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	connect	the	camera	to	the	TV.
3	 Display	images.
zzTurn	on	the	TV.	On	the	camera,	press	the		button.
XXImages	from	the	camera	are	now	displayed	on	the	TV.	(Nothing	is	displayed	on	the	camera	screen.)
4	 Control	the	camera	with	the	TV	
remote.
zzPress	the		buttons	on	the	remote	to	browse	images.
zzTo	display	the	camera	control	panel,	press	the	OK/Select	button.	Select	control	panel	items	by	pressing	the		buttons	to	choose	an	item,	and	then	pressing	the	OK/Select	button	again.  
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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).
•	 Pressing	the		button	on	the	camera	will	switch	control	to	the	camera	itself,	which	will	prevent	remote	control	until	you	return	to	single-
image	display.
•	 The	camera	may	not	always	respond	correctly	even	if	the	remote	is	for	an	HDMI	CEC-compatible	TV. 
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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.
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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	fully	into	the	camera	terminal.
3	 Display	images.
zzFollow	steps	3	–	4	on	=		240	to	display	images.
•	Correct	display	is	not	possible	unless	the	camera	video	output	format	(NTSC	or	PAL)	matches	the	TV	format.	To	change	the	video	output	format,	press	the		button	and	choose	[Video	System]	on	the	[3]	tab.
•	 When	the	camera	and	TV	are	connected,	you	can	also	shoot	while	previewing	shots	on	the	larger	screen	of	the	TV.	To	shoot,	follow	the	same	steps	as	when	using	the	camera	screen.	However,	AF-Point	Zoom	(=		87),	Stitch	Assist	(=		118)	and	MF-Point	Zoom	(=		143)	are	not	available.  
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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	(),	keeping	the	coupler	cable	in	the	coupler	cable	port	().
zzSlide	the	cover	()	until	it	clicks	into	place. 
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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	could	result	in	malfunction	or	damage	to	the	product.
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Using a Tele-converter (Sold Separately)
Attaching	Tele-converter	TC-DC58E	and	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L	(both	sold	separately)	enables	you	to	use	a	focal	length	of	1.4x.
1	 Remove	the	ring.
zzMake	sure	the	camera	is	off.
zzHold	down	the	ring	release	button	()		
and	turn	the	ring	in	the	direction	of	the	arrow	().
zzAlign	the	○	mark	on	the	ring	with	the	●	mark	on	the	camera,	and	then	lift	the	ring	off.  
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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	the	camera	on.
zzPress	the		button	and	choose	[Converter]	on	the	[4]	tab.	Press	the		buttons	to	choose	[TC-DC58E].
zzThere	is	no	need	to	adjust	the	converter	setting	when	[IS	Mode]	is	set	to	[Off].
zzAfter	removing	the	converter,	always	return	the	converter	setting	to	[None]. 
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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	included	software	is	not	possible	when	shooting	in	[x]	or	[v]	mode	(=		118)	while	using	these	lens	attachments.
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Using a Lens Hood
Attaching	the	lens	hood	included	with	Tele-converter	TC-DC58E	(sold	separately)	can	reduce	the	effect	of	extraneous	light	outside	the	angle	of	view	when	shooting	backlit	subjects,	or	when	the	camera	is	aimed	toward	a	bright	light	source.
Attach	the	lens	hood.
zzFit	the	lens	hood	over	the	tele-converter	as	shown	and	attach	it	securely.
zzWhen	the	lens	hood	will	not	be	used,	attach	it	inverted.
•	 Vignetting	may	occur	if	you	use	the	built-in	flash	when	the	lens	hood	is	attached.  
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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	locks	in	place.
zzTo	remove	the	adapter,	turn	off	the	camera,	hold	down	the	ring	release	button,	and	turn	the	adapter	in	the	opposite	direction.
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3	 Attach	a	filter.
zzAttach	the	filter	to	the	camera	in	the	direction	of	the	arrow.
•	We	recommend	the	use	of	genuine	Canon	filters	(58	mm	dia.).
•	 When	not	using	auto	focus	to	shoot,	set	the	manual	focus	option	[Safety	MF]	to	[On].
•	 If	you	use	the	built-in	flash	with	the	filter	adapter	attached,	portions	of	the	image	may	appear	darker.
•	 When	using	the	filter	adapter,	be	sure	to	use	only	one	filter	at	a	time.	Attaching	multiple	filters,	or	accessories	such	as	a	heavy	lens,	may	cause	the	attachments	to	fall	off	and	become	damaged.
•	 Do	not	grip	the	filter	adapter	tightly.
•	 Remove	the	filter	adapter	when	not	using	a	filter. 
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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.
2	 Shoot.
zzTo	shoot,	press	the	release	button	on	the	remote	switch.
•	Bulb	photography	(long	exposures)	is	not	supported.  
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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	of	non-Canon	flash	units	(especially	high-voltage	flash	units)	or	flash	accessories	may	prevent	normal	camera	operation	and	may	damage	the	camera.
•	 Also	refer	to	the	Speedlite	EX	series	manual	for	additional	information.
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Speedlite	EX	SeriesThese	optional	flash	units	can	provide	bright	lighting	and	meet	a	variety	of	flash	photography	needs.
1	 Attach	the	flash	unit	to	the	hot	
shoe.
2	 Turn	the	flash	on,	and	then	turn	
the	camera	on.
XXA	red	[h]	icon	is	now	displayed.
XXThe	flash	pilot	lamp	will	light	up	when	the	flash	is	ready. 
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