Canon PowerShot SXE60 HS, PowerShot SXE40 HS Getting Started

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.

• This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.

• Keep the guide handy for future reference.

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Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.

• A memory card is not included (see below).

For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX
User Guide, in PDF format (p. 26).

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.

• SD memory cards

*

• SDHC memory cards

*

• SDXC memory cards

*

• Eye-Fi cards

* Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to

work with the camera.

Package Contents

PDF Manuals

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Compatible Memory Cards

Camera Battery Pack NB-6L

(with terminal cover)

Battery Charger

CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11

Warranty CardGetting Started DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

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This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.

• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were

recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.

• Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain

from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that
even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other
legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial
settings.

• The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of

camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision

manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design
specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear
as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect
recorded images.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before
using the camera.

• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.

This does not indicate damage.

About Eye-Fi Cards

• Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices

such as card readers and computers (including the current version of your
operating system).

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

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• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera

buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.

• The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still

images, movies, or both.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing movies.

• On-screen text is indicated in brackets.

• : Important information you should know

• : Notes and tips for expert camera use

• (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a

page number)

• 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”.

Part Names and Conventions in This
Guide

Lamp
Lens
Zoom lever
Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide
angle)
Playback: k (magnify) / g (index)
Power button
Shutter button

GPS antenna
Microphone
Flash
Speaker
Tripod socket
DC coupler terminal cover
Memory card/battery cover
Strap mount

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Still Images

Movies

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

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z Turning the control dial is one way to choose

setting items, switch images, and perform
other operations. Most of these operations

are also possible with the opqr buttons.

• The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.

o Up button on back

q Left button on back
r Right button on back

p Down button on back

5

Control dial on back

m

FUNC./SET button on back

Screen (LCD monitor)
Mode dial
AV OUT (Audio/video output) /
DIGITAL terminal
HDMI

TM

terminal

1 (Playback) button
n button
l (Display) button

Movie button
Indicator

b (Exposure compensation) / Up button
e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left

button
Control dial
FUNC./SET button

h (Flash) / Right button
Q (Self-timer) / a (Single image erase) /

Down button

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Package Contents .............................2

Compatible Memory Cards ................2

Preliminary Notes and Legal

Information.......................................3

Part Names and Conventions in This

Guide ...............................................4

Contents ............................................6

Contents: Basic Operations ...............8

Safety Precautions...........................10

Initial Preparations ...........................14

Trying the Camera Out ....................21

Included Software, PDF Manuals ....25

Accessories .....................................32

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Camera Basics .................35

On/Off ..............................................36

Shutter Button..................................37

Shooting Modes...............................38

Shooting Display Options ................38

FUNC. Menu....................................39

n..............................................40

Indicator Display ..............................41

Clock................................................41

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Using GPS

Function ...............43

Using GPS Function ........................44

3

Smart Auto Mode .............53

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 54

Common, Convenient Features ...... 63

Using Face ID ................................. 69

Image Customization Features ....... 78

Helpful Shooting Features............... 84

Customizing Camera Operation...... 87

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Other Shooting Modes.....89

Brightness/Color Customization (Live

View Control) ................................ 90

Easy Mode ...................................... 91

Auto Clip Recording

(Movie Digest) ............................... 92

Specific Scenes............................... 93

Image Effects (Creative Filters)..... 103

Discreet Mode ............................... 110

Shooting Various Movies .............. 111

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G mode ...........................115

Shooting in Program AE Mode (G

Mode).......................................... 116

Image Brightness (Exposure

Compensation)............................ 116

Color and Continuous Shooting .... 120

Shooting Range and Focusing...... 125

Flash ............................................. 134

Other Settings ............................... 137

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Tv, Av, and M Mode........139

Specific Shutter Speeds

(Tv Mode).................................... 140

Specific Aperture Values

(Av Mode) ................................... 141

Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture

Values (M Mode)......................... 142

Contents

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Contents

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Playback Mode ...............145

Viewing ......................................... 146

Browsing and Filtering Images...... 151

Editing Face ID Information .......... 154

Image Viewing Options ................. 156

Protecting Images......................... 159

Erasing Images............................. 163

Rotating Images............................ 165

Image Categories.......................... 167

Editing Still Images ....................... 172

Editing Movies............................... 178

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Setting Menu ..................181

Adjusting Basic Camera

Functions .................................... 182

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Accessories....................195

Tips on Using Included

Accessories ................................ 196

Optional Accessories .................... 197

Using Optional Accessories.......... 199

Printing Images............................. 204

Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 216

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Appendix.........................219

