Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide
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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH COPY
2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB‑10L (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB‑2LC/CB‑2LCE Neck Strap NS-DC11 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk* (CD-ROM) Getting Started Warranty Card * Contains software and PDF manuals ( = 30). • A memory card is not included. Compatible Memor y Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards* Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi CardsThis product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. COPY
3 Preliminar y Notes and Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera. • When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage. Organization of Camera User Guide The following guides are included, each used for different purposes. Basic Guide (= 15) • Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer Advanced Guide (= 41) • Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options COPY
4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Front dial Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Strap mount Shutter button Power button/lamp Mode dial Hot shoe < (Flash up)> switch Flash Speaker Ring release button DC coupler cable port Memory card/battery cover Tripod socket • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as “the memory card”. • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images, movies, or both. Still Images: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images.Movies: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. < o> Up button on back Down button on back < q> Left button on back Control dial on back < r> Right button on back Front dial on front COPY
5 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide < (Shortcut)> / < c (Direct print)> button < + (AE lock/FE lock)> / < (Filtering image display)> button < (AF Frame Selector)> / button Screen (LCD monitor) Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Microphone Indicator Exposure compensation dial < 1 (Playback)> button Movie button Remote terminal AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal button < (Metering)> button < (ISO speed)> / Up button / / Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down button zzTurning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the < q> buttons. • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. COPY
6 Table of Contents Package Contents .........................2 Compatible Memory Cards ............ 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ..................................... 3 Organization of Camera User Guide ..................................... 3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide...................................... 4 T able of Contents ........................... 6 Contents: Basic Operations ........... 8 Safety Precautions ....................... 10 Basic Guide .................... 15 Initial Preparations .......................16 Trying the Camera Out ................ 24 Included Software, PDF Manuals ....................................... 30 Accessories..... ............................. 38 Advanced Guide .............41 1 Camera Basics .....................41 On/Off .......................................... 42 Shutter Button .............................. 43 Optical Viewfinder ........................ 44 Shooting Modes ........................... 45 Shooting Display Options ............ 46 FUNC. Menu ................................ 47 MENU Menu ................................ 48 Indicator Display .......................... 50 Clock ............................................ 51 2 Smart Auto Mode .................53 Shooting (Smart Auto) .................54 Common, Convenient Features ... 63 Using Face ID .............................. 69 Image Customization Features .... 80 Helpful Shooting Features ........... 86 Customizing Camera Operation .. 89 3 Other Shooting Modes ........93 Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) .............................. 94 Specific Scenes ........................... 95 Image Effects (Creative Filters) .......................... 99 Special Modes for Other Purposes .................................... 11 2 Shooting Various Movies ........... 11 9 4 P Mode ................................123 Shooting in Program AE Mode ( Mode) ................................ 124 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ......... 125 Color and Continuous Shooting ..................................... 134 Shooting Range and Focusing .................................... 141 Flash .......................................... 154 Shooting RAW Images ............... 159 Other Settings ............................ 160 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode .............................161 Specific Shutter Speeds ( Mode) .............................. 162 Specific Aperture Values ( Mode) .............................. 163 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ( Mode) ..... 164 COPY
7 Table of Contents Customization for Shooting Styles ......................................... 166 6 Playback Mode ..................173 Viewing ......................................174 Browsing and Filtering Images .. 180 Editing Face ID Information ....... 187 Image Viewing Options .............. 189 Protecting Images ...................... 192 Erasing Images .......................... 196 Rotating Images ......................... 200 Image Categories ...................... 202 Editing Still Images .................... 206 Editing Movies............................ 213 7 Setting Menu ......................217 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ................................... 218 8 Accessories .......................233 Tips on Using Included Accessories................................ 234 Optional Accessories ................. 235 Using Optional Accessories ....... 239 Printing Images .......................... 259 Using an Eye-Fi Card................. 274 9 Appendix ............................277 Troubleshooting ......................... 278 On-Screen Messages ................ 283 On-Screen Information .............. 286 Functions and Menu Tables ....... 290 Handling Precautions ................. 302 Specifications ............................. 303 Index .......................................... 309 COPY
8 Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ....................................54 Shooting people well IPortraits (= 95) PAgainst Snow (= 96)Smooth Skin (= 98) Matching specific scenes Night Scenes (= 95) SUnder Water (= 96) tFireworks (= 96) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 99)Poster Effect (= 99)“Aged” Photos (= 102) Fish-Eye Effect (= 103)Miniature Effect (= 104)Toy Camera Effect (= 106) Soft Focus (= 107)Monochrome (= 108) COPY
9 Contents: Basic Operations zzFocus on faces ............................................................... 54, 95, 145, 151 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off) ................................................. 25, 55 zzWith myself in the shot (Self-Timer) ..............................................64, 114 zzAdd a date stamp .................................................................................67 zzUse Face ID ................................................................................. 69, 177 zzMovie clips and photos together (Movie Digest) .................................. 94 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode) ...........................................................174 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow) ........................................................ 190 zzOn a TV .............................................................................................. 239 zzOn a computer ..................................................................................... 31 zzBrowse through images quickly .........................................................180 zzErase images ..................................................................................... 196 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies ................................................................................54, 119 zzView movies (Playback Mode) ........................................................... 174 zzFast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback .....................................121 c Print zzPrint pictures ...................................................................................... 259 Save zzSave images to a computer ................................................................. 35 COPY
10 Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death. • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product. • Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). This could damage your eyesight. COPY