Canon Camera Powershot Sx510 Hs User Manual

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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 retailer.
Camera Battery Pack
NB-6LH Battery Charger
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Neck Strap Lens Cap
(with cord) Getting Started
Warranty Card
•	 A memory card is not included ( =
  2).
Compatible Memor y Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless o\
f 
capacity.
•	SD memory cards*
•	 SDHC memory cards*
•	 SDXC memory cards*
* Cards	conforming	to	SD	standards.	However,	not	all	memory	cards	have	been	verified	to work with the camera.
Preliminar y 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be 
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
•	 Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain 
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that 
even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other 
legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial \
settings.
•	 The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of 
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before 
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•	 Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision 
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet 
design
	specifications,	in	rare	cases	some	pixels	may	be	defective	or	may	appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or 
affect recorded images.
•	 The
	LCD	monitor	may	be	covered	with	a	thin	plastic	film	for	protection	against	scratches	during	shipment.	If	covered,	remove	the	film	before	using the camera.
•	 When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. 
This does not indicate damage.  
						

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Part Names and Conventions in This 
Guide
 Zoom lever Shooting:  / 
  
Playback:
  /  
 Shutter button Strap mount Mode dial Power button Flash
 Wi-Fi antenna area Lamp Speaker < (Framing Assist – Seek)> 
button
 Lens Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover
•	 Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
•	
: Important information you should know
•	
: Notes and tips for expert camera use •	
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nts a 
page number)
•	 Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
•	 For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as 
the “memory card”.
•	 The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for st\
ill 
images, movies, or both.
Still Images:   Indicates that the function is used when shooting or 
viewing still images.
Movies:   Indicates that the function is used when shooting or 
viewing movies.  
						

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Mode Screen (LCD monitor) Microphone  button Movie button AV OUT (Audio/video output) / 
DIGITAL  terminal
 HDMITM terminal  / 
 button
 Indicator  button  button
 < (ISO speed)> / < (Wi-Fi)>  / 
Up button
  /  
 /  
Left button
 Control dial
 FUNC./SET button  / Right button  / Down button
zzTurning the control dial is one way to 
choose setting items, switch images, and 
perform other operations. Most of these 
operations are also possible with the 
 buttons.
•	 In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera 
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
•	 The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
  Up button  on back  Left button  on back  Right button  on back  Down button  on back  Control dial  on back  
						

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5 Tv, Av, and M Mode .............. 68
Specific Shutter Speeds  
([Tv] Mode) ................................... 69
Specific Aperture Values  
([Av] Mode)
 .................................. 69
Specific Shutter Speeds and 
Aperture V

alues ([M] Mode)
 .........70
6 Playback Mode .................... 72
Viewing ........................................ 73
Browsing and Filtering Images
 .... 76
Image Viewing Options
 ................ 78
Protecting Images
 ........................ 80
Erasing Images
 ............................ 83
Rotating Images
 ........................... 85
T

agging Images as Favorites
 ....... 87
Editing Still Images
 ...................... 88
Editing Movies .....

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7 Wi-Fi Functions ...................93
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi .......94
Preparing to Share Images  
via Wi-Fi
 ....................................... 95
Registering W

eb Services
 ............96
Installing CameraWindow  
on a Smartphone
 ......................... 99
Preparing to Register 

 
a Computer
 ................................ 100
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
 ......... 101
Connecting via an Access Point
 102
Connecting without an Access  
Point
 ........................................... 106Connecting to 

Another Camera
 .
108
Sending Images
 ......................... 109
Saving Images to a Computer
 ... 111
Sending Images Automatically  
(Image Sync) .................
 .............
11 2
Geotagging Images  
on the Camera
 ........................... 11
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Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings 
 ................................................... 11
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8 Setting Menu ......................
11 7
Adjusting Basic Camera  
Functions ................................... 11
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9 Accessories .......................124
System Map ............................... 125
Optional  Accessories
 ................. 126
Using Optional 

