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  • Page 1 CaHOH 7_ow_,-Shot S X260 7_o..._,-Shot 5 X2dO l-I__ iiii Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read ths guide, including safety precautions This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly Keep the guide handy for future reference...
  • Page 2 Before use, make sure t he following items are included inthe package. Ifanything ismissing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE (with terminal cover) interface Cable IFC-400PCU WrEst Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Card Solution Disk A memory card is not included...
  • Page 3 Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,...
  • Page 4 d> (_ Lamp _ GPS antenna_ L_ Lens _z_Microphone Zoom lever (_ Flash Shooting: [-_3(telephoto) / [] (wide (_ Speaker angle) _ Tripod socket Playback: O, (magnify) / _ (index) @ DC coupler terminal cover Power button @ Memory card/battery cover C5)Shutter button @ Strap mount In this guide,...
  • Page 5 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ® Screen (LCD monitor) @ [] (Exposure compensation) / Up button @ Mode dial @ _ (Macro) / (Manual focus) / Left button (_ AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal @ Control dial (_ HDMI terminal @ FUNC./SET button...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents ......3 Smart Auto Mode ..... Compatible Memory Cards ....2 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ..54 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ........Common, Convenient Features ..63 Part Names and Conventions in This Using Face ID ......... Guide ..........
  • Page 7 Contents Playback Mode ....Viewing ......... Browsing and Filtering images ..151 Editing Face ID Information ..154 image Viewing Options ....Protecting Images ......Erasing Images ......Rotating Images ......image Categories ......Editing Still images ....... Editing Movies ....... 8 Setting Menu ....
  • Page 8 ..Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ......Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode) ......Shooting people well Portrai_ iP- 93) Against _;vv (p. 94) Smooth S_in (p. 96) Matching specific scenes Nig_ S_hes Low Li_i (p. 94 unde_ _ater Fireworks iP- 94 (p.

  • Page 9: Contents

    Contents: Basic Operations View images (Playback Mode) ........... Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode) ......Automatic playback (Sfideshow) ..........On a TV ..................On a computer ................Browse through images quickly ..........Erase images ................Shoot movies ................ 54, 111 View movies ................

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause discomfort. This could result in injury. Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. _i.
  • 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.
  • Page 14 Prepare for shooting as follows. JAttachmg 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 (@). Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera...

  • Page 15: Initial Preparations

    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 charging...
  • Page 16 Initial Preparations Open the cover. Slide the cover (@) and open it (@). insert the battery. While pressing the battery lock in the facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. direction of the arrow, insert the battery If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, ......
  • Page 17 Initial Preparations and Memory Card Removing the Battery 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, then slowly release The memory card will pop up.
  • Page 18 Initial Preparations Set the local time zone..Press t he _, buttons orturn the _;_ii: dial t o choose your local time zone. After a Press the @ button when finished. Finish the setup process. confirmation message, the setting screen no longer displayed.
  • Page 19 Initial Preparations Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _1' tab. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _i_i:_ dial to choose [Date/Time], and then press the @ button. _E_3_4'_,_%'_ Changethedateandtime. Followstep 2onp. I7 toadjustthesettings. MENU --/i*_ Press the button to close the menu.
  • Page 20 Initial Preparations The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the @ button, and then MENU immediately press the button. Set the display language. Press the ,_v 4 _ buttons or turn the _i:_;...
  • Page 21 ..i i _i_i_i_ii i i iiiii i! !i_ii_ii_il _!!!!ii!i:i!:_ i_i_i_iiiiiiii iiiiii ii!i_ i_i _i _ii iii_i i:_ _ i _i_i_!:_i_ !iiiili i_i lii iiiii !i !ili!i_i!i _i_i_ ! _ ii_ ! _:_ iiliil ii !i! i_i_ _i _ _ ii_ii_i iiiii I i ii iii ill i!ii il iii I_ Follow these instructions...

