Canon G1 manual Using the LCD Monitor

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replay recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions.

•Opened left to right 180 degrees. It locks temporarily at 90 degrees.

•Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees.

•The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera body. For protection, always close the LCD monitor after use.

• Prevent the DC cable from touching the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a household power source.

• If the LCD monitor is difficult to see because of the surrounding light conditions, you can adjust it in the [Set up] menu with the [LCD Brightness] option (p. 104).

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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 Read this First Warranty LimitationsTest Shots Page Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Install the CF card. p Install the Battery pCharge the Battery p Remove the lens cap Turn the power on pView the recorded image p Turn the mode dial upper dial to p Focus pShoot p To Immediately Delete the Displayed ImageComponents Guide Front ViewBack View Controls Upper IndicatorLower Indicator YellowMain Dial Main Dial / Mode DialMode Dial Creative ZoneDisplay Panel LCD Monitor Switching between ModesLCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned to 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 CompensationIndicator will switch to green Charging the Battery PackChange to steady orange when it is Preparing the CameraBattery Pack Handling Precautions Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Installing the Battery PackCharge the battery pack before using it the first time p Battery Status SymbolsBattery Performance Number of Images Shot Replay TimePower adapter and plug it into an Using a Household Power SourceAttach the power cord to the compact Electrical outletCable to the charge adapter Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit OptionalUsing a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source Connect the DC cable to the camera’s DC in terminalAfter charging, remove the battery pack Charging the Battery PackAttach the car battery cable to Charge adapterCharging with the Compact Power Adapter Installing a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesCF Card Handling Precautions Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Lens Cap Basic Functions Turning the Power On / OffPower is off when Turn the main dial left or right fromSet the date and time Setting the Date / TimeTurn the main dial to or Press the Set buttonShooting Switching between Shooting and ReplayingBe careful not to touch the lens while in replay mode 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 Halfway Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing the Shutter Button Pressing FullyPress the Menu button Selecting Menus and SettingsOr arrow switches between settings Arrow selects the next item, the arrow the previous oneMenu Settings and Factory Defaults Menu ItemShooting Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModeOff* / On You can change the following settings ResolutionUsing the Viewfinder to Shoot FlashChecking the Image Select a Review setting and press the Menu buttonChecking an Image Right after Shooting Changing the Image Display DurationTelephoto / Wide Angle Adjusting the Zoom Focal LengthDigital Zoom Built-in Flash Settings Using the Built-In FlashPress the button to switch between Flash modesModes Flash will fire at full strength in modeAbout the Red-Eye Reduction Function Pan Focus Mode Portrait ModeNight Scene Mode Landscape ModeUse this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Black and White Mode Stitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectLCD monitor Turn the mode dial to and openShooting LCD monitor will turn onTV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode Simultaneously Movie ModeShooting and sound recording will start Be careful not to touch the microphone while shootingPress Button Macro ModeAlso show in the LCD monitor when it is on ModeSelf-Timer Continuous Mode Press the Display button to turn LCD monitor changes to the selected zoom settingDigital Zoom ZoomRec. menu, select Resolution or Compression Changing the Resolution and CompressionTurn the mode dial to a shooting mode Shooting Selecting Particular EffectsResolution Approximate File Size for One ImageChanging the File Format Turn the mode dial to , , or Rec. menu, select File FormatOr mode Select RAW and press the Menu buttonPress the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Continuous Mode File Format SettingsProgram AE 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 Please see the next page regarding the custom setting Setting the White BalancePress the or arrow on the omni selector to select a setting Press Button twiceSetting a Custom White Balance Shooting Selecting Particular Effects To change the setting for the next shot Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB ModeTo cancel the AEB setting, reset it to Press Button three TimesPress Button four Times You can adjust the flash output for flash photographyTo cancel the setting, reset it to 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 LockFocus can be manually set Shooting in Manual Focus ModeLCD monitor on Focus will lockPress the shutter button halfway YellowRec. menu, select AF Mode Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot See Selecting Menus and Settings pAbove items Manually Setting Image CharacteristicsRec. menu, select one Select a value for the item and press the Menu buttonSelect On or Off and press the Menu button Resetting the File NumberReset You can select the way file numbers are assignedFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode Jpeg RAWTurn the main dial to ReplayingViewing Images Singly Single Image Replay 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 Up to nine images can be viewed at once in Multi Replay Viewing Nine Images at a Time Multi ReplayPress Arrows on Omni selector to change the image Selection Nine images will display at once Multi ReplayJump bar will cease displaying and the jump mode will cancel Press the Jump buttonViewing Movies You can replay the images shot in modePausing and Resuming Play ReplayPlay menu, select Rotate Rotating Images in the DisplayMovie images cannot be rotated Play menu, select Slide Automated Playback Slide ShowStarting a Slide Show Show and press the Set buttonPress the Menu button Press the Set button Mark images to include in the show Selecting Images for Slide ShowsPress Arrow on Single ReplaySet button Press Arrow on the omni Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsDisplay the slide show menu Press Arrow on the omni Play TimeYou can protect important images from accidental erasure Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect Protect window will closeOUT terminal on the camera Shooting / Replaying with a TV MonitorTurn the main dial to Confirm That the TV is turned off Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etcPlay menu, select Single ErasingErasing Images Singly Erase and press the Set buttonErasing All Images Play menu, select Erase allFormatting a CF Card Selecting Images for Printing Print Settings Dpof SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the Set button At the same time Select images for printingArrow on From images with ArrowMaximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card Print Type Setting the Print StyleDisplay the Print Order menu Press Arrow on the omni 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 Play Menu Menu ScreenSet up Menu BeepNtsc PAL Removing the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the Battery Place your fingertip on 1 and press itReplaying Panel, then replay with the wireless controllerShooting / Replaying Press Button on the camera untilSpeedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX Using an Externally Mounted Flash OptionalFlash will automatically adjust its output Speed is 1/250 secondPress the shutter button halfway to focus Other FlashesWide Converter WC-DC58 Tele-converter TC-DC58Remove the ring from around the lens Installing the LensesClose-up Lens 250D 58 mm 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 Downloading Images Card is connectedMVIXXXX.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 Turn the camera’s main dial to Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB portCamera’s Digital terminal 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 Error Codes List of Error / Message CodesMessage Codes List of Messages More Unidentified ImageCamera of another manufacturer, etc Cannot mark imageSpecifications Battery Cable Kit CR-560 is required Sync-terminals at accessory shoeJpeg compression mode Super fine, Fine or Normal Operating Temperatures 40º C 32 104º FWeight Approx g 6.3 oz Weight Approx g 14.8 oz. camera body onlyDimensions Power supply Lithium button battery CR2025Charge Adapter CG-560 Car Battery Cable CB-560Or 24 V car battery 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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