Canon PowerShot Compact Camera SX240 HS user manual

User manual for the device Canon PowerShot Compact Camera SX240 HS

Device: Canon PowerShot Compact Camera SX240 HS
Category: Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Canon
Size: 24.78 MB
Added : 11/16/2014
Number of pages: 248
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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

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Package Contents 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 Battery Charger (with terminal cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty System Solution Disk Booklet • A memory card is not included (see below). User Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, on the DIGITAL CAM

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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 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. • Al

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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide SX260 HS Lamp GPS antenna Lens Microphone Zoom lever Flash Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide Speaker angle) Tripod socket Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) DC coupler terminal cover ON/OFF button Memory card/battery cover Shutter button Strap mount • 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 sti

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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Screen (LCD monitor) b (Exposure compensation) / Up button Mode dial e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left AV OUT (Audio/video output) / button DIGITAL terminal Control dial TM HDMI terminal FUNC./SET button 1 (Playback) button h (Flash) / Right button n button Q (Self-timer) / a (Single image erase) / l (Display) button Down button Movie button Indicator  Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other ope

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Contents Package Contents .............................2 3 Smart Auto Mode .............57 Compatible Memory Cards................2 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ......... 58 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information.......................................3 Common, Convenient Features ...... 67 Part Names and Conventions in Using Face ID ................................. 73 This Guide .......................................4 Image Customization Features ....... 82 Contents ..........................

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Contents 7 Playback Mode ...............149 Viewing ......................................... 150 Browsing and Filtering Images...... 155 Editing Face ID Information .......... 158 Image Viewing Options................. 160 Protecting Images......................... 163 Erasing Images............................. 167 Rotating Images............................ 169 Image Categories.......................... 171 Editing Still Images ....................... 176 Editing Movies.......................

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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot  Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)............................. 58  Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode) .......................... 95 Shooting people well IP Portraits (p. 97) Against Snow (p. 98) Smooth Skin (p. 100) Matching specific scenes S t Night Scenes Low Light (p. 98) Under Water Fireworks (p. 98) (p. 97) (p. 98) Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Miniature Effect (p. 107) (p. 107) (p. 108) (p. 10

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Contents: Basic Operations 1 View  View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 150  Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode) .......................... 95  Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 160  On a TV ...................................................................................... 203  On a computer.............................................................................. 26  Browse through i

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Safety Precautions • 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. Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Warning • Do not trigger the flash in close

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Safety Precautions • 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 d

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Safety Precautions • 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. Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. 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 pu

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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

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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap  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  Place the strap around your wrist.  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 incl

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Initial Preparations Charge the battery.  For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).  For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the CB-2LY charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.  The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins.  When the charging is finished, the lamp turns green. CB-2LYE Remove the battery.  After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ). • To protect the battery and keep it

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Initial Preparations Open the cover.  Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery.  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.  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. Terminals Battery Lock Insert the memory card.  Insert the memory

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Initial Preparations Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery.  Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.  The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card.  Push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release it.  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 ti

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Initial Preparations Set the local time zone.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose your local time zone. Finish the setup process.  Press the m button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed.  To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF 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 t

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Initial Preparations SX260 HS Choose [Date/Time].  Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. SX240 HS Change the date and time.  Follow step 2 on p. 17 to adjust the settings.  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 char

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Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode.  Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen.  Press and hold the m button, and then immediately press the n button. Set the display language.  Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, and then press the m button.  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 af


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