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Canon PowerShot G2 manual 147

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Camera User Guide Precaution Table of Contents Erasing All Images Formatting a CF Card Shooting Selecting Particular Effects103 100105 106Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead this First Page Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Charge the Battery p Install 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 Front View Components GuideBack View Lower Indicator Upper IndicatorYellow Macro mode / Manual focus mode Flashing Yellow ControlsMain Dial Main Dial / Mode DialCamera automatically selects settings Mode DialAuto p Image ZoneDisplay Panel SettingPreparing the Camera Charging the Battery PackInsert Battery Pack BP-511 and close the battery cover Battery Pack Handling Precautions Battery Status Symbols Installing the Battery PackNumber of Images Shot Replay Time Battery PerformanceAttach the power cord to the compact Using a Household Power SourcePower adapter and plug it into an Electrical outletUsing a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit OptionalCable to the charge adapter Connect the DC cable to the camera’s DC in terminalAttach the car battery cable to Charging the Battery PackAfter charging, remove the battery pack Charge adapterCharging with the Compact Power Adapter Installing a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images CF Card Handling PrecautionsTurn the main dial to or Setting the Date/TimePress the button Set the date and timePress Arrow on the omni selector To select Set up menu Setting the LanguageAttaching the Lens Cap Using the Soft Case OptionalAttaching the Strap Power is off when the main dial is set to Turning the Power OnBasic Functions Turn the main dial left or right fromBe careful not to touch the lens while in replay mode Switching between Shooting and ReplayingShooting ReplayingUsing the LCD Monitor Tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens Switching between Display ModesFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body ShootingInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor LCD monitor turns on when the main dial is turned toReplaying Index Replay Simple Display No DisplayM1 M2 S Simple display mode, the following information displaysAbout the Histogram Overexposure WarningFollowing information may also appear with some image files Pressing the Shutter Button Shutter button features a two-stage actionPressing Halfway Pressing FullyViewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 84% Using the Optical Viewfinder to ShootCamera is equipped with an optical viewfinder Parallax PhenomenonDigital Zoom Adjusting the ZoomTelephoto / Wide Angle Pressing the button also switches between the menu tabs Selecting Menus and SettingsMakes the settings take effect PressingMenu Item Available Settings Menu Settings and Factory DefaultsAuto Mode Shooting Letting the Camera Select SettingsPress the shutter button all the way Monitor if it is onChecking the Image Checking an Image Right after ShootingKeeping the Shutter Button Pressed Pressing the ButtonSelect a Review setting and press the button Using the Built-In FlashChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu, select ReviewBuilt-in Flash Settings Press the button to switch betweenFlash modes Shoot the imageAbout the Red-Eye Reduction Function Shooting modesTurn the mode dial to Pan Focus ModePortrait Mode Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes Landscape ModeNight Scene Mode Changing the Color Effect Mode dial toOpen the LCD monitor and turn Select a color effect with the orFraming a Subject Stitch Assist ModeLCD monitor will turn on ShootingTo Shoot a Distant Subject To Shoot a Close SubjectPress the button after the last shot TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this modeCF card becomes full Movie ModeShooting and sound recording will start simultaneously Macro mode cannot be selected in the , and shooting modes Macro ModeSelf-Timer You can cancel the continuous mode by Continuous ModeSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Rec. menu, selectThis mode cannot be selected Shooting mode Digital Zoom Move it toward the symbol to zoom back outTurn the mode dial to a shooting mode Changing the Resolution and CompressionRec. menu, select Resolution or Compression Shooting Selecting Particular EffectsSetting and press Button Select a resolution or compressionApproximate File Size for One Image ModeSee Selecting Menus and Settings p Recordable Images Turn the mode dial to , , or Rec. menu, select File FormatChanging the File Format Select RAW and press the buttonContinuous Mode File Format Settings Turn the mode dial to Shoot the imageProgram AE Differences and Similarities between the and ModesPanel. It will also appear on the LCD monitor if it is on Setting the Shutter SpeedShutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Aperture Setting DisplayOn the LCD monitor if it is on Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed and aperture setting will Shooting Selecting Particular Effects