Canon PowerShot SX600 HS User manual

Canon
RwerShot SX600 HS
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Before use, make sure the following items are included
in
the package.
If anything
is
missing, contact your camera retailer.
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Wrist
Strap*
Battery Pack
NB-6LH Battery Charger
CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
Printed Matter
* For attachment instructions, refer to the electronic manual downloaded from the
Canon website.
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 electronic manual.
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memory cards*
SDHC memory cards*S;J.J'"
SDXC memory
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Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified
to work with the camera.
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You
can download the electronic manual 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 electronic manual.
You
can also download software from the website. For instructions
on downloading and installing the software, refer to the downloaded
electronic manual.

Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were
recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction
of
a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that result
in
the failure of an image to
be
recorded or to
be
recorded
in
a way that
is
machine readable.
Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain from
unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright
law,
and note that
even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other
legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or
in
some commercial
settings.
The camera warranty is valid only
in
the area of purchase.
In
case of
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision
manufacturing conditions and more than
99.99°/o
of
the pixels meet
design specifications,
in
rare cases some pixels may be defective or may
appear as
red
or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or
affect recorded images.
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. Ifcovered, remove the film before
using the camera.
When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.
This does not indicate damage.
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Package Contents .........................2
Electronic Manual and Software....
2
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information.....................................3
Table
of
Contents...........................4
Safety Precautions.........................4
Initial Preparations
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.....................10
Trying the Camera Out ................14
What You Can Do with Wi-Fi .......18
Registering Web Services
............
21
Installing CameraWindow on a
Smartphone .................................26
Preparing to Register a
Computer.....................................27
Accessing
the
Wi-Fi
Menu
...........30
Connecting via an Access Point
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32
Connecting without an
Access Point ................................40
Sending Images...........................44
Saving Images to a Computer .....47
Using the
<D>
Button...................49
Index............................................
51
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Precautions..................................53
Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other
persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
.A
warning
Denotes the possibility
of
serious injury
or
death.
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people's eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.
In
particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants when
using the flash.
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
A strap wound around a child's neck may result
in
asphyxiation.
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a
child's neck may result
in
asphyxiation.
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Use only recommended power sources.
Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
Do not touch the interior of the product if it
is
broken, such as when
dropped.

