Canon PowerShot G9X User manual

1
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Initial Information
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-2LH/CB-2LHE Wrist Strap
* Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack.
●Printed matter is also included.
●A memory card is not included (=
2).
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.
●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
veried to work with the camera.
*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.
Before Use

3
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Conventions in This Guide
●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
Numbers in parentheses indicate the numbers of corresponding
controls in “Part Names” (=
4).
[] Control ring (10) on front
●Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in
brackets.
●: Important information you should know
●: Notes and tips for expert camera use
●: Indicates touch-screen operations
●= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents
a page number)
●Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate
how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries
and afliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential
damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,
including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be
recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
●Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note
that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright
or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some
commercial settings.
●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
●Although the screen (monitor) is produced under extremely high-
precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the
pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be
defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate
camera damage or affect recorded images.
●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become
warm. This does not indicate damage.

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
(7)
(10
)
(6)(2)(1) (3) (4) (5)
(8)
(9)
(1) [ (Flash pop up)] switch
(2) Screen (monitor)*2
(3) Microphone
(4) DIGITAL terminal
(5) HDMI™ terminal
(6) Movie button
(7) [ (Quick Set menu/Set)] button
(8) [ ] button
(9) Indicator / USB charge lamp
(10) [ (Information)] button
*1 Used with NFC features (=
132).
*2 Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this
case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel (=
164).
Part Names
(
4)
(
2)
(
1)
(
3)
(7)
(11)
(12) (3)(10)(6)(5) (9)
(8)
(17)
(14)(13)
(15)
(16)
(1) Lens
(2) Lamp
(3) Strap mount
(4) Zoom lever
Shooting: [ (telephoto)] /
[ (wide angle)]
Playback: [ (magnify)] /
[ (index)]
(5) Mode dial
(6) Shutter button
(7) Power button
(8) Speaker
(9) [ (Playback)] button
(10) Control ring
(11) Flash
(12) [ (Mobile Device Connection)]
button
(13) Serial number (Body number)
(14) (N-Mark)*1
(15) Tripod socket
(16) Memory card/battery cover
(17) DC coupler terminal cover

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information.............................................................. 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3
Conventions in This Guide ....................................................... 3
Part Names .............................................................................. 4
Common Camera Operations ................................................ 12
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 14
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 17
Touch-Screen Operations....................................................... 17
Touching ....................................................................................17
Dragging ....................................................................................17
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 18
Attaching the Strap ....................................................................18
Holding the Camera...................................................................18
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................................18
Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card ................... 19
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card .....................20
Setting the Date and Time .........................................................20
Changing the Date and Time.................................................21
Display Language......................................................................21
Trying the Camera Out........................................................... 22
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................22
Viewing ......................................................................................23
Erasing images......................................................................24
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics ................................................................ 25
On/Off..................................................................................... 25
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down).............................26
Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........................................26
Power Saving in Playback Mode...........................................26
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 26
Shooting Modes ..................................................................... 27
Shooting Display Options....................................................... 27
Using the Quick Set Menu...................................................... 28
Using Touch-Screen Operations to Congure Settings ............. 28
Using the Menu Screen.......................................................... 29
Touch-Screen Operations..........................................................30
On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 30
Indicator Display..................................................................... 31
Clock ...................................................................................... 32
Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...................................... 33
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings .......................... 33
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................33
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode ...................................................35
Digest Movie Playback ..........................................................36
Still Images/Movies ...............................................................36
Still Images............................................................................36
Movies ...................................................................................36
Scene Icons...............................................................................37
Continuous Shooting Scenes ................................................38
Image Stabilization Icons...........................................................38
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................39
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 39
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)..........................39

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up......53
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots..........................54
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................54
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots .........................54
Other Shooting Modes.................................................... 55
Applying Effects Automatically (Creative Shot) ...................... 55
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot ...........................55
Choosing Effects .......................................................................56
Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects................................56
Creative Shot Movie Playback ..............................................56
Specic Scenes...................................................................... 57
Applying Special Effects......................................................... 58
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)...........58
Adding Artistic Effects............................................................59
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) ....................................59
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............59
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect).............60
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................60
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)...........61
Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) ..................61
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect..............................................62
Shooting in Monochrome...........................................................62
Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................ 63
Shooting Starry Skies (Star) ......................................................63
Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) ............63
Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies
(Star Nightscape) ..................................................................64
Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) ...........................................65
Shooting Movies of Star Movement
(Star Time-Lapse Movie) .......................................................66
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ........................40
Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................40
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......................41
Customizing the Self-Timer ...................................................41
Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) .................... 42
Continuous Shooting .................................................................42
Image Display during Playback .............................................43
Using Face ID......................................................................... 43
Personal Information .................................................................43
Registering Face ID Information................................................44
Shooting ....................................................................................45
Checking and Editing Registered Information ...........................45
Overwriting and Adding Face Information .............................46
Erasing Registered Information.............................................47
Image Customization Features .............................................. 47
Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................47
Changing Image Quality ............................................................48
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps ...........48
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................49
For NTSC Video ....................................................................49
For PAL Video........................................................................49
Helpful Shooting Features...................................................... 50
Using the Electronic Level .........................................................50
Magnifying the Area in Focus ....................................................50
Checking for Closed Eyes .........................................................51
Deactivating Auto Level .............................................................51
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................52
Deactivating Image Stabilization ........................................... 52
Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting .........................................................................52
Customizing Camera Operation............................................. 53
Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing...............................53

