search condition View the image search results Viewing Movie Digest Movies Choose a movie Play the movie Viewing Individual Images in a Group Choose an image group Editing Face ID Information Choose [Overwrite] Erasing Names Image Viewing Options Image Viewing Options Changing Slideshow Settings Configure the settings Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Choose Smart Shuffle Protecting Images Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select] Protect the image Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range] Choose a starting image hoose an ending image Protect the images Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images] Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range hoose [Select Range] Choose images Erase the images Rotating Images Using the Menu Choose [Rotate] Deactivating Auto Rotation Image Categories Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose a category Page Page Page Editing Still Images Cropping Choose [Trimming] Adjust the cropping area Save as a new image and review Choose [My Colors] Choose [i-Contrast] Correcting Red-Eye Choose [Red-EyeCorrection] Correct the image Editing Movies Editing Movies Save the edited movie Page Setting Menu Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing Sounds Hiding Hints and Tips Screen Brightness Start-upScreen Customizing the Start-upScreen Access the [Start-upImage] screen in Playback mode Choose one of your shots Formatting Memory Cards Access the [Format] screen Choose [OK] Format the memory card Low-LevelFormatting Perform low-levelformatting File Numbering Date-BasedImage Storage Lens Retraction Timing Power-SavingAdjustment Access the [Power Saving] screen World Clock Specify your destination Switch to the destination time zone Date and Time Access the [Date/Time] screen Metric/Non-MetricDisplay SX260 HS Metric/Non-MetricDisplay SX240 HS Adjusting Other Settings Restoring Defaults Access the [Reset All] screen Restore default settings Page Accessories Tips on Using Included Accessories Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC46 Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100 Using Optional Accessories Using Optional Accessories Playback on a High-DefinitionTV Display images Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote Control the camera with the TV remote Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Powering the Camera with Household Power Make sure the camera is off Insert the coupler Connect the adapter to the coupler onnect the power cord Printing Images Access the printing screen Print the image Configuring Print Settings Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) Adjust the cropping frame as needed Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings] Choose a paper size Choose a type of paper Choose a layout Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo] Choose the long and short side length Printing Movie Scenes Choose a printing method Movie Printing Options Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Adding Images to the Print List via the FUNC. Menu Add the image to the print list Configuring Print Settings Print Type Date File No Clear DPOF Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.] Specify the number of prints Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Choose [Select Range] Configure the print settings Setting Up Printing for All Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Choose [Clear All Selections] Confirm clearing the print list Adding Images to a Photobook Adding Images Individually Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook Confirm clearing the photobook Using an Eye-FiCard Using an Eye-FiCard Checking Connection Information Disabling Eye-FiTransfer Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fitrans.] Page Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Full-screendisplay is not available while shooting (p. 78) is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 66) Shots are out of focus Subjects in shots look too dark White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots Shots look grainy Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 80) Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available Subjects look distorted Playback Playback is not possible Playback stops, or audio skips Computer On-ScreenMessages On-ScreenMessages Exceeded selection limit Communication error Naming error Lens Error On-ScreenInformation Battery Level Display On-ScreenInformation Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 146) Functions and Menu Tables Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Page 4 Shooting Menu Page Page Page 3 Set up Menu Item Ref. Page 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Handling Precautions Index Page Page Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Battery Charger CB-2LY USA and Canada only: For CA, USA only Trademark Acknowledgments About MPEG-4Licensing Disclaimer