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Camera User Guide • 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. ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 2
cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (see below). Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 3
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 4
Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Power button Shutter button GPS antenna SX260 HS Microphone Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 5
Guide Screen (LCD monitor) Mode dial AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal 1 (Playback) button n button l (Display) button Movie button Indicator b (Exposure compensation) / Up button e (Macro) / f (Manual buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 6
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 1 Camera Basics - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 7
178 8 Setting Menu 181 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 182 9 Accessories 195 Tips on Using Included Accessories 196 Optional Accessories 197 Using Optional Accessories .......... 199 Printing Images 204 Using an Eye-Fi Card 216 10 Appendix 219 Troubleshooting 220 On-Screen Messages 224 On - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 8
Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 54 z Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode 91 Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 93) P Against Snow (p. 94) Smooth Skin (p. 96) Matching specific scenes Night Scenes (p. 93) Low Light (p. 94) S Under - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 9
Contents: Basic Operations 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 10
sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 11
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 12
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 of the battery charger while it is - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 13
Safety Precautions • 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. 13 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 14
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 15
" 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 16
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. Terminals Close the cover. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 17
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 18
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 19
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 19 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 20
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 21
Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 22
light conditions. AF Frames 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 23
Elapsed Time Trying the Camera Out X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 24
Trying the Camera Out 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 25
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 26
. 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 Windows - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 27
the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 28
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 29
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 30
PDF Manuals z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. z Double click . CameraWindow Save the images to the computer. z Click [Import Images from Camera the camera off, and unplug the cable. z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 31
Included Software, 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. - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 32
Accessories Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC- - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 33
Cases Waterproof Case WP-DC46 Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/ or explosion of a battery pack - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 34
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1 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 35 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 36
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) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 37
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 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. - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 38
to images when 153). shooting (p. 103). Special Scene Mode Discreet Mode Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes Shoot without the flash or camera sounds (p. 93). (p. 110). • You can turn the mode dial to switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode. Shooting Display Options Press the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 39
before you pressed the m button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 193). 39 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 40
n Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback displayed before you pressed the n button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 193). 40 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 41
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 You can check the current time. z Press and hold - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 42
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2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS Basic GPS operations and features 43 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 44
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 Be careful about using GPS features where the operation of electronic devices is restricted, because the camera will receive GPS signals. • Others - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 45
camera is used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across great distances zwhen traveling through different environments • GPS • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used GPS functions for some time. Activating GPS Functions - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 46
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 47
geotagged. z To review the location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) of your geotagged still images or movies, see "GPS Information Display" (p. can be recorded when you have selected [GPS Auto Time: On]. • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 48
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 49
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 50
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 You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the camera. Display the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 51
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 52
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3 Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 53 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 54
Still Images Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies 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. Zoom Bar Enter A mode. z Set the mode dial to A. z Aim the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 55
. 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 56
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 button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. z Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 56 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 57
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 58
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 59
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 60
analyzes details such as facial expressions to save the image determined to be the best. Sleeping (including Babies) Children : 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 61
stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 137). In this case, an IS icon - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 62
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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 63
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 80x enlargement. Zoom Factor Move the zoom lever toward i. z Hold the lever until zooming - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 64
Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 65
Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. z - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 66
when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 67