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................ 79
Custom Color.........................................................................80
Shooting Range and Focusing............................................... 80
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) .....................................................80
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode...............................................81
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)....................82
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) ................................... 82
Digital Tele-Converter ................................................................83
Choosing the AF Method ...........................................................83
1-point AF ..............................................................................83
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF).......................84
+Tracking............................................................................84
Shooting with Servo AF .............................................................85
Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................85
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select).........................86
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF).............................. 86
Shooting with the AF Lock .........................................................87
Flash....................................................................................... 87
Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................87
Auto .......................................................................................87
On..........................................................................................87
Slow Synchro ........................................................................88
Off..........................................................................................88
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation............................88
Shooting with the FE Lock.........................................................89
Changing the Flash Timing........................................................89
Other Settings ........................................................................ 90
Changing Image Quality ............................................................90
Capturing in RAW Format .....................................................90
Using the Menu .....................................................................91
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................91
Adjusting Colors ....................................................................68
Adjusting the Focus...............................................................68
Recording Various Movies...................................................... 69
Recording Movies in [ ] Mode.................................................69
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording.... 69
Disabling Auto Slow Shutter.................................................70
Correcting Severe Camera Shake.............................................70
Sound Settings ..........................................................................70
Deactivating the Wind Filter ..................................................70
Using the Attenuator..............................................................71
Recording Short Clips................................................................71
Playback Effects....................................................................71
Recording iFrame Movies..........................................................72
P Mode ............................................................................. 73
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 73
Image Brightness (Exposure)................................................. 74
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............74
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................74
Changing the Metering Method .................................................74
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame................75
Changing the ISO Speed...........................................................75
Adjusting ISO Auto Settings ..................................................76
Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR)................76
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ...............................76
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction) .........................77
Shadow Correct.....................................................................77
Adjusting Auto ND Filter Settings ..............................................77
Image Colors.......................................................................... 78
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ................................78
Custom White Balance..........................................................78
Manually Correcting White Balance ...................................... 78

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images
(Digest Movies)........................................................................106
Viewing by Date...................................................................106
Checking People Detected in Face ID.....................................107
Browsing and Filtering Images............................................. 107
Navigating through Images in an Index...................................107
Touch-Screen Operations....................................................108
Finding Images Matching Specied Conditions.......................108
Using the Control Ring to Jump between Images ...................109
Touch-Screen Operations.................................................... 110
Viewing Individual Images in a Group ..................................... 110
Editing Face ID Information................................................... 111
Changing Names..................................................................... 111
Erasing Names ........................................................................ 111
Image Viewing Options .........................................................112
Magnifying Images .................................................................. 112
Touch-Screen Operations.................................................... 112
Viewing Slideshows................................................................. 113
Protecting Images .................................................................113
Using the Menu ....................................................................... 113
Choosing Images Individually.................................................. 114
Selecting a Range ................................................................... 114
Protecting All Images at Once ................................................. 115
Clearing All Protection at Once ........................................... 115
Erasing Images .....................................................................115
Erasing Multiple Images at Once............................................. 116
Choosing a Selection Method ............................................. 116
Choosing Images Individually.............................................. 116
Selecting a Range ............................................................... 117
Specifying All Images at Once............................................. 117
Rotating Images ....................................................................117
Using the Menu ....................................................................... 117
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode..................................................... 92
Specic Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)...................................... 92
Specic Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)..................................... 93
Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ..... 93
Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)............................................ 94
Adjusting the Flash Output..................................................... 95
Recording Movies at Specic Shutter Speeds and Aperture
Values..................................................................................... 95
Customizing Controls and Display ......................................... 96
Adjusting Settings while Switching Control Ring Functions.......96
Changing Control Ring Settings ................................................97
Functions Assignable to the Control Ring .............................97
Assigning Functions to the Control Ring ............................... 98
Customizing Display Information ...............................................98
Customizing the Information Displayed.................................99
Assigning Functions to the Movie Button ..................................99
Customizing the Quick Set Menu......................................... 100
Choosing Items to Include in the Menu ...................................100
Rearranging Menu Items.....................................................100
Saving Shooting Settings ..................................................... 101
Settings That Can Be Saved ...............................................101
Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu).....101
Playback Mode .............................................................. 103
Viewing................................................................................. 103
Switching Display Modes.........................................................105
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ....................105
Histogram ............................................................................105
RGB Histogram, GPS Information Display..........................105
Viewing Short Movies Recorded in Creative Shot Mode
(Creative Shot Movies) ............................................................106

