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DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Getting Started Learning More Components Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 2
the camera to other devices • Connecting to a printer • Connecting to a TV set • Connecting to a computer Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 3
Pack NB-2LH (With Terminal Cover) e Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE f Memory Card (32MB) g Interface Cable IFC-400PCU h AV Cable AVC-DC300 i Neck Strap NS-DC6 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Warranty Card j User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 4
19 Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode 20 Viewing Movies 22 Erasing 23 Printing 24 Downloading Images to a Computer 26 System Map 34 Learning More Components Guide 40 Using the Control Dial 43 Indicators 44 Power Saving Function 45 Basic Operations 46 Menus and Settings 46 Menus and - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 5
Memory Cards 69 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70 Using the Optical Zoom 70 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 71 Using the Flash 74 Shooting Close-ups (Macro 75 Using the Self-Timer 76 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images 78 Changing the Image - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 6
Adjustment 149 Setting the Flash Output 150 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 151 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE 152 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 153 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 155 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 156 Resetting - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 7
the Camera (My Camera Settings) 207 Changing My Camera Settings 207 Registering My Camera Settings 208 Troubleshooting 210 List of Messages 220 Appendix 224 Safety Precautions 224 Preventing Malfunctions 229 Battery Handling 229 Handling the Memory Card 232 Using the Power Kits - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 8
range with the or button. 2. Press the button. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 9
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 10
of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 205). Language Setting - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 11
Getting Started zPreparations zShooting Still Images zViewing Still Images zShooting Movies zViewing Movies zErasing zPrinting zDownloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 12
Getting Started 10 Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB2LWE, not shown) and plug it into a power outlet. Charge Indicator Charging: - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 13
Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). b Preparations 11 a 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and insert the battery until it locks. Battery Lock b a 3. Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). a „ To Remove the Battery - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 14
Getting Started 12 Preparations Inserting the Memory Card 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). b a 2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Back Write Protect Tab (For SD memory card) • Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD memory cards). • Check the card for - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 15
Getting Started Preparations 13 „ To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. „ Attaching the Neck Strap a c b Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 16
Getting Started 14 Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Power Button Buttons 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 17
Getting Started Preparations 15 z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 18
Button Power Button Microphone Button Indicators 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 19
. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card. AF Frame Recording: blinks green Mute Setting When you hold down the (Microphone) button while turning on the camera, the mute setting will be set to [On - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 20
Getting Started 18 Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 21
image while turning it clockwise displays the next image. If you have played back images, the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the memory card have been edited with a computer, the newest image on the memory card appears - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 22
Getting Started 20 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Microphone Shutter Button Mode Dial Power Button Indicators Control Dial 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. Turn the control dial to select (Standard). 3. Aim the camera - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 23
the shutter button fully again to stop recording. • The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in memory or memory card become full. Elapsed Time Recording: blinks green - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 24
a icon are movies. • You can also select images by turning the control dial. 3. Use the or button to select (Play) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie. • You can adjust the playback volume - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 25
Erasing Erasing 23 Getting Started Buttons Button Button Control Dial 1. Press the (Playback) button. Button 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. You can also select images by turning the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 26
Getting Started 24 Printing Printing Button Button Buttons Terminal Cover Control Dial 1. Connect the camera to the printer*1. • Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. • See the printer's user guide for connection instructions. Canon Brand Printers SELPHY Series - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 27
are movies. 4. Use the or button to select an image to print and press the button. • The button will blink blue and printing will start. • You can also select images by turning the control dial. After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 28
26 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 29
Getting Started Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Preparing to Download Images Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. „ Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [ - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 30
Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Press the (Playback) button to turn the camera on. Always grasp the sides of the connector when disconnecting the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 31
]. CameraWindow appears. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31) (except Windows 2000). With Windows 2000, you can download images using the computer. Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 32
] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31). Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to download images using the computer. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 33
Getting Started Downloading Images to a Computer 31 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 27). Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 34
Started 32 Downloading Images to a Computer 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu „ All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 35
Getting Started Downloading Images to a Computer 33 Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 36
Neck Strap NS-DC6 Battery Pack NB-2LH*1 (With Terminal Cover) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (32 MB) AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE*1*5 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 Soft Case SC-DC55 series Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 37
. *2 Cannot be used with the PowerShot G9. *3 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *4 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *5 Battery Charger CB-2LT/CB-2LTE may also be - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 38
Getting Started 36 System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. „ Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 39
