Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Printing	Images
Still	Images
Adding Images to a Photobook
Photobooks	can	be	set	up	on	the	camera	by	choosing	up	to	998	images	on	a	memory	card	and	importing	them	into	the	included	software	on	your	computer,	where	they	are	stored	in	their	own	folder.	This	is	convenient	when	ordering	printed	photobooks	online	or	printing	photobooks	with	your	own	printer.
Choosing	a	Selection	MethodzzPress	the		button,	choose	[Photobook	Set-up]	on	the	[1]	tab,	and	then	choose	how	you	will	select	images.
•	[]	may	be	displayed	on	the	camera	to	warn	you	that	the	memory	card	has	print	settings	that	were	configured	on	another	camera.	Changing	the	print	settings	using	this	camera	may	overwrite	all	previous	settings.
•	 After	importing	images	to	your	computer,	also	refer	to	the	Software Guide	(=		30)	and	the	printer	manual	for	further	information.  
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Printing	Images
Still	Images
Adding	Images	Individually
1	 Choose	[Select].
zzFollowing	the	previous	procedure,	choose	[Select]	and	press	the		button.
2	 Choose	an	image.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	an	image,	and	then	press	the		button.
XX[]	is	displayed.
zzTo	remove	the	image	from	the	photobook,	press	the		button	again.	[]	is	no	longer	displayed.
zzRepeat	this	process	to	specify	other	images.
zzWhen	finished,	press	the		button	to	return	to	the	menu	screen.
Still	Images
Adding	All	Images	to	a	Photobook
1	 Choose	[Select	All	Images].
zzFollowing	the	procedure	on	=		272,	choose	[Select	All	Images]	and	press	the		button.
2	 Configure	the	print	settings.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[OK],	and	then	press	the		button. 
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Printing	Images
Still	Images
Removing	All	Images	from	a	Photobook
1	 Choose	[Clear	All	Selections].
zzFollowing	the	procedure	on	=		272,	choose	[Clear	All	Selections]	and	press	the		button.
2	 Confirm	clearing	the	photobook.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[OK],	and	then	press	the		button.  
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Still	ImagesMovies
Using an Eye-Fi Card
Before	using	an	Eye-Fi	card,	always	confirm	that	local	use	is	permitted	(=		2).
Inserting
	a	prepared	Eye-Fi	card	enables	automatic	wireless	transfer	of	images	to	a	computer	or	uploading	to	a	photo-sharing	website.
Images	are	transferred	by	the	Eye-Fi	card.	Refer	to	the	card’s	user	manual	or	contact	the	manufacturer	for	instructions	on	preparing	and	using	cards	or	resolving	transfer	problems.
•	 When	using	an	Eye-Fi	card,	keep	the	following	points	in	mind.
-	 Cards	may	continue	to	transmit	radio	waves	even	when	[Eye-Fi	trans.]	is	set	to	[Disable]	(=		276).	Remove	the	Eye-Fi	card	before	entering	hospitals,	aircraft,	or	other	areas	where	transmission	is	prohibited.
-	 When	troubleshooting	image	transfer	issues,	check	the	card	and	computer	settings.	For	details,	refer	to	the	card’s	user	manual.
-	 Poor	Eye-Fi	connections	may	cause	image	transfer	to	take	a	long	time,	and	transfer	may	be	interrupted	in	some	cases.
-	 Eye-Fi	cards	may	become	hot,	due	to	their	transfer	functions.
-	 Battery	power	will	be	consumed	faster	than	in	normal	use.
-	 Camera	operation	may	become	sluggish.	To	resolve	this,	try	setting	[Eye-Fi	trans.]	to	[Disable].
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Using	an	Eye-Fi	Card
Connection	status	of	Eye-Fi	cards	in	the	camera	can	be	checked	on	the	shooting	screen	(in	regular	information	display	mode)	or	playback	screen	(in	simple	information	display	mode).
(Gray)Not	connectedInterrupted
(Blinking	white) ConnectingNot	communicating
(White)ConnectedError	acquiring	Eye-Fi	card	information*2
(Animated)Transfer	in	progress*1
*	1		Power	saving	(=		42)	on	the	camera	is	temporarily	disabled	during	image	transfer.
*	2		Restart	the	camera.	Repeated	display	of	this	icon	may	indicate	a	problem	with	the	card.Images	labeled	with	a	[]	icon	have	been	transferred.