Troubleshooting ............................ 220

On-Screen Messages ................... 224

On-Screen Information.................. 226

Functions and Menu Tables.......... 230

Handling Precautions.................... 240

Index ............................................. 241

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4 Shoot

z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ............................. 54

z Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode) .......................... 91

z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode)........... 110

z While adjusting image settings (Live View Control)...................... 90

z Focus on faces ................................................... 54, 72, 93, 96, 129

z Without using the flash (Flash Off) ............................................... 66

z With myself in the shot (Self-Timer)........................................ 64, 99

z Add the shooting date and time (Date Stamp).............................. 67

z Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest)................... 92, 153

z Use Face ID.......................................................................... 69, 154

Contents: Basic Operations

Monochrome (p. 107)

Fish-Eye Effect

(p. 104)

IP

Against Snow (p. 94)Portraits (p. 93)

Shooting people well

Matching specific scenes

tS

Applying special effects

Low Light (p. 94) Fireworks (p. 94)Under Water

(p. 94)

Miniature Effect

(p. 104)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 106)

Night Scenes

(p. 93)

Vivid Colors

(p. 103)

Poster Effect

(p. 103)

Smooth Skin (p. 96)

Soft Focus (p. 106)

Contents: Basic Operations

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1 View

z View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 146

z Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode) .......................... 91

z Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 156

z On a TV ...................................................................................... 199

z On a computer.............................................................................. 26

z Browse through images quickly.................................................. 151

z Erase images.............................................................................. 163

E Shoot/View Movies

z Shoot movies........................................................................ 54, 111

z View movies ............................................................................... 146

z Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback ............................. 112

c Print

z Print pictures............................................................................... 204

Save

z Save images to a computer.......................................................... 26

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• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described

below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to

yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you

use.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Use only recommended power sources.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

product.

• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other

liquids.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Safety Precautions

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• Use only the recommended battery.

• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust

and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the
surrounding area.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the

electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals

or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery
electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes
and medical facilities.

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data

CD-ROMs.

It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of
a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage
the speakers.

Caution

Denotes the possibility of injury.

• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to

strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to strong sunlight

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)

- Humid or dusty areas

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

Safety Precautions

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• Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause

discomfort.

• Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers.

This could result in injury.

Caution

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).

Doing so may damage the image sensor.

• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow

dust or sand to enter the camera.

• Do not push down on the flash, or pry it open.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or

when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,
resulting in fire.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or
damage.

• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

Safety Precautions

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• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into

contact with the screen.

• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Prepare for shooting as follows.

z Thread the end of the strap through the strap

hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the
strap through the loop on the threaded end
().

z Place the strap around your wrist.
z When shooting, keep your arms close to your

body and hold the camera securely to
prevent it from moving. If the flash is up, do
not rest your fingers on it.

Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

z After aligning the o marks on the battery and

charger, insert the battery by pushing it in
( ) and down ( ).

Initial Preparations

Attaching the Strap

Holding the Camera

Charging the Battery

Initial Preparations

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Charge the battery.

z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug

the charger into a power outlet ( ).

z For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the

charger, then plug the other end into a power
outlet.

X The charging lamp turns orange and

charging begins.

X When the charging is finished, the lamp turns

green.

Remove the battery.

z After unplugging the battery charger, remove

the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ).

Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in
another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 185).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

z Recording is not possible on memory cards

with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the
locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up
until it clicks into the unlocked position.

CB-2LY

CB-2LYE

• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge

it continuously for more than 24 hours.

• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger

or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or
damage to the product.

• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time

possible with a fully charged battery, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started
guide.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Initial Preparations

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Open the cover.

z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

Insert the battery.

z While pressing the battery lock in the

direction of the arrow, insert the battery
facing as shown and push it in until it clicks
into the locked position.

z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way,

cannot be locked into the correct position.
Always confirm that the battery is facing the
right way and locks when inserted.

Insert the memory card.

z Insert the memory card facing as shown until

it clicks into the locked position.

z Make sure the memory card is facing the right

way when you insert it. Inserting memory
cards facing the wrong way may damage the
camera.

Close the cover.

z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you

slide it until it clicks into the closed position
().

Terminals Battery Lock

Terminals

Initial Preparations

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Remove the battery.

z Open the cover and press the battery lock in

the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

z Push the memory card in until it clicks, and

then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the
camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates
and times added to your images.

Turn the camera on.

z Press the power button.

