Canon G1 manual Camera User Guide

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Camera User Guide

Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Software Starter Guide

Downloading Images to a Computer

Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precaution Table of Contents Erasing All Images Formatting a CF Card Shooting Selecting Particular EffectsPrint Settings Dpof Settings Read this First Warranty LimitationsTest Shots Page Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Charge the Battery p Install the Battery pInstall the CF card. p Remove the lens cap Turn the power on pShoot p Turn the mode dial upper dial to p Focus pView the recorded image p To Immediately Delete the Displayed ImageFront View Components GuideBack View Lower Indicator Upper IndicatorControls YellowMode Dial Main Dial / Mode DialMain Dial Creative ZoneDisplay Panel LCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned to Switching between ModesLCD Monitor ShootingFollowing displays in information view Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorWhite Balance Spot Metering Flash Exposure Compensation Following information may also appear with some image filesChange to steady orange when it is Charging the Battery PackIndicator will switch to green Preparing the CameraBattery Pack Handling Precautions Charge the battery pack before using it the first time p Installing the Battery PackRemove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Battery Status SymbolsNumber of Images Shot Replay Time Battery PerformanceAttach the power cord to the compact Using a Household Power SourcePower adapter and plug it into an Electrical outletUsing a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit OptionalCable to the charge adapter Connect the DC cable to the camera’s DC in terminalAttach the car battery cable to Charging the Battery PackAfter charging, remove the battery pack Charge adapterCharging with the Compact Power Adapter CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images Installing a CF CardCF Card Handling Precautions Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Lens Cap Power is off when Turning the Power On / OffBasic Functions Turn the main dial left or right fromTurn the main dial to or Setting the Date / TimeSet the date and time Press the Set buttonBe careful not to touch the lens while in replay mode Switching between Shooting and ReplayingShooting ReplayingUsing the LCD Monitor Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body Tilt it 180 degrees toward the lensLCD monitor can also be positioned as below Pressing the Shutter Button Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing Halfway Pressing FullyOr arrow switches between settings Selecting Menus and SettingsPress the Menu button Arrow selects the next item, the arrow the previous oneMenu Item Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsAuto Mode Shooting Letting the Camera Select SettingsUsing the Viewfinder to Shoot You can change the following settings ResolutionOff* / On FlashChecking an Image Right after Shooting Select a Review setting and press the Menu buttonChecking the Image Changing the Image Display DurationTelephoto / Wide Angle Adjusting the Zoom Focal LengthDigital Zoom Press the button to switch between Using the Built-In FlashBuilt-in Flash Settings Flash modesModes Flash will fire at full strength in modeAbout the Red-Eye Reduction Function Portrait Mode Pan Focus ModeNight Scene Mode Landscape ModeUse this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Black and White Mode Framing a Subject Stitch Assist ModeShooting Turn the mode dial to and openLCD monitor LCD monitor will turn onTV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode Shooting and sound recording will start Movie ModeSimultaneously Be careful not to touch the microphone while shootingAlso show in the LCD monitor when it is on Macro ModePress Button ModeSelf-Timer Continuous Mode Digital Zoom LCD monitor changes to the selected zoom settingPress the Display button to turn ZoomTurn the mode dial to a shooting mode Changing the Resolution and CompressionRec. menu, select Resolution or Compression Shooting Selecting Particular EffectsApproximate File Size for One Image ResolutionOr mode Turn the mode dial to , , or Rec. menu, select File FormatChanging the File Format Select RAW and press the Menu buttonProgram AE Continuous Mode File Format SettingsPress the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Differences and Similarities between the and ModesSetting the Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Aperture Setting Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a setting Setting the White BalancePlease see the next page regarding the custom setting Press Button twiceSetting a Custom White Balance Shooting Selecting Particular Effects To cancel the AEB setting, reset it to Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB ModeTo change the setting for the next shot Press Button three TimesTo cancel the setting, reset it to You can adjust the flash output for flash