Safety Precautions
Stop
using
the
product
immediately
if
it
emits
smoke
or
a
strange
smell,
or
otherwise
behaves abnormally.
Do
not
use
organic
solvents
such
as
alcohol,
benzine,
or
thinner
to
clean
the
product.
Avoid
contact
with
liquid,
and
do
not
allow
liquid
or
foreign
objects
inside.
This could result
in
electrical shock or fire.
Ifthe product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the
battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
Do
not
look
through
the
viewfinder
(if
your
model
has
one)
at
intense
light
sources,
such
as
the
sun
on
a
clear
day
or
an
intense
artificial
light
source.
This could damage your eyesight.
Do
not
touch
the
product
during
thunderstorms
if
it
is
plugged
in.
This could result
in
electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the
product and distance yourself from
it.
Use
only
the
recommended
battery
pack/batteries.
Do
not
place
the
battery
pack/batteries
near
or
in
direct
flame.
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting
in
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electrical shock, fire, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water.
If
the
product
uses a
battery
charger,
note
the
following
precautions.
-Remove
the
plug
periodically
and,
using
a
dry
cloth,
wipe
away
any
dust
and
dirt
that
has
collected
on
the
plug,
the
exterior
of
the
power
outlet,
and
the
surrounding
area.
-Do
not
insert
or
remove
the
plug
with
wet
hands.
-Do
not
use
the
equipment
in
a
manner
that
exceeds
the
rated
capacity
of
the
electrical
outlet
or
wiring
accessories. Do
not
use
if
the
plug
is
damaged
or
not
fully
inserted
in
the
outlet.
-Do
not
allow
dust
or
metal
objects
(such
as
pins
or
keys)
to
contact
the
terminals
or
plug.
-Do
not
cut, damage, alter,
or
place
heavy
items
on
the
power
cord,
if
your
product
uses
one.
This could result
in
electrical shock or fire.
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Safety Precautions
Turn
the
camera
off
in places where camera use
is
prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the
operation
of
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate
caution when using the product
in
places where use
of
electronic devices
is
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Do
not
allow
the camera
to
maintain
contact
with
skin
for
extended
periods.
Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause low-temperature
burns, manifested
in
redness
of
the skin or blistering. Use a tripod
in
hot
places,
or
ifyou have poor circulation
or
insensitive skin.
A
caution
Denotes the possibility
of
injury.
When
carrying
the
product
by
the strap, be careful
not
to
bang it,
subject
it
to
strong
impacts
or
shocks,
or
let
it
get
caught
on
other
objects.
Be careful
not
to
bump
or
push
strongly
on
the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
Be careful
not
to
subject
the screen
to
strong
impacts.
Ifthe screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
When
using
the flash, be careful
not
to
cover
it
with
your
fingers
or
clothing.
This could result
in
burns or damage to the flash.
Avoid
using,
placing,
or
storing
the
product
in
the
following
places:
-Places
subject
to
direct
sunlight
-Places
subject
to
temperatures above 40
oc
(104 °F)
-Humid
or
dusty
places
These could cause leakage, overheating,
or
an explosion
of
the battery
pack/batteries, resulting
in
electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries.
Overheating and damage may result
in
electrical shock, fire, burns, or other
injuries.
The
slideshow
transition
effects
may
cause
discomfort
when viewed ·
for
prolonged
periods.
When
using
optional
lenses, lens filters,
or
filter
adapters
(if
applicable), be
sure
to
attach these
accessories
firmly.
If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the
shards
of
glass may lead to cuts.
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Safety Precautions
On
products
that
raise and
lower
the
flash
automatically, make
sure
to
avoid
pinching
your
fingers
with
the
lowering
flash.
This could result
in
injury.
Caution
Denotes the possibility
of
property damage.
Do
not
aim
the
camera
at
intense
light
sources,
such
as
the
sun
on
a
clear
day
or
an
intense
artificial
light
source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
When
using
the
camera
on
a
sandy
beach
or
at
a
windy
location,
be
careful
not
to
allow
dust
or
sand
to
enter
the camera.
On
products
that
raise and
lower
the
flash
automatically,
do
not
push
the
flash
down
or
pry
it
open.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
Wipe
off
any
dust,
grime,
or
other
foreign
matter
on
the
flash
with
a
cotton
swab
or
cloth.
The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the
product to malfunction.
Remove and
store
the
battery
pack/batteries
when
you
are
not
using
the
product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
Before
you
discard
the
battery
pack/batteries,
cover
the
terminals
with
tape
or
other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire
or
explosions.
Unplug
any
battery
charger
used
with
the
product
when
not
in
use.
Do
not
cover
with
a
cloth
or
other
objects
when
in
use.
Leaving the unit plugged
in
for a long period
of
time may cause it to
overheat and distort, resulting
in
fire.
Do
not
leave
any
dedicated
battery
packs
near
pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion,
resulting
in
product damage or fire.
If
your
product
uses multiple batteries,
do
not
use batteries
that
have
different levels
of
charge together, and
do
not
use
old
and new batteries
together. Do
not
insertthe batteries with the +and -terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
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Safety Precautions
Do
not
sit
down
with
the
camera in
your
pant
pocket.
Doing
so
may
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
the
screen.
When
putting
the
camera
in
your
bag,
ensure
that
hard
objects
do
not
come
into
contact
with
the
screen.
Also
close
the
screen
(so
that
it
faces
the
body),
if
your
product's
screen
closes.
Do
not
attach
any
hard
objects
to
the
product.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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Basic
Guide
Basic information and instructions, from initial
preparations to shooting and playback
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Charging
the
Battery
Pack
CB-2LY
CB-2LYE
Insert the battery pack.
After aligning the • marks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it
in
(CD)
and down
(@).
Charge the battery pack.
CB-2LY:
Flip out the plug
(CD)
and plug
the charger into a power outlet(®).
CB-2LYE:
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
electronic manual.
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Inserting
the
Battery
Pack
and
Memory
Card
Open the cover.
Slide the cover
(CD)
and open it (®).
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Initial Preparations
Insert the battery pack.
While pressing the battery lock
in
the
direction
of
the arrow, insert the battery
pack as shown and push it
in
until it clicks
into the locked position.
To
remove the battery pack, press the
battery lock
in
the direction of the arrow.
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 facing as shown
until it clicks into the locked position.
To
remove the memory card, push it
in
until you feel a click, and then slowly
release
it.
Close the cover.
Lower the cover
(CD)
and hold it down as
you slide
it,
until it clicks into the closed
position
(®).
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Turn the camera on.
Press the power button.
The [Date/Time] screen
is
displayed.
Set the date and time.
Press
the<~><~>
buttons to choose
an
option.
Press the
<..A.><Y>
buttons to specify
the date and time.
When finished, press
the<@>
button.
Set the home time zone.
Press the <
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your home time zone.
Press the
<@>
button when finished.
After a confirmation message, the setting
screen
is
no
longer displayed.
To
turn off the camera, press the power
button.