be used with the PowerShot G9) • Power Cord • Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Allows you to charge your camera's battery from the cigarette lighter socket of your car. Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD Memory Cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 40
., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 41
Learning More - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 42
40 Components Guide Components Guide „ Front View a AF-assist Beam (p. 49) b Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 113) c Self-Timer Lamp (p. 76) d Neck Strap Mounts (p. 13) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 74) g Speaker h Ring Release Button (p. 237) i Ring (p. 237) j Lens The LCD monitor may be - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 43
Cover (p. 235) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (pp. 11, 12) f Tripod Socket g A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 205) h DIGITAL Terminal (p. 28) Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Turning the LCD monitor off (p. 55) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 44
(Function/Set) Button (p. 46) q MENU Button (p. 47) r DISPLAY Button (p. 55) s (AF Frame Selector)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 116, 23) t (Macro)/ Button (p. 75) u (Manual Focus)/ Button (p. 123) v (Flash)/ Button (p. 74) w (Continuous)/ (Selftimer)/ Button (pp. 111, 76) x Control Dial (p. 43) - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 45
Guide 43 Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning Adjusting the focus in manual focus mode (p. 124) • Program Shift (p. 129) • Adjusting the exposure (p. 135) „ The Playback Functions • Selecting an image in playback mode - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 46
Yellow: Macro mode/Manual focus mode/AF lock mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 47
Components Guide 45 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Turn the camera on again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 48
Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. „ Button (FUNC. Menu) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 49
. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec. / Set up / My Camera Playback: Play / Print / Set up / My Camera 3 Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. • You can also use - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 50
137 ND Filter p. 132 My Colors p. 140 Compression (Still Image) p. 78 Bracket pp. 127, 131 Shooting Interval (Movie: Time Lapse) p. 107 Flash Exposure Compensation/ Flash Output pp. 149, 150 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 78 Metering Mode p. 136 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 106 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 51
Digital Zoom (Still Image) (Movies) Red-Eye Self-timer Spot AE Point Safety Shift Auto ISO Shift MF-Point Zoom Safety MF AF Mode AF-assist Beam Review Review Info Record + Save Original Auto Category IS Mode (Still Image can set the length of time images display after being shot (p. 18). Off*/ - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 52
-Eye Correction Resize My Colors Sound Recorder Rotate Transfer Order Transition Reference Page p. 176 p. 167 p. 195 p. 192 Print Menu Menu Item Print Select Image & Qty. Select Range Select by Date p. 180 Select by Category p. 187 p. 185 p. 190 p. 174 p. 203 p. 175 Select by Folder Select All - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 53
1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Audio Mic level Auto*/Manual Level -40 to 0 dB Wind Filter ] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 54
camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 Sets the length of time before the sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ LCD monitor turns off when no 3 min. camera operation is performed. Time Zone Home*/World p. 65 Date - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 55
Summary Reference Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 56
mode (lens retracted) Power Button Power Button Press the shutter button halfway. Shooting mode Power Button Button Press the shutter button halfway. Playback mode (lens extended) If lens retracts, camera behaves as shown in upper right. * You can change the lens retraction timing in [Lens - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 57
(Information View) Standard Display Detailed Display Off Focus Check (Still image only) *1 Displayed information can be changed (p. 57). *2 Shooting mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the ( , , - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 58
. a Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. b In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second. • If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. • You can change the display color - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 59
When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit image recorded will be different. Customizing Display Information See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode *1 *2 *1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed. *2 [3:2 Guide - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 60
58 Basic Operations 1 Select [Custom Display]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Custom Display] in the menu. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [LCD/Viewfinder]. 1. Use the , , or button to select , or . Display Off Display 1 Display 2 • Sets LCD monitor display mode after the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 61
Output a Metering Mode ND Filter Compression (Still image) Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (Still image) ( selected) Recording Pixels (Movies) Camera Shake (Red) Time Zone Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter b Macro ISO Speed*1 (..., ) Flash pp. 131, 127 pp. 149, 150 p. 136 p. 132 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 62
Shooting Mode b pp. 111, 76 p. 155 p. 88 Low Battery (Red) p. 229 Movie Recording [z Rec.] (Red) pp. 20, 102 MF Indicator p. 125 Image Stabilizer p. 82 Standard Exposure Index/Exposure Level Mark c Wind Filter*2 Mic Level (Manual)*2 p. 99 pp. 108, 190 Create Folder p. 156 Stills - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 63
) - Select a setting other than (flash off) (p. 74) - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information (Playback Mode) „ Standard a b c a Defined Playback Remaining battery charge will display. (Red) b Displayed image number/Total number of images Folder Number-File Number - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 64
Shooting Mode b Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed ••• 15-1/2500 Time Lapse (movie) c Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) Aperture Value f/2.8-f/11 Exposure Compensation ... d Flash Exposure Compensation ... Flash Output White Balance ND Filter e My Colors/Color Color Swap Accent - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 65
Lock/Manual Focus e Macro pp. 123, 124 p. 75 f File size p. 261 g Compression (Still Images) flash, the compensation values displayed range from -3 to +3. „ Focus Check Display a b a Displayed image number/Total number of images Compression (Still Images) b Recording Pixels (Still Images - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 66
64 Basic Operations z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 67
abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 68
(World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. 5 Select a destination time zone. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. 6 Select (Home). 1. Use the button to select [Home/ World]. 2. Use the or - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 69
to the destination time zone, will display on the LCD monitor. If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you cannot configure the destination time. If you change the date and time when the destination time zone is selected, the home time zone date and time will also change automatically - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 70
the / registration contents to the default setting, turn the mode dial to or to operate. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 71
FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 72
