Canon PowerShot G9 User manual

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Camera User Guide
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
II
Basic Operations II
Commonly Used Shooting Functions II
Shooting Using the Mode Dial II
Advanced Shooting Functions II
Playback/Erasing II
Print SettingslTransfer Settings II
Connecting aTV set •
Customizing the Camera •
Troubleshooting •
List
of Messages •
Appendix •
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 224-229).
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Camera User Guide
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
II
Basic Operations II
Commonly Used Shooting Functions II
Shooting Using the Mode Dial II
Advanced Shooting Functions II
Playback/Erasing II
Print SettingslTransfer Settings II
Connecting aTV set •
Customizing the Camera •
Troubleshooting •
List
of Messages •
Appendix •
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 224-229).
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Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary
according to the flowchart below. :This Guide
•Connecting to aprinter
•Connecting
to aTV set
•Connecting
to acomputer
II] Camera User Guide
II]
Direct Print User
Guide
II]
Software Starter
Guide
~
• ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
. • PDF manuals available
on the Canon website.
hUp://web.canon.jp/lmaging/information-e.html
Workflow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary
according to the flowchart below. :This Guide
•Connecting to aprinter
•Connecting
to aTV set
•Connecting
to acomputer
II] Camera User Guide
II]
Direct Print User
Guide
II]
Software Starter
Guide
~
• ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
. • PDF manuals available
on the Canon website.
hUp://web.canon.jp/lmaging/information-e.html

Confirming the Package Contents I l'
Confirming the Package Contents
Your camera package includes all of the following items. If any ofthese
items are missing, please contact the dealer for assistance.
o
Digital Camera
Battery Pack
NB-2LH
(With Terminal Cover) Battery Charger
CB-2LW/CB-2LWE
oo
Memory Card
(32MB) Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU AV Cable
AVC·DC300
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Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
Warranty Card
! 4l!> User Guides
0'.Camera User Guide
• • Direct Print UserGuide
•Software StarterGuide
.. •"Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
•
'Use of Genuine Canon AcCessories Recommended" Leaflet
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included
memory card.
S;;'" You can use SO memory cards, SDHC memory cards,
c:I3 MUltiMe.diaC~rds, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus
cards
With this camera. These cards are collectively called
memory cards in this guide.
Confirming the Package Contents I l'
Confirming the Package Contents
Your camera package includes all of the following items. If any ofthese
items are missing, please contact the dealer for assistance.
o
Digital Camera
Battery Pack
NB-2LH
(With Terminal Cover) Battery Charger
CB-2LW/CB-2LWE
oo
Memory Card
(32MB) Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU AV Cable
AVC·DC300
D
Canon Digital Camera
Solution Disk
Warranty Card
! 4l!> User Guides
0'.Camera User Guide
• • Direct Print UserGuide
•Software StarterGuide
.. •"Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
•
'Use of Genuine Canon AcCessories Recommended" Leaflet
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included
memory card.
S;;'" You can use SO memory cards, SDHC memory cards,
c:I3 MUltiMe.diaC~rds, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus
cards
With this camera. These cards are collectively called
memory cards in this guide.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a*are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 7
II Gett.bj' at_Red .2 viirr~'i&i 7ft ·.iii .. +LEiflt·@·'i·il
Preparations ............................... .. 10
Shooting Still Images <II! Auto Mode) :16
Viewing
Still Images 19
Shooting Movies
<G] Standard Mode) 20
Viewing Movies. ............................
.. 22
Erasing 23
Printing ...................................
.. 24
Downloading Images
to aComputer 26
System Map. ...............................
.. 34
Components Guide 40
Using the Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Indicators 44
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
Basic Operations 46
~ Menus and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
~ Menus and Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback
Mode.. 54
Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55
LCD Monitor Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Customizing Display Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 57
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Setting the World Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 65
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . .
.. 68
2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a*are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 7
II Gett.bj' at_Red .2 viirr~'i&i 7ft ·.iii .. +LEiflt·@·'i·il
Preparations ............................... .. 10
Shooting Still Images <II! Auto Mode) :16
Viewing
Still Images 19
Shooting Movies
<G] Standard Mode) 20
Viewing Movies. ............................
.. 22
Erasing 23
Printing ...................................
.. 24
Downloading Images
to aComputer 26
System Map. ...............................
.. 34
Components Guide 40
Using the Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Indicators 44
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
Basic Operations 46
~ Menus and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
~ Menus and Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback
Mode.. 54
Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55
LCD Monitor Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Customizing Display Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 57
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .. 59
Setting the World Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 65
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . .
.. 68

