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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 Protect important images toprevent accidental erasure by the camera (p.163). Press the @button, and t hen c hoose 0_in the menu (p. 3 9). [Protected] isdisplayed. To cancel protection, repeat this process choose 0"_ again, and t hen p ress the @ button.
  • Page 3 Protecting images protection settings first. Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 159, choose [Select] and press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the _ buttons or turn the _i!_ dial to choose an image, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 4 Protecting images Sellecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on p. 159, choose [Select Range] and press the @ button. Choose a starting image. Press the @ button. Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _'_!i_dial to choose the image, and then press the @ button.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Protecting images Protect the images. Press the v button to choose [Protect], then press the @ button. -:%_ can aiso-c_oose i_e_irsi oi¸ias_ ; _age i_y-_i_i_g {_e _-_iiai-wi_en i_e_op ..screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed. J°SpecifyingAn Imases at once Choose [Select All images].

  • Page 6: Press The V Then Press The

    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. Press the _F buttons or turn the ;_ii_ dial to choose an image. Erase the image. Press the v button.
  • Page 7 Erasing images @ Choosing images individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 163, choose [Select] and press the @ button. Choose an image. Once you follow step 2 on p. 160 to choose an image, is displayed. To cancel erasure, press the @ button again.

  • Page 8: Choose [Select All Images]

    Rotating images @ Specifying All images at Once Choose [Select All images]. Following step 2 on p. 163, choose [Select All Images] and press the @ button. Erase the images. Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _iii dial to choose [OK], and then press the @...
  • Page 9 Rotating images Choose [Rotate]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Rotate] on the [] tab (p. 40). Rotate the image. Press the {_ buttons or turn the _ii_i dial to choose an image. The image is rotated 90 ° each time you press the @ button.
  • Page 10 image Categories Images cannot be rotated (p. 165) when you set [Auto Rotate] [Off]. Additionally, images already rotated wi[[ 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, and rotated...
  • Page 11 image Categories Choose an image. Press the _)' buttons or turn the _i!_ dial to choose an image, and then press the @ button. is displayed. To untag the image, press the @ button again. is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to choose additional...
  • Page 12 image Categories Choose images. Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _!_ii_ dial to choose an image, press the ,,Lv buttons choose a category, and then press the @ button. *_#* is displayed. To cancel selection, press the @ button again.
  • Page 13 image Categories @ Choosing images individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 169, choose [Select] and press the @ button. Choose an image..Press the 4_ buttons or turn the :[_ii: dial to choose an image. Choose a category. Press the A'v"...
  • Page 14 image Categories @ Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on p. 169, choose [Select Range] and press the @ button. Choose images. Follow steps 2 - 3 on p. 161 to specify images. Choose a category. Press the v button to choose the type of image, and then press the 4 _ buttons...
  • Page 15 Image editing (pp. 172 - 177) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the MENU button, and then choose [Resize] on the [] tab (p. 40). Choose an image.
  • Page 16 Editing Still images Editing is not possible for images saved as XS in step 3. Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. _P Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. :;...
  • Page 17 Editing Still images Cropping Area Adjust the cropping area. A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped. The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped shown in the lower right.
  • Page 18 Editing Still images Color Tones _J Changing image (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see p. 122. Choose [My Colors]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [My Colors] on the []...
  • Page 19 Editing Still images Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
  • Page 20 Editing Still images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. ::;; Choose [Red=Eye Correction]. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [] tab (p. 40). Choose an image.
  • Page 21 You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Choose _. Following steps 1 - 3 on p. 146, choose and press the @ button. The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed. Movie Editing Panel Specify portions to cut.
  • Page 22 Editing Movies Save the edited movie. Press the _'_ buttons to choose ['__, and then press the @ button. Press the A'v" _ ), buttons or turn the i_i : _ dial to choose [New File], and then press the @ button.
  • Page 24 Setting Me.u Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater corlverfience...
