Canon Gx 9 E Manual

							
zPreparations
zShooting Still Images
zViewing Still Images
zShooting Movies
zViewing Movies
zErasing
zPrinting
zDownloading Images to a Computer
zSystem Map
Getting Started  
						

							
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Getting Started
Preparations
1.
Insert the battery into the battery charger.
2.Plug the battery charger (CB- 2LW) into a power outlet, 
or attach the powe r cord to the battery charger (CB-
2LWE, not shown) and plug it into a power outlet.
3.Remove the battery after  charging is complete.
Charging takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. 
Charging the Battery
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for 
longer than 24 hours continuously.
Charge Indicator
Charging: lights orange
Charge Indicator
Charging Complete: 
lights green  
						

							
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Getting Started
1.Slide the cover (a) and open it ( b).
2.Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow ( a) 
and insert the battery until it locks.
3.Close the cover ( a) and slide it until clicks ( b).
„ To Remove the Battery
Push the battery lock in the direction of the 
arrow and hold it while pulling the battery 
out.
Installing the Battery
a
b
a
Battery Lock
b
a
b
Battery Lock  
						

							
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Getting Started
1.Slide the cover (a) and open it ( b).
2.Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
3.Close the cover ( a) and slide it until clicks ( b). 
Inserting the Memory Card
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before 
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the 
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
a
b
Back
Write Protect Tab
(For SD memory card)
• Confirm that the write protect tab 
is unlocked (only 
SD memory 
cards).
• Check the card for  the correct 
orientation.
a
b  
						

							
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Getting Started„To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks 
and then release it.
„Attaching the Neck Strap 
a
b
c
Pull the strap tight in the 
buckle so that it does not 
slip. Perform the same 
steps on the other side of 
the camera.
In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend 
attaching the neck strap before using the camera.  
						

							
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Getting Started
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is 
turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the 
explanation below.
1.Press the power button.
2.Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the   button.
2. Use the   or   button to select the   (Set up) menu.
3. Use the   or   button to select  [Date/Time].
4. Press the   button.
3.Select the year, month, day and 
time, and the display order.
1. Use the   or   button to select  an option.
2. Use the   or   button to set the  value.
4.Press the   button.
5.Press the   button.
Setting the Date and Time
Buttons
Power Button
Button
Button  
						

							
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Getting Started
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus 
and messages.
1.Press the   (Playback) button.
2.Hold down the   button  and press the   button.
3.Use the  ,  ,   or   button to select a language.
4.Press the   button.
zA rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save 
such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when 
the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the 
camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four 
hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) to 
charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is 
turned off.
zThe date/time settings may be lost after approximately three 
weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time 
settings if this occurs.
Setting the Display Language
Buttons
Button
Button
Button  
						

							
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Getting Started
Shooting Still Images
1.
Press the power button.
• The start-up sound will play and  the start-up image will display in 
the LCD monitor.
• Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
2.Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to  .
3.Aim the camera at the subject.
(  Mode)
Mode Dial Shutter 
Button
Power Button
Indicators Microphone 
Button  
						

							
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Getting Started4.Press the shutter button lightly 
(halfway) to focus.
• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green 
(orange when the flash will fire).
• An AF frame will display in green on  the LCD monitor at the point of focus.
5.Press the shutter  button fully (all 
the way) to shoot.
• The shutter sound will play once and 
the image will record.
• The indicator will blink green and the  file will record to the memory card.
Mute Setting
When you hold down the   (Microphone) button while turning on the 
camera, the mute setting will be se t to [On]. All sounds except for 
warning sounds will be disabled.  You can change the setting in 
[Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 51).
Shooting Preparations 
Complete: lights green
AF Frame
Recording: blinks green  
						

							
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Getting Started
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 
2 seconds immediately after shooting.
You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the 
image immediately after shooting so that you can check it.
z Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
z Press the   button while the recorded image is 
displayed.
Confirm that the camera beeps.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image 
is being displayed.
Reviewing an Image Right After 
Shooting (Rec. Review)
You can change the interval for which images are displayed by 
configuring the [Review] item in the   (Rec.) menu.
Shutter Button
Button