70 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode The zoom can be adjusted from 35 - 210 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 73
- 420 mm This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off]. z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The digital zoom cannot be used in (Widescreen) or mode. Shooting With the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 74
or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue). • Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 75
digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image digital zoom (zone without deterioration) • Blue: digital zoom (zone with deterioration) Shooting With the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 76
and shoot. • appears on the LCD monitor. • Depending on the number of recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue). Digital Tele-Converter Using the Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode * * Cannot be set in - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 77
mode. Zoom Bar Yellow bar To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the button and use the or button to display (Normal). z Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be offcenter. z Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 78
). • When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set for the [Delay] option, the self-timer sound beeps* quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases. If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. * May differ depending on My Camera settings. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 79
function, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds). To Cancel the Self-Timer: Select . Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Self-timer] in the menu. 3. Press the button - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 80
lengthens. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 81
640 × 480 Sending images as e-mail attachments or shooting more Low images Widescreen 4000 × 2248 Printing wide size prints (Images are recorded with 16:9 images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 259). z See Image - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 82
Shooting Mode This camera records images as either JPEG images or RAW images. JPEG image When pictures are taken as JPEG images, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality, and also compressed to allow a larger number of images to be stored on the memory card. However, the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 83
Recording RAW and JPEG Images Two images, a RAW image and a JPEG image ( (Large, Fine)), will be recorded with each shot. Since a image is also recorded, you can print the On image, or view it on a computer, without using the supplied software. Both images are saved with the same - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 84
Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode * * Can only be set to [Continuous]. The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 85
Icons on the LCD Monitor [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting Reference in Rec. menu Page None - WC-DC58B TC-DC58C p. 241 z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. z If - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 86
Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode * * Only available in . Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. Shooting mode ISO speed AUTO - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 87
than for ISO AUTO. As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even increase in the captured image compared to ISO AUTO. z When (excluding ), or , the ISO speed cannot be select ISO Auto. z When the camera is set to ISO - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 88
taken. Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an image, allowing you to easily check facial expressions or whether a subject's eyes are closed. It is recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 89
displays. • The frame displays as follows. Orange frame contents Frame color Summary Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Displays at the focal point (AF frame). • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 90
Image Zone : The camera automatically selects settings (p. 16). „ Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera (pp. 20, 102) „ Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and aperture value to suit your shooting - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 91
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. 1 Set the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 92
against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Sports Shoots continuous images with autofocus. Well suited for shooting moving subjects. Night Snapshot Allows - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 93
aquarium. Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC21 (sold separately). This images with a natural hue. ISO 3200 Shoots with the ISO speed set to 3200, twice as fast as ISO 1600. Use when high speed is required. Avoids blurring of the subject and the effects of camera - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 94
speed is slow in or mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. To shoot underwater, install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC21 (sold separately). We recommend you use it for rain - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 95
when the button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white. - Use the flash (p. 74). - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 84). - Change the metering method (p. 136). - Set the ND filter on (p. 132). z You can change the combinations of - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 96
an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed. 1. Use the control dial - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 97
slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images (Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot). z The - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 98
adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Set the aperture - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 99
button halfway and the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously. Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. F2 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 100
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Press the button to select the shutter speed - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 101
LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, set it to (Flash on) or attach an externally mounted flash, the image will always be bright. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 102
in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Set the mode dial to . - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 103
shooting directions. • Left to right horizontally • Right to left horizontally • Bottom to top vertically • Top to bottom vertically • Clockwise starting at the top left shooting 4 images. 3 Shoot the first frame of the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 104
for the first image are applied to the second image onward. z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a memory card is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 71). • Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie*2 High Resolution Use this to display images - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 105
. 144, 145). As with the Standard mode, you can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full*1. • Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie *2 Time Lapse Select a shooting interval (1 or 2 sec.) to have a single frame shot at that interval. When played back, two hours worth of - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 106
memory card becomes full • The elapsed time from the start of recording to the finish will display on the LCD monitor when playing back a recording, but the actual playback time will be shorter than the displayed time. z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 107