Table of Contents I3
Formatting Memory Cards. ...................... .. 69
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70
IillJ ['J Using the Optical Zoom ... ................ .. 70
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter .......
.. 71
~ Using the Flash 74
~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro) 75
~ Using the Self-Timer 76
Changing the Recording Pixels and
Compression (Still Images) 78
Changing the Image
Type. ...................... .. 80
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ..........•...
.. 82
Adjusting the ISO
Speed. ... .................... .. 84
Checking the Focus and Peoples'
Expressions (Focus Check). . . . . . . . . . . . .
.... 86
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 88
Mode Dial. 88
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes. . . . . . . • . . . . . . .
.. 89
PProgram AE. .............................. .. 93
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed. ................... .. 94
Av Setting the Aperture ........................ .. 96
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . .. 98
cQ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..... .. 100
.~ Movie Shooting. .......................... .. 102
Setting the Recording
Functions. ................ .. 108
CSaving Custom Settings ..................... .. 109
Advanced Shooting Functions 111
~ Continuous Shooting 111
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function. , , • • • • • • • • •• 113
Setting the Slow Synchro. ...................... .. 114
Switching between Focus Settings ...............
.. 115
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ..................
.. 116
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
Manual Focus, Safety MF). ...................
.. 123
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) .............
.. 127
Table of Contents I3
Formatting Memory Cards. ...................... .. 69
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70
IillJ ['J Using the Optical Zoom ... ................ .. 70
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter .......
.. 71
~ Using the Flash 74
~ Shooting Close-ups (Macro) 75
~ Using the Self-Timer 76
Changing the Recording Pixels and
Compression (Still Images) 78
Changing the Image
Type. ...................... .. 80
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ..........•...
.. 82
Adjusting the ISO
Speed. ... .................... .. 84
Checking the Focus and Peoples'
Expressions (Focus Check). . . . . . . . . . . . .
.... 86
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 88
Mode Dial. 88
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes. . . . . . . • . . . . . . .
.. 89
PProgram AE. .............................. .. 93
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed. ................... .. 94
Av Setting the Aperture ........................ .. 96
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . .. 98
cQ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..... .. 100
.~ Movie Shooting. .......................... .. 102
Setting the Recording
Functions. ................ .. 108
CSaving Custom Settings ..................... .. 109
Advanced Shooting Functions 111
~ Continuous Shooting 111
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function. , , • • • • • • • • •• 113
Setting the Slow Synchro. ...................... .. 114
Switching between Focus Settings ...............
.. 115
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ..................
.. 116
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
Manual Focus, Safety MF). ...................
.. 123
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) .............
.. 127

