Canon G1 manual Turn the mode dial upper dial to p Focus p, Shoot p, View the recorded image p

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6 Turn the mode dial (upper dial) to (p. 37).

Focus (p. 34).

Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway. Two beeps will sound when the autofocus is set.

Shoot (p. 34).

Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete.

View the recorded image (p. 39).

The recorded image will display in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. Keep your finger on the shutter button or press the Set button while the image is displayed to continue to display the image after the shutter button is released.

To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image

1.Press the button while the image is displayed.

2.Press the arrow on the omni selector to select [OK].

3.Press the Set button.

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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 Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead this First Page Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Remove the lens cap Turn the power on p Install the Battery pCharge the Battery p Install the CF card. pTo Immediately Delete the Displayed Image Turn the mode dial upper dial to p Focus pShoot p View the recorded image pFront View Components GuideBack View Yellow Upper IndicatorLower Indicator ControlsCreative Zone Main Dial / Mode DialMode Dial Main DialDisplay Panel Shooting Switching between ModesLCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned to LCD MonitorFollowing displays in information view Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorWhite Balance Spot Metering Flash Exposure Compensation Following information may also appear with some image filesPreparing the Camera Charging the Battery PackChange to steady orange when it is Indicator will switch to greenBattery Pack Handling Precautions Battery Status Symbols Installing the Battery PackCharge the battery pack before using it the first time p Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in useNumber of Images Shot Replay Time Battery PerformanceElectrical outlet Using a Household Power SourceAttach the power cord to the compact Power adapter and plug it into anConnect the DC cable to the camera’s DC in terminal Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit OptionalUsing a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source Cable to the charge adapterCharge adapter Charging the Battery PackAttach the car battery cable to After charging, remove the battery packCharging with the Compact Power Adapter CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images Installing a CF CardCF Card Handling Precautions Attaching the Lens Cap Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Strap Turn the main dial left or right from Turning the Power On / OffPower is off when Basic FunctionsPress the Set button Setting the Date / TimeTurn the main dial to or Set the date and timeReplaying Switching between Shooting and ReplayingBe careful not to touch the lens while in replay mode ShootingUsing the LCD Monitor LCD monitor can also be positioned as below Tilt it 180 degrees toward the lensFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body Pressing Fully Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing the Shutter Button Pressing HalfwayArrow selects the next item, the arrow the previous one Selecting Menus and SettingsOr arrow switches between settings Press the Menu buttonMenu Item Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsAuto Mode Shooting Letting the Camera Select SettingsFlash You can change the following settings ResolutionUsing the Viewfinder to Shoot Off* / OnChanging the Image Display Duration Select a Review setting and press the Menu buttonChecking an Image Right after Shooting Checking the ImageDigital Zoom Adjusting the Zoom Focal LengthTelephoto / Wide Angle Flash modes Using the Built-In FlashPress the button to switch between Built-in Flash SettingsAbout the Red-Eye Reduction Function Flash will fire at full strength in modeModes Portrait Mode Pan Focus ModeUse this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Landscape ModeNight Scene Mode Black and White Mode Framing a Subject Stitch Assist ModeLCD monitor will turn on Turn the mode dial to and openShooting LCD monitorTV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting Movie ModeShooting and sound recording will start SimultaneouslyMode Macro ModeAlso show in the LCD monitor when it is on Press ButtonSelf-Timer Continuous Mode Zoom LCD monitor changes to the selected zoom settingDigital Zoom Press the Display button to turnShooting Selecting Particular Effects Changing the Resolution and CompressionTurn the mode dial to a shooting mode Rec. menu, select Resolution or CompressionApproximate File Size for One Image ResolutionSelect RAW and press the Menu button Turn the mode dial to , , or Rec. menu, select File FormatOr mode Changing the File FormatDifferences and Similarities between the and Modes Continuous Mode File Format SettingsProgram AE Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the imageSetting the Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Aperture