X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

Set the date and time.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to

specify the date and time.

z When finished, press the m button.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Initial Preparations

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Set the local time zone.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose your local time zone.

Finish the setup process.

z Press the m button when finished. After a

confirmation message, the setting screen is
no longer displayed.

z To turn off the camera, press the power

button.

Adjust the date and time as follows.

Access the camera menu.

z Press the n button.

• Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time]

screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify
the correct information.

• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose in step 2 and then

choose by pressing the op buttons or turning the 5 dial.

Changing the Date and Time

Initial Preparations

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Choose [Date/Time].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose [Date/Time], and then press the m

button.

Change the date and time.

z Follow step 2 on p. 17 to adjust the settings.
z Press the n button to close the menu.

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SX240 HS

• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in

date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.

• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged

battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 197),
even if the camera is left off.

• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed

when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to set the date and time.

• Automatic date and time updating is possible using GPS (p. 51).

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Initial Preparations

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The display language can be changed as needed.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

Access the setting screen.

z Press and hold the m button, and then

immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose a language, and then press the m

button.

X Once the display language has been set, the

setting screen is no longer displayed.

Display Language

• A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m

button before you press the n button. In this case, press the

m

button to

dismiss the clock icon and repeat step 2.

• You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and

choosing [Language ] on the 3 tab.

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Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies,
and then view them.

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply
let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

Turn the camera on.

z Press the power button.

X The startup screen is displayed.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode dial to A.
z Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera

determines the scene, it will make a slight
clicking noise.

X Icons representing the scene and image

stabilization mode are displayed in the upper
right of the screen.

X Frames displayed around any subjects that

are detected indicate that they are in focus.

Compose the shot.

z To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the

zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to

zoom away from the subject, move it toward

j (wide angle).

Trying the Camera Out

Shooting (Smart Auto)

Still Images Movies

Trying the Camera Out

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Shoot.
Shooting Still Images

Focus.

z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway

down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to
indicate image areas in focus.

X The flash automatically rises in low-light

conditions.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button all the way down.

X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is

played, and in low-light conditions, the flash
fires automatically.

z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound

ends.

X Your shot remains displayed on the screen

for about two seconds.

z Even while the shot is displayed, you can

take another shot by pressing the shutter
button again.

Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

z Press the movie button. The camera beeps

once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is
displayed with the elapsed time.

AF Frames

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X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom

edges of the screen indicate image areas not
recorded.

X Frames displayed around any faces that are

detected indicate that they are in focus.

z Once recording begins, you can take your

finger off the movie button.

Finish shooting.

z Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.

X Recording will stop automatically when the

memory card becomes full.

After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X Your last shot is displayed.

Browse through your images.

z To view the previous image, press the q

button or turn the 5 dial counterclockwise.
To view the next image, press the r button or
turn the 5 dial clockwise.

z Press and hold the qr buttons to browse

through images quickly. Images appear
grainy at this time.

Elapsed Time

Viewing

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z To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 5

dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 5 dial to

browse through images.

z To return to single-image display, press the

m button.

z To browse images grouped by shooting date,

press the op buttons in Scroll Display

mode.

z Movies are identified by a icon. To play

movies, go to step 3.

Play movies.

z Press the m button, choose (either

press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial),
and then press the m button again.

X Playback now begins, and after the movie is

finished, is displayed.

z To adjust the volume, press the op buttons.

You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

Choose an image to erase.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an image.

• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button

halfway.

Erasing the Images

Included Software, PDF Manuals

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Erase the image.

z Press the p button.
z After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Erase],

and then press the

m

button.

X The current image is now erased.

z To cancel erasure, press the qr buttons or

turn the 5 dial to choose [Cancel], and then
press the m button.

The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced
below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and
using the PDF manuals.

After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things
on your computer.

ImageBrowser EX

z Import images and change camera settings
z Manage images: view, search, and organize
z Print and edit images
z Update to the latest software version with the auto update function

Auto Update Function

Using the included software, you can update to the latest version, and
download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). Be sure
to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you can
use this function.

• You can also erase all images at once (p. 163).

Included Software, PDF Manuals

Features of the Included Software

• Internet access is required to use this function, and any ISP account

charges and access fees must be paid separately.

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Installing the software on the CD-ROM will also install the following PDF
manuals on your computer.

The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe
Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Windows

* In Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed.

Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.

PDF Manuals

Camera User Guide

Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer to this guide for a
more in-depth understanding of camera operation.