  • Page 25 Functions can be configured on the _1' tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 40). Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the DISP. button as you turn the camera on.
  • Page 26 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _J Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. Choose [Sound Options], and then press the button. Choose an item, and then press the _* buttons to choose an option. Preset sounds (cannot be modified) Preset sounds Can be changed by using the included software.
  • Page 27 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjust screen brightness as follows. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness. seconds when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the _1' tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the DISP.
  • Page 28 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions @ Customizing the Start=up Screen Access the [Start=up image] screen in Playback mode. Press the [] button. Following the previous procedure, choose [2] and press the @ button. Choose one of your shots. Choose an image and press the @ button.
  • Page 29 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Choose [OK]..' Press the 'O' buttons or turn the _!_ i?; dialto choose [OK], and then press the @ button. Format the memory card. To begin the formatting p[ocess, press ,_'_ buttons or turn the _,_: d a to choose [OK], and then press the @ button.
  • Page 30 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card. You can cancel low-leveEformatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally. ;, File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered...
  • Page 31 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date=Based image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. Images will now be saved in folders...
  • Page 32 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions y Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 36). Access the [Power Saving] screen. Choose [Power Saving], and then press the button. Configure the settings.
  • Page 33 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Press the @ button. Switch to the destination time zone..Press the ,_v buttons or turn the f_ i_,_ dial to choose [::_ World], and then press MENU button. ::_ is now shown on the shooting screen (p.
  • Page 34 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions _ Metric/Non-Metric Display_ Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 126), zoom bar (p. 54), and GPS altitude information (p. 47) from mlcm to ft/in as needed. Choose [Units], and then choose [ft/in].
  • Page 35 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Change the display language as needed. Access the [Language] screen. Choose [Language[}_- ], and then press the button. Configure the setting..Press the ,_v _ ), buttons or turn the _ii_ dial to choose a language, and then press the @ button.
  • Page 36 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions /_, Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. Choose [Reset All], and then press the @ button. Restore default settings. Press the 4_ buttons or turn the :i_;...
  • Page 38 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately...
  • Page 39 Effective Battery Charger Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when L__J they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that A is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that .,L is not visible on an uncharged battery.
  • Page 40 The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. x Power Supplies ....................... Battery Pack NB-6L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB=2LY/CB-2LYE Charger for Battery Pack NB-6L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 For powering the camera...
  • Page 41 TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. HDMI Cable HTC-100 For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition Printers ......................Canon PictBridge-Cornpatible Printers Printing images without a computer possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer.
  • Page 42 on a TV Playback 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. @ Playback on a Standard=Definition Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo...
  • Page 43 Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. Press the [] button to turn the camera Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) ........................ When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
  • Page 44 Using Optional Accessories Display images. Follow steps 3 - 4 on p. I99 to display images. It is not possible to connect the included interface cable or an optional stereo AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100.
  • Page 45 Using Optional Accessories Control the camera with the TV remote. Press the _ buttons on the remote browse images. To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button. Select control panel items by pressing the _ buttons to choose an item, and then pressing the OK/Select button...
  • Page 46 Using Optional Accessories y 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. insert the coupler. Follow step 2 on p.
  • Page 47 A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
  • Page 48 Printing images Access the printing screen. Press the @ button, choose I:_:l, and press the @ button again. Print the image. Press the Av buttons or turn the _! i_;dial to choose [Print], and then press the @ button. Printing now begins.
  • Page 49 Specify the paper size, layout, and other details (p. 207). @ Cropping images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. After following step 1 on p. 205 to access printing screen, choose...
  • Page 50 Printing images When finished, press the @ button..Print the image. 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]...
  • Page 51 Printing Images Choose a layout. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ii_ dial to choose an option. When choosing [N-up], press the 4_ buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. Press the @ button. Print the image. @ Available Layout Options Bordered...
  • Page 52 You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. _ --:-To _ ei pii_;_--i_ _ og_essl piess _ e _-_ui_o_ _ ........[ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730.