Setting Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Press Button twice Setting the White BalancePress the or arrow on the omni selector to select a setting Please see the next page regarding the custom settingSetting a Custom White Balance Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Press Button three Times Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB ModeTo cancel the AEB setting, reset it to To change the setting for the next shotIcon and the flash exposure You can adjust the flash output for flash photographyTo cancel the setting, reset it to Press Button four TimesLocking 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 AutofocusFocus will lock Shooting in Manual Focus ModeLCD monitor on Focus can be manually setYellow Press the shutter button halfwaySee Selecting Menus and Settings p Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot Rec. menu, select AF ModeSelect a value for the item and press the Menu button Manually Setting Image CharacteristicsRec. menu, select one Above itemsYou can select the way file numbers are assigned Resetting the File NumberReset Select On or Off and press the Menu buttonJpeg RAW Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeYou can view the recorded images in the LCD monitor ReplayingViewing Images Singly Single Image Replay Turn the main dial toMovie frames cannot be magnified with this function Magnifying ImagesTurn the main dial to Press the button Nine images will display at once Multi Replay Viewing Nine Images at a Time Multi ReplayPress Arrows on Omni selector to change the image Selection Up to nine images can be viewed at once in Multi ReplayPress the Jump button Jump bar will cease displaying and the jump mode will cancelReplay You can replay the images shot in modePausing and Resuming Play Viewing MoviesMovie images cannot be rotated Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay menu, select Rotate Show and press the Set button Automated Playback Slide ShowStarting a Slide Show Play menu, select SlidePress the Menu button Single Replay Selecting Images for Slide ShowsPress Arrow on Press the Set button Mark images to include in the showPlay Time Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsDisplay the slide show menu Press Arrow on the omni Set button Press Arrow on the omniProtect window will close Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect You can protect important images from accidental erasureJapan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc Shooting / Replaying with a TV MonitorTurn the main dial to Confirm That the TV is turned off OUT terminal on the cameraErase and press the Set button ErasingErasing Images Singly Play menu, select SinglePlay menu, select Erase all Erasing All ImagesFormatting a CF Card Play menu, select Print Order and press the Set button Print Settings Dpof SettingsSelecting Images for Printing From images with Arrow Select images for printingArrow on At the same timeMaximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card Date Setting the Print StyleDisplay the Print Order menu Press Arrow on the omni Print TypeFile No Resetting the Print Settings Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes p List of Menu OptionsRec. Menu AF Mode Sets the frequency of autofocus Menu Screen Play MenuBeep Set up MenuNtsc PAL Place your fingertip on 1 and press it Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the Battery Removing the BatteryPress Button on the camera until Panel, then replay with the wireless controllerShooting / Replaying ReplayingSpeed is 1/250 second Using an Externally Mounted Flash OptionalFlash will automatically adjust its output Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EXOther Flashes Press the shutter button halfway to focusTele-converter TC-DC58 Wide Converter WC-DC58On the camera body Installing the LensesClose-up Lens 250D 58 mm Remove the ring from around the lensUsing Conversion Lenses Optional/Close-Up Lenses Optional Inserting the CF Card Downloading Images to a ComputerDownloading Directly from a CF Card Card is connected Downloading ImagesFolder images About File NamesMVIXXXX.AVI Movie Windows Using the Supplied Interface CablesSupported Operating Systems CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot p Connecting via a USB Port USB cable Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB portCamera’s Digital terminal Turn the camera’s main dial toMacintosh 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 Message Codes List of Error / Message CodesError Codes List of Messages Cannot mark image Unidentified ImageCamera of another manufacturer, etc MoreSpecifications Operating Temperatures 40º C 32 104º F Sync-terminals at accessory shoeJpeg compression mode Super fine, Fine or Normal Battery Cable Kit CR-560 is requiredPower supply Lithium button battery CR2025 Weight Approx g 14.8 oz. camera body onlyDimensions Weight Approx g 6.3 ozInput voltage Input current Car Battery Cable CB-560Or 24 V car battery Charge Adapter CG-560From 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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G1 specifications

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