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Changing the Date and Time
To
adjust the date and time once you have set
it,
do the following.
Press the
<MENU>
button.
Move the zoom lever to choose the
[fTJ
tab.
Press the
<A><.,..>
buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the
<@>button.
Follow step 2
in
"Setting the Date and Time" to adjust the settings.
Press the
<MENU>
button.
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Display
Language
Change the display language as needed.
Enter Playback mode.
Press the
<[E>
button.
Access the setting screen.
Press and hold the
<@>
button, and
then immediately press the
<MENU>
button.
Press the
<..a.><,..><~><
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choose a language, and then press the
<@>button
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Shooting
For
fully
automatic
selection
of
the
optimal
settings
for
specific
scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
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Turn the camera
on
and enter
[AUTO]
mode.
Press the power button.
Set the mode switch to
[0].
Press
the<@>
button, press the
<..&.><•> buttons to choose
[AUTQ],
and
then press the
<@>
button again.
Press the <..&.><..-> buttons to choose
[AUTQJ,
and then press
the<@>
button.
Compose the shot.
To
zoom
in
and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward
<[tJ>
(telephoto)
as you watch the screen, and to zoom
away from the subject, move it toward
<l!lll> (wide angle).
Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Press the shutter button lightly
(CD).
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 (®).
If[Raise the flash] appears on the screen,
move
the<~>
switch to raise the flash. It
will fire when shooting. If you prefer not
to use the flash, push it down with your
finger, into the camera.

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Erasing Images
Trying the Camera Out
Shooting Movies
Press the movie button to start shooting,
and press it again to stop.
Enter Playback mode.
Press the
<[E)>
button.
Browse through your images.
To
view the previous or next image, press
the
<~
><~
> buttons.
Movies are identified by a
[~..._.]
icon.
To
play movies, go to step
3.
Play movies.
Press the
<@>
button, press the
<.A.><T>
buttons to choose [
.,
],
and
then press the
<@>
button again.
Playback now begins, and after the movie
is finished,
[~..._.]
is
displayed.
To
adjust the volume, press the
<.A.><,..>
buttons.
To
erase the image you chose
in
step
2,
do the following. Note that erased
images cannot be recovered.
Press the
<@>
button, press the
<.A.><,..>
buttons
to
choose
[@],
and
then press the
<@>
button again.
After [Erase?] is displayed, press
the<~><~>
buttons to choose
[Erase), and then press
the<@>
button.
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Wi-Fi
Functions
Send images wirelessly from the camera to a variety
of
compatible devices, and use the camera with
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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 ([JJ30), you will need to register a camera
nickname
on
the camera.
CD
, Before using Wi-Fi, be sure to read "Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Precautions" ([JJ53) and "Security Precautions" ([JJ55).
Wi-Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of wireless
LAN devices.
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Uploading
Images
to
Web
Services
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.
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an
online photo service available to those who have
purchased this product.
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What You Can Do with Wi-Fi
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Sending
Images
to
a
Smartphone
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 compatible
devices are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
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Sending
Images
to
a
Computer
Use the software to wirelessly send images from the camera to a computer.
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Steps
in
sending images
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® Save images to the computer ([JJ47)
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