  • Page 53 [Add] by pressing the 4_ buttons or turning the _,!ii_i_ dial, and then press the @ button. Print orders cannot be added while the camera is connected to a printer. Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately).
  • Page 54 Printing images ® Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list. MENU Press the button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the _ tab.
  • Page 55 Printing images @ Setting Up Printing for individual images Choose [Select images & Qty.]. MENU Press the button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the r_ tab, and then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the _ buttons or turn the _.i_ dial to choose an image, and then press...
  • Page 56 Printing images Configure the print settings. Press the A'_- buttons to choose [Order], and then press the @ button. ® Setting Up Printing for All Images Choose [Select All images]. Following step 1 on p. 212, choose [Select All Images] and press the @ button.
  • Page 57 Printing images Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed...
  • Page 58 Printing images Choose an image. Press the _ buttons or turn the _i_i!_ dial to choose an image, and then press the @ button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the @ button again. is no longer displayed.
  • Page 59 Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card's user manual contact the manufacturer for instructions...
  • Page 60 Using an Eye-Fi Card transfer. Choosing o_ mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi connection wilt be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in ,_ mode again. _ Checking Connection information...
  • Page 62 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera...
  • Page 63 (p. 16). The battery is swollen. Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV...
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Full-screen display is not available while shooting (p. 78). _. flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (p. 57). is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 66). Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 137). Set the flash mode to _.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots. This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Shots mook grainy. Lower the ISO speed (p. 118). High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p 95) Subjects are affected by red=eye (p.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Subjects look distorted. Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted. This is not a malfunction. Playback Playback is not possible. Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure.
  • Page 67 Memory card error (p. !86) 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 (p. 16). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 53, 89, 115, 139) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 68 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error It may not be possible to print computer-edited images or images shot with another camera.
  • Page 69 ® @@@@ ® ® ®@ @@ @ ® @ @ (_ Battery level (p. 227) @ Shooting mode (p. 230), @ Exposure compensation (27Camera orientation* Scene icon (p. 59) level (p. 116) White balance (p. 120) @ Flash mode (pp. 66, 134) @ i-Contrast (p. 119) _ My Colors (p.
  • Page 70 On=Screen information * 6 : Regular orientation, _, {_ : Held vertically The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots. Orientation is also detected during playback, and in either orientation, the camera automatically rotates images as needed. However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
  • Page 71 On=Screen information @@@ @@ ® ® ® ® ® _# Movies (pp. 54, 146) / Print order (p. 210) @ Flash (p. 134), Flash High-speed burst HQ Transferred via Eye-Fi exposure compensation (p. 100) / Switch (p. 216) (p. 135) display _ / GPS Battery level (p.
  • Page 72 iiiiiiiii:: iiiiiiiii_ Oo-Sc,eeo,o, ii' ® Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" (p. 146) Exit Play Stow Motion (To adjust the playback speed, press the 4 P' buttons or turn the dial. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the @ _1_ button.) 411 Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the @ button.) ii_ .exi F rame...
  • Page 73 ® Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode LIVE _Z_ _ Exposure Compensation (p. 116) Self-Timer (p. 64) Delay .2 Self-Timer Settings (p. 65) Shots. 3 o o o oo Flash (pp. 66, 134) 5" Aperture Vaue Av/Tv Settings pp. 140, 141 Shutter S eed Program Shift (p.
  • Page 74 Functions and Menu Tables oooooooo Do Doooooooooo -- 0 -- 0 -- 0 -- 0 ooooo-o Oooo -- 0 -- -- OoOooooooOooooooooooooOo ooooo ooooooooooooo 00000 --000000000000 0000© 000000-- 00©000 c 0oooooooooooo oo0ooooooo 0 Available or set automatically.-- Not available.