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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) 128
Shooting with
FE Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
131
Using the NO Filter. 132
Reducing the Effects
of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift). 133
~ Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . .. 135
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . • . . . .
.. 136
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) '. . .
.. 137
Shooting
in aMy Colors Mode 140
Changing the Colors and
Shooting. .............. .. 143
Switching between Flash Adjustment
Settings. . . . . . .. 148
Compensating the Flash Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 149
Setting the Flash Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 150
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
151
Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash
Shooting (Safety FE) 152
... ~ Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button. . . . . . .. 153
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 155
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). ...........
.. 156
Resetting the File Number. .....................
.. 158
Playback/Erasing 160
QViewing Magnified Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 160
MViewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 161
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check Display) 162
ro Jumping to Images ..................... 165
Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . .. 167
Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) .
.. 170
Editing
Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172
Rotating Images
in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 175
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) 176
Red-Eye Correction Function 180
Adding My Colors Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 185
Resizing Images 187
4ITable of Contents
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) 128
Shooting with
FE Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
131
Using the NO Filter. 132
Reducing the Effects
of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift). 133
~ Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . .. 135
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . • . . . .
.. 136
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) '. . .
.. 137
Shooting
in aMy Colors Mode 140
Changing the Colors and
Shooting. .............. .. 143
Switching between Flash Adjustment
Settings. . . . . . .. 148
Compensating the Flash Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 149
Setting the Flash Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 150
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
151
Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash
Shooting (Safety FE) 152
... ~ Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button. . . . . . .. 153
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 155
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). ...........
.. 156
Resetting the File Number. .....................
.. 158
Playback/Erasing 160
QViewing Magnified Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 160
MViewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 161
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check Display) 162
ro Jumping to Images ..................... 165
Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . .. 167
Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) .
.. 170
Editing
Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172
Rotating Images
in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 174
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 175
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) 176
Red-Eye Correction Function 180
Adding My Colors Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 185
Resizing Images 187

Table of Contents I5
Attaching Sound Memos to Images 189
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder). .........
.. 190
Protecting
Images. ........................... .. 192
Erasing Images .............................
.. 195
Print SettingslTransfer Settings 198
Setting the DPOF Print Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ..............
.. 203
Connecting a TV set 205
Viewing Images on a TV set. ................... .. 205
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 207
Changing My Camera Settings ....... 207
Registering My Camera Settings. ................
.. 208
Troubleshooting 210
List of Messages 220
Appendix 224
Safety Precautions. ........................... .. 224
Preventing Malfunctions .......................
.. 229
Battery Handling ...... ..................
.. 229
Handling the Memory
Card. .................... .. 232
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). .234
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) ............. 236
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) 242
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
.. 249
Camera Care and Maintenance. .................
.. 251
Specifications. .........................•..... .. 252
INDEX 264
* Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 270
Table of Contents I5
Attaching Sound Memos to Images 189
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder). .........
.. 190
Protecting
Images. ........................... .. 192
Erasing Images .............................
.. 195
Print SettingslTransfer Settings 198
Setting the DPOF Print Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ..............
.. 203
Connecting a TV set 205
Viewing Images on a TV set. ................... .. 205
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 207
Changing My Camera Settings ....... 207
Registering My Camera Settings. ................
.. 208
Troubleshooting 210
List of Messages 220
Appendix 224
Safety Precautions. ........................... .. 224
Preventing Malfunctions .......................
.. 229
Battery Handling ...... ..................
.. 229
Handling the Memory
Card. .................... .. 232
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). .234
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) ............. 236
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) 242
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
.. 249
Camera Care and Maintenance. .................
.. 251
Specifications. .........................•..... .. 252
INDEX 264
* Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 270

• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
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: I I
: These modes are available.
i These modes are not available.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
I Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) ®----i-- Mode: Shooting (~)/
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shooling (p_ 111). The images are shot in thefollowing order: Standard
elCposure. undereJq:lOSUre and Oyerexposut8.
115;"ect AEB. - -. -
1.preSSthe@butlOfl.
2. Use the +or +botton to selecl9
and use the + Of. botton 10 select
I!J
3.presstheQ,button.
_. ._ .. _- _._- --~~.
21 Adjust the compe.nsatlon
rang •.
1. Adjust the compensation range with
the
+or+ btJtton.
2. Press the @button
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Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase.
• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
MvancedSlloo4ingF~1131
i '~PTvAvM
: I I
: These modes are available.
i These modes are not available.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
I Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) ®----i-- Mode: Shooting (~)/
!I!''':J''S''''~"",'''!'''!r'''' iPia back(~)
C' _Mode tllii!SCNcQ'!'!PTvAvM >----h Y
:~~n:t~'::r:r:~as=samea:~alaSe~m::;tntna iAvailable shooting modes
shooling (p_ 111). The images are shot in thefollowing order: Standard
elCposure. undereJq:lOSUre and Oyerexposut8.
115;"ect AEB. - -. -
1.preSSthe@butlOfl.
2. Use the +or +botton to selecl9
and use the + Of. botton 10 select
I!J
3.presstheQ,button.
_. ._ .. _- _._- --~~.
21 Adjust the compe.nsatlon
rang •.
1. Adjust the compensation range with
the
+or+ btJtton.
2. Press the @button
o
r=¥l'
CMJ'
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time of purchase.

