Canon PowerShot G12 User manual

Camera User Guide
Make sure, guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section, before using the camera.
Store this guide use it in the future.

Customizing Camera Settings
You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preference&
The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used
functions= The latter part explains how' to change shooting and
playback settings to suit your purposes=
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You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the _' tab
(p. 48)_
Turn_n_ O_ H_n_s _ T_s
When you choose an item in the FUN(:. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 48), a
description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this
function.
Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the 4
buttons to choose [Off].
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Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
@ button,
Press the _ 1_ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose an option.
Preset images
1, 2 (cannot be modified)
Preset images
3 You can set recorded images, and use the
included software to change the images.
Registering Recorded images as the Start-up Screen
When you press the F_ button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can
register an image.
Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
@ button.
Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose [3], then press the @ button.
Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose an image, then press the @
button.
Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose [OK], then press the @ button to
complete registration.
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Changing CameraSettings
The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software
can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for detaiis.
Changing the FiJe Number Assignment
Bmages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they
were taken, from 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images.
You can change the file number assignment.
Choose [File Numbering], then press the
_ buttons to choose an option.
Even if you shoot using a new
memory card, the file numbers
Continuous are assigned consecutively until
an image with the number 9999
is taken/saved.
If you replace the memory card
Auto Reset with a new one, or a new folder
is created, file numbering
begins with 000I again.
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Changing Camera Settings
Cr_ng FOJd_rS by Shoo_ng D_e
images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also
create folders by shooting date.
Choose [Create Fo_der], then press the
4_ buttons to choose [Daily]=
Bmages will be saved into folders created
on each shooting date.
Changing the Lens Retract Time
For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the []
button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). If you want the lens to retract
immediately when you press the [] button, set the retract time to [0 sec.].
Choose [Lens Retract], then press the
4_ buttons to choose [0 sec.].
Tuming Off the Power Saving Function
You can set the power saving function (p. 53) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is
recommended to save battery power.
Choose [Power Saving], then press the
button.
Press the _.v buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose [Auto Power Down], then press the
_ buttons to choose [Off].
If you set the power saving function to [Off],
be sure to turn the camera off after use.
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changingc.mer,settings
Setting the Screen Shut-Off T_me
You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This
also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Choose [Power Saving], then press the @
button.
Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial
to choose [Display Off], then press the 4
buttons to choose a time.
Bnorder to save battery power, you shouBd
choose less than [1 min.].
Using the World C|ock
When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times
simply by switching the time zone setting, if you pre=register the destination
time zones, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/
Time settings.
.....Set the home time zone.
Choose [Time Zone], then press the @
button.
When setting this for the first time, check
the information that displays on the screen
the left, then press the @ button.
at
Press the 4 _' buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose the home time zone.
To set daylight saving time (adds 1 hour),
press the ,_v buttons to choose [Daylight
Saving Time: On].
Press the @ button.
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Changing Camera Settings
Set the woHd time zone.
Press the ,_'_" buttons or turn the _ dial
to choose [:_World], then press the @
button.
Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose the destination time zone.
You can also set the daylight saving time
as in Step 1.
Press the @ button.
choosethewoHd zo.e.
Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial
to choose :_, then press the MENU
button.
:_ will appear on the shooting screen
(p. 196).
Changing Distance Units
You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (p. 24) and
the MF indicator (p. 98) from m/cm to fVin.
Choose [Distance Units], then press the
4_ buttons to choose [ft/in].
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Calibrating the Electronic Level
Calibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting _eveHy_
Bfyou use grid lines (p. 170) to confirm that the camera is level beforehand,
you can calibrate the electronic Bevel more accuratety.
Level the camera.
Attach the camera to a tripod and make
sure it is level.
choose[Cal brate:l.
Choose [Electronic Level], then press the
@ button.
Press the ,,Lv buttons or turn the _ dial
to choose [Calibrate], then press the
button.
A confirmation screen wil! appear.
Calibratetheelectronicevem.
Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose [OK], then press the @ button.
Reset the electronic Revel
Follow Step 1 above to choose [Reset] and
the _,_ button.press
Once the electronic level is reset, the
menu screen will be restored.
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if you set the mode dial to P, you can change the settings in the _ tab
(p. 48).
$w_tch_ng the Fetus Setting
The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button
is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Choose [Continuous AF], then press the
_ buttons to choose [Off].
Since the camera focuses continuously
On until you press the shutter button
halfway, it allows you to shoot without
missing photo opportunities.
The camera does not focus
Off continuously, thereby conserving
battery power.
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The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when
you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the
4 _ buttons to choose [Off].
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Choose [Flash Control], then press the @
button.
Press the _v buttons or turn the _ dia!
to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the
_ buttons to choose a setting.
The flash fires right after the
1st=curtain shutter opens.
shutter closes.
T_i_ Off the Red-Eye Redectie_ F_cti_
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red=eye effect that
occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this
function.
Choose [Flash Control], then press the
button.
Press the _'_" buttons or turn the _ dia!
to choose [Red=Eye Lamp], then press the
_ buttons to choose [Off].
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing the mmage Display Time Right After Sheeting
You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.
Choose [Review], then press the _ _,
buttons to choose an option.
the shutter button hatfway.
Off images will noi display:
Changing the Way the mmage Displays R_ght After
Sh@ot:_ng
You can change the way the image displays right after shooting.
