Canon Camera Powershot Sx600 Hs User Manual

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Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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
Still Images
Cropping
You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file.
1 Choose [Cropping].
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab 
(=
  21).
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image, and then press the < m> button.
3 Adjust the cropping area.
zzA frame is displayed around the portion of 
the image to be cropped.
zzThe original image is shown in the upper 
left, and a preview of the image as 
cropped is shown in the lower right.
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom 
lever.
zzTo move the frame, press the 
 buttons.
zzTo change the frame orientation, press 
the  button.
zzPress the  button.
4 Save as a new image and 
review.
zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 
(=  80).
Resolution After  Cropping
Preview of Image After Cropping
Cropping Area
•	Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [] 
(=  34) or resized to [] (=  80).
•	 Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after crop\
ping.
•	 Cropped images will have a lower resolution than uncropped images.
Still Images
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate \
file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My 
Colors)” (=
  56).
1 Choose [My Colors].
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [My Colors] on the [1] tab 
(=
  21).
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image, and then press the < m> button.
3 Choose an option.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option, and then press the < m> button.
4 Save as a new image and 
review.
zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 
(=  80). 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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•	Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little 
lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired 
color.
•	 The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from th\
e color 
of images shot using My Colors ( =  56).
Still Images
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
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.
1 Choose [i-Contrast].
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab 
(=
  21).
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image, and then press the  button.
3 Choose an option.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option, and then press the < m> button.
4 Save as a new image and 
review.
zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” 
(=  80).
•	For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause 
images to appear grainy.
•	 Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function.
•	 If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images u\
sing 
[Low], [Medium], or [High].
Still Images
Correcting Red-Eye
Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the 
corrected image as a separate file.
1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [ 1] 
tab (=
  21).
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
3 Correct the image.
zzPress the  button.
zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now 
corrected, and frames are displayed 
around corrected image areas.
zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed. 
Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” 
(=
  71). 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
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4 Save as a new image and 
review.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose [New File], and then press the 
 button.
zzThe image is now saved as a new file.
zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images” 
(=  80).
•	 Some images may not be corrected accurately.
•	 To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose 
[Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.
•	 Protected images cannot be overwritten.
Movies
Editing Movies
You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.
1 Choose [*].
zzFollowing steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” 
(=  66), choose [*] and press the 
 button.
zzThe movie editing panel and editing bar 
are now displayed.
2 Specify portions to cut.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[] or [].
zzTo view the portions you can cut 
(identified by [] on the screen), press 
the  buttons to move []. Cut 
the beginning of the movie (from []) 
by choosing [], and cut the end of the 
movie by choosing [].
zzIf you move [] to a position other than a 
[] mark, in [] the portion before the 
nearest [] mark on the left will be cut, 
while in [] the portion after the nearest 
[] mark on the right will be cut.
Movie Editing Panel
Movie Editing Bar 
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3 Review the edited movie.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button. 
The edited movie is now played.
zzTo edit the movie again, repeat step 2.
zzTo cancel editing, press the < o> 
buttons to choose []. Press the < m> 
button, press the  buttons to 
choose [OK], and then press the  
button again.
4 Save the edited movie.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose [New File], and then press the 
 button.
zzThe movie is now saved as a new file.
•	 To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] 
in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased.
•	 If the memory card lacks sufficient space, only [Overwrite] will be 
available.
•	 Movies may not be saved if the battery pack runs out while saving 
is in progress.
•	 When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery pack or 
an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =
  122).
Movies
Editing Digest Movies
Individual chapters (clips) ( =  27) recorded in [] mode can be erased, 
as needed. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot be 
recovered.
1 Select the clip to erase.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Viewing Short 
Movies Created When Shooting Still 
Images (Digest Movies)” ( =
  68) to 
play a movie created in [] mode, and 
then press the  button to access the 
movie control panel.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[] or [], and then press the  
button.
2 Choose [].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
zzThe selected clip is played back 
repeatedly.
3	 Confirm	erasure.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the  button.
zzThe clip is erased, and the short movie is 
overwritten.
•	 [] is not displayed if you select a clip when the camera is connected to \
a 
printer. 
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Index
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
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Index
Wi-Fi Functions
Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety of compatible device\
s, and use the camera with Web services
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi ...........................86Uploading Images to Web Services ......................86
Sending Images to a Smartphone ......................... 87
Sending Images to a Computer ............................ 87
Printing Images Wirelessly .................................... 87
Sending Images to Another Camera ..................... 88Registering Web Services ............................... 88Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ...............89
Registering Other Web Services ........................... 91Installing CameraWindow on 
a Smartphone .................................................. 91
Preparing to Register a Computer
 .................. 92Checking Your Computer Environment .................92
Installing the Software ........................................... 93
Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection 
(Windows Only)
 ..................................................... 93
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu ...............................94Initial Connection via Wi-Fi .................................... 94
After the Initial Wi-Fi Connection ........................... 94Connecting via an Access Point .....................95Confirming Access Point Compatibility ..................95
Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points .... 96
Connecting to Access Points in the List ................ 99Connecting without an Access Point ...........100Previous Access  Points ....................................... 101Connecting to Another Camera ....................102
Sending Images
 .............................................. 103Adding Comments ............................................... 104Saving Images to a Computer .......................105Using the <
{> Button
 .................................... 106Registering a Smartphone to the < {> Button .....106
Registering Image Sync to the < {> Button .........107
Clearing Registered Destinations ........................ 107Sending Images Automatically 
(Image	Sync) ................................................. 108Initial Preparations ..............................................108
Sending Images .................................................. 109Geotagging Images on the Camera ..............109
Shooting Remotely
 ........................................ 11 0
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings
 .................. 111Editing Connection Information ............................ 111
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ............... 11 2 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Index
Uploading Images to Web Ser vices
Images can be sent to social network services and other Web services 
via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*. Unsent images on the camera can also 
be sent automatically to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY.
* CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to those who have 
purchased this product.
Steps in sending images
SNS, video-sharing sites, e-mail
Access point
Camera Computer or smartphone 
browsers
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
   Register Web services (=  88)   Connect via an access point (=  95)   Send images (=  103)*
*  You can send images to a computer or Web service.
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi
This camera is an approved Wi-Fi® product. You can wirelessly connect to 
and send images to the following devices and services.
Note that, in this chapter, wireless LAN functions other than Wi-Fi may be 
referred to as Wi-Fi.
Sending images via Wi-Fi requires some initial preparation on the camera 
and target devices. Preparations and methods of sending images vary 
depending on the destination.
Note that before using Wi-Fi (=
  94), you will need to register a camera 
nickname on the camera.
•	Before using Wi-Fi, be sure to read “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) 
Precautions” ( =
  160) and “Security Precautions” ( =  161).
•	Wi-Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of wireless 
LAN devices. 
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Auto Mode / Hybrid 
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Other Shooting 
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Sending Images to a Smar tphone
Send images to smartphones and tablet computers that have Wi-Fi 
functions. You can also shoot remotely and geotag your shots from a 
smartphone or tablet.
For convenience in this manual, smartphones, tablets, and other compatib\
le 
devices are collectively referred to as “smartphones”.
Steps in sending images
App Store/ 
Google Play
Smartphone
Tablet computer
Access point
CameraCameraWindow
  Install CameraWindow on a smartphone (
=  91)   Connect directly (=  100) or via an access point (=  95)   Send images (=  103)
Sending Images to a Computer
Use the software to wirelessly send images from the camera to a computer\
.
Steps in sending images
Camera
Computer
Access point Internet
CameraWindow
   Check your computer environment (
=  92)   Download and install the software (=  93)   Configure the computer for a Wi-Fi connection (Windows only, =  93)   Connect via an access point (=  95)   Save images to the computer (=  105)
Printing Images Wirelessly
Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting D\
PS 
over IP) to print them.
Steps in printing images
Camera
Printer
Access point
   Connect directly (=  100) or via an access point (=  95)   Print images (=  129) 
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Index
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
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Sending Images to Another Camera
Use the Wi-Fi function to send images between Canon-brand cameras.
Steps in sending images
CameraCamera
   Connect to another camera (=  102)   Send images (=  103)
Registering Web Ser vices
Use a smartphone or computer to add to the camera Web services that you 
want to use.
•	A smartphone or computer with a browser and Internet connection is 
required to complete camera settings for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and 
other Web services.
•	 Check the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website for details on browser 
(Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) requirements, including settings and 
version information.
•	 For information on countries and regions where CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon.com/
cig/).
•	 You must have an account with Web services other than CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the 
websites for each Web service you want to register.
•	 Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable. 
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4 Choose [].
zzPress the  buttons to 
choose [], and then press the  
button.
5 Establish a connection with an 
access point.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Authenticate], and then press the  
button.
6 Choose an access point.
zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
network (access point), and then press 
the  button.
7 Enter the access point 
password.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the password 
(=
  95).
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Next], and then press the  button.
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera.
1 Log in to CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY and access the 
camera settings page.
zzFrom a computer or smartphone, access 
http://www.canon.com/cig/ and visit the 
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for your 
region.
zzOnce the login screen is displayed, 
enter your user name and password 
to log in. If you do not have a CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY account, follow 
the instructions to complete member 
registration (free of charge).
zzAccess the camera settings page.
2 Choose your camera model.
zzOn this camera model, [] is displayed 
in the Wi-Fi menu.
zzOnce you choose the model, a page is 
displayed for entering the authentication 
code. On this page in step 9, you will 
enter the authentication code displayed 
on the camera after steps 3 – 8.
3 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzOn the camera, access the Wi-Fi menu 
(=  94). 
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8 Choose [Auto] and establish the 
connection.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Auto], and then press the  button.
zzOnce the camera is connected to CANON 
iMAGE GATEWAY via the access point, 
an authentication code is displayed.
9 Enter the authentication code.
zzOn the smartphone or computer, enter 
the authentication code displayed on the 
camera and go to the next step.
zzA six-digit confirmation number is 
displayed.
10	 Check	the	confirmation	numbers and complete the 
setup process.
zzMake sure the confirmation number on 
the camera matches the number on the 
smartphone or computer.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[OK], and then press the  button.
zzComplete the setup process on the 
smartphone or computer.
zz[] (=  108) and CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY are now added as 
destinations, and the [
] icon changes 
to [].
zzA message is displayed on the 
smartphone or computer to indicate that 
this process is finished. To add other 
Web services, follow the procedure in 
“Registering Other Web Services” from 
step 2 (=
  91).
•	 You can connect to WPS-compatible access points by choosing [WPS 
Connection] in step 6. For details, see steps 5 – 7 in “Connecting\
 to WPS-
Compatible Access Points” (=
  97). 
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