Press Arrow on the omni Selector to chose an AF frame Selecting an AF FrameLCD monitor if it is on Selected frame will appear greenPress the or arrow on the omni selector to select a setting Adjusting the Exposure CompensationPlease see the next page regarding the custom setting Setting the White BalancePress 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 Recompose the image and shoot Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockPress 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 Turn the mode dial to Rec. menu, select Light Metering Switching between Metering ModesSelecting a Light Metering Option LCD monitorSelecting a Spot AE Point Option Switching to Spot AE Point MeteringShooting with Focus Lock Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusPress Button to turn LCD monitor on Shooting in Manual Focus ModeOr arrow on the omni selector Focus can be manually setYou can switch between focus settings to shoot Switching between Focus SettingsRec. menu, select AF Mode Select Continuous or SingleSelect a value for the item and press Manually Setting Image CharacteristicsAbove items Reset Resetting the File NumberSelect On or Off and press the button You can select the way file numbers are assignedJpeg RAW Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeViewing Images Singly Single Image Replay ReplayingOpen the LCD monitor Turn the main dial toMagnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward the symbolPress Arrows on Omni selector to change the image Selection Viewing Nine Images at a Time Index ReplayUp to nine images can be viewed at once in Index Replay Single image replayEither single image replay or index Jumping between ImagesReplay Press the button Displayed images will changeNext / Previous Pausing and Resuming PlayViewing Movies Rotating Images in the Display Images can be magnified when rotated pPlay menu, select Rotate Button again to close the menuStarting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowPlay menu, select Slide Show and press ButtonButton again to close the menu Selecting Images for Slide Shows Press the button to switch to index replay 3 imagesPress Arrow on Press Button Mark images to include in the showPlay Time Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSelect 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 Images Singly ErasingTurn 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 Turn the camera’s power off Connecting Card Photo Printer CP-10 to the CameraPrinting with Card Photo Printer CP-10OptionalCamera’s main dial to Will display when the printer is correctly connectedAfter the printer is connected, turn Printing Errors Cancel PrintingPrinting Press Or arrow on the omniReplay mode, press Button Arrow on the omni Selecting the Number of CopiesButton again Press Arrow on the omni Date Press Arrow on the omni Selector to set the selectionTrimming Printing a Portion of an Image Press the button to close the settings menuReplay mode, press Button Or arrow on the omni Button againSetting the Portion of the Trimming Frame Press Button to close Settings menuTrim the Image Changing the Size of the Trimming FramePlay menu, select Print Button Set the print style settings as requiredOrder 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 Protect Play MenuBeep Set up MenuDate/Time Sets the date, time and date format Turn the main dial to Confirm That the TV is turned off Turn on the TV and switch it to VideoOUT terminal on the camera Plug the other ends of the AV cable toRemoving the Battery Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the Battery Shooting / Replaying Panel, then replay with the wireless controllerReplaying Press Button on the camera untilUsing an Externally Mounted Flash Optional Press the shutter button halfway to focus Flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights upPress the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Other Canon FlashesRemove the outer ring on the lens How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXMacro 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 Close-up Lens 250D 58 mm Mounting the LensesRemove the ring from around the lens On the camera bodyUsing Conversion Lenses Optional / Close-Up Lenses Optional Appendices Replacing the Date BatteryNegative Terminal Camera Care and Maintenance Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingImage is Camera moved Message Codes List of Error / Message CodesError Codes List of Messages Unidentified Image Readjust trimmingMovie shot in another camera Cannot mark imageSpecifications Jpeg compression mode Super fine, Fine or Normal When sensitivity is set to ISOCm 3.6 m 2.3 ft. 11.8 ft. T EquivalentWeight Approx g 15 oz. camera body only Battery Cable Kit CR-560 is requiredDimensions Weight Approx g 6.3 ozCharge Adapter CG-560 Or 24 V car batterySupported vehicles From tip of lens At maximum wide angle Thread diameterFrom tip of lens G2 at maximum telephoto Thread diameter Tele-converter TC-DC58 OptionalIndex Menu Rec North America Canon Customer SupportOceania 147 148 Digital Camera, Model PC1015 FCC NoticeCDI-E022-010 0701NiXX Canon INC