Choose [Review Info], then press the _
buttons to choose an option.
off Dispiaysiheirr,a_eoniy:
Detailed Displays detailed information
(p. I99).
The area inside the AF frame is
magnified, allowing you to check
Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the
same as in "Checking the Focus"
(p.ts0). @
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom
displays with each press of the D_SRbutton.
Choose [Custom Display], then press the
@ button.
Press the _'_ _ _ buttons or turn the
dial to choose an item, then press the @
button. A _f will appear on items that
display.
Press the _'_'_ _ buttons or turn the
dial to choose _ or _, then press the @
button, and the DISR button to change the
custom display settings.
Custom display items with Q wil! not
display when the DISR button is pressed.
Also, (_) cannot be set for the current
custom display while making settings.
Items with a _ will display.
Shooting Info Displays shooting information
(p. 196).
Grid Lines A grid overtays the screen.
An electronic levet appears on
Electronic Leve_ the screen (p. 108).
A histogram (p. 45) appears in
Histogram Shooting modes p, Tv, Av,
M.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing the IS_Mode S_ngs
Choose [IS Mode], then press the 4
buttons to choose an option.
Image stabilization is always on.
You can confirm the effects directly
on the display, which makes it
Continuous easier to check the composition or
focus, it not only reduces angular
blur, but also reduces lateral shift
blur (hybrid IS) common to macro
photography.
Shoot Onty* Image stabilization is only active
at the moment of shooting.
Image stabilization only counters
Panning* up and down motion. This option
is recommended for shooting
obiects moving horizontally.
Settingchangesto[Continuous]whenshooting
movies.
Registering Functions te the Front D_al and
You can register commonly used functions to the front dial and the control dial _
for each Shooting mode.
Choose [Set _'_&_ Func.], then press the
button.
Press the 4_' buttons to choose an option.
When making settings, press the _'_"
buttons, then press the _'_'_ buttons,
or turn the _ dial to choose an item, and
turn the _ dial to change the function.
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Functions that Can be Registered
The functions you can register to the front dia! and control dia! are different
depending on the shooting mode. In the settings screen, aspect ratio settings
(p. 78), white balance correction (p. 84) and FContrast (p. 107) can be
registered to items with a , in the table below. Functions registered in _V_,
AV, TV and P modes will be set in the same way for [Front Dial 1], [Front
Dial 2], and [Control Dia!]: The same function cannot be registered to both the
and _ dia}s when in P mode.
Tv ;
Front Dial I #% Tv Av Tv *
@ Av,. . . .
Front Dia] 2 #% AV AV TV *
® Tv, -k * * *
Control Dial #% _ * * *
Tv:AvAv tv .
"AV: Aperture value (p. 105), TV: Shutter speeds (p. 104)
Registering Functions to the tr_ Button
Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press
the _,_ button=
Press the _,'v-_ _ buttons or turn the
dial to choose the functions to register,
then press the @ button=
Pressing the _r_ button will call up the
registered function.
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Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)
You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the
tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen.
Choose [My Menu settings].
Choose [My Menu settings] in the _ tab,
then press the _ button.
.... Choose the menu items to register.
Press the ,_'_ buttons or turn the _ dial
to choose [Select items], then press the
@ button.
Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial
to choose a menu to register (up to 5), then
press the @ button.
_/ will appear.
To cancel registration, press the
button, and V'* will disappear.
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Changing P_ayback Function Settings
Press the MENUbutton.
Changetheorder whichmen,,
items are displayed.
Press the ,,Lv buttons or turn the _ dia!
to choose [Sort], then press the @ button.
Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose the menu item you want to move,
then press the @ button.
Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial
to change the order, then press the @
button.
Press the M FNU button.
You can adjust the settings in the [] tab by pressing the [] button (p. 48).
Choosing the m_age that F_rst D_splays _n
Playback
Choose [Resume], then press the 4
buttons to choose an option.
Last seen Resumes with the image last
viewed.
Lasi shoi Resumes wiih ihe mosi
recently shot image.
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Useful Infor_ation
This chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories
(p. 37), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items
that appear on the screen.
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Bfyou use AC Adapter Kit ACK=DC50 (sold separately), you can use the
camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.
:::: Turn off the camera.
P_g thecord_,_totheco_p_er.
FuHy insert the plug into the coupler.
_nsertthecoupmer.
Follow Step 2 on p. 16 to open the cover,
then insert the coupler as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
Coupler Cable Cover
Close the cover.
Close the cover while pushing down on the
coupler cable cover with the cable.
Connect the power cord.
Connect the power cord to the compact
power adapter, then plug the other end into
a power outlet.
Turn the camera on to use it.
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Using Lenses (Sold Separately)
After you finish, turn off the camera and
unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
When attaching the Tele-converter TCoDC58D (sold separately), you can
take shots from even further away (The lens changes the focal length of the
camera body's lens by a factor of 1.4x). To attach the teleoconverter lens, you
also need the Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K (sold separately).
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Remove the ring.
Be sure the camera is turned off.
While pressing the ring release button
((_), turn the ring in the direction of the
arrow (_).
When the O mark on the ring and the @
mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the
ring.
Attach the conversion Rens
adapter.
A_ign the @ mark on the conversion lens
adapter with the @ mark on the camera
..............................................................................................................................................................................and turn the adapter in the direction of the
arrows until it locks.
To remove the adapter, hold down the ring
release button wMle turning the adapter in
the opposite direction.
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