Canon PowerShot SX260 HS User Guide

Safety Precautions
11
•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.
• 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,...

Safety Precautions
12
•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.
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.
• Do not push down...

Safety Precautions
13
•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.
COPY  

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Prepare for shooting as follows.
zThread 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 
().
zPlace the strap around your wrist.zWhen shooting, keep your arms close to your 
body and hold the camera securely to 
prevent it from moving. If the flash is up, do 
not rest your fingers on it.
Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge 
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with...

Initial Preparations
15
Charge the battery.
zFor CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug 
the charger into a power outlet ( ). 
zFor CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the 
charger, then plug the other end into a power 
outlet.
XThe charging lamp turns orange and 
charging begins.
XWhen the charging is finished, the lamp turns 
green.
Remove the battery.
zAfter unplugging the battery charger, remove 
the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ).
Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold...

Initial Preparations
16
Open the cover.
zSlide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the battery.
zWhile 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.
zIf you insert the battery facing the wrong way, 
cannot be locked into the correct position. 
Always confirm that the battery is facing the 
right way and locks when inserted.
Insert the memory card.
zInsert the memory card facing as shown until 
it...

Initial Preparations
17
Remove the battery.
zOpen the cover and press the battery lock in 
the direction of the arrow.
XThe battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
zPush the memory card in until it clicks, and 
then slowly release it.
XThe memory card will pop up.
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.
Turn the camera on.
zPress the power...

Initial Preparations
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Set the local time zone.
zPress the qr buttons or turn the 5  dial to 
choose your local time zone.
Finish the setup process.
zPress the m  button when finished. After a 
confirmation message, the setting screen is 
no longer displayed.
zTo turn off the camera, press the power 
button.
Adjust the date and time as follows.
Access the camera menu.
zPress the n  button.
•Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] 
screen will be displayed each time you turn...

Initial Preparations
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Choose [Date/Time].
zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.zPress the op buttons or turn the  5 dial to 
choose [Date/Time], and then press the  m 
button.
Change the date and time.
zFollow step 2 on p. 17 to adjust the settings.zPress the n  button to close the menu.
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...

Initial Preparations
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The display language can be changed as needed.  
Enter Playback mode.
zPress the 1 button.
Access the setting screen.
zPress and hold the  m button, and then 
immediately press the  n button.
Set the display language.
zPress the op  buttons or turn the  5 dial 
to choose a language, and then press the  m 
button.
XOnce the display language has been set, the 
setting screen is no longer displayed.
Display Language
• A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after...