  • Page 75 Functions and Menu Tables ElSE GPS Settings (p. 44) / Logger Settings (p. 48)_ Metering Method (p. 117) [ ] ['_ _IV _N _e*l _W .I My Colors (p. 122) White Balance (p. 120) "_ _ _: _ Underwater White Balance Compensation (p. 95) ISO Speed (p.
  • Page 76 Functions and Menu Tables 000000000000000000000000 ooooo0ooooooooo0oooooo0o 00C000000000090000000000 ..:-E ..E --- O000--ODO000000 0000--000000000 ooo- *° ooooo ooooooo DoooOoooooooo O00D 0000 _'---------- ooo0o0oooooooooooo0o0ooo ooooooooo0ooo-ooo60ooo *7 0 O0000000000DO_O0000000 © 0 Available or set automatically.-- Not available.
  • Page 77 Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Menu EIVE Center AF Frame (p. 127) Face Detect "1 TrackingAF Normal AF Frame Size (p. 128)"3 Small Standard DigitalZoom (p. 63) DigitaITete-converter (1.5x/2.0x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) ServoAF(p. 131) Off_'4 Continuous AF (p. 132) AF-assist Beam (p.
  • Page 78 iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiii OOCO0000 --0000000000 00000 0ooooo-ooo0oooooo --©000000000 --000 000000000000000000000000 c oo0 ooooo 000000000000000000000000 00000 ooo0oooooooooo oo0o0ooooo c Oooooo-oO ooooooooooooo c oooo ooooooooo 0 Available or set automatically.-- Not available.
  • Page 79 Functions and Menu Tables i-Contrast (p. 119) Auto Hg Lamp Corr. (p. 81) On/Off Safety Shift (p. 141) IS Mode Continuous IS Settings (p. 137) Shoot Only Powered IS Date Stamp (p. 67) Date/Date & Time Face ID Settings (p. 69)
  • Page 80 ooot,oosoo0M :!ii ooooooo ooooo0ooooooooo ooooooooooooo-oooooOooO ooooooooooooo00oooo0o oooooooooo Dooooooo oo0ooooo DoooooOo Oocoo oooo oooooooo-oooo0oo0oooo Do Doooooooooo oooo O Available or set automatically.-- Not available. - When using [Face ID] (p. 69) to shoot, names will not be displayed in _, _LJ_, /_', c_, or ,___, b ut they will be recorded Jn still images.
  • Page 81 Functions and Menu Tables Mute p. 182 Time Zone p. 189 Volume p. 182 DatelTime p. 18 Sound Options p. 183 GPS Auto Time_ p. 51 Hints & Tips p. 183 GPS Settings_ p. 45 Distance Units_ LCD Brightness p. 184 Units_ p.
  • Page 82 iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii Fooet oosaodMeouTa iiiiiii Playbac_ Me_e FUNCo Menu Rotate p. 165 Movie Digest Playback Print List p. 210 Smart Shuffie pl i58 Protect p. 159 image seaich Favorites p. 167 Slideshow p. 156 Play Movie p. 146 My Category p.
  • Page 83 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...
  • Page 84 Defaults -e Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 AC adapter kit .......... Digital tele-converter ........ AC adapter kit for household power ..203 Digital zoom ..........Accessories ..........Discreet mode (shooting mode) ....110 AE lock ............ Display language ........
  • Page 85 Index Servo AF ........... Menu Focusing range Basic operations ......... Macro ..........Table ..........Manual focus ........Metering method ........Focus lock ..........Miniature effect (shooting mode) ..... 104 FUNC. menu Monochrome (shooting mode) ....107 Basic operations ......... Movie Digest (shooting mode) ....
  • Page 86 index Self-timer ........... 2-second self-timer ......White balance (color) ....... Customizing the self-timer ....65 Wink self-timer (shooting mode) ....98 Face self-timer (shooting mode) ..99 World clock ..........Wink self-timer (shooting mode) ..98 Wrist strap _ Strap Sepia tone images ........
  • Page 87 Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio...
  • Page 88 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...
  • Page 89 • 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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