Canon Camera Powershot Sx600 Hs User Manual

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Camera User Guide
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
CameraBattery Pack
NB-6LH Battery Charger
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Printed Matter
Wrist Strap
•	 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 shall be 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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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Part Names and Conventions in This 
Guide
 Lens Microphone Speaker Zoom lever
Shooting:    /  

Playback:
    /  

 Shutter button Lamp
 Power button Wi-Fi antenna area Flash  switch  (N-Mark)* Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover* Used with NFC features ( =  91).
•	Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
•	: Important information you should know
•	: Notes and tips for expert camera use
•	 =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represent\
s 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.
 Screen (LCD monitor) Strap mount AV OUT (Audio/video output) / 
DIGITAL terminal
 HDMITM terminal Mode switch  button  / 
< (Wi-Fi)> / Up button
  / Left button Indicator  
button
 Movie button FUNC./SET button  / Right button  / Down button  button
•	 In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera 
buttons and switches 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 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Protecting Images ........................73
Erasing Images
 ............................ 76
Rotating Images
 ........................... 78
Tagging Images as Favorites
 ....... 79
Editing Still Images
 ...................... 80
Editing Movies.............................. 83
Wi-Fi Functions ..........................85
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi .......86
Registering Web Services
 ............ 88
Installing CameraWindow on a 
Smartphone
 ................................. 91
Preparing to Register 
a Computer
 .................................. 92
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
 ........... 94
Connecting via an Access Point
 .. 95
Connecting without an Access 
Point
 ........................................... 100
Connecting  to Another 
Camera
 ...................................... 102
Sending Images
 ......................... 103
Saving Images to a Computer
 ... 105
Using the  Button
 ................. 106
Sending  Images Automatically 
(Image Sync).............................. 108
Geotagging Images on the 
Camera
 ...................................... 109
Shooting Remotely
 .................... 11 0
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi 
Settings
 ...................................... 111
Setting Menu ............................11 3
Adjusting Basic Camera 
Functions ................................... 11 4
Accessories .............................120
System Map ............................... 121
Optional Accessories
 ................. 122
Using  Optional Accessories
 ....... 123
Using the Software
 .................... 127
Printing Images
 .......................... 129
Appendix .................................. 137
Troubleshooting .........................138
On-Screen Messages
 ................ 141
On-Screen Information
 .............. 144
Functions and Menu Tables
 ....... 146
Handling Precautions
 ................. 153
Specifications
 ............................. 154
Index
 .......................................... 158
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) 
Precautions
 ................................ 160
Table of  Contents
Package Contents .........................2
Compatible Memory Cards
 ............ 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal 
Information
 ..................................... 2
Part Names and Conventions 
in This Guide
 .................................. 3
Table of Contents
 ........................... 4
Common Camera Operations
 ........ 5
Safety Precautions
 ......................... 6
Basic Guide ...................... 9
Initial Preparations .......................10
Trying the Camera Out
 ................ 14
Advanced Guide ............. 17
Camera Basics ........................... 17
On/Off .......................................... 18
Shutter Button
 .............................. 19
Shooting Display Options
 ............ 19
Using the FUNC. Menu
 ................ 20
Using Menus
 ................................ 21
On-Screen Keyboard
 ................... 22
Indicator Display
 .......................... 22
Clock
 ............................................ 23
Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto 
Mode ...........................................24
Shooting with Camera-Determined 
Settings ........................................25
Common, Convenient Features
 ... 30
Image Customization Features
 .... 34
Helpful Shooting Features
 ........... 36
Customizing Camera Operation
 .. 37
Other Shooting Modes .............. 40
Specific Scenes ........................... 41
Applying Special Effects
 .............. 42
Special Modes for Other 
Purposes
 ...................................... 47
P Mode ........................................ 51
Shooting in Program AE 
([P] Mode) ....................................52
Image Brightness (Exposure)
 ...... 52
Image Colors................................ 55
Shooting Range and Focusing
 .... 57
Flash
 ............................................ 61
Other Settings
 .............................. 63
Playback Mode........................... 65
Viewing ........................................66
Browsing and Filtering Images
 .... 69
Image Viewing Options
 ................ 71 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Common Camera Operations
 4 Shoot
zzUse camera-determined settings  
(Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) .....................................................25, 27
zzSee several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined 
settings (Creative Shot Mode) ............................................................. 43
Shooting people well
I PPortraits (=  41) Against Snow
(=  41)
Matching specific scenes
tNight Scenes(=  41) Low Light
(=  41) Fireworks
(=  42)
Applying special effects
Vivid Colors (=  42) Poster Effect
(=  42) Fish-Eye Effect
(=  44)
Miniature Effect (=  45) Toy Camera Effect
(=  46) Monochrome
(=  46)
zzFocus on faces ......................................................................... 25, 41, 58
zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off) .......................................................26
zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................31, 48
zzAdd a date stamp ................................................................................. 32
zzMovie clips and photos together (Movie Digest) ..................................27
 1 View
zzView images (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 66
zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow) ..........................................................71
zzOn a TV .............................................................................................. 123
zzOn a computer ...................................................................................127
zzBrowse through images quickly ...........................................................69
zzErase images ....................................................................................... 76
 E Shoot/View Movies
zzShoot movies .......................................................................................25
zzView movies (Playback Mode) .............................................................66
 c Print
zzPrint pictures ...................................................................................... 129
  Save
zzSave images to a computer via a cable .............................................128
  Use Wi-Fi Functions
zzSend images to a smartphone ............................................................. 87
zzShare images online ............................................................................ 88
zzSend images to a computer ...............................................................108 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Safety Precautions
•	Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions 
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
•	 The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other \
persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
•	 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 (3.3 feet) away from infants when 
using the flash.
•	 Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a \
child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
•	 Use only recommended power sources.
•	 Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
•	 A

void dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
•	 Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when 
dropped.
•	 Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange 
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
•	 Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to 
clean the product.
•	 Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects 
inside.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the 
battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
•	 Do	not	look	through	the	viewfinder	(if	your	model	has	one)	at	intense	light	sources,	such	as	the	sun	on	a	clear	day	or	an	intense	artificial	light source.
This could damage your eyesight.
•	 Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.
This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the 
product and distance yourself from it.
•	 Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.
•	 Do
	not	place	the	battery	pack/batteries	near	or	in	direct	flame.
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting \
in 
electrical shock, fire, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into 
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water .
•	 If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.
-
 Remove the plug 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 insert or remove the plug 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 plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
-
 Do	not	allow	dust	or	metal	objects	(such	as	pins	or	keys)	to	contact	the terminals or plug.
- Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, 
if your product uses one.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
•	 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 product in places where use of electronic devices\
 is 
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
•	Do not allow the camera to maintain contact with skin for extended 
periods.
Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause low-temperature 
burns, manifested in redness of the skin or blistering. Use a tripod in \
hot 
places, or if you have poor circulation or insensitive skin.
CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
•	 When carrying the product 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 places
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery 
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries.
Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other 
injuries.
•	 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 accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the 
shards of glass may lead to cuts.
•	 On	products	that	raise	and	lower	the	flash	automatically,	make	sure	to	avoid	pinching	your	fingers	with	the	lowering	flash.
This could result in injury.
CautionDenotes the possibility of property damage.
•	 Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a 
clear
	day	or	an	intense	artificial	light	source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
•	 When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be 
careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
•	 On
	products	that	raise	and	lower	the	flash	automatically,	do	not	push	the	flash	down	or	pry	it	open.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
•	 Wipe
	off	any	dust,	grime,	or	other	foreign	matter	on	the	flash	with	a	cotton swab or cloth.
The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the 
product to malfunction.
•	 Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using 
the product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
•	 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.
•	 Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. 
Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to 
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
•	 Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explos\
ion, 
resulting in product damage or fire. 
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
•	If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that 
have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and 
new batteries together. 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 pant 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	body),	if	your	product’s	screen	closes.
•	 Do not attach any hard objects to the product.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shootin\
g and playback
Initial Preparations ...........................................10Attaching the Strap ................................................ 10
Holding the Camera .............................................. 10
Charging the Battery Pack .................................... 10
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ....... 11
Setting the Date and Time ..................................... 12
Display Language ................................................. 13
Trying the Camera Out .....................................14Shooting  (Smart Auto) ........................................... 14
Viewing .................................................................. 15 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
zzThread 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
zzPlace the strap around your wrist.
zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to 
your body and hold the camera securely 
to prevent it from moving. If you have 
raised the flash, do not rest your fingers 
on it.
Charging the Batter y Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to 
charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the 
battery pack charged.
1 Insert the battery pack.
zzAfter aligning the   marks on the battery 
pack and charger, insert the battery pack 
by pushing it in (
) and down ().
2 Charge the battery pack.
zzCB-2LY: Flip out the plug () and plug 
the charger into a power outlet ().
zzCB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the 
charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
zzThe charging lamp turns orange, and 
charging begins.
zzWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns 
green.
3 Remove the battery pack.
zzAfter unplugging the battery charger, 
remove the battery pack by pushing it in 
(
) and up ().
CB-2LYE
CB-2LY 
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