Features Still Images Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera is complete, [DATE] is displayed. Shoot. X As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower-right corner of images. z to be printed twice. - Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 210) to print - Use the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 68
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Specify Tracking AF. z Press the o button. X is displayed in the center of the screen. Choose a subject to focus on. z Aim the camera so that is on the desired - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 69
Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, names, and birthdays) from the camera (p. 77). Registering Face ID Information You can register information (face info, name, birthday) for up to 12 people to use with Face ID. Access the setting screen. z Press the n button, choose - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 70
Using Face ID z Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. Register face information. z Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. z A white frame on - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 71
Using Face ID X The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed. Enter a name. z Press the m button. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a character, and then press the m button to enter it. z Up to 10 characters can be used. z Choose or and press the m button to move the cursor. z Choose - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 72
subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. X When you point the camera toward a subject, the names of up to 3 registered people will be displayed when they are detected. be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features. 72 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 73
edit or erase the name recorded in the image during playback (p. 75). • Because faces of babies and children change quickly as they grow, you should update their face info regularly (p. 75). • When information display is set to off (p. 38), names will not display, but will be recorded in the image - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 74
step 3 on p. 73. • You can use the included software to edit registered names. Some characters entered with the included software may not display on the camera, but will be correctly recorded in images. 74 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 75
Using Face ID Overwriting and Adding Face Information You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You should update face information regularly, especially with babies and children, as their faces change quickly as they grow. You can also add face information when all 5 face - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 76
Using Face ID Register face information. z Follow steps 2 - 3 on p. 70 to shoot, and then register the new face information. z Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. In addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling, and shots - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 77
Using Face ID Choose the face info to erase. z Press the m button, press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the face info you want to erase, and then press the m button. z After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], and then press the m button. z - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 78
35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. Square aspect ratio. • At aspect ratios other than , digital zoom (p. 63) is not available ([Digital Zoom] is set to [Off]). 78 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 79
Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 80
Image Customization Features Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the but choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (p. 177). - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 81
Image Customization Features Still Images Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury you are finished shooting under mercury lamps, you should set [Hg Lamp Corr.] back to [Off]. Otherwise, green hues not caused by mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake. • Try taking some test shots first, to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 82
Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide In and modes, black bars displayed on the top and bottom - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 83
Image Customization Features Movies Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 84
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. z Press - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 85
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You , or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen. • The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 63), digital tele-converter (p. 127), Tracking AF (p. 130), Servo - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 86
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed [On] (p. 40). Shoot. X A frame, accompanied by , is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. z To restore the original setting, choose [Off] - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 87
Still Images Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see "n" (p. 40). Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 88
Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). z To restore the original setting, repeat - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 89
4 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 89 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 90
Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Configure the setting. z Press the m button to access the setting screen. Press the op buttons to choose - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 91
In Easy mode, on-screen instructions help you shoot. To prevent mistakes, all controls except the zoom lever, the movie button (p. 56), and the buttons mentioned on this page are deactivated. Even beginners can feel confident about shooting or viewing images on the camera. Shooting z Set the mode - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 92
a clip about 2 - 4 seconds long. • No clip may be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately after turning the camera on, choosing mode, or operating the camera in other ways. • Battery life is shorter in this mode than in A mode, because clips are recorded for each shot. • Any sounds from - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 93
Still Images Movies Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Enter K mode. z evening scenes, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise. z When using a tripod, shoot in A mode (p. - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 94
light (Low Light) z Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies S Shoot under water (Underwater) z Natural-colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p. 198). z This mode can correct white - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 95
. Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in S mode (p. 94). This adjustment can match correction level for B and A, and then press the m button. • The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you switch to another white balance - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 96
Specific Scenes Still Images Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone]) can be chosen as follows. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 93 and choose . Access the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 97
will continue shooting each time a smile is detected. • You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. • The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible. • To change the number of shots, press the op - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 98
press the l button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button all the way down. X The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Wink to take picture] is displayed. X The lamp - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 99
Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces. shutter button all the way down. X The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. X - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 100
face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. HQ: High Quality Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 101