ImageBrowser EX User Guide

Refer to this guide when using the included software.
This guide can be referenced from the ImageBrowser EX Help function.

• Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the

ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In
such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera,
or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3

Computer

Computers running one of the above operating systems
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection

Processor

Still images: 1.6 GHz or higher, Movies: Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or
higher

RAM

Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit):
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)

Interfaces USB

Free Hard Disk
Space

440 MB or more*

Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

Included Software, PDF Manuals

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Macintosh

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version
and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be
sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.

Insert the CD-ROM in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL

CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

z On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the

disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to
open it, and then double-click the icon
displayed.

Begin the installation.

z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-

screen instructions to complete the
installation process.

Operating System Mac OS X 10.6

Computer

Computers running one of the above operating systems
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection

Processor

Still images: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher, Movies: Core 2 Duo

2.6 GHz or higher

RAM 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)

Interfaces USB

Free Hard Disk
Space

550 MB or more

Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

• Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including

supported OS versions.

Installing the Software and PDF Manuals

Included Software, PDF Manuals

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When a message is displayed
prompting you to connect the
camera, connect it to a computer.

z With the camera turned off, open the cover

( ). With the smaller plug of the included
interface cable (p. 2) in the orientation
shown, insert the plug fully into the camera
terminal ( ).

z Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in

the computer’s USB port. For details about
USB connections on the computer, refer to
the computer user manual.

Install the files.

z Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the installation
process.

X The software will connect to the Internet to

update to the latest version and download
new functions. Installation may take some
time, depending on computer performance
and the Internet connection.

z Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after

installation and remove the CD-ROM when
the desktop is displayed.

z Turn the camera off and disconnect the

cable.

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Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.

Connect the camera to the
computer.

z Follow step 3 on p. 28 to connect the camera

to a computer.

Turn the camera on to access
CameraWindow.

z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.
z On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is

displayed when a connection is established
between the camera and computer.

z For Windows, follow the steps introduced

below.

z In the screen that displays, click the link

to modify the program.

• When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations.

- The screen in step 3 will not be displayed.

- Some functions may not be installed.

- The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed,

so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.

• If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the

included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM
and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so will ensure
that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via the auto
update function.

Saving Images to a Computer

Included Software, PDF Manuals

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z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon

Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and
then click [OK].

z Double click .

Save the images to the computer.

z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then

click [Import Untransferred Images].

X Images are now saved to the Pictures folder

on the computer, in separate folders named
by date.

z After images are saved, close

CameraWindow, press the 1 button to turn

the camera off, and unplug the cable.

z For instructions on viewing images on a

computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX
User Guide.

CameraWindow

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Use the included CD-ROM to install the PDF manuals, and a shortcut for the
camera manual will be created on the desktop.
Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

• In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the icon in the

taskbar.

• To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images

From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed
when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click
the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] X [Canon Utilities] X
[CameraWindow] X [CameraWindow].

• On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click

the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).

• Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera

to the computer without using the included software, the following limitations
apply.

- It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until

camera images are accessible.

- Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation.

- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer.

- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information,

depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file
sizes.

- Some functions provided by the included software may not be available, such

as editing movies or returning images to the camera.

Using the PDF Manuals

• It may not be possible to install the software and PDF manuals on computers

that do not meet the system requirements (p. 26). To view the manuals on these
computers, copy the PDF files in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM directly to
a computer capable of using Adobe Reader.

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Accessories

Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST

Cable

Included Accessories

TV/Video

System

Memory Card Card Reader Windows/

Macintosh

Computer

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

*1

Wrist Strap

WS-DC11

DIGITAL

CAMERA

Solution Disk

Battery Pack

NB-6L*1

(with terminal cover)

HDMI Cable HTC-100

Battery Charger

CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*

1

Power

AC Adapter Kit

ACK-DC40

*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.

Accessories

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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories.
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire,
etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/
or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs
arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may
request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Cases

Flash Unit

High-Power Flash HF-DC2

*2

Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers

Waterproof Case WP-DC46

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Camera Basics

Basic camera operations and features

1

36

Shooting Mode

z Press the power button to turn the camera on

and prepare for shooting.

z To turn the camera off, press the power

button again.

Playback Mode

z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on

and view your shots.

z To turn the camera off, press the 1 button

again.

As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates
the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity.

The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself
off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but
the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (p. 37).

The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity.

On/Off

• To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button.

• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button

halfway (p. 37).

• The lens will be retracted after about one minute, once the camera is in

Playback mode, and the flash will be lowered if it was up. You can turn the
camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the 1 button.

Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

Power Saving in Shooting Mode

Power Saving in Playback Mode

• You can deactivate these power-saving features if you prefer (p. 189).

• You can also adjust the timing of screen deactivation (p. 189).

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To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly
(halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way
down to shoot.
In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button
halfway or all the way down.

Press halfway. (Press lightly to
focus.)

z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera

beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed
around image areas in focus.

Press all the way down. (From the
halfway position, press fully to
shoot.)

X The camera shoots, as a shutter sound is

played.

z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound

ends.

Shutter Button

• Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the

shutter button halfway.

• Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time

required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes,
and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject
moves) before the shutter sound ends.

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Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode.

Press the l button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the

information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 226.

Shooting Modes

• You can turn the mode dial to switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode.

Shooting Display Options

Movie Mode

For shooting movies (p. 111).
You can also shoot movies
when the mode dial is not set
to Movie mode, simply by
pressing the movie button.

Easy Mode

Convenient shooting, simply by pressing the
shutter button (p. 91).

Movie Digest Mode

Automatically compile clips captured before
each shot that day into a short movie (pp. 92,

153).

Special Scene Mode

Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes
(p. 93).

Live View Control Mode

Customize image brightness or colors
when shooting (p. 90).

Auto Mode

Fully automatic shooting, with camera­determined settings (pp. 21, 54).

Creative Filters Mode

Add a variety of effects to images when
shooting (p. 103).

Discreet Mode

Shoot without the flash or camera sounds
(p. 110).

P, Tv, Av, and M Modes

Take a variety of shots using
your preferred settings
(pp. 115, 139).

Information is displayed No information is displayed

• Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when

you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are
composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky
subject motion will not affect recorded images.

• For playback display options, see p. 148.

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Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.
Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode
(pp. 232 – 233) or playback mode (p. 239).

Access the FUNC. menu.

z Press the m button.

Choose a menu item.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose a menu item, and then press the m
or r button.

z In some menu items, functions can be

specified simply by pressing the m or r

button, or another screen is displayed for
configuring the function.

Choose an option.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an option.

z Options labeled with a icon can be

configured by pressing the l button.

z To return to the menu items, press the q

button.

Finish the setup process.

z Press the m button.

X The screen before you pressed the m button

in step 1 is displayed again, showing the
option you configured.

FUNC. Menu

Menu Items

Options

• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default

settings (p. 193).

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Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows.

Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback
(1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected

shooting or playback mode (pp. 234 – 239).

z Press the n button.

Choose a tab.

z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons

to choose a tab.

Choose a setting.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose a setting.

z To choose settings with options not shown,

first press the m or r button to switch
screens, and then either press the op
buttons or turn the 5 dial to select the setting.

z Press the n button to restore the

previous screen.

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

Finish the setup process.

z

Press the

n

button to return to the screen

displayed before you pressed the

n

button in step 1.

n

• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default

settings (p. 193).

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The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) lights up or blinks depending
on the camera status.

You can check the current time.

z Press and hold the m button.

X The current time appears.

z If you hold the camera vertically while using

the clock function, it will switch to vertical

display. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5

dial to change the display color.

z

Press the m button again to cancel the clock
display.

Indicator Display

Color

Indicator

Status

Camera Status

Green

On Connected to a computer (p. 29), or display off

Blinking Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images

• When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the

memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may
corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.

Clock

• When the camera is off, press and hold the m button, then press the power

button to display the clock.

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43

Using GPS Function

Basic GPS operations and features

2

SX260 HS

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Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) based on
acquired GPS signals can be added to the still images and movies you shoot,
or this information can be logged separately. In addition to geotagging, the
camera clock can be updated automatically.
Before using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and local time zone
on the camera are set correctly, as described in “Setting the Date and Time”
(p. 17).
GPS: Global Positioning System

z Use the camera outside, where there is an

unobstructed view of the sky. (GPS functions
will not work correctly indoors or in other
areas away from GPS coverage (p. 45).)

z Hold the camera correctly, as shown, for

easier GPS signal reception.

z Keep your fingers or other objects off the

GPS antenna.

For better GPS signal reception, try to keep the GPS antenna pointing up,
toward the sky. When carrying the camera in a bag, put it in the bag with the
GPS antenna pointing up, and try to put the camera in an outer section of bag.

Using GPS Function

When using GPS functions, keep the following points in mind.

• In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted.

Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and
regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when
traveling outside your home country.

