Canon Gx 9 E Manual

Appendix229
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
zNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or 
other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to strong magnetic fields  may cause malfunctions or corrupt 
image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
z When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold 
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the 
equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it 
adjust to...

Appendix230
Battery Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery terminals clean at all times.
Dirty terminals may cause poor  contact between the battery and 
camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging 
or using the battery.
z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and 
the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.
Under these conditions, revive the ba ttery by warming it in a pocket 
immediately before use.
z However, ensure that there are no metallic...

Appendix231
Charging the Battery
zSince this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely 
discharge it before recharging.
z It takes approximately 1 hours 45 minutes to fully charge the 
battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing 
standards).
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is  recommended.
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and  the battery’s charge state.
z You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one...

Appendix232
Handling the Memory Card
SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory CardWrite Protect Tab
Cautions When Handling
zMemory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not 
bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or 
vibration.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the 
terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals 
with your hands or metal objects.
z Do not peel away the original label on the...

Appendix233
Formatting
zPlease note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases 
all data, including protected images.
z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been 
formatted in your camera.
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further  formatting.
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might  be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning,  reformatting it may solve...

Appendix234
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20
It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold 
separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting 
it to a computer.
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting 
the AC adapter.
1Attach the power 
cord to the compact 
power adapter and 
plug it into a power 
outlet.
2Connect the DC plug of 
the compact power 
adapter cable to the 
DC Coupler DR-20 
terminal....

Appendix235
Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge 
battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.
Always ensure that the automobile’s  engine is running when you use 
the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off may flatten the 
battery. Always unplug the car battery charger before turning off the 
engine.
4Press and hold the DC 
Coupler cable cover 
using the cable, then 
close the memory 
card slot/battery...

Appendix236
When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B and Tele-converter 
TC-DC58C (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens 
Adapter LA-DC58H.
2Insert the battery pack 
all the way into the 
battery charger as 
shown.
• Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the 
battery charger to correctly insert 
the battery pack in the charger.
• The charge indicator will light  red while the battery pack is 
charging. It will change to green  when the charge is complete.
• After...

Appendix237
„Wide Converter WC-DC58B
Use this converter for taking wide -angle shots. The wide converter 
changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.75x 
(the thread diameter is 58 mm).
„ Tele-converter TC-DC58C
This lens is used for taking telephot o shots. The lens changes the focal 
length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 2x. (the thread diameter 
is 58 mm).
„ Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H
This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter or tele-...

Appendix238
2Press the ring release button (a) and hold it 
down, and turn the ring in the direction of the 
arrow ( b).
3When the  { mark on the ring and the  z mark 
on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring.
4Align the  z mark on the conversion lens 
adapter with the  z mark on the camera, and 
turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows 
until locked.
• To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the 
opposite direction with holding  down the ring release button.
Ring
Ring...