Canon PowerShot SX420 IS User manual

CEL-SWP3A210
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
“Specifi cations” in the downloadable Camera User Guide.
• SD memory cards* • SDXC memory cards*
• SDHC memory cards*
* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verifi ed
to work with the camera.

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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.
• You may be requested to enter the serial
number (body number) when downloading
the manuals and software.
In this case, enter the number printed on
the bottom of the camera.
Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Insert the battery pack.
 After aligning the  marks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
2 Charge 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 fi nished, 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 “Specifi cations” in the downloadable
Camera User Guide.
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
1 Open the cover.
 Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).
2 Insert 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 confi rm 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.
3 Check 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.
4 Close 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
1 Turn the camera on.
 Press the ON/OFF button.
 The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2 Set the date and time.
 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
option.
 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the
date and time.
 When fi nished, press the [ ] button.
3 Specify your home time zone.
 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
 Press the [ ] button when fi nished.
After a confi rmation 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.
1 Press the [ ] button.
2 Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab.
3 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the
[] button.
4 Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time” to adjust the settings.
5 Press the [ ] button.
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1 Enter Playback mode.
 Press the [ ] button.
2 Access the setting screen.
 Press and hold the [ ] button, and then
immediately press the [ ] button.
 Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose
a language, and then press the [ ]
button.

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Trying the Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out
Shooting
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specifi c scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1 Turn the camera on and enter
[] mode.
 Press the ON/OFF button.
 Press the [ ] button several times
until [ ] is displayed.
2 Compose the shot.
 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto) as
you watch the screen, and to zoom away
from the subject, move it toward [ ]
(wide angle).
3 Shoot.
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 fl ash] is displayed, lift the
fl ash with your fi nger to prepare it for use.
If you prefer not to use the fl ash, push it
down with your fi nger, 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
1 Enter Playback mode.
 Press the [ ] button.
2 Browse through your images.
 To view the previous or next image, press
the [ ][ ] buttons.
 Movies are identifi ed by a [ ] icon.
To play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
 Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose [ ], and then press
the [ ] button again.
 Playback now begins, and after the movie
is fi nished, [ ] is displayed.
 To adjust the volume, press the [ ][ ]
buttons.
Erasing Images
To erase the image you chose in step 2, do the following. Note that erased
images cannot be recovered.
1 Press the [ ] button.
2 After [Erase?] is displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Erase],
and then press the [ ] button.

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Trademarks and Licensing
● Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
● Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
● App Store, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.
● The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
● Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Alliance®, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
● The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc.
in the United States and in other countries.
● All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
● This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
● This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard
and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or
decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for
a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider
licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant
video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4
standard.
Disclaimer
● Unauthorized reproduction of this guide is prohibited.
● All measurements based on Canon testing standards.
● Information subject to change without notice, as are product
specifi cations and appearance.
● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may diff er slightly from the
actual equipment.
● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any
loss arising from the use of this product.

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Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of
with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national
legislation implementing those Directives.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above,
in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy
metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in
this battery or accumulator at a concentration above an applicable
threshold specifi ed in the Battery Directive.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for
recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators.
Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and
human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE.
Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the eff ective usage of
natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city offi ce,
waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit
www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
- Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC400

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The model number is PC2273 (including WLAN module model WM227). To identify your
model, check the label on the bottom of the camera or behind the tilt-up screen for a number
beginning with PC.
Countries and Regions Permitting WLAN Use
- Use of WLAN is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable
under national or local regulations. To avoid violating WLAN regulations, visit the Canon
website to check where use is allowed.
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from WLAN use in other
countries and regions.
Doing any of the following may incur legal penalties:
- Altering or modifying the product
- Removing the certifi cation labels from the product
Do not use the wireless LAN function of this product near medical
equipment or other electronic equipment.
Use of the wireless LAN function near medical equipment or other
electronic equipment may aff ect operation of those devices.
Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this PC2273
(PowerShot SX420 IS) is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact the
following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:
CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
© CANON INC. 2016
Some logos for technical standards the camera has met can be viewed on the screen
by choosing MENU ► [ ] tab ► [Certifi cation Logo Display].