Canon 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
•	Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates 
the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending 
on the zoom range.
-
 White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear 
grainy.
-
 Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably 
grainy (ZoomPlus).
-
 Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution 
settings (=
  34), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by 
following step 1.
•	 To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( =  21) ► [4] tab ► [Digital 
Zoom] ► [Off].
Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed 
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter 
button.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and then choose the [ ]] 
option (=
  20).
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies: Press the movie button.
zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp 
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[] in step 1.
Still ImagesMovies
Using	the	Self-Timer	to	Avoid	Camera	ShakeThis option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you hav\
e 
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pres\
sing 
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
zzFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  31) and choose [[].
zzOnce the setting is complete, [[] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  31) to shoot.
  
						

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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
Still ImagesMovies
Customizing	the	Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1	 Choose	[$].
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  31), choose [$] and press the 
 button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Delay] or [Shots].
zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
value, and then press the < m> button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  31) to shoot.
•	 For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay 
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.
•	 When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are \
determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the 
flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop 
automatically when the memory card becomes full.
•	 When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the 
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp w\
ill 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
Still Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corne\
r.
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm 
beforehand that the date and time are correct ( =
  12).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  21).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right 
corner of images.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.
      
						

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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
•	Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follo\
ws.
However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may 
cause it to be printed twice.
-
 Print using printer functions ( =  129)
- Use camera DPOF print settings (=  133) to print
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website ( =  127) to print
Still Images
Continuous Shooting
In [] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot 
continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
g 
Speed” (=
  156).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then choose [ W] 
(=  20).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [W] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
•	 During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the 
position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button 
halfway.
•	 Cannot be used with the self-timer ( =
  31).
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow 
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the 
zoom position.
•	 As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
•	 Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
  
						

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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
Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  20).
zzOnce the setting is complete, the screen 
aspect ratio will be updated.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or 
postcard sizes.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on stand\
ard-
definition televisions or similar display devices, or for printing images at 3.5 x 
5-inch or A-series sizes.
Square aspect ratio.
•	 Not available in [
] mode.
Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on \
how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see 
“Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( =
  155).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  20).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Guidelines	for	Choosing	Resolution	Based	on	Paper	
Size	(for	4:3	Images)
zz[]: For e-mailing images.
•	 Not available in [] mode.
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
3.5 x 5 in.
  
						

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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
Still Images
Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as 
follows.
1	 Access	the	[Flash	Settings]	screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the   button (=
  21).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then 
choose [On] (=  21).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [R] is 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
•	 Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than 
eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, 
for
 example).
•	 You can also correct existing images ( =  82).
•	 You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the 
 button and immediately pressing the < n> button.
Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum 
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, 
see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (=
  156).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  20).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Image	Quality Resolution
Frame	RateDetails
1920 x 1080 30 fpsFor shooting in Full HD
1280 x 720 30 fpsFor shooting in HD
640 x 480 30 fpsFor shooting in standard 
definition
•	 In [
] and [] modes, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of 
the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
  
						

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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
Helpful Shooting Features
Still ImagesMovies
Displaying Grid Lines
Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal 
reference while shooting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Grid 
Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose 
[On] (=
  21).
zzOnce the setting is complete, grid lines 
are displayed on the screen.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
•	Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
Still Images
Magnifying the Area in Focus
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will 
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [AF-
Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  21).
2	 Check	the	focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. 
The face detected as the main subject is 
now magnified.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
-
 If a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the camera and\
 their 
face is too large for the screen, or if the camera detects subject movem\
ent
-
 Digital zoom ( =  30): Not magnified with this feature
- Tracking AF  (=  58): Not magnified with this feature
- When using a TV as a display (=  123)
•	 Not available in [] mode.
  
						

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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
Still Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed 
their eyes.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Blink 
Detection] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  21).
2	 Shoot.
zz[] flashes when the camera detects a 
person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 When you have specified multiple shots in [ $] mode, this function is only 
available for the final shot.
•	 A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have 
selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display Time] (=
  38).
•	 This feature is not available in continuous shooting mode ( =  33).
Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” ( =  21).
Still Images
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus whe\
n 
you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
zzPress the  button, choose [AF-
assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Off] (=
  21).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
  
						

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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
Still Images
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce 
red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
1	 Access	the	[Flash	Settings]	screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the  button (=
  21).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then 
choose [Off] (=  21).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Still Images
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
displayed immediately after shooting.
Changing	the	Image	Display	Period	after	Shots
1	 Access	the	[Review	image	after	shooting]	screen.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Review image after shooting] on the 
[4] tab, and then press the  button 
(=
  21).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Display Time]. Press the  
buttons to choose the desired option.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2
 sec., 4 sec., 
8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, 
you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again.
Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
Off No image display after shots.
  
						

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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
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Appendix
Index
Changing	the	Screen	Displayed	after	ShotsChange the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
1	 Set	[Display	Time]	to	[2	sec.],	[4	sec.],	[8	sec.],	or	[Hold]	(=		3 8).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Display Info]. Press the  buttons 
to choose the desired option.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
Off Displays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
  145).
•	 When [Display Time] (=
  38) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to 
[Off] and cannot be changed.
•	 By pressing the  button while an image is displayed after shooting, you 
can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display I\
nfo] 
are not changed. By pressing the < m> button, you can do the following 
operations.
-
 Protect (=  73)
- Favorites (=  79)
- Erase (=  76)
  
						

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Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special 
functions
   
Specific	Scenes	................................................41
Applying
	Special	Effects	................................. 42Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot 
(Creative Shot) ...................................................... 43
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect 
(Fish-Eye Effect)
 ................................................... 44Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
 ...................................................
45
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect 
(Toy Camera Effect)
 .............................................. 46
Shooting in Monochrome ...................................... 46
Special	Modes	for	Other	Purposes	................47Auto Shooting after Face Detection 
(Smart Shutter) ...................................................... 47
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) ............. 49
High-Speed Continuous Shooting 
(High-Speed Burst)
 ............................................... 50
 
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
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