Canon powerShot SX720 HSsd500 User manual

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ENGLISH
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Camera User Guide
© CANON INC. 2016 CT0-D086-000-F101-A
●Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions”
(= 14) section, before using the camera.
●Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly.
●Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Initial Information
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*
Battery Charger
CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Wrist Strap
* Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack.
●Printed matter is also included.
●A memory card is not included (=
2).
Before Use
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (commercially available) can be used,
regardless of capacity.
●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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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information
●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries
and afliates, 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 screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high-
precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the
pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be
defective or may appear as red or black dots. This is not a malfunction.
This will not affect recorded images.
●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become
warm. This does not indicate damage.
Conventions in This Guide
●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers of corresponding
controls in “Part Names” (=
4).
[ ] Up button (12) on back
[ ] Left button (8) on back
[ ] Right button (13) on back
[ ] Down button (15) on back
[ ] Control dial (7) on back
●Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in
brackets.
●: Important information you should know
●: Notes and tips for expert camera use
●=xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents
a page number)
●Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate
how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Part Names
(
2)
(
3)
(4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
(13)(14)(15)
(
1)
(12)
(11)
(1) Microphone
(2) Lamp
(3) Lens
(4) Zoom lever
Shooting: [ (telephoto)] /
[(wide angle)]
Playback: [ (magnify)] /
[(index)]
(5) Movie button
(6) Shutter button
(7) Power button
(8) Flash
(9) (N-Mark)*
(10) [ (Flash pop up)] switch
(11) [ (Framing Assist – Seek)]
button
(12) Serial number (Body number)
(13) Tripod socket
(14) Memory card/battery cover
(15) Strap mount
* Used with NFC feature (=
113).
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(1) Screen (Monitor)
(2) Speaker
(3) DIGITAL terminal
(4) HDMITM terminal
(5) Mode dial
(6) [ (Playback)] button
(7) Control dial
(8) [ (Macro)] / [ (Manual
focus)] / Left button
(9) Indicator
(10) [ (Information)] button
(11) [ (Wi-Fi)] button
(12) [ (Exposure compensation)] /
[(Story Highlights)] /
Up button
(13) [ (Flash)] / Right button
(14) FUNC./SET (Function/Set) button
(15) [ (Self-timer)] / [ (Single-image
erase)] / Down button
(16) [ ] button
●Turning the control dial is one way to
choose setting items, switch images, and
perform other operations. Most of these
operations are also possible with the
[ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons.

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information.............................................................. 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3
Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 3
Part Names .............................................................................. 4
Common Camera Operations ................................................ 12
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 14
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 17
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 17
Attaching the Strap ....................................................................17
Holding the Camera...................................................................17
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................................18
Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card
(Commercially Available) ...........................................................18
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card .....................19
Setting the Date and Time ......................................................... 20
Changing the Date and Time.................................................20
Display Language......................................................................21
Trying the Camera Out........................................................... 22
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................22
Viewing ......................................................................................23
Erasing Images .....................................................................24
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics ................................................................ 25
On/Off..................................................................................... 25
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down).............................26
Power Saving in Shooting Mode ........................................... 26
Power Saving in Playback Mode...........................................26
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 26
Shooting Modes ..................................................................... 27
Shooting Display Options....................................................... 27
Using the FUNC. Menu .......................................................... 28
Using the Menu Screen.......................................................... 29
On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 30
Indicator Display..................................................................... 31
Clock ...................................................................................... 31
Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...................................... 32
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings .......................... 32
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................32
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode...................................................34
Digest Movie Playback ..........................................................35
Still Images/Movies ...............................................................35
Still Images............................................................................35
Movies ...................................................................................35
Scene Icons...............................................................................36
Continuous Shooting Scenes ................................................37
Image Stabilization Icons...........................................................37
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................38

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................52
Deactivating Image Stabilization ...........................................52
Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Recording .......................................................................53
Customizing Camera Operation............................................. 53
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam ..............................................53
Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up......54
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots..........................54
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................54
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots .........................55
Other Shooting Modes.................................................... 56
Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control)............ 56
Applying Effects Automatically (Creative Shot) ...................... 57
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot ...........................57
Choosing Effects .......................................................................57
Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects................................58
Creative Shot Movie Playback ..............................................58
Moving Subjects (Sports) ....................................................... 58
Specic Scenes...................................................................... 59
Applying Special Effects......................................................... 60
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............60
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect).............61
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................61
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)...........62
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect..............................................62
Shooting in Monochrome...........................................................63
Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................ 63
Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter).................63
Auto Shooting after Smile Detection (Smile) .........................63
Auto Shooting after Wink Detection (Wink Self-Timer)..........64
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 38
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)..........................38
Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming
(Framing Assist – Seek) ............................................................39
Zooming Automatically According to the Movement of the
Subject (Auto Zoom)..................................................................40
Adjusting the Constant Face Display Size ............................41
Easily Reacquiring Subjects with Auto Zooming
(Seek Assist)..............................................................................41
Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................42
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......................42
Customizing the Self-Timer ...................................................43
Continuous Shooting .................................................................43
Image Display during Playback .............................................44
Using Face ID......................................................................... 44
Personal Information .................................................................44
Registering Face ID Information................................................45
Shooting ....................................................................................46
Checking and Editing Registered Information ...........................46
Overwriting and Adding Face Information ............................. 47
Erasing Registered Information.............................................48
Image Customization Features .............................................. 49
Changing the Aspect Ratio........................................................49
Changing Image Resolution (Size)............................................49
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size
(for 4:3 Images) .....................................................................49
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps ...........50
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................50
Helpful Shooting Features...................................................... 51
Displaying Grid Lines.................................................................51
Magnifying the Area in Focus ....................................................51
Deactivating Auto Level.............................................................52

