Canon PowerShot G15 User Guide

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Initial	Preparations
2	 Set	the	date	and	time.
zzPress	the		buttons	to	choose	an	option.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	specify	the	date	and	time.
zzWhen	finished,	press	the		button.
3	 Set	the	home	time	zone.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	your	home	time	zone.
4	 Finish	the	setup	process.
zzPress	the		button	when	finished.	After	a	confirmation	message,	the	setting	screen	is	no	longer	displayed.
zzTo	turn	off	the	camera,	press	the	power	button.
•	 Unless	you	set	the	date,	time,	and	home	time	zone,	the	[Date/
Time]	screen	will	be	displayed	each	time	you	turn	the	camera	on.	Specify	the	correct	information.
•	 To	set	daylight	saving	time	(1	hour	ahead),	choose	[]	in	step	2	and	then	choose	[]	by	pressing	the		buttons	or	turning	the		dial. 
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Initial	Preparations
Changing	the	Date	and	TimeAdjust	the	date	and	time	as	follows.
1	 Access	the	camera	menu.
zzPress	the		button.
2	 Choose	[Date/Time].
zzMove	the	zoom	lever	to	choose	the	[3]	tab.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[Date/Time],	and	then	press	the		button.
3	 Change	the	date	and	time.
zzFollow	step	2	on	=		21	to	adjust	the	settings.
zzPress	the		button	to	close	the	menu.
•	 Date/time	settings	can	be	retained	for	about	3	weeks	by	the	camera’s	built-in	date/time	battery	(backup	battery)	after	the	battery	pack	is	removed.
•	 The	date/time	battery	will	be	charged	in	about	4	hours	once	you	insert	a	charged	battery	or	connect	the	camera	to	an	AC	adapter	kit	(sold	separately,	=		235),	even	if	the	camera	is	left	off.
•	 Once	the	date/time	battery	is	depleted,	the	[Date/Time]	screen	will	be	displayed	when	you	turn	the	camera	on.	Follow	the	steps	on	=		20	to	set	the	date	and	time. 
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Initial	Preparations
Display Language
Change	the	display	language	as	needed.
1	 Enter	Playback	mode.
zzPress	the		button.
2	 Access	the	setting	screen.
zzPress	and	hold	the		button,	and	then	immediately	press	the		button.
3	 Set	the	display	language.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	a	language,	and	then	press	the		button.
XXOnce	the	display	language	has	been	set,	the	setting	screen	is	no	longer	displayed.
•	 The	current	time	is	displayed	if	you	wait	too	long	in	step	2	after	pressing	the		button	before	you	press	the		button.	In	this	case,	press	the		button	to	dismiss	the	time	display	and	repeat	step	2.
•	 You	can	also	change	the	display	language	by	pressing	the		button	and	choosing	[Language	]	on	the	[3]	tab. 
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Still	ImagesMovies
Tr ying the Camera Out
Follow	these	instructions	to	turn	the	camera	on,	shoot	still	images	or	movies,	and	then	view	them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
For	fully	automatic	selection	of	the	optimal	settings	for	specific	scenes,	simply	let	the	camera	determine	the	subject	and	shooting	conditions.
1	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress	the	power	button.
XXThe	startup	screen	is	displayed.
2	 Enter		mode.
zzSet	the	mode	dial	to	.
zzAim	the	camera	at	the	subject.	The	camera	will	make	a	slight	clicking	noise	as	it	determines	the	scene.
XXIcons	representing	the	scene	and	image	stabilization	mode	are	displayed	in	the	upper	right	of	the	screen.
XXFrames	displayed	around	any	detected	subjects	indicate	that	they	are	in	focus.
3	 Compose	the	shot.
zzTo	zoom	in	and	enlarge	the	subject,	move	the	zoom	lever	toward		(telephoto),	and	to	zoom	away	from	the	subject,	move	it	toward		(wide	angle). 
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Trying	the	Camera	Out
4	 Shoot.
Shooting
	Still	Images
Focus.
zzPress	the	shutter	button	lightly,	halfway	down.	The	camera	beeps	twice	after	focusing,	and	AF	frames	are	displayed	to	indicate	image	areas	in	focus.
zzIf	[Raise	the	flash]	appears	on	the	screen,	move	the		switch	to	raise	the	flash.	It	will	fire	when	shooting.	If	you	prefer	not	to	use	the	flash,	push	it	down	with	your	finger,	into	the	camera.