memory card, there may be a delay before you can shoot again. Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended. • Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera (p. 151) or Smart Shuffle (p. 158). In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be tagged - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 102
to 26 shots, the same way you took the second shot. Finish shooting. z Press the m button. Use the software to combine the images. z For instructions on merging images, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. • This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p. 200). 102 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 103
Image Effects (Creative Filters) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Choose a shooting mode. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p. 39). Shoot. • In , , , , , and modes, try taking some test shots first, to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 104
Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 103 and choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the l button, choose an effect level (either press the qr buttons or turn - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 105
Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for OneMinute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The zoom is the frame in vertical orientation by pressing the qr buttons. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 106
then press the l button again. X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. Shoot. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. Still Images Shooting With a Soft - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 107
again. X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. Shoot. Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Movies Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 103 and choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the l button, choose - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 108
Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Recorded Color Choose T. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on image and the Color Accent image are displayed one after another. X By default, green is the color that will be kept. Specify the color. z Position the center - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 109
choose Y. Access the setting screen. z Press the l button. X The original image and the Color Swap image are displayed one after another. X By default, green will be replaced with gray. Specify the color to replace. z Position the center frame over the color to replace, and then press the q button - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 110
may look grainy and colors may not look as expected. Discreet Mode Still Images Movies Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Shoot. • In mode, even - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 111
Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. z Set the mode dial to E. Configure the settings to suit the movie (pp. 230 - 237). Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop movie recording, press the movie button again. Locking or Changing Image Brightness Before Shooting - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 112
p. 146. • You can change the playback speed of movies shot in mode by using the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. 112 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 113
or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 111, choose , and shoot. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Shoot. • The resolution is (p. 82) and cannot - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 114
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5 G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to G mode. • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 116
the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to +2. z Press - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 117
specify focus and exposure separately. Lock the exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter To unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the o button again. In this case, is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. z After one shot, AE - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 118
in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to , press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 119
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 120
lighting. fluorescent and similarly colored S Underwater Sets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater. Tones down blues to produce natural-looking colors overall. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (p. 121). 120 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 121
white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. z Follow the steps in "Adjusting White Balance" (p. 120) to choose . z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the l button. X The tint of the screen changes once the white balance - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 122
B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color - Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images. Creates sepia tone images. Creates black and white images. Combines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 123
may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Custom Color Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 - 5. Access the setting screen. z Follow the steps in "Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)" (p. 122) to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 124
by the first shot. * In t mode (p. 94), AF lock (p. 133), or manual focus mode (p. 125), is changed to . * For details on the continuous shooting speed in each mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 64) or [Blink Detection] (p. 86 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 125
range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. z Press the camera will not focus. • To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ (p. 65). Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 126
have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). • AF frame mode or size cannot be changed while focusing manually (p. 127). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 127
Tele-Converter Still Images Movies The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor. z Press the n button, choose - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 128
to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (p. 63) or digital tele-converter (p. 127), and in manual focus mode (p. 125). • If [Face shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Focus. z Aim the camera so that green. Recompose the shot. z Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, move the camera - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 129
up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range. • After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus. • If faces are not detected - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 130
is displayed. z To cancel tracking, press the q button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue , which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 131). z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. X Even after your - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 131
subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab is not available. • e is not available. • The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. After your shot, is displayed in the center of - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 132
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode. the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 133
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. z With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the q - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 134
the flash range, see "Flash Range" (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). Configure the setting. z Press the r button, choose h (either press the playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 135
the op buttons or turning the 5 dial (p. 39). X Once the setting is complete, X is displayed. • When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 136
