Camera User Guide
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Package Contents
Compatible Memory Cards
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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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
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Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations
Charge the battery
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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
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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
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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
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Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.]
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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
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4 Shooting Menu
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3 Set up Menu
Item
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1 Playback Menu
2 Print Menu
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu
Handling Precautions
Index
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Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Battery Charger CB-2LY
USA and Canada only:
For CA, USA only
Trademark Acknowledgments
About MPEG-4Licensing
Disclaimer
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