Accessories
 .......127
Using the Software
 .................... 131
Printing Images
 .......................... 133
10 Appendix ............................ 142
Troubleshooting .........................143
On-Screen Messages
 ................ 146
On-Screen Information
 .............. 149
Functions and Menu T

ables
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Handling Precautions
 ................. 159
Specifications
 ............................. 159
Index
 .......................................... 163
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)  
Precautions
 ................................ 165
Table of  Contents
Package Contents .........................2
Compatible Memory Cards
 ............ 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal 
Information
 ..................................... 2
Part Names and Conventions 

 
in This Guide
 .................................. 3
T

able of Contents
 ........................... 5
Common Camera Operations
 ........ 6
Safety Precautions
 ......................... 7
Basic Guide ....................10
Initial Preparations .......................11
T rying the Camera Out
 ................ 16
Advanced Guide ............. 19
1 Camera Basics ..................... 19
On/Off .......................................... 20
Shutter Button
 .............................. 21
Shooting Modes
 ........................... 21
Shooting Display Options
 ............ 22
Using the FUNC. Menu
 ................ 22
Using Menus
 ................................ 23
On-Screen Keyboard
 ................... 24
Indicator Display
 .......................... 25
Clock
 ............................................ 25
2 Auto Mode ............................26
Shooting with Camera-Determined 
Settings ........................................ 27
Common, Convenient Features
 ... 31
Image Customization Features
 .... 36
Helpful Shooting Features
 ........... 38
Customizing Camera Operation
 .. 40
3 Other Shooting Modes ........ 42
Discreet Mode .............................. 43
Auto Clip Recording   
(Movie Digest)
 .............................. 43
Brightness / Color Customization 
(Live
 View Control) ....................... 44
Specific Scenes
 ........................... 45
Image Ef

fects (Creative Filters)
 ...46
Special Modes for Other  
Purposes
 ...................................... 49
Shooting V

arious Movies
 .............51
4 P Mode .................................. 53
Shooting in Program AE  
([P] Mode) .................................... 54
Image Brightness (Exposure)
 ...... 54
Color and Continuous Shooting
 ... 56
Shooting Range and Focusing
 .... 59
Flash
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Other Settings
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Common Camera Operations
 4 Shoot
zzUse camera-determined settings  
(Auto Mode, Movie Digest Mode) ............... ...................................27, 43
Shooting people well
I
Portraits (=  45)
P
Against Snow (=  45)
Matching specific scenes
Low Light(=  45)
t
Fireworks (=  45)
Applying special effects
Vivid Colors (=  46)Poster Effect (=  46)Fish-Eye Effect (=  46)
Miniature Effect (=  47)Toy Camera Effect (=  48)Monochrome(=  48)
zzWhere sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode) .................... 43
zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ............... ..............44
zzFocus on faces ................................................................... 27, 45 , 61, 62
zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off) .......................................................27
zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................34 , 49
zzAdd a date stamp .................................................................................35
zzMovie clips and photos together (Movie Digest) ..................................43  
						

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zzView images (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 73
zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow) ............... ...........................................78
zzOn a TV .............................................................................................. 127
zzOn a computer ...................................................................................131
zzBrowse through images quickly ...........................................................76
zzErase images ....................................................................................... 83
 E Shoot/View Movies
zzShoot movies ................................................................................. 27, 51
zzView movies (Playback Mode) .............................................................73
zzFast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback .......................................51
 c Print
zzPrint pictures ...................................................................................... 133
  Save
zzSave images to a computer via a cable .............................................132
zzSave images to a computer ............... ................................................132
  Use Wi-Fi Functions
zzSend images to a smartphone ............... ..............................................95
zzShare images online ............... ............................................................. 96
zzSend images to a computer ................................................................11 2
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.
WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
•	 Do
	not	trigger	the	flash	in	close	proximity	to	people’s	eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. 
In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when 
using the flash.
•	 Store
	this	equipment	out	of	the	reach	of	children	and	infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Date/time battery (if removable): Dangerous if swallowed. If this occu\
rs, 
contact a doctor immediately

.
•	 Use
	only	recommended	power	sources.
•	 Do	not	attempt	to	disassemble,	alter	or	apply	heat	to	the	product.
•	 Avoid	dropping	or	subjecting	the	product	to	severe	impacts.
•	 To avoid the risk of injury

, do not touch the interior of the product if 
it
	has	been	dropped	or	otherwise	damaged.
•	 Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange 
smell,
	or	otherwise	behaves	abnormally.
•	 Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to 
clean
	the	product.
•	 Do	not	let	the	product	come	into	contact	with	water	(e.g.	sea	water)	or	other	liquids.  
						

