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Please refer to the complete user guide included
on the CD-ROM for more detailed information.
• 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.

Getting Started

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started Please refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly.

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started (This Guide) • A memory card is not included (see below). About Getting Started (This Guide) and the PDF Manuals To master more advanced operations and use the included software, refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM (p.

  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

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

  • Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide

    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Power button Shutter button • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
  • Page 5 Screen (LCD monitor) Mode dial AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMI terminal 1 (Playback) button n button l (Display) button Movie button Indicator • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. o Up button on back q Left button on back r Right button...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Safety Precautions ... 6 Initial Preparations ... 10 Trying the Camera Out...
  • Page 7 • 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 8 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. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. •...
  • Page 9 • 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. Safety Precautions...

  • Page 10: Initial Preparations

    Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the...

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    CB-2LY CB-2LYE • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.

  • Page 12: Insert The Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 13: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

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

  • Page 14: Finish The Setup Process

    Initial Preparations • 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 by pressing the op buttons or turning the 5 dial.

  • Page 15: Change The Date And Time

    SX260 HS SX240 HS • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, see Camera User Guide), even if the camera is left off.

  • Page 16: Display Language

    Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. 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.

  • Page 17: Trying The Camera Out

    Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Turn the camera on.

  • Page 18: Shooting Still Images

    Trying the Camera Out AF Frames Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. The flash automatically rises in low-light conditions.
  • Page 19 Trying the Camera Out Black bars displayed on the top and bottom Elapsed Time 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 20: Play Movies

    Trying the Camera Out • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 5 dial rapidly.

  • Page 21: Included Software, Pdf Manuals

    • You can also erase all images at once (see Camera User Guide). Included Software, PDF Manuals The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using the PDF manuals. Features of the Included Software After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things on your computer.

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website. System Requirements The included software can be used on the following computers.
  • Page 23 Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
  • Page 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer. With the camera turned off, open the cover ). With the smaller plug of the included interface cable (p. 2) in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in...

  • Page 25: Saving Images To A Computer

    • When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
  • Page 26 Included Software, PDF Manuals Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and 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 folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.
  • Page 27 • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] [CameraWindow] •...

  • Page 28: Accessories

    Accessories Included Accessories Battery Pack Wrist Strap (with terminal cover) WS-DC11 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. Battery Charger NB-6L* CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST DIGITAL...
  • Page 29 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/ or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels Lens Focal Length LCD Monitor File Formats Data Types Interfaces Power Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines) Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines) Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of Shots Movie Recording Time Continuous Shooting Playback Time *1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as...

  • Page 31: Recording Time Per Memory Card

    2M/1600x1200 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Table values are based on images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the aspect ratio (see Camera User Guide) will enable more shots, because less data is used per image than for 4:3 images.

  • Page 32: Flash Range

    Specifications Flash Range Maximum wide angle (j) Maximum telephoto (i) Shooting Range Shooting Mode Focusing Range — Other modes * Not available in some shooting modes. Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Shutter Speed A mode, automatically set range Range in all shooting modes M mode available values (sec.) 50 cm –...
  • Page 33 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight Approx. 70 g (approx. 2.47 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may 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 INSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 36: Trademark Acknowledgments

    • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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