h (p. 134). • FE: Flash Exposure Lock the flash exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, button and press the o button again. In this case, is no longer displayed. Compose the shot and shoot. z After one shot, FE - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 137
active only at the moment of shooting. Off Deactivates image stabilization. *The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 138
the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this case, set many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 139
6 Tv, Av, and M Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. 139 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 140
Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Enter M mode. z Set the mode dial to M. Set the shutter speed - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 141
camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide by the iris in the lens) • To avoid exposure problems in M and B modes, you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 142
value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Mark Exposure Level Indicator Enter D mode. z Set the mode dial to D. Configure - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 143
. • You can set the flash level in M or B mode by accessing n (p. 40), choosing [Flash Settings] on the 4 tab, and then setting [Flash Mode] to [Manual]. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] n screen as follows. - When the flash is up, press the r button and immediately press the n button. 143 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 144
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7 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 146
Viewing Still Images Movies 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 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 147
Viewing Play movies. z To start playback, press the m button, choose (either press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial), and then press the m button again. Adjust the volume. z Press the op buttons to adjust the volume. Pause playback. z To pause playback, press the m button. The movie control - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 148
Viewing Still Images Checking People Detected in Face ID If you switch the camera to simple information display mode (see below), the names of up to five detected people registered in Face ID (p. 69) will be displayed. Switch to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 149
available. To change the initial display mode, press the n button and choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab (p. 88). • If you do not want names exposure. GPS Information Display SX260 HS z To view still image and movie location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation recorded when [GPS] was - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 150
Viewing Still Images Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. z Press the l button (p. 148). X A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set. X Gray - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 151
Press the m button to view the selected image in single-image display. Still Images Movies Searching for Images When looking for images on a memory card containing many images, you can specify search conditions to display specific images only. You can also protect (p. 159) or erase (p. 163) all - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 152
frame. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to view image search results. z Choose in step 1 to cancel image search. • When the camera has found no corresponding images for a search condition, those search conditions will not be available. • Options for viewing images in a search result (step - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 153
Browsing and Filtering Images Viewing Movie Digest Movies Movies created in mode (p. 92) can be viewed by date. Movies Choose a movie. z Press the m button, choose and choose the date (p. 39). in the menu, Play the movie. z Press the m button to start playback. Still Images Viewing Individual - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 154
Editing Face ID Information View individual images in the group. z Pressing the qr buttons or turning the 5 dial will display only images in the group. z To cancel group playback, press the m button, choose in the menu, and press the m button again (p. 39). • During group playback (step 3), you can - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 155
Erasing Names Editing Face ID Information Choose an image. z Follow the procedure on p. 23 to choose an image, and then press the m button. z An orange frame is displayed around the selected face. When multiple names are displayed in an image, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 156
to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the n button. Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. z Press the m button - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 157
Image Viewing Options • The camera's power-saving functions (p. 36) are deactivated during slideshows. • To pause or resume slideshows, press the m button. • You can switch to other images during playback by - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 158
images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following cases: - There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 159
this process and choose : again, and then press the m button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 185, 186). • Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first. Choosing a Selection Method Access the setting - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 160
Protecting Images • Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Following step 2 on p. 159, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. z - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 161
Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Following step 2 on p. 159, choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose a starting image. z Press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the image, and then press the m button. Choose an ending image. z - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 162
Protecting Images Protect the images. z Press the p button to choose [Protect], and then press the m button. • You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the top screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. z Following - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 163
Erasing Images Still Images Movies 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. Erase the image. z Press the p button. z After [Erase - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 164
Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Following step 2 on p. 163, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. z Once you follow step 2 on p. 160 to choose an image, is displayed. z To cancel erasure, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 165
Rotating Images Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. z Following step 2 on p. 163, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Erase the images. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], and then press the m button. Rotating Images Still Images Change - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 166
to [Off] (see below). Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. z Press the n button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 40 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 167
Image Categories • Images cannot be rotated (p. 165) when you set [Auto Rotate] to [Off]. Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation. • In Smart Shuffle (p. 158) mode, even if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off], images shot vertically will be displayed vertically, - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 168
to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( ) when transferred to computers running Windows 7 or Windows - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 169
5 dial to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Using the Menu Access the setting screen. z Press the n button, and then choose [My Category] on the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 170
5 dial to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 4. 170 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 171