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Digital Tele-Converter ................................................................77
Changing the AF Frame Mode ..................................................77
Center....................................................................................77
Face AiAF..............................................................................77
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) .....................78
Shooting with Servo AF .........................................................79
Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................79
Shooting with the AF Lock.........................................................80
Shooting Continuously as the Camera Keeps the Subject in
Focus.........................................................................................80
Flash....................................................................................... 81
Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................81
Auto .......................................................................................81
On..........................................................................................81
Slow Synchro ........................................................................81
Off..........................................................................................81
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation............................82
Shooting with the FE Lock.........................................................82
Other Settings ........................................................................ 83
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ....................83
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................83
Tv, Av, and M mode ......................................................... 84
Specic Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)...................................... 84
Specic Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)..................................... 85
Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ..... 85
Adjusting the Flash Output ........................................................86
Playback Mode ................................................................ 87
Viewing................................................................................... 87
Switching Display Modes...........................................................88
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ......................89
Histogram ..............................................................................89
Auto Shooting after Detecting New Person
(Face Self-Timer)...................................................................65
Recording Various Movies...................................................... 66
Recording Movies in Standard Mode ........................................66
Recording Movies with Smoother Motion..............................66
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording....66
Disabling Auto Slow Shutter ..................................................67
Correcting Severe Camera Shake ........................................67
Sound Settings ..........................................................................67
Deactivating the Wind Filter ..................................................67
Using the Attenuator..............................................................67
Recording Movies in Short Clip Mode .......................................68
Playback Effects....................................................................68
Recording iFrame Movies..........................................................69
P Mode ............................................................................. 70
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 70
Image Brightness (Exposure)................................................. 71
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............71
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................71
Changing the Metering Method .................................................71
Changing the ISO Speed...........................................................72
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ..................................72
Image Colors.......................................................................... 73
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ................................73
Custom White Balance..........................................................73
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................74
Custom Color.........................................................................74
Shooting Range and Focusing............................................... 75
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) .....................................................75
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode...............................................75
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)....................76

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Rotating Images ................................................................... 100
Using the Menu .......................................................................100
Deactivating Auto Rotation ......................................................100
Tagging Images as Favorites ............................................... 101
Using the Menu .......................................................................101
Editing Still Images............................................................... 102
Resizing Images ......................................................................102
Cropping ..................................................................................102
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ..............................103
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ................................104
Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................104
Editing Movies...................................................................... 105
Reducing File Sizes.................................................................106
Erasing Movie Chapters ..........................................................107
Viewing Albums (Story Highlights) ....................................... 108
Choosing Themes for Albums .............................................108
Adding Background Music to Albums......................................109
Creating Your Own Albums...................................................... 110
Combining Short Clips........................................................... 111
Wi-Fi Functions ............................................................. 112
Available Wi-Fi Features .......................................................112
Sending Images to a Smartphone.........................................113
Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone ............. 113
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting
Mode ................................................................................... 113
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode... 115
Adding a Smartphone............................................................. 116
Using Another Access Point .................................................... 118
Previous Access Points ........................................................... 118
GPS Information Display .......................................................89
Viewing Short Movies Recorded in Creative Shot Mode
(Creative Shot Movies) ..............................................................89
Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images
(Digest Movies)..........................................................................90
Viewing by Date.....................................................................90
Checking People Detected in Face ID.......................................90
Browsing and Filtering Images............................................... 91
Navigating through Images in an Index.....................................91
Finding Images Matching Specied Conditions.........................91
Viewing Individual Images in a Group .......................................92
Editing Face ID Information.................................................... 93
Changing Names.......................................................................93
Erasing Names ..........................................................................93
Image Viewing Options .......................................................... 94
Magnifying Images ....................................................................94
Viewing Slideshows...................................................................94
Changing Slideshow Settings................................................95
Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shufe) ....................95
Protecting Images .................................................................. 96
Using the Menu .........................................................................96
Choosing Images Individually....................................................96
Selecting a Range .....................................................................97
Protecting All Images at Once ...................................................97
Clearing All Protection at Once .............................................97
Erasing Images ...................................................................... 98
Erasing Multiple Images at Once...............................................98
Choosing a Selection Method ...............................................98
Choosing Images Individually................................................99
Selecting a Range .................................................................99
Specifying All Images at Once...............................................99