• Be careful about using GPS features where the operation of electronic

devices is restricted, because the camera will receive GPS signals.

•

Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in
your geotagged still images or movies. Be careful when sharing these
images or GPS log files with others, as when posting images online
where many others can view them.

Where to Use GPS, and How to Hold the
Camera

GPS Antenna

How to Carry the Camera When Using the Logger
Function

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• Location information may not be recorded, or inaccurate information may

be recorded where GPS signal coverage is poor, such as in the following
places.
zIndoors zunderground znear buildings or in valleys zin tunnels or
forests znear high-voltage power lines or mobile phones operating on the

1.5 GHz band zinside a bag or suitcase zunderwater (when the camera
is used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across
great distances zwhen traveling through different environments

• GPS satellite movement may interfere with recording of location

information, or the recorded position may differ from the actual position
even in situations other than those mentioned above.

you have not used GPS functions for some time.

Configure the setting.

z Press the m button, choose in the menu,

and choose .

z To restore the original setting, repeat this

process but choose .

Check the reception status.

z Use the camera outside, where there is an

unobstructed view of the sky. (GPS functions
will not work correctly indoors or in other
areas away from GPS coverage (see
above).)

z Check GPS reception status as shown on the

screen.

Places With Poor GPS Coverage

Activating GPS Functions

• You can also activate GPS by pressing the n button, choosing [GPS

Settings] on the 3 tab, pressing the

m

button, and setting [GPS] to [On].

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* Logger function is [On] (p. 48).

• When GPS signal reception is not possible indoors or in other places away

from coverage (p. 45), try going outside where there is an unobstructed
view of the sky. Hold the camera correctly (p. 44) and point the GPS
antenna up at the sky.

• will normally be displayed within a few minutes when the camera is

used in areas with ample GPS coverage, such as outdoor areas with an
unobstructed view of the sky. If is not displayed, move to an area
without obstructions (such as buildings) between the camera and GPS
satellites and wait a few minutes until it appears.

Reception Status Display

(on) GPS signal received. Location can be recorded.*

(blinking) Looking for GPS signal.*

(on) No GPS signal.

Tips When is Displayed

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Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) can be added
as you shoot, for later reference (p. 149). This information also enables you
to see the shooting location of your still images and movies on a map, when
you use the included software (p. 2).

Set [GPS] to [On].

z Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 45 to configure the

setting.

Shoot.

X The still images and movies you shoot will

now be geotagged.

z To review the location information (latitude,

longitude, and elevation) of your geotagged
still images or movies, see “GPS Information
Display” (p. 149).

Geotagging Images While Shooting

• The shooting date and time can be recorded when you have selected [GPS

Auto Time: On].

• Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as

acquired when you begin shooting a movie.

• For movies made by using Movie Digest (p. 92), geotagging applies the initial

camera location and shooting date and time, as acquired for the first movie shot
that day.

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You can keep a record of where the camera was taken by using location
information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. Daily
location data based on acquired GPS signals is logged to a file, separate from
image data. This log file can be loaded into the included software (p. 2) to
trace the route taken with the camera on a map.
Since the date will be updated, and information location will be logged
continually whether or not the camera is on, battery life will be reduced even
when the camera is off. You may find the battery to be nearly depleted when
turning the camera on. Charge the battery as needed, or keep a spare
charged battery with you.

Activate GPS.

z Follow step 1 on p. 45 to configure the

setting.

Configure the setting.

z Press the l button, and press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [On].

z To restore the original setting, repeat this

process but choose [Off].

Finish the setup process.

z When you press the m button, a message

about the logger is displayed. Be sure to read
the message.

X The logger function will operate, and the

date, time and location information based on
signals acquired from GPS satellites will be
logged to the camera.

z The logger will continue to function even

when the camera is turned off.

Logging Camera Location Data

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Save the GPS log files to the
memory card.

z When you turn off the camera, a message

about the logger is displayed. The location
information, date and time will be saved to the
memory card. This information will not remain
on the camera.

z If the camera is off and you want to remove

the memory card when the logger is being
used, turn the camera on, then turn it off
again before removing the memory card.

X The location information, date and time will

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 screen.

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You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the camera.

Display the log files.

z Press the n button, choose [GPS

Settings] on the 3 tab, and then press the
m button (p. 40).

z Choose [Display Log Files] and press the m

button to display the files (p. 40).

X To the right of today’s date, the time elapsed

from the last time location information was
recorded is displayed.

• Removing the battery after step 4 will deactivate the logger. To

reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera on
and then off again.

