Canon SX260 HS, SX240 HS User Guide

Camera User Guide

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• 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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Package Contents

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

Camera Battery Pack NB-6L

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11

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

PDF Manuals

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

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

(with terminal cover)

Solution Disk

Battery Charger

CB-2LY/CB-2LYE

Warranty CardGetting Started DIGITAL CAMERA

Compatible Memory Cards

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.

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

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About Eye-Fi Cards

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.

• 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

• 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.

Part Names and Conventions in This

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Guide

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

• 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.

Still Images

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”.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

viewing movies.

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

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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

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

terminal

HDMI

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

Movie button Indicator

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

Control dial on back FUNC./SET button on back

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

Contents

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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

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

Using GPS

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

Adjusting Basic Camera

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

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

Tips on Using Included

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contents

Contents: Basic Operations

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4 Shoot

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

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

Shooting people well

Matching specific scenes

Night Scenes

(p. 93)

Applying special effects

Vivid Colors

(p. 103)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 106)

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

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

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

Poster Effect

(p. 103)

Monochrome (p. 107)

(p. 94)

Fish-Eye Effect

(p. 104)

Smooth Skin (p. 96)

Miniature Effect

(p. 104)

Soft Focus (p. 106)

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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

Safety Precautions

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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.

Warning

• 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.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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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.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Caution

• 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.

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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

• 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.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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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.

Initial Preparations

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Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching the Strap

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 ().

Holding the Camera

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.

Charging the Battery

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 ( ).

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Charge the battery.

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

the charger into a power outlet ( ).

CB-2LY

CB-2LYE

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 ( ).

• 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

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.

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Terminals Battery Lock

Terminals

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 ().

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Removing the Battery and Memory Card

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.

Setting the Date and Time

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.

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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.

• 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

Adjust the date and time as follows.

Access the camera menu.

z Press the n button.

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SX260 HS

SX240 HS

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.

• 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).

SX260 HS

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Display Language

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.

• 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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Trying the Camera Out

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

Shooting (Smart Auto)

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).

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AF Frames

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.

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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.

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.

Viewing

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.

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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.

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

halfway.

Erasing the Images

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.

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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.

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

Included Software, PDF Manuals

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.

Features of the Included Software

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.

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

charges and access fees must be paid separately.

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PDF Manuals

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

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

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

Windows

Operating System

Computer

Processor

RAM

Interfaces USB

Free Hard Disk Space

Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

* 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.

Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3

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

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

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)

440 MB or more*

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Macintosh

Operating System Mac OS X 10.6

Computer

Processor

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

Interfaces USB

Free Hard Disk Space

Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

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

supported OS versions.

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

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

2.6 GHz or higher

550 MB or more

Installing the Software and PDF Manuals

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.

Included Software, PDF Manuals

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z With the camera turned off, open the cover

z Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in

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

X The software will connect to the Internet to

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

z Turn the camera off and disconnect the

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

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

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

Install the files.

instructions to complete the installation process.

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

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

cable.

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• 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

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 i s

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.

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z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon

z Double click .

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

CameraWindow

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.

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