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Camera User Guide DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E067-010 XX02CHXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAP AN ENGLISH • Please start by r eading the Read This First on page 4 of this manual. Please r efer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the softwar e and downloading images.
Precautions This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”).
(i) Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become war m. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
(ii) Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’ s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedur es. Question? Look Her e First. 3 How do I navigate the menus? Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
(iii) About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and lear n more later . T ells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images.
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1 Read This First ............................................................................. 4 Quick Start .................................................................................. 8 Components Guide .......................................
2 Landscape Mode ................................................................. 63 Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 64 Stitch Assist Mode ..............................................................
3 Protecting Images ....................................................................... 128 Erasing .................................................................................... 12 9 Erasing Images Individually .............................
4 Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photograph impor tant subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly .
5 • Store this equipment out of the reach of childr en and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury . In addition, placement of the strap around the child’ s neck could result in asphyxiation.
6 • Do not handle the power cor d if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensur e that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cor d may damage or expose the wire and insulation, cr eating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
7 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboar d or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fir e, burns or other injuries.
8 Quick Start Battery lock Indicator T o power outlet Power/Mode Indicator Release Button 1 Install the Battery (p. 19). Open the battery cover and insert the battery while pressing the battery lock. 2 Charge the Battery (p. 16). Check that the power is off.
9 Quick Start 6 T urn the mode dial to (p. 51). 7 Focus (p. 39). Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway . T wo beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. 8 Shoot (p. 39). Press the shutter button all the way . Y ou will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete.
10 * T o connect the camera to a computer or printer , use one of the following cables. • Computer: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with this camera) • Direct Print Compatible Printer (op.
11 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Back / Bottom V iew Viewfinder (p. 38) Strap Mount (p. 27) Battery Cover (p. 19) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) T ripod Socket LCD Monitor (p. 32) ● Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shutter button is pr essed or the following operations are underway .
12 Contr ols (Menu) Button (p. 43) (Display) Button (p. 33) (AE Lock/FE Lock) / (Erase) Button (p. 97, 99, 129) Omni Selector ( C / [Exposure], D / WB [White Balance], B , A ) (p.85, 86) (Set)/ (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 82) (Function) Button (p. 42) Button (p.
13 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 51) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings accor ding to the image composition type.
14 Main Dial The main dial is used for selecting cer tain menus and for displaying images. Y ou can easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch menus. T urning the Main Dial ● In Shooting Mode • Selects Aper ture value and shutter speed (p. 77, 79) • Selects menu settings by pr essing the FUNC.
15 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Display Panel The display panel shows the camera settings, the r emaining image capacity , movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. • The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once.
16 Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack” message displays on the LCD monitor or the low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( ) message flash on the Display Panel.
17 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera’ s DC IN terminal. • The indicator beside the viewfinder will blink orange while the battery pack is charging and change to steady orange when it is approximately 90% charged, which is adequate for use.
18 BD Fig.A Fig.B Charging the Battery Pack (continued) • Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the batter y pack. T o carry the batter y pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig.
19 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 to power the camera for extended periods (p. 21). 1 T urn off the camera (p. 29).
20 Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel. These icons will not appear while the camera is power ed with a compact power adapter . : Sufficient battery charge : Low battery : Replace or recharge battery Installing the Battery Pack (continued) • See Batter y Performance (p.
21 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using Compact Power Adapter Y ou should use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer . 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.
22 Installing a CF Car d 1 T urn off the camera (p. 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it open. 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing up. • Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends.
23 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions CF Card Handling Precautions • CF cards ar e high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
24 Setting the Date / Time The Set Date/T ime menu will appear the first time the camera power is tur ned on or whenever the date lithium batter y charge is low . Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 T urn on the camera (p. 28). 2 Press the button.
25 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • The Date/T ime cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/T ime have been set. • For printing images with the date on them, r efer to page 141.
26 Setting the Language 1 T urn on the camera (p. 28). 2 Press the button. • The (Rec.) or (Replay) menu appears. 3 Press the A arrow on the omni selector to select the [ (Set up)] menu. • Pressing the button also switches between menus. 4 Press the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select [Language] and press the button.
