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Canon POWERSHOT G12 User Manual

Canon POWERSHOT G12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide Make sure, guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. Store this guide use it in the future.
  • Page 2 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preference& The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions= The latter part explains how' to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes=...
  • Page 3 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the _' tab (p. 48)_ Turn_n_ H_n_s When you choose an item in the FUN(:. menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 48), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed. You can turn off this function.
  • Page 4 Choose [Start-up Image], then press the button, Press the _ 1_ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option. Preset images 1, 2 (cannot be modified) Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images. Registering Recorded images as the Start-up...
  • Page 5 Changing CameraSettings The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for detaiis. Changing FiJe Number Assignment Bmages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images.
  • Page 6 Changing Camera Settings Cr_ng FOJd_rS Shoo_ng images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Fo_der], then press the buttons to choose [Daily]= Bmages will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
  • Page 7 changing c.mer, settings Setting Screen Shut-Off T_me You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the @ button. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _...
  • Page 8 Changing Camera Settings Set the woHd time zone. Press the ,_'_" buttons or turn the _ dial to choose [:_World], then press the @ button. Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose the destination time zone. You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1.
  • Page 9 changing c.mer, settings Calibrating Electronic Level Calibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting _eveHy_ Bfyou use grid lines (p. 170) to confirm that the camera is level beforehand, you can calibrate the electronic Bevel more accuratety. Level the camera.
  • Page 10 if you set the mode dial to P, you can change the settings in the _ (p. 48). $w_tch_ng Fetus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter...
  • Page 11 Changing Shooting Function Settings Choose [Flash Control], then press the @ button. Press the _v buttons or turn the _ dia! to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the buttons to choose a setting. The flash fires right after the 1st=curtain shutter opens.
  • Page 12 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the mmage Display Time Right After Sheeting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Choose [Review], then press the _ _, buttons to choose an option. the shutter button hatfway. images will noi display: Changing the Way the...
  • Page 13 Changing Shooting Function Settings You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom D_SR displays with each press of the button. Choose [Custom Display], then press the button. Press the _'_ _ _ buttons or turn the dial to choose an item, then press the @ button.
  • Page 14 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing IS_Mode S_ngs Choose [IS Mode], then press the 4 buttons to choose an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it Continuous easier to check the composition or focus, it not only reduces angular blur, but also reduces lateral shift blur (hybrid IS) common to macro...
  • Page 15 Changing Shooting Function Settings Functions that Can be Registered The functions you can register to the front dia! and control dia! are different depending on the shooting mode. In the settings screen, aspect ratio settings (p. 78), white balance correction (p.
  • Page 16 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen. Choose [My Menu settings]. Choose [My Menu settings] in the tab, then press...
  • Page 17 Changing P_ayback Function Settings MENU Press the button. Change theorder whichmen,, items are displayed. Press the ,,Lv buttons or turn the _ dia! to choose [Sort], then press the @ button. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial to choose the menu item you want to move, then press the @ button.
  • Page 18 Useful Infor_ation This chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories (p. 37), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
  • Page 19 Bfyou use AC Adapter Kit ACK=DC50 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. :::: Turn off the camera. FuHy insert the plug into the coupler. P_g the cord _,_to the co_p_er.
  • Page 20 Using Lenses (Sold Separately) After you finish, turn off the camera unplug the power cord from the power outlet. When attaching the Tele-converter TCoDC58D (sold separately), you can take shots from even further away (The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of 1.4x).
  • Page 21 usi.g Le.ses ( Sold SeparateJy) AttachtheteleoconveFterRe.s. ::i_ii:_;_ Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely to the camera..Adjustconve er settings. Turn on the camera. Press the MENU button to display tab and choose [Converter], then press the buttons to choose...
  • Page 22 You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK=DC=2. Remove the ring. Be sure the camera is turned off. While pressing the ring release button ((_)), turn the ring in the direction of the arrow ((_)).
  • Page 23 You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an externally mounted flash (sold separately). You shouBd set the white balance to _. Please also read the manual included with the externally mounted flash. Speed|ire 220_ 270_ 430_ ||_ and 580EX ......
  • Page 24 Using an E×ternaHy Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Make the setting. Press the_.'_" buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an item, then press the 4_ buttons to adjust the setting. The available settings differ depending the flash (p. 186). Tv, Av, M, In modes other than P, flash...
  • Page 25 Using E×ternaHy Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Macro R_ng Lite MR°I4EX Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX The Conversion Lens Adapter LA=DC58K, Off Camera Shoe Cord OC=E3, and Bracket BKT=DCl (all sold separately) are required to attach the Macro Ring Lite MR=14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT=24EX to the camera, FrontComponent Prepare the conversion...
  • Page 26 Using an E×temaHy Mounted Hash (Sold Separately) Attach thebackcomponent ofthe conversion Rens adapter. Align the @ mark on the back component of the conversion lens adapter with the @ ................................. mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked.
  • Page 27 Using Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the ¢ontroimer. Attach the controller for the Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the flash connection component of the Off Camera Shoe Cord, Attach the flash to the conversion ..................::::j ....
  • Page 28 Using an E×ternaHy Mounted Hash (Sold Separately) set END Fimted t oIon]. @ After pressing the _ button, press the buttons to choose N£, then press the buttons or use the _ dia! to choose Configure the e×temaHy mounted flash. Follow Step 4 on p.
  • Page 29 HHHHH_ HHHHH_ HHHHH_ HHHHH_ Using E×temaHy Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Configuring the Extemaimy Mounted Flash (Sold $eparatelyl The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. The flash output will automatically adjust when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can also be set.
  • Page 30 220EX or 270EX) Canon flashes other than the SpeedJite EX series will fire at their fult strength. For the optimal aperture values and ISO speeds for the distance to the subject, refer to the guide number listed in the flash's user guide.
  • Page 31 Before using an EyeoFi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16)_ When you put a prepared EyeoFi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload...
  • Page 32 OsiooaoEye Choose [Connection info]. MENU Press the button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the ?T tab, and press the @ button. Press the _'_ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose [Connection info], then press the button. The Connection info screen will appear.
  • Page 33 Bfyou 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 as listed on the included customer support list. POWeF You pressed...
  • Page 34 TroubJeshooting Set the flash to _. (p. 77). Increase the ISO speed (p. 82). Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 171). image is blurred. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p.
  • Page 35 TroubJeshooting Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may appear rough or grainy (pp. 61, 64). Eyes appear red (p. 109). Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 168). When shooting with the flash, the tamp (on the front of the camera) lights (p.
  • Page 36 (p. 52) if the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 28, 55, 75, 9I, 117 - 121 ) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 37 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! (p. 136) Unidentified Imagel_ncompatible JPEG/mmage too large./Cannot play back AVl/ Unsupported images, or images ,with corrupted data cannot be displayed. Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their fite name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not display.
  • Page 38 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
  • Page 39 ® @ ®® ® @ ®®®...
  • Page 40 _nformation Displayed on the Screen ¢_ Eye-Fi Connection @ Shooting Mode (p. 42), @ Blink Detection (p. 111 ) Status (p. 188) Scene Icon (p. 198) @ AE Lock (p. 10I), FE (_,_ Battery Charge Indicator _P Flash Mode (pp. 56, 77, Lock (p.
  • Page 41 information DispJayed on the Screen Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod.
  • Page 42 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ .,fo,',.a ooD .pUayedoot.eS Playback {Detailed ln[ormation D_splay) ii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i ® ® ® @® @® ® @@ RGB Histogram Display @ Battery Charge Indicator i-Contrast (pp. 107, 149) (p. 45) (p. 15) File Size (pp. 79, 120) (_ My Category (p. 143) _ Metering Method (p.
  • Page 43 Exposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 12t) ISO Speed (p. 82) (1/3-stop AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 10! 121) FuNc Menu Correction t07)_ Shadow Correct 108) White Balance (p. 84) ._ o o o o d o o My Colors(p. _V4)N4_e_W_PSL4_D_)B_G 8R _C _1 c Drive...
  • Page 44 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Fooot,oosAvo,,o0,o,oE s.oo.,o0M !!!i i_[!)!_!_;_:_:i;_:_:_:_:_!i_!_:i_i_!_!_i!i!i_i!ii_i_!_!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!_i!!i!i!!i! 0000000 iioio o o o b .2_ c "14 Recording custom white balance not available "15 $ not available "16 _ not available "17 AF lock and ':2 set to _. "18 _j not available "Ig not available.
  • Page 45 iV]Av_v P _ ;_ -_ Face AiAF © AFFrame(p. TrackingAF FbxiZone/Center • 1 _5 Standard D_gitat Zoom (pp. 58. Digital Tele-Converter 1.4x/2.3x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 96) On/Off Servo AF (p. 94) On/Off ContinuousAF(p. 167) On/Off AF-assistBeam(p. 167) On/Off © MF-PointZoom (p.
  • Page 46 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Menusiiiiiiii 0OOOOOO6OOO *2*3*2 © OOOOCDO0 OOOOO © © o o o o0©0o *9 Fixedto ]On] "10 [Rateof Change]notavailable "11 ]Shoot Only],]Panning]not available."12 Fixedto [Continuous] O Selectabie, or set automatical}y h Selectable only, nosettings available. -- Not selectable...
  • Page 47 iiiiiiiiiii Menus ?T Set up Menu Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set alt operation sounds (5 levets). Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 160 LCD Brightness Set within a range of _+2. p. 50 Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p.
  • Page 48 iiiiiiiiiii °°°°° U , Playback Menu Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 131 Stideshow Plays back images automatically, p. 129 Erase Eiases images iSeiecil Seieci Rangel Aii pl i40 Images) Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range_ All p. 136 Images) Rotate Rotates images, p.
  • Page 49 Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support _eaflet supplied with your camera. When you move the camera...
  • Page 50 _mage Sensor Camera Effective Pixets ..Approx. t0 miltion pixels Lens Focal Length ....... 5x zoom:8.1 (W) - 30.5 (T) mm (35ram film equivalent: 28 (W) - t40 (T) mm) Focusing Range ....t cm (0.4 in.) - infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T) , Macro: 1 - 50 cm (0.4 in.
  • Page 51 FHe Format ......Design rule for Camera FHe system, DPOF (Version t.1) comptiant Data Type Still Images ......Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Movies ......... Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) Number of Recording Pixets Still Images ......
  • Page 52 Specifications Large: 2736 x 2736 Medium 1:2112 x 2112 Medium 2:1200 x 1209 Small: 489 x 489 Large: 2192 x 2736 Medium 1:1696 x 21t2 Medium 2:960 x 1290 Small: 384 x 480 Movies ......... Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 x 720 (24 fps.1), 640 x 489 (30 fps*2), 320 x 240 (30 fps .2) Miniature Effect: 1289 x 720 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps,...
  • Page 53 Separately) Dimensions ......220.0 x 32.0 x 19.0 mm (8.66 x 1.26 x 0.75 in.) Weight ........Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz.) All data is based on tests by Canon. Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 54 Changing ..........Date/Time Battery ....... AC Adapter Kit ........37, t76 Setting ..........Accessories ..........World Ctock ........AE Lock ........... 101, 121 Default Settings ......... AEB Mode ..........DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 AF --_ Focus Digital Tele-Converter ........
  • Page 55 FlexiZone (AF Frame Mode) ..... Focus Lamp ........42, 43, 167, 168 AF Frame ........25, 92 Landscape (Shooting Mode) ..... AF Lock ..........LCD Monitor -> Screen AF-Point Zoom ........Low Light (Shooting Mode) ....... Face Select ......... Servo AF ..........Focus Check ...........
  • Page 56 _ndex Power -_ Battery, AC Adapter Transferring Images to a Computer for Power Saving ........53, t63 Viewing ..........Printing ............ Sound Settings .......... Program AE ..........Sports (Shooting Mode) ......Protect ............. Stereo AV Cable ........2, 133 Stitch Assist (Shooting Mode) ....