Canon Camera Powershot G7 X User Manual

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1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
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Index Advanced Guide  
						

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Initial Information
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
CameraBattery Pack
NB-13L*
Battery Charger
CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Wrist Strap
* Do not peel off the battery pack label.
 ●
Printed matter is also included.
 ●A memory card is not included ( = 2).
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of 
capacity.
 ●
SD memory cards*1
 ●SDHC memory cards*1*2
 ●SDXC memory cards*1*2
*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been 
verified to work with the camera.
*2
 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.
Before Use
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide  
						

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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
 ●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images 
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries 
and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential 
damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, 
including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be 
recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
 ●Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain 
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note 
that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright 
or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some 
commercial settings.
 ●The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of 
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before 
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
 ●Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision 
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet 
design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective 
or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera 
damage or affect recorded images.
 ●The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection 
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before 
using the camera.
 ●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become 
warm. This does not indicate damage.
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide  
						

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(1) Screen (LCD monitor)*2
(2) Microphone
(3)
 DIGITAL terminal
(4)
 HDMITM terminal
(5)
 [ (Mobile Device Connection)] button
(6) Control dial
(7)
 [ (Ring function selector)] / 
[ (Single-image erase)] button
(8)
 Movie button
(9)
 [ (Drive mode)] / [ (Wi-Fi)] / 
Up button (10)
 FUNC./SET button
(11)
 [ (Flash)] / Right button
(12)
 [ (Display)] / Down button
(13)
 Indicator
(14)
 [] button
(15)
 [ (Playback)] button
(16)
 [ (Macro)] / [ (Manual focus)] / 
Left button
*1 Used with NFC features ( = 128).
*2 Gestures may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector. In this 
case, increase the sensitivity of the touch-screen panel ( = 156).
 z
Turning the control dial is one way to 
choose setting items, switch images, and 
perform other operations. Most of these 
operations are also possible with the 
[
][][][] buttons.
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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(1) Zoom lever
Shooting:  [ (telephoto)] / 
[ (wide angle)]
Playback:  [ (magnify)] / 
[ (index)]
(2)
 Strap mount
(3)
 Lamp
(4)
 Lens
(5)
 Exposure compensation dial
(6)
 Mode dial
(7)
 Shutter button
(8)
 Power button (9)
 Speaker
(10)
 Flash
(11)
 Control ring
(12)
 [ (Flash up)] switch
(13)
 Wi-Fi antenna area
(14)
  (N-Mark)*1
(15) Tripod socket
(16)
 Memory card/battery cover
(17)
 DC coupler terminal cover
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide   
						

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 ●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera 
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.
 ●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.   
[] Control ring (11) on front 
[] Up button (9) on back 
[] Left button (16) on back 
[] Right button (11) on back 
[] Down button (12) on back  
[] Control dial (6) on back
 ● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in 
brackets.
 ●: Important information you should know
 ●: Notes and tips for expert camera use
 ●: Indicates touch-screen operations
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xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents 
a page number)
 ● Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
 ●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as 
the “memory card”.
 ●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate 
how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide  
						

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Advanced Guide
1 Camera Basics ...........................................................26
On/Off ..................................................................................... 26
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) .............................27
Power Saving in Shooting Mode
 ........................................... 27
Power Saving in Playback Mode
 ........................................... 27
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 27
Shooting Modes
 ..................................................................... 28
Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation ........

................... 28
Shooting Display Options
 ....................................................... 29
Using the FUNC. Menu
 .......................................................... 29
Using Touch-Screen Operations to Configure Settings .............30
Using the Menu Screen .......................................................... 30
Touch-Screen Operations ..........................................................31
On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................. 32
Indicator Display
 ..................................................................... 32
Clock
 ...................................................................................... 33
2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ................................34
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings ..........................34
Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 34
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode
 ................................................... 36
Digest Movie Playback
 .......................................................... 36
Still Images/Movies
 ............................................................... 36
Still Images
 ............................................................................ 37
Movies
 ................................................................................... 37
Scene Icons
 ............................................................................... 38
Continuous Shooting Scenes
 ................................................ 39
Image Stabilization Icons
 ........................................................... 39
On-Screen Frames
 .................................................................... 40
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information ..............................................................2
Package Contents .................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards .............................
.......................... 2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
 ................................. 3
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
 ............................ 4
Common Camera Operations
 ................................................ 13
Safety Precautions
 ................................................................. 15
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 18
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 18
Attaching the Strap .................................................................... 18
Holding the Camera
 ................................................................... 18
Charging the Battery Pack
 ......................................................... 19
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
 ............................ 19
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card
 ..................... 20
Setting the Date and Time
 ......................................................... 20
Changing the Date and Time
 ................................................. 21
Display Language
 ...................................................................... 22
Trying the Camera Out ...........................................................22
Shooting (Smart Auto) ............................................................... 22
Viewing
 ...................................................................................... 24
Touch-Screen Operations
 .......................................................... 24
Erasing Images
 ..................................................................... 25
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide  
						

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Changing the Image Display Style after Shots ..........................52
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots
 ................... 52
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots
 ......................... 53
3 Other Shooting Modes ................................................. 54
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot 
(Creative Shot)
 ....................................................................... 54
Choosing Effects .......................................................................55
Specific Scenes ......................................................................55
Using Functions for Underwater Shots ......................................57
Shooting with an Underwater Focusing Range
 ..................... 57
Correcting White Balance
 ...................................................... 57
Image Effects (Creative Filters) ..............................................58
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) ...........58
Adding Artistic Effects
 ............................................................ 59
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
 .................................... 59
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Ef

fect)
 ............60
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)
 ............. 60
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time 
(for One-Minute Clips)
 ........................................................... 61
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (T

oy Camera Effect)
 ...........61
Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus)
 .................. 62
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
 .............................................. 62
Shooting in Monochrome
 ........................................................... 63
Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................63
Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter) .................63
Auto Shooting after Smile Detection
 ..................................... 63
Using the Wink Self-Timer
 ..................................................... 64
Using the Face Self-Timer
 ..................................................... 65
Shooting Starry Skies (Star)
 ...................................................... 66
Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait)
 ............ 66
Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies 
(Star Nightscape)
 .................................................................. 67
Common, Convenient Features .............................................40
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ..........................40
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)
 ........................ 41
Using the Self-Timer
 .................................................................. 41
Using the Self-Timer to 

Avoid Camera Shake
 .......................42
Customizing the Self-Timer
 ................................................... 42
Shooting by Touching the Screen (T

ouch Shutter)
 ....................42
Continuous Shooting
 ................................................................. 43
Image Display during Playback
 ............................................. 43
Using Face ID......................................................................... 44
Personal Information ................................................................. 44
Registering Face ID Information
 ................................................ 44
Shooting
 .................................................................................... 45
Checking and Editing Registered Information
 ........................... 46
Overwriting and Adding Face Information
 ............................. 47
Erasing Registered Information
 ............................................. 48
Image Customization Features .............................................. 48
Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................ 48
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
 ............................................ 49
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size 
(for 3:2 Images)
 ..................................................................... 49
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps
 ........... 49
Changing Movie Image Quality
 ................................................. 50
Helpful Shooting Features ...................................................... 50
Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level .........................................50
Magnifying the Area in Focus
 .................................................... 51
Checking for Closed Eyes
 ......................................................... 51
Customizing Camera Operation .............................................52
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam .............................................. 52
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
 ............................... 52
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide  
						

