Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Safety	Precautions
•	Use	only	the	recommended	battery.
•	 Do	not	place	the	battery	near	or	in	direct	flame.
•	 Unplug	the	power	cord	periodically,	and	using	a	dry	cloth,	wipe	away	any	dust	and	dirt	that	has	collected	on	the	plug,	the	exterior	of	the	power	outlet,	and	the	surrounding	area.
•	 Do	not	handle	the	power	cord	with	wet	hands.
•	 Do	not	use	the	equipment	in	a	manner	that	exceeds	the	rated	capacity	of	the	electrical	outlet	or	wiring	accessories.	Do	not	use	if	the	power	cord	or	plug	are...

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Safety	Precautions
•	When	using	the	flash,	be	careful	not	to	cover	it	with	your	fingers	or	clothing.
This	could	result	in	burns	or	damage	to	the	flash.
•	 Avoid
	using,	placing	or	storing	the	product	in	the	following	places:
-	Places	subject	to	strong	sunlight
-	Places	subject	to	temperatures	above	40	°C	(104	°F)
-	Humid	or	dusty	areas
These	could	cause	leakage,	overheating	or	an	explosion	of	the	battery,	resulting	in	electrical	shock,	fire,	burns	or	other	injuries.
High	temperatures	may	cause...

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Safety	Precautions
•	Before	you	discard	the	battery,	cover	the	terminals	with	tape	or	other	insulators.
Contacting	other	metal	materials	may	lead	to	fire	or	explosions.
•	 Unplug
	the	battery	charger	from	the	power	outlet	after	charging	is	complete,	or	when	you	are	not	using	it.
•	 Do	not	place	anything,	such	as	cloth,	on	top	of	the	battery	charger	while	it	is	charging.
Leaving	the	unit	plugged	in	for	a	long	period	of	time	may	cause	it	to	overheat	and	distort,	resulting	in	fire.
•	 Do
	not	place	the...

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Basic Guide
Gives	basic	instructions,	from	initial	
preparations	to	shooting,	playback,	and	
saving	on	a	computer
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Initial Preparations
Prepare	for	shooting	as	follows.
Attaching the Strap
Attach	the	strap.
zzAttach	the	included	strap	to	the	camera	as	shown.
zzOn	the	other	side	of	the	camera,	attach	the	strap	the	same	way.
Holding the Camera
zzPlace	the	strap	around	your	neck.
zzWhen	shooting,	keep	your	arms	close	to	your	body	and	hold	the	camera	securely	to	prevent	it	from	moving.	If	you	have	raised	the	flash,	do	not	rest	your	fingers	on	it.   
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Initial	Preparations
Charging the Batter y
Before	use,	charge	the	battery	with	the	included	charger.	Be	sure	to	charge	the	battery	initially,	because	the	camera	is	not	sold	with	the	battery	charged.
1	 Remove	the	battery	cover	and	
insert	the	battery	in	the	charger.
zzRemove	the	cover	from	the	battery,	align	the		marks	on	the	battery	and	charger,	and	insert	the	battery	by	pushing	it	in	()	and	down	().
CB‑2LC
CB‑2LCE
2	 Charge	the	battery.
zzCB-2LC:	Flip	out	the	plug	()	and	plug	the	charger	into	a...

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Initial	Preparations
Inserting the Batter y and Memor y Card
Insert	the	included	battery	and	a	memory	card	(sold	separately).
Note	that	before	using	a	new	memory	card	(or	a	memory	card	formatted	in	another	device),	you	should	format	the	memory	card	with	this	camera	(=		223).
1	 Check	the	card’s	write-protect	
tab.
zzRecording	is	not	possible	on	memory	cards	with	a	write-protect	tab	when	the	tab	is	in	the	locked	(downward)	position.	Slide	the	tab	up	until	it	clicks	into	the	unlocked	position.
2	 Open...

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Initial	Preparations
Label
4	 Insert	the	memory	card.
zzInsert	the	memory	card	facing	as	shown	until	it	clicks	into	the	locked	position.
zzMake	sure	the	memory	card	is	facing	the	right	way	when	you	insert	it.	Inserting	memory	cards	facing	the	wrong	way	may	damage	the	camera.
5	 Close	the	cover.
zzLower	the	cover	()	and	hold	it	down	as	you	slide	it,	until	it	clicks	into	the	closed	position	().
•	For	guidelines	on	how	many	shots	or	hours	of	recording	can	be	saved	on	one	memory	card,	see	“Specifications”...

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Initial	Preparations
Removing	the	Battery	and	Memory	Card
Remove	the	battery.
zzOpen	the	cover	and	press	the	battery	lock	in	the	direction	of	the	arrow.
XXThe	battery	will	pop	up.
Remove	the	memory	card.
zzPush	the	memory	card	in	until	it	clicks,	and	then	slowly	release	it.
XXThe	memory	card	will	pop	up.
Setting the Date and Time
Set	the	current	date	and	time	correctly	as	follows	if	the	[Date/Time]	screen	is	displayed	when	you	turn	the	camera	on.	Information	you	specify	this	way	is	recorded	in	image...