Canon PowerShot SX720 HS User manual

ENGLISH
Getting Started
CEL-SW5AA210

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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-13L*1
Battery Charger
CB-2LHE
Wrist Strap*2
*1 Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack.
*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
“Specications” in the downloadable Camera User Guide.
• SD memory cards*1
• SDHC memory cards*1*2
• SDXC memory cards*1*2
*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been
veried to work with the camera.
*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

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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 above URL. 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 or software.
In this case, enter the number printed on the
bottom of the camera.
Initial Preparations
1Attach the strap.
 Thread the end of the strap through the
strap mount (1), and then pull the other
end of the strap through the loop on the
threaded end (2).
2Insert 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).
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
3Charge 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 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 “Specications” in the
downloadable Camera User Guide.
4Open the cover.
 Slide the switch (1) and open the cover
(2).
5Insert the battery pack.
 Holding the battery pack with the terminals
in the position shown, hold the battery
lock toward (1) and insert the battery pack
toward (2) until the lock clicks shut.
 If you insert the battery pack facing the
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the
correct position. Always con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.
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
6 Check your card’s write-protect
switch and insert the memory card.
 Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect switch when the
switch is in the locked position. Move the
switch toward (1).
 Insert the memory card with the label (2)
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.
7Close the cover.
 Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as
you slide the switch, until it clicks into the
closed position (2).
 If the cover will not close, make sure you
inserted the battery pack facing the right
way in step 2.
8Turn the camera on.
 Press the ON/OFF button.
 The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
9Set the date and time.
 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
option.
 Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial to specify the date and time.
 When nished, press the [ ] button.
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
10 Specify your home time zone.
 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
 Press the [ ] button when nished.
After a conrmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
 To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF
button.
11  Congurethedisplaylanguage.
 Press the [ ] button.
 Press and hold the [ ] button, and then
immediately press the [ ] button.
 Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn
the [ ] dial to choose a language, and
then press the [ ] button.
Changing the Date and Time
• To adjust the date and time once you have set it, rst press the
[ ] button and move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab. Choose
[Date/Time] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), press
the [ ] button, set the date and time as described in step 9, and then
press the [ ] button.

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Trying the Camera Out
Shooting
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specic scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1Turn the camera on and enter
[] mode.
 Press the ON/OFF button.
 Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Compose 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).
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 ash] is displayed, move
the [ ] switch to raise the ash. It will re
when shooting. If you prefer not to use
the ash, push it down with your nger,
into the camera.

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Trying the Camera Out
Recording Movies
 Press the movie button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.
Viewing
1Enter Playback mode.
 Press the [ ] button.
2Choose images.
 To view the previous or next image, press
the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial.
 Movies are identied by a [ ] icon.
To play movies, go to step 3.
3Play movies.
 Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] (either
press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the
[] dial), and then press the [ ] button
again.
 Playback now begins, and after the movie
is nished, [ ] is displayed.
 To adjust the volume, press the [ ][ ]
buttons during playback.
Erasing Images
To erase the image you chose in step 2, do the following. Note that erased
images cannot be recovered.
1Press the [ ] button.
2After [Erase?] is displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial
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.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• 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
specications and appearance.
• Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ 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 speci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 effective usage of
natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city of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-600PCU
HDMI cable (camera end: Type D): Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m.

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The model number is PC2272 (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 certi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 affect operation of those devices.
Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this PC2272 (PowerShot SX720 HS)
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
Some logos for technical standards the camera has met can be viewed on the screen
by choosing MENU ► [ ] tab ► [Certication Logo Display].
© CANON INC. 2016