Image Categories Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Following step 2 on p. 169, choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose images. z Follow steps 2 - 3 on p. 161 to specify images. Choose a category. z Press the p button to choose the type of image, and then press the qr buttons - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 172
Image editing (pp. 172 - 177) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at OK], and then press the m button. X The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. z Press the n button. [Display new image?] is displayed. z Press - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 173
Editing Still Images • Editing is not possible for images saved as in step 3. • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Choose [Trimming]. z Press the n button, and then choose [Trimming] on the 1 tab (p. 40). - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 174
by turning the 5 dial. z Press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 172. • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of (p. 79) or resized to (p. 172). • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped images - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 175
. Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, and then press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 172. • Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not be able - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 176
Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, and then press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 172. • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy after repeated - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 177
the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected "Magnifying Images" (p. 156). Save as a new image and review. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 178
a mark, choosing will only cut the portion from the nearest to the left, and choosing will cut the portion from the nearest to the right. Review the edited movie. z Press the op buttons to choose , and then press the m button. The edited movie is now played. z To edit the movie again - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 179
movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space. • Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in progress. • When editing movies, you should - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 180
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Adjust volume with the op buttons, as needed. • Sound settings cannot be changed in mode (p. 110). Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. z Choose [Volume], and then press the m button. z Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. 182 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 183
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. z Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button. z Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 184
To restore the original brightness, press and hold the l button again for at least two seconds or restart the camera. Start-up Screen Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows. z Choose [Start-up Image], and then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 185
to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 186
screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 187
Basic Camera Functions • Low-level formatting takes longer than "Formatting Memory Cards" (p. 185), because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card. • You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 188
saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that X Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 189
timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation press the qr buttons to adjust it as needed. • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually. Before using the world - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 190
Basic Camera Functions z Press the m button. Switch to the destination time zone. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [ World], and then press the n button. X is now shown on the shooting screen (p. 226). • Adjusting the date or time while in mode (p. 18) will automatically update - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 191
Basic Camera Functions Metric/Non-Metric Display SX260 HS Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 126), zoom bar (p. 54), and GPS altitude information (p. 47) from m/cm to ft/in as needed. z Choose [Units], and then choose [ft/in]. Metric/Non-Metric Display SX240 HS Change - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 192
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Display Language Change the display language as needed. Access the [ Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab. • [GPS Settings] (p. 45) SX260 HS • [GPS Auto Time] (p. 51) SX260 HS • [Video System] (p. 199) • [Ctrl via HDMI] (p. 201) - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 193
Functions Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. z Choose [Reset All], movie mode (p. 111) - Information registered using Face ID (p. 69) - Date and time as updated using GPS Auto Time (p. 51) SX260 HS 193 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 194
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using up all remaining battery power, remove the battery from the camera. Store the battery with the cover attached. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance. • Using the battery charger abroad The charger can be used in - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 197
Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-6L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE z Charger for Battery Pack NB-6L AC - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 198
case from floating during underwater photography. Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST z Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. HDMI Cable HTC-100 z For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV. Printers SELPHY Series PIXMA Series Canon PictBridge - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 199
Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 200
Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) z When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable. • Correct display is not possible - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 201
with a TV Remote Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control. In this case, you will need to adjust some TV settings. For details, refer to the TV user manual. SX260 HS SX240 HS Configure the setting. z Press the - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 202
Accessories Control the camera with the TV remote. z Press the qr buttons on the remote to browse images. z To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button. Select control panel items by pressing the qr buttons to choose an item, and then pressing the OK/Select button again. Camera - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 203
Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Terminals Insert the coupler. z Follow step 2 on p. 16 to open the cover - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 204
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 205
other images, repeat steps 5 - 6 after printing is finished. z When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 198. Configuring Print Settings Still Images Access the printing - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 206
Printing Images Trimming Paper Settings Default Matches current printer settings. Date Prints images with the date added. File No. Prints images with the file number added. Both Prints images with both the date and file number added. Off - Default Matches current printer settings. Off - - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 207
Printing Images z When finished, press the m button. Print the image. z Follow step 7 on p. 205 to print. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp] selected. Choosing Paper Size and - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 208
Printing Images Choose a layout. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option. z When choosing [N-up], press the qr buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. z Press the m button. Print the image. Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 209
