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Canon PowerShot G2 manual Using an Externally Mounted Flash Optional

Models: PowerShot G2

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•Shoot from a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in.) from the subject in macro mode. To shoot closer up, use theormode and set the aperture to a higher value.

•When you are using Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, you can shoot in E-TTL automatic

flash exposure compensation mode just by setting the camera’s shooting mode to ,or . You are recommended to use themode for full-fledged macro

flash photography. Since the aperture cannot be set freely inmode, it is not recommended.

•The following functions can be used with Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX mounted.

-E-TTL Automatic Flash Exposure Compensation

-FE Lock

•When Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX is used, the MR-14EX’s flash exposure compensation setting takes precedence when the flash is set to E-TTL mode and a flash exposure compensation value other than 0 is set. The camera’s flash exposure compensation setting will not activate unless the MR-14EX’s flash exposure compensation is set to 0.

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Contents

Camera User Guide Precaution Table of Contents Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Erasing All Images Formatting a CF Card100 103105 106Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead this First Page Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Install the Battery p Charge the Battery pInstall the CF card. p Remove the lens cap Turn the power on pTo Immediately Delete the Displayed Image Shoot pView the recorded image p Components Guide Front ViewBack View Upper Indicator Lower IndicatorYellow Macro mode / Manual focus mode Flashing Yellow ControlsMain Dial / Mode Dial Main DialMode Dial Camera automatically selects settingsAuto p Image ZoneSetting Display PanelPreparing the Camera Charging the Battery PackInsert Battery Pack BP-511 and close the battery cover Battery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Battery Pack 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 Card Handling Precautions CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesSetting the Date/Time Turn the main dial to orPress the button Set the date and timeSetting the Language Press Arrow on the omni selector To select Set up menuAttaching the Lens Cap Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Strap Turning the Power On Power is off when the main dial is set toBasic Functions Turn the main dial left or right fromSwitching between Shooting and Replaying Be careful not to touch the lens while in replay modeShooting ReplayingUsing the LCD Monitor Switching between Display Modes Tilt it 180 degrees toward the lensFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body ShootingLCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned to Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorReplaying Index Replay Simple Display No DisplaySimple display mode, the following information displays M1 M2 SAbout the Histogram Overexposure WarningFollowing information may also appear with some image files Shutter button features a two-stage action Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing Halfway Pressing FullyUsing the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 84%Camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder Parallax PhenomenonDigital Zoom Adjusting the ZoomTelephoto / Wide Angle Selecting Menus and Settings Pressing the button also switches between the menu tabsMakes the settings take effect PressingMenu Settings and Factory Defaults Menu Item Available SettingsShooting Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModePress the shutter button all the way Monitor if it is onChecking an Image Right after Shooting Checking the ImageKeeping the Shutter Button Pressed Pressing the ButtonUsing the Built-In Flash Select a Review setting and press the buttonChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu, select ReviewPress the button to switch between Built-in Flash SettingsFlash modes Shoot the imageShooting modes About the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionTurn the mode dial to Pan Focus ModePortrait Mode Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Landscape ModeNight Scene Mode Mode dial to Changing the Color EffectOpen the LCD monitor and turn Select a color effect with the orStitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectShooting LCD monitor will turn onTo Shoot a Distant Subject To Shoot a Close SubjectTV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode Press the button after the last shotCF card becomes full Movie ModeShooting and sound recording will start simultaneously Macro Mode Macro mode cannot be selected in the , and shooting modesSelf-Timer Continuous Mode You can cancel the continuous mode bySee Selecting Menus and Settings p Rec. menu, selectThis mode cannot be selected Shooting mode Move it toward the symbol to zoom back out Digital ZoomChanging the Resolution and Compression Turn the mode dial to a shooting modeRec. menu, select Resolution or Compression Shooting Selecting Particular EffectsSelect a resolution or compression Setting and press ButtonApproximate File Size for One Image ModeTurn the mode dial to , , or Rec. menu, select File Format See Selecting Menus and Settings p Recordable ImagesChanging the File Format Select RAW and press the buttonTurn the mode dial to Shoot the image Continuous Mode File Format SettingsProgram AE Differences and Similarities between the and ModesSetting the Shutter Speed Panel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if it is onShutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Aperture Setting Display F6.3 F7.1 F8.0On the LCD monitor if it is on Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed and aperture setting will Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Selecting an AF Frame Press Arrow on the omni Selector to chose an AF frameLCD monitor if it is on Selected frame will appear greenAdjusting