to the subject. You can cancel AF lock by pressing the button again. - Manual focus (p. 124) - AE lock, Exposure shift: Press the button to enable power saving option (p. 45) determines if the LCD monitor turns off or not. You can turn the LCD monitor on by pressing any button other than the power - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 108
/sec. Compact Time Lapse 160 × 120 image quality, select [LP] (Long Play). You can shoot for twice as long in this mode compared to a file of the same size shot in the other modes. *3 Frame rate during playback. z See Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times (p. 260). z See Image - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 109
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 107 Changing the Shooting Interval ( 1 Select . 1. Use the control dial to select . (Time Lapse)) 2 Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.). 3. Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 110
select [Audio]. 4. Press the button. 2 Set the microphone level. 1. Use the or button to select [Mic Level]. 2. Use the or button to select [Auto] or [Manual]. • When in [Manual] mode, press the button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) with the or button. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 111
to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to or . Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 112
which can be saved in or . - Shooting mode Items which can be set in , , and modes (pp. 93-99) - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location • To change some of the settings saved in or (other than shooting mode), select or . 2 Select [Save Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 113
interval until the memory card is full (p. 259). *2 Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p. 69) is conducted immediately before shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 114
112 Advanced Shooting Functions 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to select or . • When and manual focus modes, you can select . 2 Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 115
(p. 270). Shooting Mode *1 *1 Cannot be set in , and modes. You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction*2 lamp automatically fires with the flash. *2 This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 116
114 Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the Slow Synchro See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night scene or an interior shot is - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 117
even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. 1 Select [AF Mode]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [AF Mode] in the menu - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 118
The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. Shooting Mode: / The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. Shooting Mode: / / / The AF frame can be moved manually to - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 119
117 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Face Detect]. 2. Press the button. • Up to three frames display where the camera detects faces. The frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. • See Selecting a Subject to Focus (When [Face - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 120
center AF frame. z The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. z In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 121
a double frame in green. 2 Select a subject using the or button. • When pressing the DISPLAY button, you can confirm how many faces the camera recognizes. • Each time you press the MENU button (or the button), the AF frame mode can be switched. 3 Press the button. • A white double frame will display - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 122
off. If [AF Frame] is set to [FlexiZone], the AF frame mode will change to [Center] when the monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green: Shooting preparations complete - Yellow: Focusing difficulty (when the AF frame - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 123
: When [AiAF] is • Each time you press the DISPLAY selected button, the AF frame settings will Normal switch between normal and small. • When the camera has difficulty focusing on the subject when frame size is set to normal when the digital zoom, digital tele-converter or manual focus is used. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 124
the AF Frame ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on the desired area of your subject. 1 Press the (p. 136). z Selection cannot be made while in the manual focus mode (p. 124). z The position of the AF frame returns to the center once the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 125
AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. Shooting with the AF Lock 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 126
the distance to the subject. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Turn - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 127
the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. When the AF mode (p. 115) is set to [Continuous], turning the Control Wheel will to setting the manual focus will display magnified. * When using , digital zoom, Digital Tele-Converter or while displaying the image on a TV, - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 128
automatically focuses more accurately. You can use two methods. „ Setting by the Button 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the button. • The camera focuses to a more accurate focusing point. „ Setting the Safety MF 1 Select [Safety MF]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 129
focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. Only one image at the manual focus position will be taken. 1 Select the Focus-BKT. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 130
or the button to narrow the focusing distance from the center. 3 Shoot the image with manual focus (p. 124). To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode: Select (BKT-Off) in sure to set the flash to so that the flash does not fire. When the flash fires, the FE lock will be used (p. 130). 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 131
Advanced Shooting Functions 129 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired. To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button bar bar 4 Use the control dial to change shutter speed and aperture value combinations. 5 Recompose the image and shoot. • The setting will cancel after the shot is taken. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 132
correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button and set it to (flash on). • If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions. 3 Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 133
Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set interval as continuous shooting (p. 111). The images are shot in the following order: Standard 1/3 increments from -2 to +2 with the exposure at the time of shooting at the center. If exposure adjustment (p. 135) - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 134
132 Advanced Shooting Functions The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. Only one standard exposure image gets recorded. Using the ND Filter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 135
shake warning icon ( )appears while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed and shoot at a shutter speed that minimizes camera shake. Off Function is not available. button Allows you to check the ISO speed setting in the LCD monitor before and after the change. On - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 136
(p. 128) after raising the ISO speed, the ISO speed will not return to the previous setting, even if you release the shutter button. At this time, the button lights blue. 5 Press the shutter button fully. „ When [On] is Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 137
negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button several times until the exposure compensation bar is displayed. 3 Adjust. 1. Use the control dial to adjust the exposure compensation. 2. Press - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 138
Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot AE Point Center AF Point Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 139
cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Day Light Settings are automatically set by the camera. For recording outdoors on a bright day. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 140
, or Fluorescent H daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting. Flash When using the flash ( cannot be set in mode). Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP-DC21 (sold separately). This mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 141
shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. However, the center frame will not appear when using the digital - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 142
balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings mode beforehand. z The white balance data is retained even after the camera power is turned off. Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 143
, blues and skin tones*. It can be used to make subtle adjustments, such as making blue colors more vivid or face colors brighter. * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 144
142 Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the My Colors Mode ( Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select . 2 Adjust. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [ - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 145
checking the results. By setting the [Save Original] function (p. 147) to [On] when shooting stills, you can also record both the altered image and the original, unaltered image. Color Accent Color Swap Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 146
will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the Color Accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 147
. z The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Shooting with Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Select or . Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . Movie: 1. Set the mode - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 148
and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at if you use the flash. z The colors specified in the Color Swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 149
monitor immediately after shooting is the one shot with Color Accent or Color Swap. As erasing the image at this time will cause the original image to be erased at the same time, be careful. - As two images are saved with each shot, the number of recordable shots displayed on the LCD monitor will be - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 150
Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Shooting Mode * * [Manual] can be selected only when an externally mounted flash has been attached. Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash (Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX II/ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter) will fire - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 151
or button to adjust the flash exposure compensation. 3. Press the button. • You can change the settings holding the button down for more than one second. You can also set in [Flash Control] [Flash Exp. Comp] in the menu (p. 48). Be sure the external flash is turned on before making settings for - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 152
can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. When an externally mounted flash is attached, its flash output can be controlled (From 1/1 (full power) to 1/64* in 1/3 steps). In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] (p. 148). * Speedlite 580EX II: 1/128 1 Set - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 153
-curtain shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with 2nd-curtain the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car's taillights seem to trail off behind. 1 Display - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 154
avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In and shooting modes, ensure that the flash adjustment setting is configured to [Auto] in advance (p. 148). 1 Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 155
. You can register the following functions. Menu Item Page Menu Item Not Assigned - Digital Teleconverter Light Metering p. 136 AF Lock ND Filter p. 132 Display Off White Balance p. 137 Manual WB1, WB2 (White Balance) p. 139 (Shortcut) Page p. 73 p. 123 p. 52 1 Select [Set Shortcut - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 156
154 Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Make settings. 1. Use the , , or button to select the function you wish to register. 2. Press the button. • If appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but pressing the button will not activate the function in the current shooting - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 157
the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the icon ( ) is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 158
Functions When the camera is held vertically to time you shoot images. To create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. Creating a Folder the Next Time - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 159
]. 2. Press the button. • displays in the LCD monitor. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 160
the basis for new images. The image and folder number are reset to the starting value (100-0001)*. This is convenient for managing images on a folder-byfolder basis. * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number for the last - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 161
are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 • Images may be - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 162
. Approximate location of the displayed area 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. • If you use the control dial while in the magnified display mode, the camera will switch to the previous or next image at the same level of magnification. • You can change the magnification level with the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 163
the zoom lever toward also switches the display. Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images. • Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set. To Cancel the Jump Bar: Press - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 164
Focus and Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. At this time, faces in the image are detected and frames matching the size of these facial images are displayed. Moreover, as you can change the display magnification and switch - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 165
button. • When multiple in-focus frames are displayed, or when multiple faces are detected, the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC./SET button is pressed. After you change the display magnification, the orange frame will adjust to the size of the face when - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 166
164 Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Position 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. 4 Use the , , or button to move the display position. • When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position. When there are multiple - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 167
/Erasing 165 Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. My Category Displays the first image in each category - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 168
the search key z //: 1. Use the or button to select a date, category, folder or movie for playback. • When you turn the Control Wheel, you can view the defined images. • Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. 2. Press the button. • The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 169
(p. 49) can also be edited. At the category level, you can perform the following. • Image searches (p. 165) • Slide Show (p. 176) • Protect (p. 192) • Erase (p. 195) • Configure print settings (p. 198) Single Images 1 Select [My Category]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select in the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 170
the FUNC./SET button again. Selecting a Range of Images You can select a range of sequential images and gather them together in a category. The file number of the last image should be larger than the number of the first image. Up to 500 images can be selected. 1 Select [My Category]. 1. Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 171
