Canon PowerShot G3 User manual

Getting Started
CEL-SW1GA211
ENGLISH

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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-10L
(with terminal cover)
Battery Charger
CB-2LCE
Neck Strap* Lens Cap
(with cord)*
* 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
“Specifications” 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
verified to work with the camera.
*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

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Manuals and Software
You can download the 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 on the
camera body, behind the screen.
Initial Preparations
1 Attach the strap.
Attach the included strap to the camera
as shown.
On the other side of the camera, attach
the strap the same way.
2 Insert the battery pack.
Remove the cover from the battery pack,
align the marks on the battery pack
and charger, and insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(1)
(2)

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Initial Preparations
3 Charge 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 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
downloadable Camera User Guide.
4 Open the cover.
Slide the switch (1) and open the cover
(2).
5 Insert 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 confirm 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.
7 Close the cover.
Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as
you slide it, 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.
8 Turn the camera on.
Press the ON/OFF button.
The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
9 Set 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 finished, 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 finished.
After a confirmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF
button.
11 Configure 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, first press the
[ ] button and press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to
choose [ 2] tab. Choose [Date/Time] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons
or turn the [ ] dial), press the [ ] button, set the date and time as
described in step 8, and then press the [ ] button.

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Trying the Camera Out
Shooting
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1 Turn the camera on and enter
[ ] mode.
Press the ON/OFF button.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
2 Compose 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).
3 Shoot.
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 flash] is displayed, 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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Trying the Camera Out
Recording Movies
Press the movie button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.
Viewing
1 Enter Playback mode.
Press the [ ] button.
2 Choose images.
To view the previous or next image, press
the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial.
Movies are identified by a [ ] icon.
To play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
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 [ ][ ]
buttons during playback.
Erasing Images
●To erase a selected image, press the [ ] button, choose [Erase] after
[Erase?] is displayed (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial), and then press the [ ] button. Note that erased images cannot
be recovered.

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