27 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Attaching the Strap Pass the tip of the strap up through the strap mount on the camera and then through the bottom of the buckle on the strap. Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it won’t slip. Perfor m the same steps on the other side of the camera.
28 Basic Functions Power/Mode Indicator Release button Release button T ur ning the Power On / Of f The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on.
29 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • will appear in the display panel and a war ning beep will sound if you tur n on the camera with the lens cap on. If this occurs, r emove the lens cap and tur n the camera off and back on. • Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting.
30 • Y ou will hear a star tup sound and see the star tup image when the power comes on. (T o change the star tup sound and image, see below and pages 46 and 166.) • The startup image does not appear when the LCD monitor is of f or the terminal is connected to a TV .
31 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Switching between Shooting and Replaying Y ou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot.
32 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to confir m an image during shooting, to r eplay recor ded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. • Opened from left to right 180 degrees. It locks temporarily at 90 degrees.
33 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. 1 Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens.
34 Using the LCD Monitor (continued) • Y ou can also set the LCD monitor display settings in the shooting mode while an image is being reviewed right after being taken by first pr essing the button and then the button. • The display mode is memorized when the camera is tur ned off.
35 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. 2 Shooting Mode The following displays in infor mation view .
36 Using the LCD Monitor (continued) 2 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears. In detailed display mode, the following information also appears. • In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aper ture setting, movie length, histogram and over exposure warning appear .
37 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the r ecorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image.
38 Using the Optical V iewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. • Y ou can adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment dial to adapt to your vision so that the subject appears in crisp focus.
39 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions AF Frame Indicators Pr essing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. ● Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • The indicators light or blink as follows.
40 • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you pr ess halfway , you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera ’ s inter nal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the inter nal memory .
41 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film for mat). T elephoto / Wide Angle • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle).
42 Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and beep sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the button or the button.
43 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • In Steps 5 and 6, you can easily select settings using the main dial. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button 1 Press the button. • In Shooting mode, the [ (Rec.)] menu appears. In Replaying mode, the [ (Replay)] menu appears.
44 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Menu Items Selectable with the Button Menu Items Selectable with the Button Menu Item A vailable Settings Reference Page ISO Speed AUTO / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 p.
45 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions * Default values. Default languages and video system settings var y between r egions. • Some menu items are not available in cer tain shooting modes. • Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu.
46 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the star t-up image and start-up, shutter , operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has thr ee choices. e.g. Start-up image [ 1 ][ ][ ] As default settings, My Camera setting [ ] has a science fiction theme and My Camera settings [ ] has an animal (bird) theme.
47 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Select setting content using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . 6 Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pr essing the shutter button halfway .
48 Registering the My Camera Settings Y ou can easily add images and newly r ecorded sounds saved on the CF card as My Camera settings to the camera’ s [ ] and [ ] menu items. Y ou can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’ s images and sounds to the camera.
49 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Select [ ] or [ ] using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • appears. 6 Press the button. • An image appears.
50 • Movie and RAW image sounds recorded with the Sound Annotation function (p. 122) cannot be registered. • When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should confor m to the below file formats.
51 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 28). 2 T urn the mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject.
52 • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • W ith the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 54). 6 Press the shutter button all the way (p.
53 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds (See p. 54 to change the display time). Ther e ar e two ways to display the image for longer period.
54 • The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when is already selected as the recor ding format. Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or tur ned off.
55 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Changing the Resolution and Compr ession Y ou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. T o recor d the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p.
56 Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued) Resolution (Excluding ) Number of recordable images (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is selected) Compression 4 Select the resolution you wish to set using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector .
57 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • V olume of an Image (approximate) (p. 197) • T ypes of CF cards and resolution (p.
58 Changing the File Format The recor ding file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting the image. W ith the standard JPEG file format, the camera processes images after capturing them to produce optimal results. The JPEG format compresses images so that more can be stored on a single CF card.
59 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 5 Select RAW (LCD monitor) or (r) (Display panel) using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pr essing the shutter button.
60 Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below . * No icon appears in the display panel. • For information on the external flash, see page 177. 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes. • The selected flash mode appears on the display panel.
61 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back fr om the eyes and making them appear red. 1 In the [ (Rec)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On].
62 • When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, ther e is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. • When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], we recommend the use of a tripod to prevent camera shake.