a category. 1. Press the or button. 2. Use thse or button to select a category. Playback/Erasing 169 4 Select images. 1. Use the or button to select a left image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select a first image. 4. Press the button. 5. Use the or button to select a right - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 172
button twice. • Selecting [Deselect] cancels categorization of the selected range. When erasing, printing or compiling a slide show, it is convenient to categorize images in the [To Do] category. Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 173
the button again. Playback Progress Bar • When playback ends, the movie Time movie was shot stops at the last frame displayed. Press the FUNC./SET Panel Returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 174
or less than 1 second long ( 15 seconds*1 or 30 seconds*2) cannot be edited. *1 [Interval Time]: 1 second *2 [Interval Time]: 2 seconds 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 2 Select (Edit). 1. Use the or button to select - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 175
the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. Depending on the movie's file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the batteries run out partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use fully charged batteries or the AC Adapter - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 176
through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 177
Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 178
(Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 198). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Category Plays the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 179
. In single image playback mode, you can start a slide show from the current image displayed by holding the FUNC./SET button while you press the button. Please note that if you do this while the last image shot is displayed, the slide show will start from the first image using the same date. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 180
Use the , , or button to select. 2. Press the button. 2 Select a date/category/ folder to play back. 1. Use the or button to select. 2. Press dates, categories, or folders. • They will play back in the order you select them. • Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 181
icon will change to and will display. and the same way when they are set. will change in 2 Select images for playback. 1. Use the or button to select images for playback. Check mark indicating selection Number indicating the selection order 2. Press the them. button to select • Pressing the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 182
the or button to select [Play Time] or [Repeat]. 2. Use the or button to select the desired option. 3. Press the button. Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 183
in the menu. 3. Press the button. Playback/Erasing 181 2 Select a image. 1. Use the or button to select an image you wish to perform red-eye correction on. 2. Press the button. • the FUNC./SET button (p. 184). 3 Correct. 1. Use the or [Start]. button to select 2. Press the button. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 184
[Record + ], red-eye correction can be performed on the JPEG image, but the original image cannot be overwritten. z Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images. z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, redeye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red-eye - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 185
frames. • Press the MENU button to cancel adding the frame. To correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in Step 2): - Adjust the correction frame size so that it only surrounds the red-eye portion to be corrected. - When there are several subjects - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 186
184 Playback/Erasing Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the or button to select a frame you wish to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Remove - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 187
Playback/Erasing 185 Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 140. Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 188
transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. • To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • If you select [No], the display - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 189
/Erasing 187 z The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved. z Color - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 190
will be saved in a new file. • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • If you select [No], the display will return to the Play - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 191
pauses the recording. Pressing it again resumes recording. • Up to 1 minute of recordings can be added to any one image. • The sound mode can be changed Sound Memo Panel Elapsed Time/ Remaining Time Volume (Adjust it with the or button) (p. 108). • If you select using the or button and press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 192
z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 Select [Sound Recorder]. stop sound recording and switch the camera to shooting mode. • The sound mode can be changed (p. 108). - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 193
adjust the volume. Make sure audio settings are correct (p. 108) before recording. z See Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times (p. 260). z When the memory cards fills, recording will automatically stop. z If you press and hold the button while recording, the screen in Step 2 will - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 194
the images in that range. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. Select by Category You can protect all images in a specified category. Select by Folder You can protect all images in a specified folder. All Images You can protect all images on a memory card. 1 Select - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 195
in the index playback mode. z [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of "Selecting a Range of Images" in "Organizing Images by Category (My Category)" (p. 169), for details on how to select images. After selecting images, proceed with the following steps. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 196
appears gray. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 4. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button. • Selecting [Unlock - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 197
and erase all the images in that range. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date. Select by Category Erases all images in the selected category. Select by Folder Erases all images in the selected folder. All Images Erases all images on a memory card. 1 Select [Erase - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 198
in the index playback mode. z [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of "Selecting a Range of Images" in "Organizing Images by Category (My Category)" (p. 169), for details on how to select images. After selecting images, proceed with the following steps. 1. Use the or button to select [Erase]. 2. Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 199
each date, category or folder image. 4. Use the or button to select [OK]. 5. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 200
used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may display for a memory card with print settings - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 201
2. Use the or button to specify the settings. 3. Press the button. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - [Index]: [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - [Standard] or [Both]: [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 202
You can select a range of sequential images and make print settings for all the images in that range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date. Select by Category Select by Folder Select All Images Clear All Selections Configures print settings for - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 203
will end the setting. z [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of "Selecting a Range of Images" in "Organizing Images by Category (My Category)" (p. 169), for details on how to select images. After selecting images, proceed with the following steps. 1. Use the or button to select [Order]. 2. Press the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 204