Shoot.
zzPress	the	shutter	button	all	the	way	down.
XXAs	the	camera	shoots,	a	shutter	sound	is	played,	and	in	low-light	conditions	when	you	have	raised	the	flash,	it	fires	automatically.
zzKeep	the	camera	still	until	the	shutter	sound	ends.
XXYour	shot	is	only	displayed	until	the	camera	is	ready	to	shoot	again. 
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Trying	the	Camera	Out
Elapsed	Time
Shooting	Movies
Start	shooting.
zzPress	the	movie	button.	The	camera	beeps	once	as	recording	begins,	and		
[Rec]	is	displayed	with	the	elapsed	time.
XXBlack	bars	displayed	on	the	top	and	bottom	edges	of	the	screen	indicate	image	areas	not	recorded.
XXFrames	displayed	around	any	detected	faces	indicate	that	they	are	in	focus.
zzOnce	recording	begins,	you	can	take	your	finger	off	the	movie	button.
Finish	shooting.
zzPress	the	movie	button	again	to	stop	shooting.	The	camera	beeps	twice	as	recording	stops. 
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Trying	the	Camera	Out
Viewing
After	shooting	images	or	movies,	you	can	view	them	on	the	screen	as	follows.
1	 Enter	Playback	mode.
zzPress	the		button.
XXYour	last	shot	is	displayed.
2	 Browse	through	your	images.
zzTo	view	the	previous	image,	press	the		button	or	turn	the		dial	counterclockwise.	To	view	the	next	image,	press	the		button	or	turn	the		dial	clockwise.
zzPress	and	hold	the		buttons	to	browse	through	images	quickly.
zzTo	access	Scroll	Display	mode,	turn	the		dial	rapidly.	In	this	mode,	turn	the		dial	to	browse	through	images.
zzTo	return	to	single-image	display,	press	the		button.
zzMovies	are	identified	by	a	[]	icon.	To	play	movies,	go	to	step	3. 
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Trying	the	Camera	Out
Volume
3	 Play	movies.
zzPress	the		button	to	access	the	movie	control	panel,	choose	[]	(either	press	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial),	and	then	press	the	< m>	button	again.
XXPlayback	now	begins,	and	after	the	movie	is	finished,	[]	is	displayed.
zzTo	adjust	the	volume,	press	the		buttons.
•	 To	switch	to	Shooting	mode	from	Playback	mode,	press	the	shutter	button	halfway. 
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Trying	the	Camera	Out
Erasing	the	ImagesYou	can	choose	and	erase	unneeded	images	one	by	one.	Be	careful	when	erasing	images,	because	they	cannot	be	recovered.
1	 Choose	an	image	to	erase.
zzPress	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	an	image.
2	 Erase	the	image.
zzPress	the		button.
zzAfter	[Erase?]	is	displayed,	press	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[Erase],	and	then	press	the		button.
XXThe	current	image	is	now	erased.
zzTo	cancel	erasure,	press	the		buttons	or	turn	the		dial	to	choose	[Cancel],	and	then	press	the		button.
•	 You	can	also	erase	all	images	at	once	(=		197). 
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Included Software, PDF Manuals
The	software	and	PDF	manuals	on	the	included	DIGITAL	CAMERA	Solution	Disk	(CD-ROM)	(=		2)	are	introduced	below,	with	instructions	for	installation,	and	saving	images	to	a	computer.
Software
After	installing	the	software	on	the	CD-ROM,	you	can	do	the	following	things	on	your	computer.
CameraWindow
zzImport	images	and	change	camera	settings
ImageBrowser	EX
zzManage	images:	view,	search,	and	organize
zzPrint	and	edit	images
Digital	Photo	Professional
zzBrowse,	process	and	edit	RAW	images
Auto	Update	FunctionUsing	the	included	software,	you	can	update	to	the	latest	version,	and	download	new	functions	via	the	Internet	(some	software	excluded).	Be	sure	to	install	the	software	on	a	computer	with	an	Internet	connection	so	you	can	use	this	function.
•	Internet	access	is	required	to	use	this	function,	and	any	ISP	account	charges	and	access	fees	must	be	paid	separately.
PDF Manuals
Camera	User	Guide
zzRefer	to	this	guide	for	a	more	in-depth	understanding	of	camera	operation.
Software	Guide
zzRefer	to	this	guide	when	using	the	included	software.	The	guide	can	be	accessed	from	the	help	system	of	included	software	(some	software	excluded). 
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