  • Page 22: Trying The Camera Out

    Trying the Camera Out Shoot. Shooting Still images _Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after ..........................:_ :_L_ focusing, and AF frames are displayed indicate image areas in focus. The flash automatically rises in low-light conditions.
  • Page 23 Trying the Camera Elapsed Time Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus. Once recording begins, you can take your finger off the movie button.
  • Page 24 Trying the Camera To access Scroll Display mode, turn the :_ In this mode, turn the :_i_ dial to dial rapidly. browse through images. To return to single-image display, press the button. To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the A'v" buttons in Scroll Display mode.
  • Page 25 Included Software, PDF Manuals Erase the image. Press the v button. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the _), buttons or turn the _: dial to choose [Erase], and then press the @ button. The current image is now erased. To cancel erasure, press the _' buttons...

  • Page 26: Included Software, Pdf Manuals

    ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website. The included...
  • Page 27 Included Software, PDF Manuals Macintosh Computers running one of the above operating systems with an included USB port and Internet connection Still images: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher, Movies: Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) i6terfa _ US B MB or more...
  • Page 28 Included Software, PDF Manuals When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the i!::: : i::: _ i i camera, connect it to a computer. With the camera turned off, open the cover (_)). With the smaller plug of the included i:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil;...
  • Page 29 included Software, PDF Manuals When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 wilt not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
  • Page 30 Included Software, PDF Manuals Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] then click [OK]. Double click CameraWindow Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Images are now saved to the Pictures...
  • Page 31 -_---::--i_Wi_d_e-_i--i_-_-e_e_--i;_-_p _-i_-_-di_pi_i-_ii&-i_--_--i_e_-i_-_ _ ... taskbar. To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed,...
  • Page 32 |ded Accessories_ Pack Battery Charger DIGITAL CAMERA Wrist Strap NB-6L*I CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*I Solution Disk WS-DCl _wlth terminal coverj System Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST "1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.

  • Page 33: Accessories

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

  • Page 35: Camera Basics

    Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features...

  • Page 36: Shutter Button

    Shooting Mode Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. i /tJ Playback Mode Press the [] button to turn the camera and view your shots. To turn the camera off, press the [] button...
  • Page 37 To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
  • Page 38 Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. Live View Control Mode P, Tv, Av, and M Modes Customize image brightness or colors_ Take a variety of shots using when shooting (p. 90). your preferred settings pp 115,139 Auto Mode _, ,_,/,H Movie Mode Fully automatic shooting, with camera_(_',.'_@C._ _Y_,.(_...

  • Page 39: Func. Menu

    Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 232 - 233) or playback mode (p. 239). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the @ button. Choose a menu item. Press the ,,Lv buttons or turn the _i'_ii_ d ial to...
  • Page 40 Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (0), playback (F_), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp.

  • Page 41: Clock

    The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Connected to a computer (p. 29), or display off Green Blinking Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera,...

  • Page 43: Using Gps Function

    Using Function ..Basic GPS operations and features...
  • Page 44 Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) based on acquired GPS signals can be added to the still images and movies you shoot, or this information can be logged separately. In addition to geotagging, camera clock can be updated automatically. Before using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and local time zone...
  • Page 45 Using GPS Function ® Places With Poor GPS Coverage Location information may not be recorded, or inaccurate information be recorded where GPS signal coverage is poor, such as in the following places. Olndoors ®underground Onear buildings or in valleys Oin tunnels forests ®near high-voltage...
  • Page 46 Using Function Reception Status Display (on) GPS signal received. Location can be recorded.* <¢;> (blinking) Looking for GPS signal.* ion> No G Ps s gnai Logger function is [On] (p. 48). Tips When _ is Displayed When GPS signal reception is not possible indoors or in other places away...
  • Page 47 Using GPS Function While _J Geotagging images Shooting Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) can be added as you shoot, for later reference (p. 149). This information also enables to see the shooting location of your still images and movies on a map, when you use the included software (p.
  • Page 48 Using Function You can keep a record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time. Daily location data based on acquired GPS signals is logged to a file, separate from image data.
  • Page 49 Using GPS Function Save the GPS log files to the memory card. 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.
  • Page 50 Using Function Removing the battery after step 4 will deactivate the logger. reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera and then off again. GPS log files cannot be saved when write-protected memory cards are in the camera. Location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card...
  • Page 51 Using GPS Function Number o fLogsAcquired Check the GPS log files. Choose a date and press the @ button. recorded latitude, longitude, time, and number of logs acquired on that date are displayed. Latitude Longitude Time Updating l_Automat=cally the Date and Time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone (pp.

