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Contents
Main
Flowchart and Reference Guides
Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.
Precaution
Disclaimer
Trademark Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 18
Basic Functions.......................................................................... 29
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings......................... 37
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 54
Replaying.................................................................................. 80
Erasing ...................................................................................... 92
Icon Conventions in the Text
Read this First
Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
Warnings
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CAUTIONS
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
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10 Components Guide
Components Guide
Front View
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12 Components Guide
Controls
Indicators
Upper Indicator
Lower Indicator
Main Dial / Mode Dial
Main Dial
Mode Dial
14 Components Guide
Display Panel
LCD Monitor
Switching between Modes
16 Components Guide
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor
Shutter Speed
Aperture Setting MF (Manual Focus) Indicator
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Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack
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Installing the Battery Pack
Preparing the Camera 21
Battery Performance
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Using a Household Power Source
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional)
Using a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source
Charging the Battery Pack
With the engine running, unplug the car battery cable from the socket.
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26 Preparing the Camera
Installing a CF Card
Turn the main dial is set to .
Slide the CF card cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it open.
Insert the CF card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in.
CF Card Eject Button
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Attaching the Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap
Using the Soft Case (Optional)
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On / Off
Turn the main dial left or right from the position.
The power is off when in the position and on in any other.
Power Save Function
Setting the Date / Time
Switching between Shooting and Replaying
Using the LCD Monitor
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Pressing the Shutter Button
Pressing Halfway
Pressing Fully
Selecting Menus and Settings
36 Basic Functions
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings.
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Auto Mode
38 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
Using the Viewfinder to Shoot
Checking an Image Right after Shooting
Checking the Image
Changing the Image Display Duration
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Review].
Select a Review setting and press the Menu button.
Adjusting the Zoom (Focal Length)
Telephoto / Wide Angle
Digital Zoom
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 41
Using the Built-In Flash
Setting selection is not possible.
Use the built-in flash according to the guidelines below.
* No icon appears in the display panel in Auto mode.
Press the button to switch between flash modes.
42 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings
About the Red-Eye Reduction Function
Pan Focus Mode
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Night Scene Mode
Black and White Mode
Stitch Assist Mode
Framing a Subject
To Shoot a Distant Subject
Shooting
Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
Turn the mode dial to and open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor will turn on.
To Shoot a Close Subject
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Movie Mode
Turn the mode dial to and open the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button all the way.
stop recording the movie.
Macro Mode
Self-Timer
Continuous Mode
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
shoot.
Digital Zoom
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Changing the Resolution and Compression
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 55
Approximate File Size for One Image
RAW
The resolution and compression settings are saved when the camera is turned off.
Changing the File Format
Turn the mode dial to , , or .
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File Format].
Select [RAW] and press the Menu button.
Program AE
Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus.
Setting the Shutter Speed
Shutter Speed Display
Setting the Aperture
Aperture Setting Display
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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
Press the button once.
selector to select a setting.
Setting the White Balance
Press the button twice.
selector to select a setting.
Setting a Custom White Balance
66 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
Press the button three times.
selector to expand or contract the range.
Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)
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Switching between Metering Modes
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
Shooting with Focus Lock
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
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Switching between Focus Settings
Manually Setting Image Characteristics
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select one of the above items.
Select a value for the item and press the Menu button.
78 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Resetting the File Number
You can select the way file numbers are assigned.
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [File No. Reset].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 35).
Select [On] or [Off] and press the Menu button.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
[AUTO] cannot be selected.
This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.
Reference Page
The ISO speed is automatically set between the equivalent of 50 and 100.
Replaying
Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay)
selector to move between images.
Magnifying Images
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Multi Replay)
Jumping between Images
Turn the main dial to and select either single or multi replay.
Press the Jump button.
The displayed image(s) will change.
Press the Jump button.
Viewing Movies
selector to display an image shot in mode.
Rotating Images in the Display
Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Starting a Slide Show
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Selecting Images for Slide Shows
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
Protecting Images
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor
Erasing
Erasing Images Singly
Erasing All Images
Formatting a CF Card
Print Settings (DPOF Settings)
Selecting Images for Printing
Select images for printing.
Press the Menu button.
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Setting the Print Style
Press the Menu button.
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List of Menu Options 101
List of Menu Options
Rec. Menu
* Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 79).
102 List of Menu Options
Play Menu
List of Menu Options 103
104 List of Menu Options
Set up Menu
List of Menu Options 105
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p. 91
Using the Wireless Controller
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Shooting / Replaying
The icon appears in the display panel.
Shooting
Replaying
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)
Attach the flash to the cameras hot shoe.
Turn the external flash on and turn the cameras main dial to .
Turn the mode dial to a mode other than or .
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional)
Wide Converter WC-DC58
Tele-converter TC-DC58
Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm)
Installing the Lenses
112 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)/Close-Up Lenses (Optional)
Downloading Images to a Computer
Downloading Directly from a CF Card
Inserting the CF Card
Downloading Images
About File Names
Using the Supplied Interface Cables
Supported Operating Systems
USB Interface (p. 118)
CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot (p. 113)
118 Downloading Images to a Computer
Connecting via a USB Port
Connect the supplied USB cable to the computers USB port and the cameras Digital terminal.
Turn the cameras main dial to .
Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining downloading procedures.
Connecting via a Serial Port
Turn the computers power off and turn the cameras main dial to .
Connect the camera to the computer.
Windows
Macintosh Computer
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Appendices
Replacing the Button Battery
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Camera Care and Maintenance
Appendices 125
Troubleshooting
126 Appendices
List of Error / Message Codes
Error Codes
Message Codes
List of Messages
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130 Appendices
Specifications
PowerShot G1
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Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (Optional)
134 Appendices
Wide Converter WC-DC58 (Optional)
Tele-converter TC-DC58 (Optional)
Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm) (Optional)
Index 135
Index
136 Index
Index 137
138 Canon Customer Support
Canon Customer Support
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FCC Notice
(Digital Camera, Model PC1004)
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Rglementation canadienne sur les interfrences radio