the Exposure Compensation Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a settingSetting the White Balance Please see the next page regarding the custom settingPress Button twice Directly insteadSetting a Custom White Balance Another shooting mode first before selecting the mode Arrow expands the range, the arrow contracts it Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB ModePress Button three Times Press Button four Times Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Recompose the image and shootPress the shutter button halfway Icon will appear in the display panel and LCD monitorAE/FE locks at the exposure metered in the center AF frame Flash exposure compensation setting will Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE LockTo lock the flash exposure setting Switching between Metering Modes Turn the mode dial to Rec. menu, select Light MeteringSelecting a Light Metering Option LCD monitorSwitching to Spot AE Point Metering Selecting a Spot AE Point OptionShooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Shooting with Focus LockShooting in Manual Focus Mode Press Button to turn LCD monitor onOr arrow on the omni selector Focus can be manually setSwitching between Focus Settings You can switch between focus settings to shootRec. menu, select AF Mode Select Continuous or SingleSelect a value for the item and press Manually Setting Image CharacteristicsAbove items Resetting the File Number ResetSelect On or Off and press the button You can select the way file numbers are assignedFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode Jpeg RAWReplaying Viewing Images Singly Single Image ReplayOpen the LCD monitor Turn the main dial toMove the zoom lever toward the symbol Magnifying ImagesViewing Nine Images at a Time Index Replay Press Arrows on Omni selector to change the image SelectionUp to nine images can be viewed at once in Index Replay Single image replayJumping between Images Either single image replay or indexReplay Press the button Displayed images will changeNext / Previous Pausing and Resuming PlayViewing Movies Images can be magnified when rotated p Rotating Images in the DisplayPlay menu, select Rotate Button again to close the menuAutomated Playback Slide Show Starting a Slide ShowPlay menu, select Slide Show and press ButtonButton again to close the menu Press the button to switch to index replay 3 images Selecting Images for Slide ShowsPress Arrow on Press Button Mark images to include in the showAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play TimeSelect a play time with the or arrow on the omni selector RepeatYou can protect important images from accidental erasure Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect Erasing Erasing Images SinglyTurn the main dial to Press Arrow on the omni Erase and press the buttonPlay menu, select Erase all To cancel instead of erasing, select CancelErasing All Images Format and press Button Set up menu, selectFormatting a CF Card Play menu, select Print Order and press the button Print Settings Dpof SettingsSelecting Images for Printing All the Images on a CF Card Select images for printingSingle Images Maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card Date Setting the Print StylePrint Type File No Resetting the Print Settings Connecting Card Photo Printer CP-10 to the Camera Turn the camera’s power offPrinting with Card Photo Printer CP-10OptionalCamera’s main dial to Will display when the printer is correctly connectedAfter the printer is connected, turn Cancel Printing Printing ErrorsPrinting Press Or arrow on the omniSelecting the Number of Copies Replay mode, press Button Arrow on the omniButton again Press Arrow on the omni Date Press Arrow on the omni Selector to set the selectionPress the button to close the settings menu Trimming Printing a Portion of an ImageReplay mode, press Button Or arrow on the omni Button againPress Button to close Settings menu Setting the Portion of the Trimming FrameTrim the Image Changing the Size of the Trimming FrameButton Set the print style settings as required Play menu, select PrintOrder and press Button File number will not printRestarting Printing Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes p List of Menu OptionsRec. Menu Digital Zoom File No. Reset Play Menu ProtectSet up Menu BeepDate/Time Sets the date, time and date format Turn on the TV and switch it to Video Turn the main dial to Confirm That the TV is turned offOUT terminal on the camera Plug the other ends of the AV cable toRemoving the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the Battery Panel, then replay with the wireless controller Shooting / ReplayingReplaying Press Button on the camera untilUsing an Externally Mounted Flash Optional Flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights up Press the shutter button halfway to focusPress the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Other Canon FlashesHow to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Remove the outer ring on the lensMacro Ring Lite MR-14EX and fit it into Macro Lite Adapter 58CUsing an Externally Mounted Flash Optional Tele-converter TC-DC58 Using Conversion Lenses Optional / Close-up Lenses OptionalWide Converter WC-DC58 Mounting 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 Replacing the Date Battery AppendicesNegative Terminal Camera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionImage is Camera moved Message Codes List of Error / Message CodesError Codes List of Messages Readjust trimming Unidentified ImageMovie shot in another camera Cannot mark imageSpecifications When sensitivity is set to ISO Jpeg compression mode Super fine, Fine or NormalCm 3.6 m 2.3 ft. 11.8 ft. T EquivalentBattery Cable Kit CR-560 is required Weight Approx g 15 oz. camera body onlyDimensions Weight Approx g 6.3 ozOr 24 V car battery Charge Adapter CG-560Supported vehicles From tip of lens At maximum wide angle Thread diameterTele-converter TC-DC58 Optional From tip of lens G2 at maximum telephoto Thread diameterIndex Menu Rec Canon Customer Support North AmericaOceania 147 148 FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1015CDI-E022-010 0701NiXX Canon INC