Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Controlling	the	Camera	with	a	TV	RemoteConnecting	the	camera	to	an	HDMI	CEC-compatible	TV	enables	playback	(including	slideshow	playback)	using	the	TV	remote	control.
In	this	case,	you	will	need	to	adjust	some	TV	settings.	For	details,	refer	to	the	TV	user	manual.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Ctrl	via	HDMI]	on	the	[3]	tab,	and	then	choose	[Enable]	( =		48).
2	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	TV.
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	on	=		239	to...

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Camera	Control	Panel	Options	Shown	on	the	TV
ReturnCloses	the	menu.
Group	PlaybackDisplays	sets	of	images	shot	in	[]	mode	(=		116).	(Only	displayed	when	a	grouped	image	is	selected.)
Play	Movie Starts	movie	playback.	(Only	displayed	when	a	movie	is	selected.)
.Slideshow Starts	slideshow	playback.	To	switch	images	during	playback,	press	the		buttons	on	the	remote	control.
Index	Playback Displays	multiple	images	in	an	index.
lChange	Display
Switches	display	modes	(=		46).
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Playback	on	a	Standard-Definition	TVConnecting	the	camera	to	a	TV	with	the	Stereo	AV	Cable	AVC-DC400ST	(sold	separately)	enables	you	to	view	your	shots	on	the	larger	screen	of	the	TV	as	you	control	the	camera.
1	 Make	sure	the	camera	and	TV	
are	off.
RedRed
White
Yellow
Yellow
White
2	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	TV.
zzOn	the	TV,	insert	the	cable	plugs	fully	into	the	video	inputs	as	shown.
zzOn	the	camera,	open	the	terminal	cover	and	insert	the	cable	plug...

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Powering the Camera with Household Power
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	 Connect	the	adapter	to	the	
coupler.
zzInsert	the	adapter	plug	fully	into	the	coupler.
3	 Insert	the	coupler.
zzFollow	step	2	on	=		18	to	open	the	cover,	and	then	insert	the	coupler	as	shown	until	it	locks	into	place.
Coupler	Cable	Port
zzLower	the	cover...

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4	 Connect	the	power	cord.
zzInsert	one	end	of	the	power	cord	into	the	compact	power	adapter,	and	then	plug	the	other	end	into	a	power	outlet.
zzTurn	the	camera	on	and	use	it	as	desired.
zzWhen	finished,	turn	the	camera	off	and	unplug	the	power	cord	from	the	outlet.
•	Do	not	disconnect	the	adapter	or	unplug	the	power	cord	while	the	camera	is	still	on.	This	may	erase	your	shots	or	damage	the	camera.
•	 Do	not	attach	the	adapter	or	adapter	cord	to	other	objects.	Doing	so...

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2	 Attach	the	conversion	lens	
adapter.
zzAlign	the	●	mark	on	the	conversion	lens	adapter	with	the	●	mark	on	the	camera,	and	then	turn	the	adapter	in	the	direction	of	the	arrows	until	it	locks.
zzTo	remove	the	adapter,	hold	down	the	ring	release	button	and	turn	the	adapter	in	the	opposite	direction.
3	 Attach	the	tele-converter	lens.
zzTurn	the	lens	in	the	direction	of	the	arrow	to	attach	it	securely	to	the	camera.
4	 Specify	the	converter	in	the	
camera	settings.
zzTurn...

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•	Vignetting	may	occur	(especially	in	the	lower	right)	when	the	built-
in	flash	is	used.
•	 Set	the	camera	to	maximum	telephoto	when	using	the	tele-
converter.	At	other	zoom	positions,	vignetting	may	occur.
•	 Use	the	LCD	monitor	to	compose	shots.	The	view	through	the	viewfinder	may	be	partially	obstructed	by	vignetting.
•	 Before	use,	remove	all	dust	or	debris	from	the	conversion	lens	with	a	lens	blower	brush.
•	 Stitching	multiple	images	together	accurately	with	the...

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Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately)
Attaching	a	lens	filter	to	the	camera	protects	the	lens	and	allows	you	to	shoot	with	various	effects.	To	attach	a	lens	filter,	you	will	need	Filter	Adapter	FA-DC58D	(sold	separately).
1	 Remove	the	ring.
zzFollow	step	1	on	=		245	to	remove	the	ring.
2	 Attach	the	filter	adapter.
zzAlign	the	●	mark	on	the	filter	adapter	with	the	●	mark	on	the	camera,	and	then	turn	the	adapter	in	the	direction	of	the	arrows	until	it...

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•	The	filter	adapter	and	a	lens	hood	cannot	be	attached	to	the	camera	at	the	same	time.
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Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
An	optional	Remote	Switch	RS-60E3	can	be	used	to	avoid	camera	shake	that	may	otherwise	occur	when	pressing	the	shutter	button	directly.	This	optional	accessory	is	convenient	when	shooting	at	slow	shutter	speeds.
1	 Connect	the	remote	switch.
zzMake	sure	the	camera	is	off.
zzOpen	the	terminal	cover	and	insert	the	remote	switch	plug.
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Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
More	sophisticated	flash	photography	is	possible	with	an	optional	Speedlite	EX	series	flash.	For	movie	shooting	using	an	LED	light,	the	optional	Speedlite	320EX	flash	is	available.
•	This	camera	does	not	support	some	Speedlite	EX	series	functions.
•	 Wireless	operation	of	the	Speedlite	600EX-RT	is	not	supported.
•	 Non-EX	series	Canon	flash	units	may	not	fire	correctly	or	may	not	fire	at	all,	in	some	cases.
•	 Use...