Canon PowerShot SX400 IS User manual

CEL-SV4VA210
ENGLISH
Getting Started

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Package Contents
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera Battery Pack
NB-11LH*1
Battery Charger
CB-2LFE
Wrist Strap*2Lens Cap
(with cord)*2
*1 Do not peel off the battery pack label.
*2 For attachment instructions, refer to the Camera User Guide that can be downloaded
from the Canon website.
• Printed matter is also included.
• A memory card is not included.
Compatible Memory Cards
No memory card is included. Purchase one of the following kinds of card
as needed. These memory cards can be used, regardless of capacity. For
details on the number of shots and recording time per memory card, see
“Specifications” in the downloadable Camera User Guide.
• SD memory cards* • SDXC memory cards*
• SDHC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards
* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified
to work with the camera.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check
with the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.

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Manuals and Software
Manuals and Software
You can download manuals and software from the following
URL:
http://www.canon.com/icpd/
 With a computer connected to the Internet, access the above URL.
 Access the site for your country or region.
 Adobe Reader is required to view the manuals.
 You can also download software from the website. For instructions on
downloading and installing the software, refer to the Camera User Guide
available for download.
Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
1Insert the battery pack.
 After aligning the Smarks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
2Charge the battery pack.
 Plug the power cord into the charger, then
plug the other end into a power outlet.
 The charging lamp turns orange, and
charging begins.
 When charging is finished, the lamp turns
green. Remove the battery pack.
 For details on charging time and the
number of shots or recording time available
with a fully charged battery pack, refer
to “Specifications” in the downloadable
Camera User Guide.
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).
2Insert the battery pack.
 Holding the battery pack with the
terminals (1) facing as shown, press the
battery lock in the direction of the arrow
and insert the battery pack until the lock
clicks shut.
 If you insert the battery pack facing the
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the
correct position. Always confirm that the
battery pack is facing the right way and
locks when inserted.
 To remove the battery pack, press the
battery lock in the direction of the arrow.
3Check the card’s write-protect
tab and insert the memory card.
 Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect tab when the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
to the unlocked position.
 Insert the memory card with the label (1)
facing as shown until it clicks into place.
 To remove the memory card, push it in
until you feel a click, and then slowly
release it.
4Close the cover.
 Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position (2).
(1)
(2)
(1)(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
Setting the Date and Time
1Turn the camera on.
 Press the ON/OFF button.
 The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2Set the date and time.
 Press the [q][r] buttons to choose an
option.
 Press the [o][p] buttons to specify the
date and time.
 When finished, press the [m] button.
3Specify your home time zone.
 Press the [q][r] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
 Press the [m] button when finished.
After a confirmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
 To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF
button.

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Initial Preparations
Changing the Date and Time
To adjust the date and time once you have set it, do the following.
1Press the [n] button.
2Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab.
3Press the [o][p] buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the
[m] button.
4Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time” to adjust the settings.
5Press the [n] button.
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1Enter Playback mode.
 Press the [1] button.
2Access the setting screen.
 Press and hold the [m] button, and then
immediately press the [n] button.
 Press the [o][p][q][r] buttons to
choose a language, and then press the
[m] button.

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Trying the Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out
Shooting
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1Turn the camera on and enter
[] mode.
 Press the ON/OFF button.
 Press the [ ] button several times
until [ ] is displayed.
2Compose the shot.
 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward [i] (telephoto) as
you watch the screen, and to zoom away
from the subject, move it toward [j]
(wide angle).
3Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
 Press the shutter button lightly (1).
 The camera beeps twice after focusing,
and AF frames are displayed to indicate
image areas in focus. Press the shutter
button all the way down (2).
 If [Raise the flash] is displayed, lift the
flash with your finger to prepare it for use.
If you prefer not to use the flash, push it
down with your finger, into the camera.
Shooting Movies
 Press the movie button to start shooting,
and press it again to stop.
(1) (2)

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Trying the Camera Out
Viewing
1Enter Playback mode.
 Press the [1] button.
2Browse through your images.
 To view the previous or next image, press
the [q][r] buttons.
 Movies are identified by a [ ] icon.
To play movies, go to step 3.
3Play movies.
 Press the [m] button, press the [o][p]
buttons to choose [ ], and then press
the [m] button again.
 Playback now begins, and after the movie
is finished, [ ] is displayed.
 To adjust the volume, press the [o][p]
buttons.
Erasing Images
To erase the image you chose in step 2, do the following. Note that erased
images cannot be recovered.
1Press the [p] button.
2After [Erase?] is displayed, press the [q][r] buttons to choose [Erase],
and then press the [m] button.

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© CANON INC. 2014
To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon
accessories is recommended.
- Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC400