Canon G5 X 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 [
] (= 67).
 z
Choose [Night Display] on the [2] tab, 
and then choose [On] ( = 31).
 z
To restore the original display, choose 
[Of

f].
 ● You can also return the setting to [Off] by holding down the 
[] button for at least one second on the shooting screen or 
in...

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 ●For maximum brightness, press and hold the [] button 
for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed 
or when in single-image display. (This will override the [Disp. 
Brightness] setting on the [
2] tab.) To restore the original 
brightness, press and hold the [] button again for at least 
one second or restart the camera.
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...

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Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
 zChoose [Language ] on the [3] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose a language, and 
then press the [] button.
 ● 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].
 ●...

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Hiding Hints and Tips
Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose Quick Set menu 
(= 30) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information.
 z
Choose [Hints & Tips] on the [3] tab, 
and then choose [Off].
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.
 z Choose [4] tab ► [Touch Operation], 
and then choose the desired option.
 z To increase touch-screen panel 
sensitivity, choose...

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Deleting All Copyright Information
You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same 
time as follows.
 zFollow the steps in “Setting Copyright 
Information to Record in Images” 
(=
 165) and choose [Delete Copyright 
Info].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
 ● The copyright info already recorded in images will not be deleted.
Adjusting Other Settings
The following settings can also be adjusted.
 ●[4] tab setting...

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 ●The following functions are not restored to default settings. -Information registered using Face ID ( = 45) -
[1] tab setting [Video system] ( = 160) -
[2] tab settings [Time Zone] ( = 162), [Date/Time] (= 163), 
and [3] tab setting [Language ] ( = 163) -
Custom white balance data you have recorded ( = 82) -
Shooting Mode -Exposure compensation ( = 78) setting -
Movie mode ( = 73) -
Wi-Fi settings ( = 133) -
Calibrated value for the electronic level ( = 161) -
Copyright information ( = 165)...

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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 any repairs your Canon product may require as a result of such 
malfunction are not covered under warranty and will incur a...

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System Map
*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 A genuine Canon accessory is also avai lable (Interface Cable IFC-600PCU).
*3
 Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.).
*4 The following accessories are also supported: Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, 
and 220EX, Speedlite 

Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2, and Off-
Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
Neck Strap Strap Adapter Battery Pack
NB-13L*1Battery Charger
CB-2LH/CB-2LHE*1
USB Cable (camera end: Micro-B)*2...

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Compact Power Adapter  
CA-DC30/CA-DC30E
 z Insert the included battery pack into the 
camera for charging. Interface Cable 
IFC
-600PCU (sold separately) is required 
to connect the adapter to the camera.
Flash Units
High-Power Flash HF-DC2
 z External flash for illuminating subjects 
that are out of range of the built-in flash.   
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX/ 
580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II
 z Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables 
many styles of flash...

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Using Optional Accessories
Playback on a TV
 Still Images  Movies
You can view your shots on a TV by connecting the camera to an HDTV 
with a commercially available HDMI cable (not exceeding 2.5 m / 8.2 ft., 
with a T
ype D terminal on the camera end). 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....