Canon PowerShot G6 User manual

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......................................................................................... -- You can set the type of
image to download and the
destination folder by clicking
[Preferences].
By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will
download to the [Pictures] folder.
Also, when downloading is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions)
of the downloaded images display in ImageBrowser's Browser
Window.
The downloaded images will be saved into folders according to their
shooting date.
A.Click [Starts to download images].
The following window will display when the camera and computer are set
to the correct mode for communicating.
Double-click the [Canon CameraWindow] icon on the desktop if the
window does not appear.
C. When the Direct Transfer menu appears
in the camera's LCD monitor, select Ie
(All Images) and press the SET button.
DIISelect
[OK] in the confirmation screen
that appears and press the SET button.
All the images on the camera's memory card will
download. To selectively download images, use
the Direct Transfer menu.
Downloading Images Using camera
Operations (Direct Transfer)
Press the camera's button ... _---11111~
Starts to download images
Lets you select and download images
Finish I
c. Click [Starts to download images].
By default, all the images that have yet to
be downloaded will download.
Downloading Images Using
Computer Operations
You can adjust the settings, such as
the type of image downloaded and
the destination folder,
by clicking
[Preferences].
By default, the downloaded images will appear as thumbnails
(tiny versions) in the main window of ZoomBrowser EX.
Downloaded images are saved in separate folders according
to the date on which they were shot.
B. Download the images.
Download the images using the camera or the computer.
By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder.
~1IIll If the window shown above does not
~ appear, click the [Start] menu, then select
[Programs] or [All Programs], followed by
[Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and
[CameraWindow].
A dialog allowing you to set the default
settings will display when y~u attach the
camera and open a connection.
A. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and
click [OK]. (first time only)
1Downloading Images to aComputer ~
Image download is complete.

Getting the Most out of the Software ~ II Software Starter Guide, iI ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowserSoftware User Guide
II Using the My Camera Settings
Your favorite images and sounds can be
registered as startup-up images and sounds
with My Camera Settings.
What you can do with other software
Viewing the
PDF Manuals
The software application Adobe Reader or Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
If one of these applications is not already installed on .
your computer, download it from the following webSite.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatlreadstep2.html
A Guide to the Manuals
II Basic Methods: Software Starter Guide
11III Advanced Methods: PDF Manuals
The manuals in PDF format shown below are available
on the Canon website. Please download them from
the following URL:
http://web.canon.jp/lmaging/information-e.html
e ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows)
e/mageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh)
You can use this software in even more advanced ways by linking it
with
other software.
II Stitching Panoramic Images
With PhotoStitch, you can
connect or "stitch" multiple
images together into a
seamless panoramic view.
II Printing Images with Different Layouts
With PhotoRecord (Windows)1
ImageBrowser (Macintosh), you can
layout images as desired and then
print them.
What you can do with ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) IlmageBrovvser (Macintosh)
II Downloading Images to a Computer
You can easily download images saved in the camera to a computer.
II Checking Images
You can magnify images and check the information on them (the shooting
date and time, the shooting settings, etc.)
II Sending Images by E-mail
You can start your e-mail program from ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) I
ImageBrowser (Macintosh) and attach images to e-mail messages that you
send.
II Shooting with a Computer
You can operate the camera's shutter and take pictures from a computer.
II Editing Movies
You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been
downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles
and other text, and apply various effects to the movies.
II Converting RAW images* to General File Formats
RAW images downloaded into a computer can be converted and saved to
general file formats, such as TIFF and JPEG.
* High-quality images in which the pixels from the CCD are recorded as is,
without any deterioration in image quality.

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•Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the
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Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
~
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
Using the Printer and Printing
Downloading Images to aComputer
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to aComputer
Direct Print User Guide
fii<;:.:::::::::!~~ Printer User Guide
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable
for any damage to this product and/or accidents such
as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction
of non-genuine Canon accessories
(e.g., aleakage and/or explosion of abattery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out ofthe
malfunction
of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may
request such repairs
on achargeable basis.
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Camera Body Temperature
Ifyour camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become
warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for
an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% ofthe pixels operate to specification. Less than
0.01 %ofthe pixels may occasionally misfire or appear
as red or black dots.
This has no effect
on the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region
before using
it with aTV monitor (p. 160).
Language Setting
Please see page 28 to change the language setting.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.
•CompactFlash is atrademark of SanDisk CorporatIon.
•Macintosh, Mac
as and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc,
registered
in the United States and other countries.
•Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks
of theIr respective companies.
Copyright ©2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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About this Guide
Symbols Used
Icons undertitle bars show the operations mode. As in the example
below, the mode dial should
be set to fillIID, ~, ~, ~, Q;J, P,
Tv, Av or M.
~ Using the Built-In Flash
:This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
:This mark denotes additional topics that complement the
basic operating procedures.

Table of Contents
*: Functions and operations tables.
Read This First 5
Components Guide
11
Front View 11
Back/Bottom View 12
Controls 13
Mode Dial 14
Main Dial 15
Display Panel 16
Preparing the Camera ..........•.................... 18
Charging the Battery Pack 18
Installing the Battery Pack
21
Installing the CF Card 23
Attaching the Neck Strap 25
Attaching the Lens Cap 25
Setting the DatelTime 26
Setting the Language 28
Basic Functions 29
Turning the Power On/Off 29
Switching between Shooting and Playback 32
Using the LCD Monitor 33
*Confirming information on the LCD Monitor 36
Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot.
.41
Using the Zoom (Focal Length) 42
Pressing the Shutter Button .43
*Selecting Menus and Settings .45
Resetting the Settings to Default. 54
Shooting -Letting the Camera Select Settings 55
e:!IID Auto Mode 55
Reviewing
an Image Right after Shooting 57
Changing the Resolution and Compression 60
Changing the File Format 62
~ Using the Built-In Flash 64
•Portrait Mode 67
1"6 Landscape Mode 67
~ Night Scene Mode 68
[Q Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 69
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