Canon PowerShot G9 User manual

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_owerShot G9
Camera User Guide

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Battery Pack
NB=2LH Battery Charger
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cards with this camera. These cards are collectively called
memory cards in this guide.

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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.

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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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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.