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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS User Manual

Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Image formats supportedJPG
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 pixels
Image stabilizer locationLens
Still image resolution(s)4608 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 1832, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 4608 x 3072, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3456 x 3456, 2448 x 2448, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom18 x
Combined zoom72 x
Focal length range4.5 - 81 mm
Maximum aperture number6.9
Minimum aperture number3.8
Lens structure (elements/groups)11/8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)450 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)25 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0.05 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes-
ISO sensitivity (max)3200
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed15 s
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 3.5 m
Power source typeBattery
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MP4, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Audio formats supportedAAC
Memory slots1
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)461000 pixels
USB version2.0
USB connectorMini-USB B
HDMI connector typeMicro
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Scene modesFireworks, Portrait, Snow
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Image processorDIGIC 4+ iSAPS
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Playback zoom (max)10 x
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HEB, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Battery typeNB-6LH
Battery life (CIPA standard)290 shots
Product colorBlack
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Bundled softwareImageBrowser EX
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth26 mm
Width103.8 mm
Height61 mm
Weight188 g

Summary

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

Common Camera Operations

Safety Precautions

Basic Guide

Initial Preparations

Steps for setting up the camera before first use, including attaching strap and charging battery.

Trying the Camera Out

Basic instructions for turning on the camera, shooting, and viewing images.

Erasing Images

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Covers fundamental camera operations and settings like power, shutter, and menus.

Shutter Button

Using the FUNC. Menu

Using Menus

Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

Using automatic settings for easy shooting based on scene detection.

Using the Self-Timer

Continuous Shooting

Red-Eye Correction

Other Shooting Modes

Specific Scenes

Camera modes optimized for different shooting environments and subjects.

Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot)

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter)

Using the Face Self-Timer

Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)

High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)

P Mode

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

Customizing settings in Program AE mode for preferred shooting style.

Image Brightness (Exposure)

Adjusting exposure compensation in 1/3-stop increments.

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)

Changing the ISO Speed

Adjusting White Balance

Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)

Shooting with Servo AF

Shooting with the AF Lock

Changing the Flash Mode

Shooting with the FE Lock

Changing the IS Mode Settings

Playback Mode

Viewing

Instructions for reviewing captured still images and movies on the camera screen.

Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies)

Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

Magnifying Images

Protecting Images

Using the Menu

Choosing Images Individually

Selecting a Range

Specifying All Images at Once

Erasing Multiple Images at Once

Resizing Images

Cropping

Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)

Correcting Red-Eye

Wi-Fi Functions

What You Can Do with Wi-Fi

Overview of wirelessly connecting and sending images to devices and services.

Connecting via an Access Point

How to connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network using an access point.

Connecting without an Access Point

Connecting directly to devices like smartphones or printers without an access point.

Sending Images

Wireless transfer of selected images to registered destinations like computers or web services.

Saving Images to a Computer

Transferring images from the camera to a computer using software.

Uploading Images to Web Services

Sending Images to a Smartphone

Sending Images to a Computer

Printing Images Wirelessly

Registering Web Services

Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

Registering Other Web Services

Installing CameraWindow on a Smartphone

Preparing to Register a Computer

Installing the Software

Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection (Windows Only)

Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points

Send or print the images.

Connecting to Access Points in the List

Sending Images

Saving Images to a Computer

Registering a Smartphone to the <{> Button

Registering Image Sync to the <{> Button

Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)

Geotagging Images on the Camera

Shooting Remotely

Setting Menu

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

Customizing fundamental camera operations like sound and volume.

Formatting Memory Cards

Erasing all data from a memory card to prepare it for use.

Display Language

Restoring Defaults

Accessories

Printing Images

Guide to printing photos by connecting the camera to a printer.

Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote

Playback on a Standard-Definition TV

Powering the Camera with Household Power

Using the Software

Computer Connections via a Cable

Easy Print

Configuring Print Settings

Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)

Setting Up Printing for Individual Images

Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images

Setting Up Printing for All Images

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camera problems and errors.

On-Screen Messages

Explains common error messages and how to respond to them.

On-Screen Messages

On-Screen Information

Playback (Detailed Information Display)

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

FUNC. Menu

Shooting Tab Menu

Set Up Tab Menu

Playback Tab Menu

Print Tab Menu

Playback Mode FUNC. Menu

Specifications

Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time

Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card

Recording Time per Memory Card

Continuous Shooting Speed

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions

Security Precautions

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