photographyPress Button four Times Icon and the flash exposureLocking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Switching between Metering Modes Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusLCD monitor on Shooting in Manual Focus ModeFocus can be manually set Focus will lockYellow Press the shutter button halfwayYou can switch between focus settings to shoot Switching between Focus SettingsRec. menu, select AF Mode See Selecting Menus and Settings pRec. menu, select one Manually Setting Image CharacteristicsAbove items Select a value for the item and press the Menu buttonReset Resetting the File NumberSelect On or Off and press the Menu button You can select the way file numbers are assignedJpeg RAW Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeViewing Images Singly Single Image Replay ReplayingTurn the main dial to You can view the recorded images in the LCD monitorTurn the main dial to Press the button Magnifying ImagesMovie frames cannot be magnified with this function Press Arrows on Omni selector to change the image Selection Viewing Nine Images at a Time Multi ReplayUp to nine images can be viewed at once in Multi Replay Nine images will display at once Multi ReplayPress the Jump button Jump bar will cease displaying and the jump mode will cancelPausing and Resuming Play You can replay the images shot in modeViewing Movies ReplayPlay menu, select Rotate Rotating Images in the DisplayMovie images cannot be rotated Starting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowPlay menu, select Slide Show and press the Set buttonPress the Menu button Press Arrow on Selecting Images for Slide ShowsPress the Set button Mark images to include in the show Single ReplayDisplay the slide show menu Press Arrow on the omni Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSet button Press Arrow on the omni Play TimePlay menu, select Protect Protecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure Protect window will closeTurn the main dial to Confirm That the TV is turned off Shooting / Replaying with a TV MonitorOUT terminal on the camera Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etcErasing Images Singly ErasingPlay menu, select Single Erase and press the Set buttonPlay menu, select Erase all Erasing All ImagesFormatting a CF Card Selecting Images for Printing Print Settings Dpof SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the Set button Arrow on Select images for printingAt the same time From images with ArrowMaximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card Display the Print Order menu Press Arrow on the omni Setting the Print StylePrint Type DateFile No Resetting the Print Settings Rec. Menu List of Menu OptionsSome items may not appear in certain shooting modes p AF Mode Sets the frequency of autofocus Menu Screen Play MenuBeep Set up MenuNtsc PAL Installing the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerRemoving the Battery Place your fingertip on 1 and press itShooting / Replaying Panel, then replay with the wireless controllerReplaying Press Button on the camera untilFlash will automatically adjust its output Using an Externally Mounted Flash OptionalSpeedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX Speed is 1/250 secondOther Flashes Press the shutter button halfway to focusTele-converter TC-DC58 Wide Converter WC-DC58Close-up Lens 250D 58 mm Installing the LensesRemove the ring from around the lens On the camera bodyUsing Conversion Lenses Optional/Close-Up Lenses Optional Downloading Directly from a CF Card Downloading Images to a ComputerInserting the CF Card Card is connected Downloading ImagesMVIXXXX.AVI Movie About File NamesFolder images Supported Operating Systems Using the Supplied Interface CablesWindows CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot p Connecting via a USB Port Camera’s Digital terminal Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB portTurn the camera’s main dial to USB cableMacintosh Computer Turn on the computer Turn the camera’s main dial to Appendices Replacing the Button BatteryCountry Camera Care and Maintenance Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingInto the cameras DC in terminal Error Codes List of Error / Message CodesMessage Codes List of Messages Camera of another manufacturer, etc Unidentified ImageMore Cannot mark imageSpecifications Jpeg compression mode Super fine, Fine or Normal Sync-terminals at accessory shoeBattery Cable Kit CR-560 is required Operating Temperatures 40º C 32 104º FDimensions Weight Approx g 14.8 oz. camera body onlyWeight Approx g 6.3 oz Power supply Lithium button battery CR2025Or 24 V car battery Car Battery Cable CB-560Charge Adapter CG-560 Input voltage Input currentFrom tip of lens G1 at maximum telephoto Thread diameter From tip of lens At maximum wide angle Thread diameterIndex IndexUSB LCD Monitor 12, 15 Optical Volume Replay 104 Shooting North America Canon Customer SupportOceania 140 Digital Camera, Model PC1004 FCC NoticeIE-040-V1 CY8-9020-010-000 0900CH21.3 Canon INC

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