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu ..........................136
Using Another Access Point .................................................... 137
Previous Access Points ...........................................................138
Saving Images to a Computer.............................................. 138
Preparing to Register a Computer...........................................138
Checking Your Computer Environment ...............................138
Installing the Software .........................................................138
Conguring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection
(Windows Only) ...................................................................139
Saving Images to a Connected Computer...............................140
Conrming Access Point Compatibility................................140
Using WPS-Compatible Access Points ...............................140
Connecting to Listed Access Points ....................................142
Previous Access Points .......................................................143
Sending Images to a Registered Web Service..................... 144
Registering Web Services .......................................................144
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY..............................144
Registering Other Web Services .........................................146
Uploading Images to Web Services ........................................146
Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer.......... 147
Sending Images to Another Camera .................................... 149
Image Sending Options........................................................ 150
Sending Multiple Images .........................................................150
Choosing Images Individually..............................................150
Selecting a Range ...............................................................150
Sending Favorite Images ....................................................151
Notes on Sending Images .......................................................151
Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) ........152
Adding Comments ...................................................................152
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)....................... 152
Initial Preparations...................................................................152
Preparing the Camera .........................................................152
Deactivating Auto Rotation ...................................................... 118
Tagging Images as Favorites ................................................118
Using the Menu ....................................................................... 118
Convenient Control: Touch Actions .......................................119
Using Touch Actions Functions................................................ 119
Changing Touch Actions Functions .........................................120
Assignable Functions ..........................................................120
Editing Still Images............................................................... 121
Resizing Images ......................................................................121
Using the Menu .......................................................................121
Cropping ..................................................................................122
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ..............................123
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ................................123
Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................124
Editing Movies...................................................................... 125
Reducing File Sizes.................................................................126
Image Quality of Compressed Movies ................................126
Erasing Movie Chapters ..........................................................126
Viewing Albums (Story Highlights) ....................................... 127
Choosing Themes for Albums .............................................127
Adding Background Music to Albums ......................................128
Creating Your Own Albums......................................................129
Combining Short Clips.......................................................... 130
Wi-Fi Functions ............................................................. 131
Available Wi-Fi Features ...................................................... 131
Sending Images to a Smartphone........................................ 132
Sending Images to an NFC-Compatible Smartphone .............132
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or
in Shooting Mode ................................................................132
Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Mode...134
Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button...................134

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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index
Advanced Guide
Customizing Sounds................................................................164
Start-Up Screen.......................................................................164
Hiding Hints and Tips...............................................................164
Listing Shooting Modes by Icon...............................................164
Increasing Touch-Screen Panel Sensitivity .............................164
Automatically Locking the Touch-Screen Panel ...................... 165
Metric / Non-Metric Display .....................................................165
Checking Certication Logos...................................................165
Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images.................165
Deleting All Copyright Information .......................................166
Adjusting Other Settings..........................................................166
Restoring Default Camera Settings .........................................166
Accessories................................................................... 167
System Map ......................................................................... 167
Optional Accessories............................................................ 168
Power Supplies........................................................................168
Flash Unit ................................................................................169
Other Accessories ...................................................................169
Printers ....................................................................................169
Photo and Movie Storage........................................................169
Using Optional Accessories.................................................. 170
Playback on a TV ....................................................................170
Powering the Camera with Household Power .........................171
Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack.............................. 172
Using a Computer to Charge the Battery ............................ 173
Using the Software............................................................... 173
Computer Connections via a Cable.........................................174
Checking Your Computer Environment ...............................174
Installing the Software .........................................................174
Saving Images to a Computer .................................................174
Printing Images .................................................................... 175
Preparing the Computer ......................................................153
Sending Images.......................................................................154
Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone.....154
Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and
Control the Camera.............................................................. 155
Geotagging Images on the Camera ........................................155
Shooting Remotely ..................................................................155
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 156
Editing Connection Information ...............................................156
Changing a Device Nickname .............................................157
Erasing Connection Information ..........................................157
Changing the Camera Nickname ........................................ 157
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default ...................................158
Setting Menu.................................................................. 159
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ...................................... 159
Date-Based Image Storage.....................................................159
File Numbering ........................................................................159
Formatting Memory Cards.......................................................160
Low-Level Formatting..........................................................160
Changing the Video System....................................................160
Electronic Level Calibration .....................................................161
Resetting the Electronic Level.............................................161
Switching the Color of Screen Information ..............................161
Using Eco Mode ......................................................................161
Power-Saving Adjustment .......................................................162
Screen Brightness ...................................................................162
World Clock .............................................................................162
Date and Time .........................................................................163
Lens Retraction Timing............................................................163
Display Language....................................................................163
Silencing Camera Operations..................................................163
Adjusting the Volume...............................................................164