•	 Choosing	[]	mode	will	interrupt	the	Eye-Fi	connection.	Although	the	Eye-Fi	connection	will	be	restored	after	you	choose	another	shooting	mode	or	enter	Playback	mode,	the	camera	may	transfer	any	movies	made	in	[]	mode	again.  
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Using	an	Eye-Fi	Card
Checking Connection Information
Check	the	access	point	SSID	used	by	the	Eye-Fi	card	or	the	connection	status,	as	needed.
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Eye-Fi	Settings]	on	the	[3]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button.
zzChoose	[Connection	info],	and	then	press	the		button.
XXThe	connection	information	screen	is	displayed.
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer
Configure	the	setting	as	follows	to	disable	Eye-Fi	transfer	by	the	card,	if	necessary.
Choose	[Disable]	in	[Eye-Fi	trans.].
zzPress	the		button,	choose	[Eye-Fi	Settings]	on	the	[3]	tab,	and	then	press	the		button.
zzChoose	[Eye-Fi	trans.],	and	then	choose	[Disable].
•	[Eye-Fi	Settings]	is	not	shown	unless	an	Eye-Fi	card	is	in	the	camera	with	its	write-protect	tab	in	the	unlocked	position.	For	this	reason,	you	cannot	change	settings	for	an	inserted	Eye-Fi	card	if	the	write-protect	tab	is	in	the	locked	position. 
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Appendix
Helpful	information	when	using	the	camera
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Troubleshooting
If	you	think	there	is	a	problem	with	the	camera,	first	check	the	following.	If	the	items	below	do	not	solve	your	problem,	contact	a	Canon	Customer	Support	Help	Desk.
Power
Nothing	happens	when	the	power	button	is	pressed.•	Confirm	that	the	battery	is	charged	(=		17).
•	 Confirm	that	the	battery	is	inserted	facing	the	correct	way	(=		18).
•	 Confirm	that	the	memory	card/battery	cover	is	fully	closed	(=		19).
•	 Dirty	battery	terminals	reduce	battery	performance.	Try	cleaning	the	terminals	with	a	cotton	swab	and	reinserting	the	battery	a	few	times.
The	battery	is	depleted	quickly.•	Battery	performance	decreases	at	low	temperatures.	Try	warming	the	battery	a	little	by	putting	it	in	your	pocket,	for	example,	with	the	terminal	cover	on.
•	 If	these	measures	do	not	help	and	the	battery	is	still	depleted	soon	after	charging,	it	has	reached	the	end	of	its	life.	Purchase	a	new	battery.
The	lens	is	not	retracted.•	Do	not	open	the	memory	card/battery	cover	while	the	camera	is	on.	Close	the	cover,	turn	the	camera	on,	and	then	turn	it	off	again	(=		19).
The	battery	is	swollen.•	Battery	swelling	is	normal	and	does	not	pose	any	safety	concerns.	However,	if	battery	swelling	prevents	the	battery	from	fitting	in	the	camera,	contact	a	Canon	Customer	Support	Help	Desk.
Display on a TV
Camera	images	look	distorted	or	not	displayed	on	a	TV	(=		243).
Shooting
Cannot	shoot.•	 In	Playback	mode	(=		23),	press	the	shutter	button	halfway	(=		43).
Nothing	is	displayed	(=		46,	57).
Strange
	display	on	the	screen	under	low	light	( =		46).
Strange
	display	on	the	screen	when	shooting.Note	that	the	following	display	problems	are	not	recorded	in	still	images	but	are	recorded	in	movies.
•	 The	screen	may	flicker	and	horizontal	banding	may	appear	under	fluorescent	or	LED	lighting.
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Troubleshooting
No	date	stamp	is	added	to	images.•	Configure	the	[Date	Stamp]	setting	(=		67).	Note	that	date	stamps	are	not	added	to	images	automatically,	merely	because	you	have	configured	the	[Date/Time]	setting	(=		20).
•	 Date	stamps	are	not	added	in	shooting	modes	(=		298	–	299)	in	which	this	setting	cannot	be	configured	(=		67).
[h]	flashes	on	the	screen	when	the	shutter	button	is	pressed,	and	shooting	is	not	possible	(=		57).
[
]	is	displayed	when	the	shutter	button	is	pressed	halfway	(=		57).•	 Set	[IS	Mode]	to	[Continuous]	(=		160).