  • Page 53: Smart Auto Mode

    Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting...
  • Page 54 For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. Press the power button. ::i!ili_ii!iiii!!!_' Enter _ mode. Set the mode dial to l_). :i_;!i!i!i!;, Aim the camera at the subject.
  • Page 55 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shoot. Shooting Still images (_)Focus. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. The flash automatically rises in low-light conditions.

  • Page 56: Shooting In Smart Auto Mode

    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode ........) Shooting Movies _)Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ORec] Elapsed Time displayed with the elapsed time. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
  • Page 57 Shooting,nSm Ao iiiii @ Still ImageslMovies To activate the screen when the camera is on but the screen is blank, press the DISP. button. To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by DISP. holding the button down while turning the camera on), press MENU...
  • Page 58 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode @ Movies ..Keep your fingers away from the Microphone microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent _i-_~_, audio from being recorded or may cause o _-_--_ the recording to sound muffled. Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button...
  • Page 59 ShootinginSma A iiiii /_, Scene icons In _ mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 60). Background Night Sunsets Spotlights...
  • Page 60 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode The background color of _, is dark blue, and the background and _ color of _ is orange. When shooting movies,only People,OtherSubjects, and At CloseRange icons will b e displayed. When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed.
  • Page 61 Shoot,°g,° A°to Mode iiiii "_:W_n_you_waniios_ooisingiei_ages _o_iyipressi_e_i;u_oni_c_oose_i_ ..the menu, and then choose I-7. _ image Stabilization icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed mode. Image stabilization for movies, Image stabilization for still reducing strong camera shake, ((_l)} images...
  • Page 62 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode _' On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person's face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames displayed around...
  • Page 63 zoom .9 ,. c,osor o. When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 8Ox enlargement. Move the zoom lever toward E_-I. Hold the lever until zooming stops. Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom...
  • Page 64 Common, Convenient Features _Y Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button..Configure the setting. the A,v- buttons ortum the !!_...
  • 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.
  • Page 66 Common, Convenient Features When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full.
  • Page 67 Common, Convenient Features theSheeti. Datea.d Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17). Configure the setting. MENU Press the button,...
  • Page 68 Common, Convenient Features Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Specify Tracking Press the A button. is displayed in the center of the screen. Choose a subject to focus on. Aim the camera so that _ is on the desired subject,...
  • Page 69 If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person's face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In _ mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.

  • Page 70: Using Face Id

    Using Face Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. Register face information. 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. A white frame on the person's face indicates that the face is recognized.
  • Page 71 Using Face ID The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed. Enter a name. Press the @ button. Press the Av _11 _ buttons or turn the _i_ _; dial to choose a character, and then press ih'e @ button to enter it. Up to 10 characters can be used.

  • Page 72: Flash

    Using Face Continue registering face information. To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat steps 2 - 3. Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling,...
  • Page 73 0s,ng ace iiiii differs drastically from the registered face information. Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of registered faces.
  • Page 74 Using Face @ Changing the Name or Birthday Access the [Edit Profile] screen. Following steps 1 - 3 on p. 73, choose [Edit Profile] and press the @ button. ;;; input changes..Press the _'_ buttons or turn the _iii_ dial to choose an item, and follow steps 4 - 5 on...
  • Page 75 Using Face @ 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 info slots have not been filled.
  • Page 76 Using Face Register face information. Follow steps 2 - 3 on p. 70 to shoot, and then register the new face information. Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling,...
  • Page 77 Using Face Choose face info to erase. Press the @ button, press the Av_ buttons or turn the _i_ dial to choose the face info you want to erase, and then press the @ button. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the 4 buttons or turn the _:_ dial to choose...
  • Page 78 • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ shghtly from the actual equipment • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no habdJty for damages due to mistaken operahon of the products. CDD-E487-010 © CANON INC 2012...

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