63 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur . 1 T urn the mode dial to . • Shooting procedur es are the same as for the Mode (p. 51). • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
64 Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdr op is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear cor rectly exposed.
65 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer . • Please use the bundled PhotoStitch pr ogram to merge the images on a computer .
66 Stitch Assist Mode (continued) Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Horizontally , left to right Horizontally , right to left V ertically , bottom to top V ertically , top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left 1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dial to .
67 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be cor r ected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press t h e B or A arr ow on the o m ni selector to r eturn to that frame.
68 Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The r esolution can be set to either [ (320 X 240 (default setting))] or [ (160 X 120)] (p. 55). 1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dial to . • The LCD monitor tur ns on and displays the maximum recor ding time (in seconds).
69 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings • In macro mode, the correct image brightness sometimes cannot be obtained with flash photography . Please set the ND filter to [On] and use the separately sold Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or the Macro T win Lite MT -24EX for flash photography in the macro mode.
70 Self-Timer Y ou can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. 1 Press the / button. • Press the / button several times to display the icon in the display panel. The icon will also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on. • Y ou can cancel the self-timer by pressing the / button until the icon disappears.
71 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Setting the Number of Seconds until Shooting Y ou can set the number of seconds fr om the time the shutter button is pr essed to the time the image is shot to 10 seconds or 2 seconds. 1 Select [Self-timer] from the [ (Rec.
72 Digital Zoom W ith the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. 4.0 times, 5.7 times, 7.1 times, 8.9 times, 11 times, and 14 times 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 T urn the mode dial to any shooting mode except for or .
73 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Standard Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pr essed. Use this mode to view the images as you shoot continuously .
74 • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the inter nal memor y becomes full.
75 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aper ture can be freely changed for shooting. Pr ogram AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene.
76 • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aper ture value show in red on the LCD monitor . Use the following methods to obtain the cor rect exposure and make them show in white.
77 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aper ture value to match the brightness.
78 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake war ning appears in the center of the LCD monitor , secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.
79 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Apertur e When you set the aper ture in the apertur e-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait.
80 • If the shutter speed shows in red in the LCD monitor , the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aper ture value using the main dial until the shutter speed display tur ns to white. • Depending on the zoom position, cer tain aperture values may not be available.
81 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Apertur e Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aper ture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images wher e it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically .
82 • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center) if you hold down the button. • The AF frame can also be moved in the macr o mode.
83 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
84 3 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 4 Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the button.
85 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Adjusting the Exposur e Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright backgr ound. 1 Press ( C on the omni selector). • The exposure compensation bar will appear in the display panel.
86 Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light sour ce, the camera repr oduces colors more accurately . 1 Press ( D on the omni selector). • The current white balance mode will appear in the display panel. The white balance settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.
87 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting a Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card.
88 Setting the White Balance (continued) • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
89 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Changing the Photo Ef fect Y ou can shoot with different photo effects. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. • Photo Effect settings can be changed even if the LCD monitor is of f. However , the Custom Effect settings cannot be changed.
90 When is selected • A screen allowing you to set the contrast, sharpness and color saturation appears when you press the button. In this screen, select the item you wish to set using the CD arr ows on the omni selector and set it using the BA arrows on the omni selector .
91 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects • The white balance cannot be set when (sepia) or (B/W) mode is selected. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204).
92 Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. Y ou can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button.
93 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Auto Exposur e Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposur e within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. Y ou can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standar d exposure setting.
94 • The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). 5 Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector .
95 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Y ou can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus (p.
96 5 Select a range using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • The range expands when you pr ess A and contracts when you press B . • The camera retur ns to the Step 4 screen if you press the button. • Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.
97 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects AE Lock Icon Locking the Exposur e Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the exposur e and focus separately . This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.
98 • The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is of f. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
99 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Flash Exposur e Setting (FE Lock) Y ou can obtain the cor rect exposure r egardless of the location of your subject in the composition. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire (p.
100 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings The built-in flash and the exter nally mounted flash* fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), but it is possible to set them so that they fir e without any adjustments.
101 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 5 Press the button, the button or click the main dial. • T o cancel the compensation, r eturn the setting to using the main dial or the B or A arr ow on the omni selector . 6 Shoot the image. Compensating the Flash Output.