•	 Raise	the	flash	and	set	the	flash	mode	to	[h]	(=		154).
•	 Increase	the	ISO	speed	(=		129).
•	 Mount	the	camera	on	a	tripod	or	take	other	measures	to	keep	it	still.	In	this	case,	you	should	set	[IS	Mode]	to	[Off]	(=		160).
Shots	are	out	of	focus.•	Press	the	shutter	button	halfway	to	focus	on	subjects	before	pressing	it	all	the	way	down	to	shoot	(=		43).
•	 Make	sure	subjects	are	within	focusing	range	(=		306).
•	 Set	[AF-assist	Beam]	to	[On]	(=		89).
•	 Confirm	that	unneeded	functions	such	as	macro	are	deactivated.
•	 Try	shooting	with	focus	lock	or	AF	lock	(=		146,	152).
No	AF	frames	are	displayed	and	the	camera	does	not	focus	when	the	shutter	button	is	pressed	halfway.
•	To	have	AF	frames	displayed	and	the	camera	focus	correctly,	try	composing	the	shot	with	higher-contrast	subject	areas	centered	before	you	press	the	shutter	button	halfway.	Otherwise,	try	pressing	the	shutter	button	halfway	repeatedly.
Subjects	in	shots	look	too	dark.•	Raise	the	flash	and	set	the	flash	mode	to	[h]	(=		154).
•	 Adjust	brightness	by	using	exposure	compensation	(=		125).
•	 Adjust	contrast	by	using	i-Contrast	(=		132,	210).
•	 Use	AE	lock	or	spot	metering	(=		126,	127).
Subjects	look	too	bright,	highlights	are	washed-out.•	Lower	the	flash	and	set	the	flash	mode	to	[!]	(=		25,	55).
•	 Adjust	brightness	by	using	exposure	compensation	(=		125).
•	 Use	AE	lock	or	spot	metering	(=		126,	127).
•	 Reduce	the	lighting	on	subjects.  
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Troubleshooting
Shots	look	too	dark	despite	the	flash	firing	(=		57).•	 Shoot	within	flash	range	(=		306).
•	 Adjust	brightness	by	using	flash	exposure	compensation	or	changing	the	flash	output	level	(=		156,	165).
•	 Increase	the	ISO	speed	(=		129).
Subjects	in	flash	shots	look	too	bright,	highlights	are	washed-out.•	Shoot	within	flash	range	(=		306).
•	 Lower	the	flash	and	set	the	flash	mode	to	[!]	(=		25,	55).
•	 Adjust	brightness	by	using	flash	exposure	compensation	or	changing	the	flash	output	level	(=		156,	165).
White	dots	or	similar	image	artifacts	appear	in	flash	shots.•	This	is	caused	by	light	from	the	flash	reflecting	off	dust	or	airborne	particles.
Shots	look	grainy.
•	Lower	the	ISO	speed	(=		129).
•	 High	ISO	speeds	in	some	shooting	modes	may	cause	grainy	images	(=		96).
Subjects	are	affected	by	red-eye	(=		82).•	 Set	[Red-Eye	Lamp]	to	[On]	(=		89)	to	activate	the	red-eye	reduction	lamp	(=		4)	in	flash	shots.	For	best	results,	have	subjects	look	at	the	red-eye	reduction	lamp.	Also	try	increasing	the	lighting	in	indoor	scenes	and	shooting	at	closer	range.
•	 Edit	images	using	red-eye	correction	(=		211).
Recording	to	the	memory	card	takes	too	long,	or	continuous	shooting	is	slower.
•	 Use	the	camera	to	perform	low-level	formatting	of	the	memory	card	(=		224).
Shooting	settings	or	FUNC.	menu	settings	are	not	available.•	 Available	setting	items	vary	by	shooting	mode.	Refer	to	“Functions	Available	in	Each	Shooting	Mode”,	“FUNC.	Menu”,	and	“Shooting	Menu”	(=		290	–	299).
The	Babies	or	Children	icon	does	not	display.•	 The	Babies	and	Children	icons	will	not	display	if	the	birthday	is	not	set	in	face	information	(=		69).	If	the	icons	still	do	not	display	even	when	you	set	the	birthday,	re-register	face	information	(=		76),	or	make	sure	that	the	date/time	are	set	correctly	(=		20). 
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