Canon PowerShot G1 X User Manual

Getting Started• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.• Reading this guide will help you

Initial Preparations10Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sol

Initial Preparations11Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card forma

Initial Preparations12z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way, cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is

Initial Preparations13Prepare the screen for use.z Open the screen ( ) and rotate it toward the lens 180° ( ).z Close the screen in this orientation (

Initial Preparations14A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time,

Initial Preparations15Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the camera menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Date/Time].z Move the zoom lever to choo

Initial Preparations16The display language can be changed as needed.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.Access the setting screen.z Press and hol

17Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.For fully automatic selection of the optimal setti

Trying the Camera Out18Shoot.Shooting Still ImagesFocus.z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and A

Trying the Camera Out19Shooting MoviesStart shooting.z If the flash is already up, push it down with your finger, into the camera.z Press the movie bu

2Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.• A memory card is not inclu

Trying the Camera Out20After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X Your las

Trying the Camera Out21Play movies.z Press the m button to access the movie control panel, choose (either press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial),

22The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using

Included Software, PDF Manuals23The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.Windows

Included Software, PDF Manuals24Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.Insert the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM driv

Included Software, PDF Manuals25Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.Connect the camera to the computer.z Make sure

Included Software, PDF Manuals26z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. z Double click .Save the

Included Software, PDF Manuals27You can access the PDF manuals by double-clicking the desktop shortcut icons created when the included CD-ROM is used

28AccessoriesCAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.Stereo AV C

Accessories29Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon ac

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information3This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an i

30*1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.*

Specifications31• These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • T

Specifications32* Not available in some shooting modes.* Up to 6 continuous shots at one time.Flash RangeMaximum wide angle (j) 50 cm – 7.0 m (approx.

Specifications33* Not all aperture values are available at all zoom positions.Aperturef/number f/2.8 – f/16 (W), f/5.8 – f/16 (T)B mode available valu

Specifications34• All data is based on tests by Canon.• Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. Trademark Acknowledg

35Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.To ensure proper operation of this product, us

CDP-E451-020 © CANON INC. 2012Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of

4• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.• The following c

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide5z Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. M

6Package Contents ...2Compatible Memory Cards ...2Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...

Safety Precautions7• Use only the recommended battery.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.• Unplug the power cord periodically, and usi

Safety Precautions8CautionDenotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a cle

9Prepare for shooting as follows.Attach the strap.z Attach the included strap to the camera as shown.z On the other side of the camera, attach the str