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	damaged,	or	not	fully	plugged	into	the	outlet.
•	 Do	not	allow	dirt	or	metal	objects	(such	as	pins	or	keys)	to	contact	the	terminals	or	plug.
The	battery	may	explode	or	leak,	resulting	in	electrical	shock	or	fire.	This	could	cause	injury	and	damage	the	surroundings.	In	the	event	that	a	battery	leaks	and	the	battery	electrolyte	contacts	eyes,	mouth,	skin	or	clothing,	immediately	flush	with	water.
•	 Turn
	the	camera	off	in	places	where	camera	use	is	prohibited.
The	electromagnetic	waves	emitted	by	the	camera	may	interfere	with	the	operation	of	electronic	instruments	and	other	devices.	Exercise	adequate	caution	when	using	the	camera	in	places	where	use	of	electronic	devices	is	restricted,	such	as	inside	airplanes	and	medical	facilities.
•	 Do
	not	play	the	supplied	CD-ROM(s)	in	any	CD	player	that	does	not	support	data	CD-ROMs.
It	is	possible	to	suffer	hearing	loss	from	listening	with	headphones	to	the	loud	sounds	of	a	CD-ROM	played	on	an	audio	CD	player	(music	player).	Additionally,	this	could	damage	the	speakers.
CautionDenotes	the	possibility	of	injury.
•	 When
	holding	the	camera	by	the	strap,	be	careful	not	to	bang	it,	subject	it	to	strong	impacts	or	shocks,	or	let	it	get	caught	on	other	objects.
•	 Be	careful	not	to	bump	or	push	strongly	on	the	lens.
This	could	lead	to	injury	or	damage	the	camera.
•	 Be
	careful	not	to	subject	the	screen	to	strong	impacts.
If	the	screen	cracks,	injury	may	result	from	the	broken	fragments.
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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	deformation	of	the	camera	or	battery	charger	casing.
•	 The
	slideshow	transition	effects	may	cause	discomfort	when	viewed	for	prolonged	periods.
•	 When
	using	the	separately	sold	optional	lenses,	be	sure	to	attach	them	firmly.
If	the	lens	becomes	loose	and	falls	off,	it	may	crack,	and	the	shards	of	glass	may	lead	to	cuts.
CautionDenotes	the	possibility	of	damage	to	the	equipment.
•	 Do
	not	aim	the	camera	at	bright	light	sources	(such	as	the	sun	on	a	clear	day).
Doing	so	may	damage	the	image	sensor.
•	 When
	using	the	camera	on	a	beach	or	at	a	windy	location,	be	careful	not	to	allow	dust	or	sand	to	enter	the	camera.
•	 Do	not	push	down	on	the	flash,	or	pry	it	open.
This	may	cause	the	product	to	malfunction.
•	 In
	regular	use,	small	amounts	of	smoke	may	be	emitted	from	the	flash.
This	is	due	to	the	high	intensity	of	the	flash	burning	dust	and	foreign	materials	stuck	to	the	front	of	the	unit.	Please	use	a	cotton	swab	to	remove	dirt,	dust	or	other	foreign	matter	from	the	flash	to	prevent	heat	build-up	and	damage	to	the	unit.
•	 Remove
	and	store	the	battery	when	you	are	not	using	the	camera.
If	the	battery	is	left	inside	the	camera,	damage	caused	by	leakage	may	occur.
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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	battery	near	pets.
Pets	biting	the	battery	could	cause	leakage,	overheating	or	explosion,	resulting	in	fire	or	damage.
•	 When
	putting	the	camera	in	your	bag,	ensure	that	hard	objects	do	not	come	into	contact	with	the	screen.
•	 Do	not	attach	any	hard	objects	to	the	camera.
Doing	so	may	cause	malfunctions	or	damage	the	screen.
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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	power	outlet	().
zzCB-2LCE:	Plug	the	power	cord	into	the	charger,	then	plug	the	other	end	into	a	power	outlet.
XXThe	charging	lamp	turns	orange	and	charging	begins.
XXWhen	the	charging	is	finished,	the	lamp	turns	green.
3	 Remove	the	battery.
zzAfter	unplugging	the	battery	charger,	remove	the	battery	by	pushing	it	in	()	and	up	().
•	To	protect	the	battery	and	keep	it	in	optimal	condition,	do	not	charge	it	continuously	for	more	than	24	hours.
•	 For	battery	chargers	that	use	a	power	cord,	do	not	attach	the	charger	or	cord	to	other	objects.	Doing	so	could	result	in	malfunction	or	damage	to	the	product.
•	 For	details	on	charging	time	and	the	number	of	shots	and	recording	time	possible	with	a	fully	charged	battery,	see	“Specifications”	(=		303). 
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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	the	cover.
zzSlide	the	cover	()	and	open	it	().
Terminals Battery
Lock
3	 Insert	the	battery.
zzWhile	pressing	the	battery	lock	in	the	direction	of	the	arrow,	insert	the	battery	as	shown	and	push	it	in	until	it	clicks	into	the	locked	position.
zzIf	you	insert	the	battery	facing	the	wrong	way,	it	cannot	be	locked	into	the	correct	position.	Always	confirm	that	the	battery	is	facing	the	right	way	and	locks	when	inserted. 
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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”	(=		303). 
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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	properties	when	you	shoot,	and	it	is	used	when	you	manage	images	by	shooting	date	or	print	images	showing	the	date.
You	can	also	add	a	date	stamp	to	shots,	if	you	wish	( =		67).
1	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress	the	power	button.
XXThe	[Date/Time]	screen	is	displayed. 
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