Please Read I7
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend
that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is
operating and being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction
of acamera or accessory, including memory cards,
that results
in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in away that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use
and should never be used in amanner that infringes upon or
contravenes international
or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from
performances, exhibitions,
or commercial properties by means of a
camera
or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights
even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a
problem arises while the camera is
in use abroad, please convey it
back to the country
of sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to
aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.
Please Read I7
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend
that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is
operating and being operated correctly.
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction
of acamera or accessory, including memory cards,
that results
in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in away that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use
and should never be used in amanner that infringes upon or
contravenes international
or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from
performances, exhibitions,
or commercial properties by means of a
camera
or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights
even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a
problem arises while the camera is
in use abroad, please convey it
back to the country
of sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to
aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

8IPlease Read
Camera Body Temperature
If your 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%
of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than
0.01 % of the 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. 205).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the
language setting.
8IPlease Read
Camera Body Temperature
If your 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%
of the pixels
operate to specification. Less than
0.01 % of the 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. 205).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the
language setting.

Getting Started
e Preparations
eShooting Still Images
eViewing Still Images
eShooting Movies
eViewing Movies
eErasing
ePrinting
eDownloading Images to a Computer
eSystem Map
Getting Started
e Preparations
eShooting Still Images
eViewing Still Images
eShooting Movies
eViewing Movies
eErasing
ePrinting
eDownloading Images to a Computer
eSystem Map

10 IPreparations
I Charging the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into apower outlet,
or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-
2LWE, not shown) and plug it into apower outlet.
Charge Indicator
(Charging: lights orange)
3. ~emove the battery after charging is complete.
Charging takes approximately 1hour 45 minutes.
Charge Indicator - ........ ..:::......;.".:......;
ChargingComplete:
lights green
•• To protect the battery and prolong its life. do not charge it for
Ulonger than 24 hours continuously.
10 IPreparations
I Charging the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into apower outlet,
or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-
2LWE, not shown) and plug it into apower outlet.
Charge Indicator
(Charging: lights orange)
3. ~emove the battery after charging is complete.
Charging takes approximately 1hour 45 minutes.
Charge Indicator - ........ ..:::......;.".:......;
ChargingComplete:
lights green
•• To protect the battery and prolong its life. do not charge it for
Ulonger than 24 hours continuously.

Preparations 111 Preparations 111

121 Preparations
I Inserting the Memory Card
1. Slide the cover (CD) and open it (@).
• Confirm that the
write protect tab
is unlocked (only
SO memory
cards).
•Check the card for
the correct
orientation.
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card
or to malfunction.
121 Preparations
I Inserting the Memory Card
1. Slide the cover (CD) and open it (@).
• Confirm that the
write protect tab
is unlocked (only
SO memory
cards).
•Check the card for
the correct
orientation.
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card
or to malfunction.

Preparations 113
Pull the strap tight in the
buckle so that it does not
slip. Perform the same
steps on the other side of
the camera.
In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend
attaching the neck strap before using the camera.
• Attaching the Neck Strap
• To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release it.
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Pull the strap tight in the
buckle so that it does not
slip. Perform the same
steps on the other side of
the camera.
In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend
attaching the neck strap before using the camera.
• Attaching the Neck Strap
• To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release it.