• GPS log files cannot be saved when write-protected memory cards

are in the camera.

• Location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card

when the camera is turned off or when displaying log files (see
below). For this reason, if the camera is off and you want to remove
the memory card when the logger is being used, 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 remain on the camera until it is saved to a
memory card (even if the battery is nearly depleted).

• Be careful when formatting memory cards (p. 185), because the GPS

log file will also be erased.

Checking the GPS Log Files

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Check the GPS log files.

z Choose a date and press the m button. The

recorded latitude, longitude, time, and
number of logs acquired on that date are
displayed.

You can have the date and time for the configured time zone (pp. 17, 189)
automatically updated when the camera receives GPS signals.

Set [GPS] to [On].

z Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 45 to configure the

setting.

Configure the setting.

z Press the n button, choose [GPS Auto

Time] on the 3 tab, and then choose [On]

(p. 40).

z To set daylight saving time, follow the steps

on p. 189.

[Update completed] is shown on the [Date/Time] screen in step 2 on p. 17
after the date and time are automatically updated. [GPS Auto Time: On] is
shown if a GPS signal has not been received yet.

Number of Logs Acquired

Latitude Longitude Time

Automatically Updating the Date and Time

Confirming Automatic Time Updating

• When [GPS Auto Time] is set to [On], you cannot change the date

and time by accessing the [Date/Time] screen as described on p. 18,
because this information will be updated automatically.

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53

Smart Auto Mode

Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control

over shooting

3

54

For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let
the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

Turn the camera on.

z Press the power button.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode dial to A.
z Aim the camera at the subject. The camera

will make a slight clicking noise as it
determines the scene.

X Icons representing the scene and image

stabilization mode are displayed in the upper
right of the screen (pp. 59, 61).

X Frames displayed around any detected

subjects indicate that they are in focus.

Compose the shot.

z To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the

zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to

zoom away from the subject, move it toward

j (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the

zoom position is displayed.)

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode

Still Images Movies

Zoom Bar

Focus Range (approx.)

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode

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Shoot.
Shooting Still Images

Focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera

beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames
are displayed to indicate image areas in
focus.

z Several AF frames are displayed when

multiple areas are in focus.

X The flash automatically rises in low-light

conditions.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button all the way down.

X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is

played, and in low-light conditions when the
flash is up, it fires automatically.

z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound

ends.

X Your shot remains displayed on the screen

for about two seconds.

z Even while the shot is displayed, you can

take another shot by pressing the shutter
button again.

AF Frames

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Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

z Press the movie button. The camera beeps

once as recording begins, and [zRec] is
displayed with the elapsed time.

X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom

edges of the screen indicate image areas not
recorded.

X Frames displayed around any faces that are

detected indicate that they are in focus.

z Once recording begins, you can take your

finger off the movie button.

Resize the subject and

recompose the shot as needed.

z To resize the subject, do the same thing as in

step 3 on p. 54.
However, note that movies shot at zoom
factors shown in blue will be grainy, and the
sound of camera operations will be recorded.

z When you recompose shots, the focus,

brightness, and colors will be automatically
adjusted.

Finish shooting.

z Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.

z Recording will stop automatically when the

memory card becomes full.

Elapsed Time

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Still Images/Movies

• To activate the screen when the camera is on but the screen is blank,

press the l button.

• To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by

holding the l button down while turning the camera on), press
the n button and choose [Mute] on the 3 tab, and then press
the qr buttons to choose [Off].

• The camera makes a slight noise if shaken, but this is the sound of

the lens moving and does not indicate mechanical damage.

Still Images

• A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred

by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.

• If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the

subject. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” in the
Getting Started guide.

• The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when

you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing
range (shooting range), see “Specifications” in the Getting Started
guide.

• To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be

activated when shooting in low-light conditions.

• A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that

shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging.
Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press
the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press
it again.

• Restart the camera if the message [Wrong flash position. Restart the

camera] displayed, which indicates that your finger or some other
object is obstructing the movement of the flash.

• The flash firing during shots indicates that the camera has automatically

attempted to ensure optimal colors in the main subject and background (Multi­area White Balance).

• The shutter sound will not be played when the Sleeping and Babies (Sleeping)

icons (p. 59) are displayed.

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Movies

• Keep your fingers away from the

microphone while shooting movies.
Blocking the microphone may prevent
audio from being recorded or may cause
the recording to sound muffled.

• Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when

shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be
recorded.