time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the m button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. 209 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 210
prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Adding - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 211
in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. • may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • Setting [Date] to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 212
Printing Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. z Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, and then press the m button. X You - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 213
Print List (DPOF) z When images have been added to the print list (pp. 210 - 213), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the m button to print the images in the print - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 214
the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide and the printer manual for - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 215
Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, and then press the m button. X is displayed. z To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat this process to specify other images. z When finished, - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 216
. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card's user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems. • When using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind. • Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 217
the 3 tab, and then press the m button. z Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable]. • [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position. For this reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 218
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10 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 219 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 220
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. • Confirm that you are using the correct type of battery, and - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 221
Troubleshooting camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case guide.). • Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 87). • Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated. • Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (pp. 128, 133). No AF frames are displayed and the camera - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 222
Troubleshooting White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots. • the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 186). • Lower the image quality (p. 82). • Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide.). - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 223
Troubleshooting Subjects look distorted. • Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted. This is not Guide for details on folder structure and file names. Playback stops, or audio skips. • Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 224
was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 186) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 225
the memory card (p. 185). Lens Error • This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 226
Information Display) Battery level (p. 227) Camera orientation* White resolution (p. 82) Remaining time Digital zoom magnification (p. 63), Digital tele-converter (p. 127) Focusing ) GPS reception status (p. 46) SX260 HS Logger function (p. 48) SX260 HS Mercury lamp correction (p. 81) Camera shake - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 227
images as needed. However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 228
High-speed burst HQ (p. 100) / Switch display SX260 HS / GPS information) (p. 149) SX260 HS My Category (p. 168) Shooting mode (p. 230) 82), MOV (movies) Print order (p. 210) Transferred via Eye-Fi (p. 216) Battery level (p. 227) Metering method (p. 117) Folder number - File number (p. 187) Current - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 229
holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.) * Edit (p. 178) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (p. 204). * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. • To skip forward - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 230
the number of shots. *3 One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots. *4 Not available, but switches to Z in some cases. *5 Not available, but switches to Z when the flash fires. *6 FE lock not available in ! flash mode. 230 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 231
Functions and Menu Tables K E I S P t x v T Y E { Available or set automatically.- Not available. 231 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 232
FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode D BM G A9 Function GPS Settings (p. 44) / Logger Settings (p. 48) SX260 HS Metering Method (p. 117) My Colors (p. 122) *1 *2 Set in a range of 1 - 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone. *3 Not available in x or v. *4 Advanced settings - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 233
Functions and Menu Tables K E I S P t x v T Y E 4 6 7 7 { Available or set automatically.- Not available. 233 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 234
(p. 85) Servo AF (p. 131) Continuous AF (p. 132) AF-assist Beam (p. 87) Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) On Off On Off*4 On Off On Off On MF-Point Zoom (p. 125) Off Safety MF (p. 125) On Off Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Settings (pp. 80, 87, 135, 143) Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 235
Functions and Menu Tables K E I S P t x v T Y E { Available or set automatically.- Not available. 235 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 236
Functions and Menu Tables Function i-Contrast (p. 119) Hg Lamp Corr. (p. 81) Safety Shift (p. 141) Wind Filter (p. 83) Review (p. 88) Review Info (p. 88) Blink Detection (p. 86) Grid Lines (p. 84) IS Settings (p. 137) Date Stamp (p. 67) Face ID Settings (p. 69) Shooting Mode D BM G A9 Auto Off - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 237
Functions and Menu Tables K E I S P t x v T Y E { Available or set automatically.- Not available. - When using [Face ID] (p. 69) to shoot, names will not be displayed in , , , x, or v, but they will be recorded in still images. - Setting available, but when using [Face ID] (p. 69 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 238
p. 183 p. 183 p. 184 p. 184 pp. 185, 186 p. 187 p. 188 p. 188 pp. 36, 189 Item Time Zone Date/Time GPS Auto Time SX260 HS GPS Settings SX260 HS Distance Units SX240 HS Units SX260 HS Video System Ctrl via HDMI Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 239
Functions and Menu Tables 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Ref. Page - p. 212 p. 212 Item Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Ref. Page p. 213 p. 213 p. 211 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print List Protect Favorites Play Movie Group Playback - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 240
organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 241
203 Accessories 197 AE lock 117 AF frames 22, 55, 127 AF J Focusing AF lock 133 Aspect ratio 78 AUTO mode (shooting mode)........ 21, 38, 54 Av (shooting mode 141 AV cable 199 B Battery Charging 14 Level 227 Power saving 36 Black and white images 122 Blink detection 86 C Camera Reset - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 242
AF 131 Focusing range Macro 125 Manual focus 125 Focus lock 128 FUNC. menu Basic operations 39 Table 232, 239 G GPS SX260 HS 44, 149 Grid lines 84 142 Macro (focus mode 125 Magnified display 156 Manual focus (focus mode 125 Memory cards 2 Menu Basic operations 40 Table 230 Metering - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 243
Smile (shooting mode 97 Snow (shooting mode 94 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 27 Sounds 182 Stereo AV 200, 203, 204 Toy camera effect (shooting mode)......... 106 Tracking AF 68, 130 Traveling with the camera 189, 196 Troubleshooting 220 Tv (shooting mode 140 - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 244
the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 245
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Battery Charger CB-2LY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE - Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | PowerShot SX260 HS / SX240 HS Camera User Guide - Page 246
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