102 Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd-curtain setting. Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fir es 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, r egardless of the shutter speed. Usually , the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.
103 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Y ou can shoot images at a set inter val. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot.
104 • Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons become inactive. T ur ning the mode dial cancels the inter val shooting session. • The lens stays extended until the next image is shot. • Images are not displayed on the LCD monitor right after being shot.
105 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Shooting with Focus Lock Focus Lock Method 1 1 Aim the center of the optical viewfinder or , if an AF frame is selected, the AF frame to an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
106 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the button. • The icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor . 3 T urn the main dial to focus. • The AF frame area is magnified when [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] in the [ (Rec.
107 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 4 Shoot the image. • The indicator beside the viewfinder lights yellow when the shutter button is pr essed halfway . Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location.
108 Switching between Focus Settings Y ou can switch between focus settings to shoot. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [AF Mode]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
109 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Saving Custom Settings Y ou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (custom) mode. This camera is equipped with two modes ([C1] and [C2]), allowing you to save two types of custom settings.
110 Using the ND Filter The brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to select a smaller aperture and a slower shutter speed than usual. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Select [ND Filter] in the [ (Rec.
111 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically r otates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display .
112 Resetting the File Numbers Y ou can select the way file numbers ar e assigned. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select [On] or [Of f] and press the button. • Setting the [File No.
113 Replaying, Erasing • Press the button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 33). • Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (p. 129). • Y ou can change the display language on the LCD monitor if you pr ess and hold the button then press the button (p.
114 Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. 1 T urn the mode lever to . 2 T urn the zoom lever toward the symbol. • Press the B , A , C or D arr ows on the omni selector to move the magnified area around the image.
115 Replaying, Erasing V iewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index r eplay . 1 T urn the mode lever to . 2 Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (index r eplay). • The same display appears even if you pr ess the zoom lever once toward .
116 Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image r eplay or index replay . 1 Press the button while in single replay (p. 113) or index replay (p. 115). • The jump bar appears. 2 The displayed image(s) change.
117 Replaying, Erasing V iewing Movies Y ou can replay the images shot in mode. 1 T urn the mode lever to . • Movies cannot be viewed in index r eplay . 2 Select a movie by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
118 • Y ou may experience frame dropping and audio br eakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • The volume at which movies r eplay can also be adjusted in the Replay menu (p. 163). • Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files on a TV .
119 Replaying, Erasing Editing Movies Y ou can delete unwanted por tions from the first or second half of a movie clip. 1 Select the movie you wish to edit and press the button. • See Viewing Movies (p. 117). 2 Select (Edit) using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
120 6 Select (save) using the C or D arrow on the omni selector and press the button. • When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie editing panel. 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the B or A arrow on the omni selector .
121 Replaying, Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90 º and 270 º clockwise on the LCD monitor . O ri g i na l 90º 270º 1 Select [Rotate] from the [ (Replay)] menu.
122 Attaching Sound Annotations to Images In replay mode (including single replay , index replay , magnifying replay and the replay immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound annotations ( u p t o 60 seconds) to a n image. The sound data is saved in W A VE format.
123 Replaying, Erasing • Y ou cannot attach sound annotation to movies. • Y ou cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to r ecord or play an image with the icon, the “Unidentified sound file” message will display.
124 Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 134). Starting a Slide Show All images or a selection of images on a CF car d can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show . 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Slide Show] and press the button.
125 Replaying, Erasing • Movie images play for the length of time that they wer e recorded regar dless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power-saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera (p. 30). Selecting Images for Slide Shows Y ou can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3.
126 • After you press the button, you can select all the images by selecting [Mark all] using C or D on the omni selector and pressing the button again.
127 Replaying, Erasing 4 Select a setting using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . Play Time • Select a play time. Repeat • Select [On] or [Off]. 5 Press the button. • The set up menu closes. • The display interval may vary somewhat for some images.
128 Protecting Images Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Protect] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select an image you want to protect by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
129 Replaying, Erasing Erasing Images Individually • Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exer cise caution before erasing a file. 1 Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 29). 2 Select the image you wish to erase by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
130 Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Erase all] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to select [OK] and press the button.
