Canon PowerShot SX600 HS User Manual
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81 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). 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
82 • 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). 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
83 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 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
84 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. 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
85 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 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
86 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. 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
87 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) 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
88 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. 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
89 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). 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
90 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). 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