14 IPreparations
I Setting the Date and Time
The DatelTime settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3and 4 in the
explanation below.
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the 0 button.
MENU
2. Use the .. or .. button to select
the W(Set up) menu.
3. Use the ... or .. button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Press the @ button.
3. Select the year, month, day and
time, and the display order.
1. Use the .. or .. button to select
an option.
2. Use the ... or .. button to set the
value.
4. Press the @ button.
5. Press the 0 button.
MENU
___ --- Power Button
QButton
~
oButton
MENU
14 IPreparations
I Setting the Date and Time
The DatelTime settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3and 4 in the
explanation below.
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the 0 button.
MENU
2. Use the .. or .. button to select
the W(Set up) menu.
3. Use the ... or .. button to select
[Date/Time].
4. Press the @ button.
3. Select the year, month, day and
time, and the display order.
1. Use the .. or .. button to select
an option.
2. Use the ... or .. button to set the
value.
4. Press the @ button.
5. Press the 0 button.
MENU
___ --- Power Button
QButton
~
oButton
MENU

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• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save
such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when
the main battery is
in the camera. When you purchase the
camera, place the main battery
in it for approximately four
hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) to
charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is
turned off.
•The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three
weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time
settings if this occurs.
I Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
~~~~-[BButton
1. Press the [B (Playback) button.
2. Hold down the ~ button and press the 0 button.
\!Y' MENU
3. Use the ...,+, .. or .. button to select a language.
4. Press the @ button.
Preparations 115
• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save
such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when
the main battery is
in the camera. When you purchase the
camera, place the main battery
in it for approximately four
hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) to
charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is
turned off.
•The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three
weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time
settings if this occurs.
I Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
~~~~-[BButton
1. Press the [B (Playback) button.
2. Hold down the ~ button and press the 0 button.
\!Y' MENU
3. Use the ...,+, .. or .. button to select a language.
4. Press the @ button.

16 IShooting Still Images
1. Press the power button.
•The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
•Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
Power Button
Microphone
Button
Indicators
.--- Shutter
Button
Mode Dial
2. Select ashooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to G!iID.
3. Aim the camera at the subject.
16 IShooting Still Images
1. Press the power button.
•The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
•Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
Power Button
Microphone
Button
Indicators
.--- Shutter
Button
Mode Dial
2. Select ashooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to G!iID.
3. Aim the camera at the subject.

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4. Press the shutter button lightly
(halfway) to focus.
•When the camera focuses, it beeps
twice and the indicator lights green
(orange when the flash will fire).
•An AF frame will display
in green on
the LCD monitor at the point
of focus.
AF Frame
5. Press the shutter button fully (all
the way) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and
the image will record.
•The indicator will blink green and the
file will record to the memory card.
~
ute Setting
When you hold down the \!J (Microphone) button while turning on the
camera, the mute setting will be set to [On]. All sounds except for
warning sounds will be disabled. You can change the setting in
.[Mute] in the Set up menu
(p. 51 ).
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4. Press the shutter button lightly
(halfway) to focus.
•When the camera focuses, it beeps
twice and the indicator lights green
(orange when the flash will fire).
•An AF frame will display
in green on
the LCD monitor at the point
of focus.
AF Frame
5. Press the shutter button fully (all
the way) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play once and
the image will record.
•The indicator will blink green and the
file will record to the memory card.
~
ute Setting
When you hold down the \!J (Microphone) button while turning on the
camera, the mute setting will be set to [On]. All sounds except for
warning sounds will be disabled. You can change the setting in
.[Mute] in the Set up menu
(p. 51 ).

18 IShooting Still Images
Reviewing an Image Right After
Shooting (Rec. Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2seconds immediately after shooting.
~~~~ __ ShutterButton
@Button
You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the
image immediately after shooting so that you can check
it.
•Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
•Press the @button while the recorded image is
displayed.
Confirm that the camera beeps.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image
is being displayed.
~ You can change the interval for which images are displayed by
L..iJ configuring the [Review) item in the r!J (Rec.) menu.
18 IShooting Still Images
Reviewing an Image Right After
Shooting (Rec. Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2seconds immediately after shooting.
~~~~ __ ShutterButton
@Button
You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the
image immediately after shooting so that you can check
it.
•Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
•Press the @button while the recorded image is
displayed.
Confirm that the camera beeps.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image
is being displayed.
~ You can change the interval for which images are displayed by
L..iJ configuring the [Review) item in the r!J (Rec.) menu.