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control
the Camera........................................................................... 135
Geotagging Images on the Camera ........................................135
Shooting Remotely ..................................................................136
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 137
Editing Connection Information ...............................................137
Changing a Device Nickname .............................................137
Erasing Connection Information ..........................................137
Changing the Camera Nickname ............................................138
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ...................................138
Setting Menu.................................................................. 139
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ...................................... 139
Silencing Camera Operations..................................................139
Adjusting the Volume...............................................................139
Hiding Hints and Tips...............................................................140
Date and Time .........................................................................140
World Clock .............................................................................140
Lens Retraction Timing............................................................141
Using Eco Mode ......................................................................141
Power-Saving Adjustment .......................................................141
Screen Brightness ...................................................................142
Hiding the Start-Up Screen......................................................142
Formatting Memory Cards.......................................................142
Low-Level Formatting..........................................................143
File Numbering ........................................................................143
Date-Based Image Storage.....................................................144
Metric / Non-Metric Display .....................................................144
Checking Certication Logos...................................................144
Display Language....................................................................144
Adjusting Other Settings..........................................................145
Restoring Default Camera Settings .........................................145
Saving Images to a Computer...............................................119
Preparing to Register a Computer........................................... 119
Installing the Software ......................................................... 119
Conguring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection
(Windows Only) ...................................................................120
Saving Images to a Connected Computer...............................120
Conrming Access Point Compatibility................................120
Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ...............................121
Connecting to Listed Access Points .................................... 123
Previous Access Points .......................................................124
Sending Images to a Registered Web Service..................... 124
Registering Web Services .......................................................124
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY..............................125
Registering Other Web Services .........................................126
Uploading Images to Web Services ........................................127
Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer.......... 128
Sending Images to Another Camera .................................... 129
Image Sending Options........................................................ 131
Sending Multiple Images .........................................................131
Selecting a Range ...............................................................131
Sending Images Tagged as Favorites .................................131
Notes on Sending Images .......................................................132
Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ........132
Adding Comments ...................................................................132
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)....................... 133
Initial Preparations...................................................................133
Preparing the Camera .........................................................133
Preparing the Computer ......................................................134
Sending Images.......................................................................134
Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on Your
Smartphone.........................................................................135

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Index
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)..................158
Adding Images to a Photobook ...............................................158
Choosing a Selection Method .............................................158
Adding Images Individually..................................................158
Adding All Images to a Photobook ......................................159
Removing All Images from a Photobook ............................. 159
Appendix........................................................................ 160
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 160
On-Screen Messages........................................................... 164
On-Screen Information......................................................... 166
Shooting (Information Display) ................................................166
Battery Level .......................................................................166
Playback (Detailed Information Display)..................................167
Summary of Movie Control Panel........................................167
Functions and Menu Tables ................................................. 168
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...........................168
FUNC. Menu............................................................................169
Shooting Tab............................................................................171
Set Up Tab...............................................................................175
Playback Tab ...........................................................................175
Print Tab ..................................................................................176
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu ..................................................176
Handling Precautions ........................................................... 176
Specications ....................................................................... 177
Camera....................................................................................177
Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time..............178
Shooting Range...................................................................178
Number of Shots per Memory Card ....................................179
Recording Time per Memory Card ......................................179
Battery Pack NB-13L...........................................................180
Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE .....................................180
Accessories................................................................... 146
System Map ......................................................................... 146
Optional Accessories............................................................ 147
Power Supplies........................................................................147
Other Accessories ...................................................................148
Printers ....................................................................................148
Photo Storage..........................................................................148
Using Optional Accessories.................................................. 148
Playback on a TV ....................................................................148
Playback on a High-Denition TV........................................148
Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack.............................. 149
Using a Computer to Charge the Battery ............................ 150
Using the Software............................................................... 151
Computer Connections via a Cable.........................................151
Checking Your Computer Environment ...............................151
Installing the Software .........................................................151
Saving Images to a Computer .................................................151
Printing Images .................................................................... 153
Easy Print ................................................................................153
Conguring Print Settings........................................................154
Cropping Images before Printing.........................................154
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing ...............155
Available Layout Options.....................................................155
Printing ID Photos ...............................................................155
Printing Movie Scenes.............................................................156
Movie Printing Options ........................................................156
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) ..................................156
Conguring Print Settings....................................................156
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images ............................ 157
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images..........................157
Setting Up Printing for All Images........................................157
Clearing All Images from the Print List ................................158