Canon PowerShot SX260 HS User Guide

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Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, 
and then view them.
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply 
let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Turn the camera on.
zPress the power button.XThe startup screen is displayed.
Enter A mode.
zSet the mode dial to  A.zAim the camera at the subject. As the camera 
determines the scene, it will make a slight 
clicking noise.
XIcons representing the scene and image 
stabilization mode are displayed in the upper 
right of the screen.
XFrames displayed around any subjects that 
are detected indicate that they are in focus.
Compose the shot.
zTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the 
zoom lever toward i  (telephoto), and to 
zoom away from the subject, move it toward 
j  (wide angle).
Trying the Camera Out
Shooting (Smart Auto)
Still ImagesMovies
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Shoot.
Shooting Still ImagesFocus.
zPress the shutter button lightly, halfway 
down. The camera beeps twice after 
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to 
indicate image areas in focus.
XThe flash automatically rises in low-light 
conditions.
Shoot.
zPress the shutter button all the way down.XAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is 
played, and in low-light conditions, the flash 
fires automatically.
zKeep the camera still until the shutter sound 
ends. 
XYour shot remains displayed on the screen 
for about two seconds.
zEven while the shot is displayed, you can 
take another shot by pressing the shutter 
button again.
Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
zPress the movie button. The camera beeps 
once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is 
displayed with the elapsed time.
AF Frames
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XBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom 
edges of the screen indicate image areas not 
recorded.
XFrames displayed around any faces that are 
detected indicate that they are in focus.
zOnce recording begins, you can take your 
finger off the movie button.
Finish shooting.
zPress the movie button again to stop 
shooting. The camera beeps twice as 
recording stops.
XRecording will stop automatically when the 
memory card becomes full.
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.
Enter Playback mode.
zPress the 1  button.XYour last shot is displayed.
Browse through your images.
zTo view the previous image, press the q  
button or turn the  5 dial counterclockwise. 
To view the next image, press the  r button or 
turn the 5  dial clockwise.
zPress and hold the  qr buttons to browse 
through images quickly. Images appear 
grainy at this time.
Elapsed Time
Viewing
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zTo access Scroll Display mode, turn the 5 
dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the  5 dial to 
browse through images.
zTo return to single-image display, press the 
m  button.
zTo browse images grouped by shooting date, 
press the op  buttons in Scroll Display 
mode.
zMovies are identified by a   icon. To play 
movies, go to step 3.
Play movies.
zPress the m  button, choose   (either 
press the op  buttons or turn the 5  dial), 
and then press the  m button again.
XPlayback now begins, and after the movie is 
finished,  is displayed.
zTo adjust the volume, press the  op buttons.
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.
zPress the qr  buttons or turn the 5  dial to 
choose an image.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
halfway.
Erasing the Images
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Erase the image.
zPress the p button.zAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr  
buttons or turn the  5 dial to choose [Erase], 
and then press the  m button.
XThe current image is now erased.zTo cancel erasure, press the 
qr buttons or 
turn the 5  dial to choose [Cancel], and then 
press the m  button.
The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced 
below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and 
using the PDF manuals.
After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things 
on your computer.
ImageBrowser EX
zImport images and change camera settingszManage images: view, search, and organizezPrint and edit imageszUpdate to the latest software version with the auto update function
Auto Update Function
Using the included software, you can update to the latest version, and 
download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). Be sure 
to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you can 
use this function.
• You can also erase all images at once (p. 163).
Included Software, PDF Manuals
Features of the Included Software
•Internet access is required to use this function, and any ISP account 
charges and access fees must be paid separately.
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Installing the software on the CD-ROM will also install the following PDF 
manuals on your computer.
The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe 
Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
Windows
* In Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.
PDF Manuals
Camera User Guide
Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer to this guide for a 
more in-depth understanding of camera operation.
ImageBrowser EX User Guide
Refer to this guide when using the included software.
This guide can be referenced from the ImageBrowser EX Help function.
•Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the 
ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In 
such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, 
or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.
System Requirements
Operating System Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3
Computer
Computers running one of the above operating systems 
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
Processor
Still images: 1.6 GHz or higher, Movies: Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or 
higher
RAMWindows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit): 
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Interfaces USB
Free Hard Disk 
Space
440 MB or more*
Display
1024 x 768 resolution or higher
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Macintosh
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. 
Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version 
and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be 
sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
Insert the CD-ROM in the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
zInsert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
zOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting the 
disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to 
open it, and then double-click the   icon 
displayed.
Begin the installation.
zClick [Easy Installation] and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
Operating System Mac OS X 10.6
ComputerComputers running one of the above operating systems 
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
ProcessorStill images: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher, Movies: Core 2 Duo 
2.6 GHz or higher
RAM
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Interfaces USB
Free Hard Disk 
Space550 MB or more
Display
1024 x 768 resolution or higher
• Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including 
supported OS versions.
Installing the Software and PDF Manuals
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When a message is displayed 
prompting you to connect the 
camera, connect it to a computer.
zWith the camera turned off, open the cover 
( ). With the smaller plug of the included 
interface cable (p. 2) in the orientation 
shown, insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal ( ).
zInsert the larger plug of the interface cable in 
the computer’s USB port. For details about 
USB connections on the computer, refer to 
the computer user manual.
Install the files.
zTurn the camera on, and follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the installation 
process.
XThe software will connect to the Internet to 
update to the latest version and download 
new functions. Installation may take some 
time, depending on computer performance 
and the Internet connection.
zClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after 
installation and remove the CD-ROM when 
the desktop is displayed.
zTurn the camera off and disconnect the 
cable.
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Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Connect the camera to the 
computer.
zFollow step 3 on p. 28 to connect the camera 
to a computer.
Turn the camera on to access 
CameraWindow.
zPress the 1 button to turn the camera on.zOn a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is 
displayed when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
zFor Windows, follow the steps introduced 
below.
zIn the screen that displays, click the   link 
to modify the program.
•When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations.
-The screen in step 3 will not be displayed.
- Some functions may not be installed.
- The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, 
so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
• If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the 
included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM 
and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so will ensure 
that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via the auto 
update function.
Saving Images to a Computer
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zChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and 
then click [OK]. 
zDouble click  .
Save the images to the computer.
zClick [Import Images from Camera], and then 
click [Import Untransferred Images].
XImages are now saved to the Pictures folder 
on the computer, in separate folders named 
by date.
zAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the 1 button to turn 
the camera off, and unplug the cable.
zFor instructions on viewing images on a 
computer, refer to the  ImageBrowser EX 
User Guide .
CameraWindow
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