131 Replaying, Erasing • If the camera does not work properly , the inser ted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, r eformatting it may solve the problem.
132 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional printer or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that suppor ts the direct print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera buttons.
133 Printing, T ransferring Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for dir ect print function compatible printer information. Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.141) • Select the print style (p.
134 ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Selecting fr om the Print Menu Use the Print menu as shown below to select all print settings. However , set the camera to replay mode beforehand.
135 Printing, T ransferring ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ : T ur ns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings Image (p. 141) Paper (p. 141) Style Borders (p. 141) Date (p. 141) Number of copies (p. 141) T rimming (p. 143) Order Number of copies (p.
136 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Y ou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a dir ect print function compatible printer (optional) or a dir ect print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (optional). It can also be used with DPOF print settings.
137 Printing, T ransferring to Printer 4 Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable. • When you inser t the cable, make sure the mark of the cable faces the front of the camera. 5 Press the printer’ s ON/OFF button to turn on the power .
138 • When you detach the cable fr om the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by the cable. • The following operations cannot be performed while the printer is connected. - Replaying movies - Setting the language using the and the button combination.
139 Printing, T ransferring Printing The following illustrations show examples from a dir ect print function compatible printer . Options for the Style category will differ slightly for BJ printers. An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index r eplay .
140 • Y ou cannot print movies or images recorded in the RAW format. Cancel Printing • T o cancel printing between images, pr ess the button. A confirmation dialog will display . Press the B or A arr ow to select [OK] and press the button. – Direct Print Function Compatible Printers A print in progress cannot be stopped.
141 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Print Settings (Dir ect Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies 1 In replay mode, press the button and the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select the [Copies] option. 2 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to specify the desired number of copies.
142 1 In the print setting menu, choose [Style] using the C or D arrow on the omni selector and press the button. 2 Choose [Image] (or [Paper], [Borders] or [Date]) using the C or D arrow on the omni selector . 3 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to set the selection.
143 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Printing Area (T rimming) Y ou can specify which por tion for an image gets printed. Prior to T rimming Please set the Print Style (Image Settings, Paper , Borders and Date) first before setting the trimming settings (p.
144 2 T rim the Image. Changing the Size of the T rimming Frame • Move the zoom lever toward the or symbol. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
145 Printing, T ransferring Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Y ou can select images on a CF car d for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.
146 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) 3 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 1 4 7 ) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image u s i n g the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector .
147 Printing, T ransferring • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF car d. • When [Print T ype] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).
148 • When [Print T ype] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]. • If [Print T ype] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On], however , only the file number is printed for the index print. • The date prints as the date and time in the for mat specified in the Set Date/T ime menu (p.
149 Printing, T ransferring Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is r eset to [Standard] and the date and file number options ar e set to [Off]. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the button.
150 Printing with DPOF Print Settings Y ou can use the DPOF print settings to print with a dir ect print compatible printer (optional) or with a direct print function compatible BJ printer . 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the button.
151 Printing, T ransferring • T o print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print or der menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. Y ou cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page. If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2.
152 Image T ransfer Settings (DPOF T ransfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transfer ring images. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images.
153 Printing, T ransferring 3 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the main dial or the B or A arr ow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images using the C or D arrow on the omni selector . • Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images).
154 A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable A VC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. 1 T urn off the camera (p. 29). 2 Attach A V Cable A VC-DC100 to the terminal on the camera. 3 Plug the other ends of the A V cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV .
155 Connecting Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: • Directly from the CF card • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable Y ou must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer .
156 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable IMPORT ANT Y ou must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer . Please refer to the Softwar e Starter Guide for installation instructions, image download instructions and system requirements.
157 Connecting Setting the Communication Mode Sets the communication mode when downloading images with the camera connected to the computer . * W ith any other OS [PTP] cannot be used. Please select [Normal]. 1 Check that the camera is not connected to the computer .
158 Rec. Menu * Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 204). List of Menu Options and Messages Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires. • 1st-curtain* • 2nd-curtain Slow Synchro Sets the slow synchro. •O n •O f f * Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically .
159 Appendix Wireless Delay Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the r emote control shutter button is pressed. • 0 seconds • 2 seconds* • 10 seconds Spot AE Point Sets the Spot AE Point option, Center (the AE point is fixed to the center) or AF Point (the AE point corresponds to the AF point).