• To correct suboptimal image color that may occur in movie

shooting (p. 82) after you recompose shots, press the movie button
to stop recording, and then press it again to resume recording.

• Audio is recorded in stereo.

Microphone

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode

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In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by

the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for
optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene,
continuous images may be shot (p. 60).

The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blue sky, dark
blue when the background is dark, and gray for all other backgrounds.
The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blue sky, and
gray for all other backgrounds.

Scene Icons

Background

Normal Backlit

Night

Scene

Sunsets Spotlights

Subject

People

—

In Motion

———

Shadows on Face

————

Smiling

———

Sleeping

———

Babies

———

Smiling

———

Sleeping

———

Children (In Motion)

———

Other Subjects

In Motion ———

At Close Range

——

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• The background color of , , , , and is dark blue, and the background

color of is orange.

• When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be

displayed.

• When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies

(Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be
displayed.

• When the drive mode is set to (p. 124), and when [Hg Lamp Corr.] is set to [On] and

scenes are automatically corrected (p. 81), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies
(Sleeping), and Children icons will not be displayed.

• If the flash is set to !, the Backlit icons for Smiling and Children will not be displayed.

• Babies, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will be displayed when

[Face ID] is set to [On], and the face of a registered baby (under two years old) or child
(from two to twelve years old) is detected (p. 71). Confirm beforehand that the date and
time are correct (p. 17).

If you press the shutter button halfway when one of the icons in the table
below is displayed, one of the following icons will be displayed to inform you

that the camera will shoot continuous images: , , or W.

• Try shooting in G mode (p. 115) if the scene icon does not match

actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your
expected effect, color, or brightness.

Continuous Shooting Scenes

Smiling (including
Babies)

: Consecutive images are captured, and the camera

analyzes details such as facial expressions to save the
image determined to be the best.

Sleeping (including
Babies)

: Beautiful shots of sleeping faces, created by combining

consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image
noise.
The AF assist beam will not light up, the flash will not fire,
and the shutter sound will not be played.

Children

W : So you don’t miss a photo opportunity of children who

move around, the camera will capture three consecutive
images for each shot.

• In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images

may not look as expected.

• Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.

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Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically

applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A

mode.

* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow

subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera
shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving
vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.

• When you want to shoot single images only, press the m button, choose in

the menu, and then choose .

Image Stabilization Icons

Image stabilization for still
images

Image stabilization for movies,
reducing strong camera shake,
as when shooting while walking
(Dynamic IS)

Image stabilization for still
images, when panning

*

Image stabilization for subtle
camera shake, such as when
shooting movies at telephoto
(Powered IS)

Image stabilization for macro
shots (Hybrid IS)

No image stabilization, because
the camera is mounted on a
tripod or held still by other
means. However, some shooting
conditions will activate image
stabilization

• To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 137). In this case, an IS

icon is not displayed.

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A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are
aiming the camera at.

• A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face)

determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects
within a certain range to keep them in focus.

However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame
will remain on the screen.

• When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects

subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image
brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).

On-Screen Frames

• Try shooting in G mode (p. 115) if no frames are displayed, if frames

are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed
on the background or similar areas.

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When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use
digital zoom for up to about 80x enlargement.

Move the zoom lever toward i.

z Hold the lever until zooming stops.

X Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom

factor (where the image is not noticeably
grainy), which is displayed when you release
the zoom lever.

Move the zoom lever toward i

again.

X To continue magnifying the subject, keep

zooming.

Common, Convenient Features

Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Still Images Movies

Zoom Factor

• Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the

zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on
the zoom range.

- White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear

grainy.

- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably

grainy (ZoomPlus)

- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.

Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution
settings (p. 79) the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by
following step 1.

• Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm

film equivalent).

4.5 – 90.0 mm (25 – 500 mm with optical zoom alone)

• To deactivate digital zoom, press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on

the 4 tab, and then choose [Off].

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With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button.

Configure the setting.

z Press the p button, choose ] (either press

the op buttons or turn the 5 dial), and
then press the m button.

X Once the setting is complete, ] is displayed.

Shoot.

z For Still Images: Press the shutter button

halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.

z For Movies: Press the movie button.

X Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will

blink and the camera will play a self-timer
sound.

X Two seconds before the shot, the blinking

and sound will speed up. (The lamp will
remain lit in case the flash fires.)

z To cancel shooting after you have triggered

the self-timer, press the n button.

z To restore the original setting, choose in

step 1.

Using the Self-Timer

Still Images Movies