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•	 Do	not	allow	liquids	or	foreign	objects	to	enter	the	camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior\
, 
immediately turn the camera of
f and remove the battery pack/batteries.
If the battery charger (for cameras that use one) becomes wet, unplug \
it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer \
Support Help Desk.
•	 Do
	not	look	through	the	viewfinder	(if	your	model	has	one)	at	bright	light	sources,	such	as	the	sun	on	a	clear	day.
This could damage your eyesight.
•	 Use
	only	the	recommended	battery	pack/batteries.
•	 Do	not	place	the	battery	pack/batteries	near	or	in	direct	flame.
•	 If your camera uses a battery charger, note the following 
precautions.
-
 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 damaged, or not fully plugged into the 
outlet.
-
 Do	not	allow	dirt	or	metal	objects	(such	as	pins	or	keys)	to	contact	the	terminals	or	plug.
The battery pack/batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical \
shock 
or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event 
that a battery pack leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mou\
th, 
skin or clothing, immediately flush with water

.
•	 Turn
	the	camera	off	in	places	where	camera	use	is	prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the 
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate\
 
caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices \
is 
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
•	 When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, 
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other 
objects.
•	 Be
	careful	not	to	bump	or	push	strongly	on	the	lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
•	 Be
	careful	not	to	subject	the	screen	to	strong	impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
•	 When
	using	the	flash,	be	careful	not	to	cover	it	with	your	fingers	or	clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
•	 Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
-
 Places subject to direct sunlight
- Places	subject	to	temperatures	above	40	°C	(104	°F)
- Humid or dusty areas
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery 
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may deform the product.
•	 The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed 
for
	prolonged	periods.
•	 When
	using	optional	lenses,	lens	filters,	or	filter	adapters	(if	applicable),	be	sure	to	attach	these	accessories	firmly.
If the lens becomes loose and falls of

f, it may crack, and the shards of glass 
may lead to cuts.
•	 On
	cameras	that	raise	and	lower	the	flash	automatically,	make	sure	your	finger	is	out	of	the	way	when	the	flash	is	lowered,	to	avoid	pinching	it.
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CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
•	 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.
•	 On	cameras	that	raise	and	lower	the	flash	automatically,	do	not	push	the	flash	down	or	pry	it	open.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
•	 In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the 
flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign 
materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to re\
move 
dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and 
damage to the unit.
•	 Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using 
the
	camera.
If the battery pack or batteries are left inside the camera, damage caus\
ed 
by leakage may occur.
•	 Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals 
with
	tape	or	other	insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
•	 If your camera is used with a battery charger, keep the charger 
unplugged
	when	not	in	use.	When	charging	the	battery	pack,	do	not	leave	it	covered	with	a	cloth	or	put	other	objects	on	it.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to 
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
•	 Do
	not	leave	the	battery	pack	near	pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating or explosi\
on, 
resulting in fire or damage.
•	 If your camera uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have 
different levels of charge together, do not use old and new batteries 
together, and do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals 
reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
•	 Do
	not	sit	down	with	the	camera	in	your	pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
•	 When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do 
not
	come	into	contact	with	the	screen.	Also	close	the	screen	(so	that	it	faces	the	camera	body),	if	your	camera	has	a	screen	that	closes.
•	 Do	not	attach	any	hard	objects	to	the	camera.
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Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shootin\
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playback
Initial Preparations ................ ...........................11Attaching Accessories ........................................... 11
Holding the Camera .............................................. 11
Charging the Battery Pack .................................... 11
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ....... 12
Setting the Date and Time ..................................... 14
Display Language ................................................. 15
Trying the Camera Out .....................................16Shooting  (Smart Auto) ........................................... 16
Viewing .................................................................. 17