Canon PowerShot G5X User manual

CEL-SW2QA210
ENGLISH
Getting Started

2
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-2LHE
Neck Strap Strap Adapter
* Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack.
●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.

3
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.
●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 (monitor).
Initial Preparations
1 Attach the strap adapter.
Attach the included strap adapter to the
camera as shown.
On the other side of the camera, attach
the adapter the same way.
(1)
(2)

4
Initial Preparations
2 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.
3 Insert 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).
4 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.
5 Open the cover.
Slide the switch (1) and open the cover
(2).
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)

5
Initial Preparations
6 Insert the battery pack.
Holding the battery pack with the
terminals in the position shown (1), hold
the battery lock toward (2) and insert
the battery pack toward (3) 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.
7 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.
8 Close 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.
(2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

6
Initial Preparations
9 Open the screen.
Open the screen (1) and rotate it toward
the lens 180° (2).
Close the screen in this orientation (3).
10 Turn the camera on.
Press the ON/OFF button.
The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
11 Set the date and time.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
item.
Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial to specify the date and time.
When finished, press the [ ] button.
12 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.
(2)
(3)
(1)

7
Trying the Camera Out
13 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 move the zoom lever to choose the [ 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 11, and then press the [ ] button.
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 [ ].

8
Trying the Camera Out
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, lift the
flash with your fingers. It will fire when
shooting. If you prefer not to use the
flash, push it down with your finger, into
the camera.
Recording Movies
Press the movie button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.
Viewing
1 Enter Playback mode.
Press the [ ] button.

9
Trying the Camera Out
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.

10
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-Definition 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
specifications 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.

11
PC2263 WM227)
© CANON INC. 2015