allow you to check the images by date, category or folder. 4. Use the or button to select [OK]. 5. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image and returns you to Step 1. z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 205
settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 206
204 Print Settings/Transfer Settings All the Images on a Memory Card 1 Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. z Images are transferred in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 207
a TV set Connecting a TV set 205 Viewing Images on a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. • Open the camera's terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 208
varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others - If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. z When the camera is set to shooting mode, you can take pictures while displaying - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 209
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 207 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 210
the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. A computer - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 211
following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 189) and sound recorder (p. 190) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 212
(p. 217) • Playback (p. 218) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 219) • TV monitor output (p. 219) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 219) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (p. 42). Memory card slot/battery z Confirm that the cover is - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 213
Troubleshooting 211 When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's or z When recording to, erasing from or SDHC memory card's formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab is set to write protect tab upward (p. 232). "Write protect". The Date/Time - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 214
will be recorded when shooting movies). Display flickers. Display flickers when shot z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD Monitor Sometimes appears when z This is - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 215
required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. z Format the memory card (p. 69). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 216
214 Troubleshooting SD memory card or SDHC z Slide the write protect tab upward memory card is write (p. 232). protected. Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image. Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. z Confirm the actual image size with the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 217
Troubleshooting 215 Subject is too far away for z Shoot within correct flash range of the flash to reach. subject when using the built-in flash (p. 253). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 84). Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 218
. performance, you are recommended to low level format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 69). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 69). - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 219
Troubleshooting 217 Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery z After closing the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover, turn the power on then power on. back off. Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 220
the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 221
Troubleshooting 219 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used z See Battery Handling Precautions to its full capacity. (p. 230). Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23°C/73°F). z Replace the battery with a new one - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 222
may be able to continue using it (p. 69). However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. In - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 223
note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image No images recorded on memory card. Image too large You attempted to play back - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 224
sound memo is incorrect, or the sound memo cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera, a Raw image or a movie as a startup image. Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie, RAW - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 225
to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur if you - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 226
are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. z Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger, compact power adapter (sold separately) and car battery charger (sold separately - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 227
may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 228
batteries. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries . z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 229
sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. z When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 230
also cause deformation of the casing. z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. Flash z Do not operate the - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 231
its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 232
z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 233
. z If the performance of the battery diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced. U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 234
Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card). Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 235
memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 236
it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Connect to Power Supply 2 Connect the DC - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 237
Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card slot/battery cover. • Always disconnect the compact power adapter from the power supply after use. Appendix 235 DC Coupler Cable Cover Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 238
• After charging, remove the battery pack and unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket. Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B and Tele-converter TC-DC58C (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H. z When - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 239
(the thread diameter is 58 mm). It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. „ Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter or teleconverter. Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 240
aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked. • To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 241
careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 242
240 Appendix 3 When the { mark on the ring and the z mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the { mark on the ring with the z mark on the camera, and then turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 243
. 1. Use the or button to select [WC-DC58B] or [TC-DC58C]. 2. Press the button. • Select the attached converter. When you remove the converter from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off]. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 244
all. Please check the manual for your flash. * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 580EX II cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera. Since the camera's auto exposure function - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 245
(p. 150). When a Speedlite 430EX is mounted on the camera, you can adjust the flash output from either the flash or the camera (the flash setting overrides the camera setting when both are set). To set it from the flash, use the flash's manual mode. When using Speed Light 220 EX, adjustment can be - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 246
, but the flash will fire manually. z Other Canon Flashes • Since other flashes fire at full strength, set the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. 4 Press the shutter button halfway. • The flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights up. 5 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 247
