Canon G1 manual Components Guide, Front View

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Components Guide

Front View

Optical Viewfinder Window

 

 

 

AF-Auxiliary Light Emitter

 

 

 

(p. 38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Sensor (p. 107)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-Timer Lamp (p. 51)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Built-In Flash (p. 41)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Manual Focus) Button (p. 74)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terminal Cover

Microphone

Lens

A/V OUT (Audio / Video Out)

Terminal (p. 91)

DIGITAL Terminal* (pp.119, 120)

DC IN Terminal (p. 18)

•To connect the camera to the computer with the USB interface, attach the supplied interface cable to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. To connect to a serial port, the separately sold serial cable (IFC-200PCS for Windows and IFC-200MC for Macintosh) is required.

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Contents Camera User Guide Precaution Table of Contents Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Erasing All Images Formatting a CF CardPrint Settings Dpof Settings Warranty Limitations Read this FirstTest Shots Page Read This First Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Install the Battery p Charge the Battery pInstall the CF card. p Remove the lens cap Turn the power on pTurn the mode dial upper dial to p Focus p Shoot pView the recorded image p To Immediately Delete the Displayed ImageComponents Guide Front ViewBack View Upper Indicator Lower IndicatorControls YellowMain Dial / Mode Dial Mode DialMain Dial Creative ZoneDisplay Panel Switching between Modes LCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned toLCD Monitor ShootingInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Following displays in information viewFollowing information may also appear with some image files White Balance Spot Metering Flash Exposure CompensationCharging the Battery Pack Change to steady orange when it isIndicator will switch to green Preparing the CameraBattery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack before using it the first time pRemove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Battery Status SymbolsBattery Performance Number of Images Shot Replay TimeUsing a Household Power Source Attach the power cord to the compactPower adapter and plug it into an Electrical outletUsing a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit Optional Using a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power SourceCable to the charge adapter Connect the DC cable to the camera’s DC in terminalCharging the Battery Pack Attach the car battery cable toAfter charging, remove the battery pack Charge adapterCharging with the Compact Power Adapter Installing a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesCF Card Handling Precautions Using the Soft Case Optional Attaching the StrapAttaching the Lens Cap Turning the Power On / Off Power is off whenBasic Functions Turn the main dial left or right fromSetting the Date / Time Turn the main dial to orSet the date and time Press the Set buttonSwitching between Shooting and Replaying Be careful not to touch the lens while in replay modeShooting ReplayingUsing the LCD Monitor Tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera bodyLCD monitor can also be positioned as below Shutter button features a two-stage action Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Pressing FullySelecting Menus and Settings Or arrow switches between settingsPress the Menu button Arrow selects the next item, the arrow the previous oneMenu Settings and Factory Defaults Menu ItemShooting Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModeYou can change the following settings Resolution Using the Viewfinder to ShootOff* / On FlashSelect a Review setting and press the Menu button Checking an Image Right after ShootingChecking the Image Changing the Image Display DurationAdjusting the Zoom Focal Length Telephoto / Wide AngleDigital Zoom Using the Built-In Flash Press the button to switch betweenBuilt-in Flash Settings Flash modesFlash will fire at full strength in mode ModesAbout the Red-Eye Reduction Function Pan Focus Mode Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Night Scene ModeUse this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Black and White Mode Stitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectTurn the mode dial to and open ShootingLCD monitor LCD monitor will turn onTV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode Movie Mode Shooting and sound recording will startSimultaneously Be careful not to touch the microphone while shootingMacro Mode Also show in the LCD monitor when it is onPress Button ModeSelf-Timer Continuous Mode LCD monitor changes to the selected zoom setting Digital ZoomPress the Display button to turn ZoomChanging the Resolution and Compression Turn the mode dial to a shooting modeRec. menu, select Resolution or Compression Shooting Selecting Particular EffectsResolution Approximate File Size for One ImageTurn the mode dial to , , or Rec. menu, select File Format Or modeChanging the File Format Select RAW and press the Menu buttonContinuous Mode File Format Settings Program AEPress 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 Setting the White Balance Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a