Canon PowerShot G9 User manual

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_owerShot G9
Camera User Guide

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Confirming the package contents
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ConfirmingthePackage Contents I 1
Confirming the Package Contents
Your camera package includes all of the following items. If any of these
items are missing, please contact the dealer for assistance.
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Battery Pack
NB=2LH Battery Charger
Digital Camera (With Terminal Cover) CB-2LW/CB-2LWE
Memory Card Interface Cable AV Cable
(32MB) IFC-400PCU AVC-DC300
O O O
Neck Strap Canon Digital Camera
NS-DC6 Solution Disk Warranty Card
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IYO_o_Y_rCtbeab'etoach'eve'he_"pe'ormanceo'thi_oamerawiththe'ndudedI
_ . You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards,
,_jlP_ MultiMediaCards, 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
Preparations ................................. 10
Shooting Still Images ([] Auto Mode) ............ 16
Viewing Still Images ........................... 19
Shooting Movies (I-_] Standard Mode) ............ 20
Viewing Movies ............................... 22
Erasing ...................................... 23
Printing ..................................... 24
Downloading Images to a Computer ............. 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

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Formatting Memory Cards ......................... 69
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70
[] E(13Using the Optical Zoom ..................... 70
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tete-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
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ... 98
E_ Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ....... 100
mm Movie Shooting ............................. 102
Setting the Recording Functions ................... 108
CSaving Custom Settings ....................... 109
Advanced Shooting Functions 111
_h 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 ND Filter .............................. 132
Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift). 133
1$_1Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............ 135
Switching between Metering Modes ................ 136
Adjusting the Tone (White Batance) ................ 137
Shooting in a My 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
_-:Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ... 161
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check Display) .......................... 162
_ 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

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Attaching Sound Memos to Images ................. 189
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) ............ 190
Protecting Images .............................. 192
Erasing Images ................................ 195
Print Settings/Transfer 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

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•Symbol Conventions in this Guide
I_ -This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Explanations in this based the camera's default
guide are on settings
at time of purchase.

Please Read I 7
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 a camera or accessory, including memory cards,
that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way 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 a manner 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 a warranty claim to
a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.

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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 a TV monitor (p. 205).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the
language setting.

Getting Started
@Shooting Still Images
@Viewing Still Images
@Shooting Movies
@Viewing Movies
@Downloading Images to a Computer i
@System Map

10 IPreparations
_Charging the Battery
i. Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2m Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into a power outlet,
or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB-
2LWE, not shown) and plug it into a power outlet.
3. Remove the battery after charging is complete.
Charging takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Charge Indicator _0
('ChargingComplete._ --_ _
_1 ghts green J
dl']b To protect the battery and prolong its !ire, d0n0t charge it for
,vy longer than 24 hours continuously

BInstalling the Battery
1 • Slide the cover (_) and open it (_).
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2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (_))
and insert the battery until it locks.
3o Close the cover ((_)) and slide it until clicks (_)).
•To Remove the Battery
Push the battery lock in the direction of the
arrow and hold it while pulling the battery
out. Bakery Lock

12 I Preparations
IInserting the Memory Card
1. Slide the cover ((_)) and open it ((_)).
2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Back Write Protect Tab
(For SD memory card)
IConfirm that the
write protect tab
is unlocked (only
SD memorycards).
Iheck the card for
the correct
orientation.
3, Close the cover ((_) and slide it until clicks ((_)).
dh 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

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•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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•Attaching the Neck Strap
®
Pull the strap tight in the
buckle so that it does not
slip. Perform the same
steps on the other side of
the camera.
i_! n order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend
attaching the neck strap before using the camera.

14IPreparations
jSetting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the
explanation below.
Power Button
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"1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the .,_,,,button.
2. Use the <- or "k button to select
the _(Set up) menu.
3. Use the 41,or ,Ik 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 4, button to select
an option.
2. Use the ,IF or ,Ik button to set the
value.
4. Press the Qbutton.
5. Press the 0button.
MENU
Bu_on
_Bu_on
MENU

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eA rechargeabie iithium battery is built into the camera to savesuch 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.
iSetting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
Button
1• Press the [] (Playback) button. MENU
2_ Hold down the Qbutton and press the 0button.
3_ Use the ÷, "4% ÷ or "_ button to select a language.
4, Press the 0button.

16 [ ShootingStill Images
Mode Dial
Button
Power Button
Button
Indicators
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.
2_ Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to _).
3. Aim the camera at the subject.

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).
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• An AF frame will display in green on
the LCD monitor at the point of focus.
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.
AF Frame
Mute Setting
When you hold down the _ (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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18 IShooting Still Images
_Reviewing an Image Right After
Shooting (Rec. Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2 seconds immediately after shooting.
Button
_iill
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 byconfiguring the [Review] item in the [] (Rec.) menu.