Shooting mode Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exp.Comp 1) -3 to +3 {{{ - Flash Output 2) 1/64 to 1/1 (in 1/3 steps) { { { { Shutter Sync. 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain On Slow Synchro Off Safety FE 1) On Off : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) This - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 248
are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. 2) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]. 3) Only [On] and [Off] can be set with the camera, and further settings are made with the flash. 4) [Slow Synchro] and [Safety FE - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 249
green). In this case, light emission may be smaller than with full flash (pilot lamp lit red). z The focus bracketing mode and the AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. z Flashes (especially high-voltage flashes) or flash accessories made by - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 250
II) - FE Lock (Not available in mode or when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]) - Shutter Sync. (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX) - Slow Synchro - Flash Exp. Comp - Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX) - Manual flash - High-speed sync * You can also use 380EX, 420EX - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 251
Shutter Sync.] is on [2nd-curtain] - When [Flash Mode] is on [Manual] z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to off when you finish using the flash. z Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows with your fingers while - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 252
in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash. z Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the HighPower Flash and store them in a cool, dry place. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 253
soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 254
PowerShot G9 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor : 1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million pixels) Lens : 7.4 (W) - 44.4 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 210 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) - f/4.8 (T) Digital - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 255
Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off * Still images Flash Range : 30 cm - 4.0 m (12 in - 13 ft.) (W)/50 cm - 2.5 m (1.6 - 8.2 ft.) (T) (ISO speed: Auto) External Flash : Flash output compensation (±3.0 stops in 1/3stop increments), red-eye reduction, flash - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 256
Fine mode) : Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer : Shooting possible when connected to a computer using supplied software. : SD memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard/MMCplus card/HC MMCplus card : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 257
Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 258
Playback Modes Direct Print My Camera settings Interface Communication Settings * Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC- 512 MSH recommended). ), Resize : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 259
(excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) : Approx. 320 g (11.29 oz.) Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-2LH (Fully charged)) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On (Based on the CIPA standard) LCD Monitor Off Playback Time Approx. 240 images Approx. 600 images Approx. 7 hours z The - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 260
once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 261
Memory Cards 4000 × 3000 pixels - : Card included with the camera 32 MB SDC-128M SDC- 12 53 206 27 109 425 1 6 27 1 5 23 : Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 111) (When card has been formatted with a low level format). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 262
3 min. 13 min. 15 frames/sec. 15 sec. 2 sec. 50 min. 21 sec. Time Lapse * 640 × 480 pixels ** 7 min. 31 min. 2 hrs. 3 min. 45 sec. 45 Card included with the camera Sound Size 32 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 22 KB/sec. 24 min. 13 sec. 1 hr. 36 min. 6 hrs. 14 min. 59 sec. 16 sec. 44 KB/sec. 12 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 263
Appendix 261 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression* 4000 × 3000 pixels 3264 × 980 KB 695 KB 278 KB 84 KB 1105 KB Standard Color Accent Color Swap High Resolution Compact Time Lapse Recording Pixels/Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels 30 frames/sec. 640 × 480 pixels 30 frames/sec - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 264
64 in.) Weight Approx. 43 g (1.52 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 0.12 A (100 V) - 0.065 A (240 V) Rated Output 8.4 V DC, 0.55 A Charging Time Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. (when charging NB-2LH) Operating Temperatures 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F) Dimensions 56 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 265
Appendix 263 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (Sold Separately) Rated Input 12 V/ 24 V DC Rated Output 8.4 V DC, 0.55 A Charging Time Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. (when charging NB-2LH) Operating Temperatures 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F) Dimensions 91.0 × 29.5 × 56.0 mm (3.58 × 1.16 × 2.20 in.) Weight - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 266
109 Custom Display 58 D Date and Time 14 Digital Tele-Converter 71 Digital Zoom 71 Direct Transfer 31 Display Language 15 Distance Units 52 Downloading Images to a Computer 26 E Erasing 195 Single Image 23 Exposure Compensation ........ 135 Externally Mounted Flash 242, 249 F Face Detect - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 267
Monitor ..........55 LCD monitor Night Display 57 Lens 236 Conversion Lens Adapter INDEX 265 237, 238 Tele-converter 237 Wide Converter 237 M Macro 75 Magnifying 160 Manual Focus 124 Memory Card Estimated Capacities .......... 259 Handling 232 Inserting 12 Menu FUNC. Menu 48 Play Menu - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 268
Accessories 36 Overexposure Warning 64 P Panorama 100 Play Menu 50 Power Saving 52 Power Reduction 113 Reset All 68 Resize 187 Review 49 Reviewing 18 Rotate 174 S Safety FE 152 Image Shooting 16 Viewing 19 Stitch Assist 100 System Requirements 26 T TC-DC58C 237 Telephoto 70 Time - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 269
the instructions, may can be determined by turning the equipment off and the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 270
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-2LH (0.72 Ah). There is a danger of explosion - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 271
guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 272
Selection (still RAW images) (p. 78) { { { { {3 Program Shift (p. 129) AE/FE Lock (pp. 128, 130) AE Lock, Exposure Shift (pp. 128, 105) Shooting Zone (Macro) (p. 75) {{{{{{{{{{ { Manual Focus (p. 124) AF Frame Size (p. 121) Auto On Flash (p. 74) Off External - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 273
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 271 Reference Pages p. 135 p. 84 1 p. 137 { - - pp. 111, 76 { - - p. 140 - p. 127 - - p. 149 - p. 150 - pp. 245, 246 { - p. 136 - - p. 132 4) { p. 78 - p. 129 - pp. 128, 130 - pp. 128, 105 { p. 75 { p. 124 - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 274
is automatically set by the camera. As a rule, with the , only the first image is available. - : Not available. : The settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) Fix to ISO 3200. 2) Set to Continuous Shooting LV when Manual Focus or Fireworks is selected. 3) Widescreen - Canon PowerShot G9 | PowerShot G9 Camera User Guide - Page 275
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Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
CDI-E328-010
XX07NiXX
© 2007 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 224–229).
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide
Basic Operations
Commonly Used Shooting Functions
Shooting Using the Mode Dial
Advanced Shooting Functions
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting a TV set
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix