Canon PowerShot G12 PowerShot G12 Camera User Guide - Page 6

Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Table of Contents 6 Safety Precautions 9 Conventions Used in This Guide .....12 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 15 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Adjusting the Screen Position..........18 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24 Viewing Images 27 Erasing Images 28 Shooting Movies 28 Viewing Movies 30 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........37 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44 Indicators 46 FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations ....46 6 MENU - Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Clock Functions 54 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 55 Turning the Flash Off 56 Using the Self-Timer 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Inserting the Date and Time 60 Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light 61 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 62 Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode 66 Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 68 Using the Wink Self-Timer 69 Using the Face Self-Timer 70 Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range 71 Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic 73 Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect 73 Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 74