160 Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images. •O n •O f f * Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. •O f f • 2 sec.* to 10 sec. Intervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals.
161 Appendix Replay Menu Protect Protects images fr om accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display . Erase all Erases all images from a CF car d (excluding protected images). Slide Show Plays images in an automated slide show .
162 Set up Menu Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. (The main dial does not beep even if it is clicked.) See also "How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are r elated" on page 167.
163 Appendix Shutter V olume Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way . There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Playback V ol. (Replay) Adjusts the sound volume when a sound annotation or a movie is played.
164 Set up Menu (continued) *Default setting Operation V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Operation Sound. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Selftimer V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) File No.
165 Appendix Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor . The menu may appear differ ently in some regions. • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • Franç.
166 My Camera Menu Y ou can select the theme, star t-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These ar e called My Camera settings. Y ou can also customize the [ ] and [ ] options for each item with sounds and images recorded on the CF card or by using the supplied software.
167 Appendix The settings of [Beep] in the [ (Set up)] menu [On] [Off] [ ] ● [Beep] – [ 1 ] ● [ 1 ] ● [ 1 ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] * 1 How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up).
168 Resetting the Settings to Default Y ou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default except for the [Date/Time], [Language], and [V ideo System] settings. 1 T urn on the camera. • Y ou can tur n on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode.
169 Appendix List of Err or / Message Codes The following error and message codes may appear on the display panel. Error Codes : The camera has experienced a problem. T ur n off the power , wait a second, and then try shooting or replaying. If the er ror code appears repeatedly , there is a problem.
170 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor . Reset settings to default?: Do you wish to reset all the camera and menu settings to default? Resetting: Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default Busy ... : Image is being recor ded to, or read from, CF car d.
171 Appendix RA W : Y ou attempted to replay an image recorded in an incompatible RAW format. Cannot magnify!: Y ou attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, r ecor ded in a different format, or edited on a computer .
172 The following messages may appear on the camera’ s LCD monitor when a Direct Print compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display . No Paper: Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of paper .
173 Appendix The following messages may appear when the camera is connected to the Dir ect Print compatible Bubble Jet Printer . Check the error number displayed on the control panel of Bubble Jet Printer and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide.
174 Using the Wir eless Contr oller Installing the Battery Install the date battery (CR2025) into W ireless Controller WL-DC100 before use. • Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the r each of children.
175 Appendix Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date batter y for recycling accor ding to the recycling system of your countr y .
176 • The operable range of the wireless controller will shor ten under the following circumstances. - When the wireless controller is used at an angle to the remote sensor . - When strong light strikes the camera. - When the battery is weak. • The movie editing and printing functions ar e not available.
177 Appendix Using an Exter nally Mounted Flash (Optional) Y ou can make your flash photography even clear er and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold exter nally mounted flash.
178 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued) • When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be adjusted. When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] the flash exposur e compensation can be adjusted (p.
179 Appendix • The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 550EX) - FE Lock (Not available in mode) - Flash Sync (1s.
180 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued) How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro T win Lite MT -24EX The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58B is r equired to mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro T win Lite MT -24EX on the camera.
181 Appendix 4 Macr o Ring Lite MR-14EX Press and hold the release buttons on both sides of Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and fit it into the conversion lens adapter . Macr o T win Lite MT -24EX Press and hold the release button on the top of the external ring and fit it into the conversion lens adapter .
182 • When you are using Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro T win Lite MT -24EX, you can shoot in E-TTL automatic flash exposur e compensation mode just by setting the camera’ s shooting mode to , or . Y ou are recommended to set the aperture in or mode for full-fledged macro flash photography .
183 Appendix Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58 B is requir ed to use conversion and close-up lenses with the camera, such as the separately sold W ide Conver ter WC-DC58N, T ele-conver ter TC-DC58N and Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm).
184 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) (continued) Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm) This lens, with a 58 mm-threaded diameter , makes macro shooting easier . W ith the camera in macro mode, it can shoot subjects as close as 10 cm (3.
185 Appendix • Since the image seen in the viewfinder does not change when a conversion lens is installed, use the LCD monitor to compose images. • Please note that the images will not mer ge properly with the PhotoStitch program on a computer when they are shot in mode with a conversion or close-up lens.
186 1 2 Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to charge battery packs or to power the camera from a car’ s cigarette lighter socket.
187 Appendix • Always ensure that the car’ s engine is running when you use Char ge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine running may flatten the car battery . Always unplug the kit befor e turning off the engine.
188 1 Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/T ime menu appears when you tur n on the camera power , the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please r eplace the battery with a generic CR2016 lithium coin batter y with the following procedures.
189 Appendix 4 Place a new date battery into the date battery holder with the negative terminal (-) facing upward. 5 Replace the date battery holder , replace the battery pack and close the battery cover .
190 • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Car e and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder , LCD monitor and other parts.
191 Appendix T roubleshooting • T ur n on the camera. See T urning the Power On / Off (p. 28). • Confirm that the CF card slot/battery cover is securely closed. • Fully charge the battery or use a household power source. • Use a compact power adapter .
192 • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • T ur n off the camera's power . • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Clean the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth. • Plug the compact power adapter's DC plug more firmly into the camera's DC IN terminal.
193 Appendix • T o use the built-in flash, shoot within 70 cm to 5 m (2.3 to 16.5 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 70 cm to 4 m (2.3 to 13.1 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. • Use an externally mounted flash with a large output.
194 All data is based on Canon’ s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G3 Camera effective pixels: Approx. 4 million Image sensor: 1/1.8 inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: appr ox. 4.1 million) Lens: 7.2 (W) - 28.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 - 140mm) F 2.
195 Appendix Built-in flash: Auto, On, Of f Red-eye reduction On: Red-eye r eduction auto / Red-eye r eduction On / Of f Red-eye reduction Of f: On / Of f Flash range: 70 cm - 5.
196 Number of Images Shot Replay Time LCD Monitor On LCD Monitor Off Battery Pack BP-511/512 (Fully charged) Approx. 450 images Approx. 1050 images Approx. 360 minutes Replay modes: Single (H istogram displayable) , Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (app rox.
197 Appendix CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may var y according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : 3 minutes, : 3 minutes.
198 Battery Pack BP-511/Battery Pack BP-512 (Optional) T ype: Rechargeable lithium ion cell Nominal voltage: 7.4 V Nominal capacity: 1100 mAh Charge cycles: Appr ox. 300 Operating temperatures: 0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F) Dimensions: 38 x 55 x 21 mm (1.
199 Appendix • Car Battery Cable CB-560 Supported vehicles: Cigarette lighter socket powered by a negative ground, DC 12 V or 24 V car battery Fuse: 125 V / 4 A Length: Approx. 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) Weight: Appr ox. 80 g (2.8 oz.) Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Optional) Magnification: Appr ox.
200 Index A AE Lock 97 AEB Mode 93 AF Frame 82 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 79 Aperture V alue 75, 77, 79, 81 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) 93 Auto Mode ( ) 51 Auto Replay (Slide Show) 124 Auto Rota.
201 Appendix Image Zone 13 Index Replay 115 Indicators 11 Information View 35 - 36 Interface Cables 10, 137, 154 Intervalometer 103, 160 ISO Speed 92 J Jump 116 L Landscape Mode ( ) 63 Language Settin.
202 Shutter Shutter Speed-Priority AE ( ) 77 Sound 46 - 47, 163 Speed 75, 77, 79, 81 V olume 163 Shutter Button 39 Pressing Fully 39 Pressing Halfway 39 Single Image Replay 113 Slide Show 124, 161 Pla.
203 Appendix FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1032 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
204 Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. Y ou can shoot with the settings saved in the C1 or C2 mode (p.
* Default setting. ● Setting selection is possible. ▲ Setting can only be selected for the first image. - Setting selection is not possible. (Shaded Area) Setting remains in effect even when the camera is tur ned off.
Camera User Guide DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E067-010 XX02CHXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAP AN ENGLISH • Please start by r eading the Read This First on page 4 of this manual. Please r efer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the softwar e and downloading images.
An important point after buying a device Canon G3 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Canon G3 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Canon G3 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Canon G3 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Canon G3 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Canon G3, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Canon G3.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Canon G3. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Canon G3 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