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ...............................................81
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking)
 .................... 82
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
 ................................... 82
Digital Tele-Converter
 ................................................................ 83
Changing the AF Frame Mode
 .................................................. 83
1-point
 ................................................................................... 83
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point)
 ............................ 84
Face AiAF
 .............................................................................. 84
Shooting with Servo AF
 ......................................................... 85
Changing the Focus Setting
 ...................................................... 85
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
 ......................... 85
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF)
 .............................. 86
Shooting with the AF Lock
 ......................................................... 87
Shooting Continuously as the Camera Keeps the Subject in 
Focus
 ......................................................................................... 87
Flash....................................................................................... 88
Changing the Flash Mode ......................................................... 88
Auto
 ....................................................................................... 88
On
 .......................................................................................... 88
Slow Synchro
 ........................................................................ 88
Off
 .......................................................................................... 88
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
 ............................ 89
Shooting with the FE Lock
 ......................................................... 89
Changing the Flash T

iming
 ........................................................ 90
Shooting RAW Images ........................................................... 90
Other Settings
 ........................................................................ 91
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ....................91
Changing the IS Mode Settings
 ................................................. 91
Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown 
before Shooting
 ..................................................................... 92
Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen Information
 ................. 92
Shooting Star Trails (Star 

Trails)
 ...........................................
68
Shooting Movies of Star Movement 
(Star Time-Lapse Movie)
 ....................................................... 69
Adjusting Colors
 .................................................................... 70
Shooting Various Movies ........................................................71
Shooting Movies in Standard Mode ...........................................71
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting
 ...... 71
Shooting iFrame Movies
 ............................................................ 72
4 P Mode ........................................................................ 73
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) .......................................73
Image Brightness (Exposure)
 ................................................. 74
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............74
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
 ...................... 74
Changing the Metering Method
 ................................................. 74
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the 

AF Frame
 ................75
Changing the ISO Speed
 ........................................................... 75
Adjusting ISO Auto Settings
 .................................................. 76
Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR)
 ................ 76
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting)
 ............................... 76
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
 .................................. 77
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
 ......................... 77
Shadow Correct
 ..................................................................... 78
Using the ND Filter
 .................................................................... 78
Image Colors .......................................................................... 78
Adjusting White Balance ............................................................78
Custom White Balance
 .......................................................... 79
Manually Correcting White Balance
 ...................................... 79
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
 ................................ 80
Custom Color ......................................................................... 80
Shooting Range and Focusing ............................................... 81
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ..................................................... 81
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
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Checking People Detected in Face ID .....................................107
Browsing and Filtering Images ............................................. 107
Navigating through Images in an Index ...................................107
Touch-Screen Operations
 .................................................... 108
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions
 ....................... 108
Using the Control Ring to Jump between Images
 ................... 109
Touch-Screen Operations
 .................................................... 11 0
Viewing Individual Images in a Group
 ..................................... 11 0
Editing Face ID Information ................................................... 111
Changing Names ..................................................................... 111
Erasing Names
 ........................................................................ 111
Image Viewing Options .........................................................11 2
Magnifying Images .................................................................. 11 2
T ouch-Screen Operations
 .................................................... 11 2
Viewing Slideshows
 ................................................................. 11 2
Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle)
 .................. 11 3
Protecting Images ................................................................. 11 4
Choosing a Selection Method ..................................................11 4
Choosing Images Individually
 .................................................. 11 4
Selecting a Range
 ................................................................... 11 5
Protecting 

All Images at Once
 ................................................. 11 5
Clearing 

All Protection at Once
 ........................................... 11 5
Erasing Images ..................................................................... 11 6
Erasing Multiple Images at Once .............................................11 6
Choosing a Selection Method
 ............................................. 11 6
Choosing Images Individually
 .............................................. 11 6
Selecting a Range
 ............................................................... 11 7
Specifying All Images at Once
 ............................................. 11 7
Rotating Images .................................................................... 11 7
Deactivating Auto Rotation ......................................................11 8
Tagging Images as Favorites ................................................11 8
5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode ...............................................93
Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) ...................................... 93
Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)
 ..................................... 94
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture V

alues ([M] Mode)
 .....94
Adjusting the Flash Output ........................................................ 95
Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values
 ..................................................................................... 96
Setup via Touch Operations ......................................................96
Customization for Shooting Styles .........................................97
Changing Control Ring Settings ................................................ 97
Functions Assignable to the Control Ring
 ............................. 97
Assigning Functions to the Control Ring
 ............................... 98
Using the Control Ring for Adjustment
 ...................................... 98
Customizing Display Information
 ............................................... 99
Assigning Functions to Buttons
 ................................................. 99
Customizing the FUNC. Menu (FUNC. Menu Layout) .........100
Choosing Items to Include in the Menu ................................... 100
Rearranging Menu Items
 ..................................................... 101
Saving Shooting Settings
 ........................................................ 101
Settings that can be saved
 .................................................. 101
Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)
 ..... 102
6 Playback Mode ........................................................ 103
Viewing ................................................................................. 103
Touch-Screen Operations ....................................................104
Switching Display Modes
 ......................................................... 105
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)
 .................... 105
Histogram
 ............................................................................ 105
RGB Histogram, GPS Information Display
 .......................... 105
Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images 
(Digest Movies)
 ........................................................................ 106
Viewing by Date
 ................................................................... 106
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
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Sending Images to a Registered Web Service .....................138
Registering Web Services ....................................................... 138
Registering CANON iMAGE GATEW AY
 ..............................139
Registering Other Web Services
 ......................................... 140
Uploading Images to Web Services
 ........................................ 141
Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer ..........142
Sending Images to Another Camera
 .................................... 143
Image Sending Options
 ........................................................ 144
Sending Multiple Images ......................................................... 144
Notes on Sending Images
 ....................................................... 144
Choosing the Image Resolution (Size)
 .................................... 145
Adding Comments
 ................................................................... 145
Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync) .......................145
Initial Preparations ................................................................... 145
Preparing the Camera
 ......................................................... 145
Preparing the Computer
 ...................................................... 146
Sending Images
 ....................................................................... 146
Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control 
the Camera........................................................................... 147
Geotagging Images on the Camera ........................................ 147
Shooting Remotely
 .................................................................. 148
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings.......................................... 149
Editing Connection Information ...............................................149
Changing a Device Nickname
 ............................................. 149
Erasing Connection Information
 .......................................... 149
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default
 ................................... 150
8 Setting Menu ............................................................ 151
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ......................................151
Silencing Camera Operations .................................................. 151
Adjusting the Volume
 ............................................................... 151
Customizing Sounds
 ................................................................ 152
Convenient Control: Touch Actions .......................................11 9
Using Touch Actions Functions ................................................ 11 9
Changing  Touch Actions Functions
 ......................................... 11 9
Assignable Functions
 .......................................................... 120
Editing Still Images ............................................................... 120
Resizing Images ...................................................................... 120
Cropping
 .................................................................................. 121
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
 .............................. 122
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
 ................................ 123
Correcting Red-Eye
 ................................................................. 123
Editing Movies ...................................................................... 124
Reducing File Sizes .................................................................125
Editing Digest Movies
 .............................................................. 126
7 Wi-Fi Functions........................................................ 127
Available Wi-Fi Features ......................................................127
Sending Images to a Smartphone
 ........................................ 128
Sending to a Smartphone Assigned to the Button ...................128
Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu
 .......................... 130
Using Another Access Point
 .................................................... 132
Previous Access Points
 ........................................................... 132
Saving Images to a Computer ..............................................133
Preparing to Register a Computer ...........................................133
Checking Y our Computer Environment
 ............................... 133
Installing the Software
 ......................................................... 133
Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi Connection 
(Windows Only)
 ................................................................... 134
Saving Images to a Connected Computer
 ............................... 135
Confirming Access Point Compatibility
 ................................ 135
Using WPS-Compatible Access Points
 ............................... 135
Connecting to Listed Access Points
 .................................... 137
Previous Access Points
 ....................................................... 138
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
Before Use
Basic Guide
Index Advanced Guide