settingPlease see the next page regarding the custom setting Press Button twiceSetting a Custom White Balance Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode To cancel the AEB setting, reset it toTo change the setting for the next shot Press Button three TimesYou can adjust the flash output for flash photography To cancel the setting, reset it toPress 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 Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Shooting with Focus LockShooting in Manual Focus Mode LCD monitor onFocus can be manually set Focus will lockPress the shutter button halfway YellowSwitching between Focus Settings You can switch between focus settings to shootRec. menu, select AF Mode See Selecting Menus and Settings pManually Setting Image Characteristics Rec. menu, select oneAbove items Select a value for the item and press the Menu buttonResetting the File Number ResetSelect On or Off and press the Menu button You can select the way file numbers are assignedFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode Jpeg RAWReplaying Viewing Images Singly Single Image ReplayTurn the main dial to You can view the recorded images in the LCD monitorMagnifying Images Turn the main dial to Press the buttonMovie frames cannot be magnified with this function Viewing Nine Images at a Time Multi Replay Press Arrows on Omni selector to change the image SelectionUp to nine images can be viewed at once in Multi Replay Nine images will display at once Multi ReplayJump bar will cease displaying and the jump mode will cancel Press the Jump buttonYou can replay the images shot in mode Pausing and Resuming PlayViewing Movies ReplayRotating Images in the Display Play menu, select RotateMovie images cannot be rotated Automated Playback Slide Show Starting a Slide ShowPlay menu, select Slide Show and press the Set buttonPress the Menu button Selecting Images for Slide Shows Press Arrow onPress the Set button Mark images to include in the show Single ReplayAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Display the slide show menu Press Arrow on the omniSet button Press Arrow on the omni Play TimeProtecting Images Play menu, select ProtectYou can protect important images from accidental erasure Protect window will closeShooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor Turn the main dial to Confirm That the TV is turned offOUT terminal on the camera Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etcErasing Erasing Images SinglyPlay menu, select Single Erase and press the Set buttonErasing All Images Play menu, select Erase allFormatting a CF Card Print Settings Dpof Settings Selecting Images for PrintingPlay menu, select Print Order and press the Set button Select images for printing Arrow onAt the same time From images with ArrowMaximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card Setting the Print Style Display the Print Order menu Press Arrow on the omniPrint Type DateFile No Resetting the Print Settings List of Menu Options Rec. MenuSome items may not appear in certain shooting modes p AF Mode Sets the frequency of autofocus Play Menu Menu ScreenSet up Menu BeepNtsc PAL Using the Wireless Controller Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Place your fingertip on 1 and press itPanel, then replay with the wireless controller Shooting / ReplayingReplaying Press Button on the camera untilUsing an Externally Mounted Flash Optional Flash will automatically adjust its outputSpeedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX Speed is 1/250 secondPress the shutter button halfway to focus Other FlashesWide Converter WC-DC58 Tele-converter TC-DC58Installing the Lenses Close-up Lens 250D 58 mmRemove the ring from around the lens On the camera bodyUsing Conversion Lenses Optional/Close-Up Lenses Optional Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF CardInserting the CF Card Downloading Images Card is connectedAbout File Names MVIXXXX.AVI MovieFolder images Using the Supplied Interface Cables Supported Operating SystemsWindows CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot p Connecting via a USB Port Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port Camera’s Digital terminalTurn the camera’s main dial to USB cableMacintosh Computer Turn on the computer Turn the camera’s main dial to Replacing the Button Battery AppendicesCountry Camera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionInto the cameras DC in terminal List of Error / Message Codes Error CodesMessage Codes List of Messages Unidentified Image Camera of another manufacturer, etcMore Cannot mark imageSpecifications Sync-terminals at accessory shoe Jpeg compression mode Super fine, Fine or NormalBattery Cable Kit CR-560 is required Operating Temperatures 40º C 32 104º FWeight Approx g 14.8 oz. camera body only DimensionsWeight Approx g 6.3 oz Power supply Lithium button battery CR2025Car Battery Cable CB-560 Or 24 V car batteryCharge Adapter CG-560 Input voltage Input currentFrom tip of lens At maximum wide angle Thread diameter From tip of lens G1 at maximum telephoto Thread diameterIndex IndexUSB LCD Monitor 12, 15 Optical Volume Replay 104 Shooting Canon Customer Support North AmericaOceania 140 FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1004IE-040-V1 CY8-9020-010-000 0900CH21.3 Canon INC
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G1 specifications

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