Canon G3x Owners Manual

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Switching the Color of Screen Information
 Still Images  Movies
Information displayed on the screen and menus can be changed to a color 
suitable for shooting under low-light conditions. Enabling this setting is 
useful in modes such as [
] (= 70).
 z
Choose [Night Display] on the [2] tab, 
and then choose [On] ( = 31).
Using Eco Mode
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. 
When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce 
battery consumption.
1...

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World Clock
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when 
you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to 
that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the 
Date/Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your 
home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
 21).
1 Specify your destination.
 z
Choose [Time Zone] on the [2] tab, and 
then press the [] button....

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 ●You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by 
pressing and holding the [] button and immediately pressing 
the [] button.
Silencing Camera Operations
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
 z Choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose [On].
 ● Operation can also be silenced by holding down the [] 
button as you turn the camera on.
 ● Sound is not played during movies ( = 106) if you mute camera 
sounds. To restore sound during movies, press the [] button or 
drag up...

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Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel
Sensitivity of the touch-screen panel can be increased to respond to a 
lighter touch, or you can disable touch control.
 zChoose [4] tab ► [Touch Operation], 
and then choose the desired option.
 z To increase touch-screen panel 
sensitivity, choose [Sensitive], and to 
disable touch control, choose [Disable].
Metric / Non-Metric Display
Change the unit of measurement shown in the zoom bar ( = 35), the 
MF indicator ( = 86), and elsewhere from m/cm to ft/in as...

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 ●The copyright info already recorded in images will not be deleted.
Adjusting Other Settings
The following settings can also be adjusted.
 ●[4] tab setting [Wi-Fi Settings] ( = 133)
 ●
[4] tab setting [Mobile Device Connect Button] ( = 136)
Restoring Default Camera Settings
If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings.
1 Access the [Reset All] screen.
 z
Choose [Reset All] on the [4] tab, and 
then press the [] button.
2 Restore default settings.
 z Press the [][]...

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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used 
with genuine Canon accessories.
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents 
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please 
note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the 
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may...

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System Map
Neck StrapBattery Pack
NB-10L*1
(with terminal cover) Battery Charger
CB-2LC/CB-2LCE*
1
USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2
Memory Card Card Reader Computer
TV/Video System
AC Adapter KitACK-DC80
Included Accessories
Power Cables
HDMI Cable HTC-100
Flash Units
Lens Accessories
PictBridge-Compatible Printers Speedlite*
3
600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 
430EX II, 320EX, 270EX II
Canon-Brand Lens Filter (67 mm dia.)*
4Lens Hood LH-DC100/
Filter Adapter FA-DC67B
Remote SwitchRS-60E3
Electronic...

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Flash Units
Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX/ 
580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II
 z Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables 
many styles of flash photography. 
Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 
220EX are also supported.
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
 zPrevents unnatural shadows next to 
subjects during vertical shooting. Includes 
Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, ST-E3-RT
 zEnables wireless control of slave 
Speedlite flash units (except Speedlite 
220EX/270EX).
Other Accessories
Interface...

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Using Optional Accessories
 Still Images  Movies
Playback on a TV
 Still Images  Movies
Connecting the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable HTC-100 
(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen 
of the TV. Movies shot at an image quality of [
], [], 
[], [], [], [], or [] can be viewed in 
high definition.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the  TV manual.
1 Make sure the camera and TV are 
off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
 zOn the TV, insert the...

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Powering the Camera with Household Power
 Still Images  Movies
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Open the cover.
 zFollow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Your Memory Card” ( = 20) 
to open the memory card/battery cover, 
and then open the coupler cable port 
cover as shown.
3 Connect the adapter to the coupler.
 z Insert the adapter plug fully into the 
coupler.
4...