Canon PowerShot G2 User Guide
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA
Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
CDI-E056
CDI-E056-010 XXXXNiXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
Software Starter Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Downloading Images to a Computer
• Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.
• Please see the User Guide that accompanies each printer.
Precaution
Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become
warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an
extended period.
LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than
0.01% 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. 119).
Please read the handling and safety precautions starting on page 4 before using the camera.
Icon Conventions in the Text
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
This mark denotes tips about the camera and photography.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright ©2002 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents
Read this First ............................................................................. 4
Quick Start .................................................................................. 8
Components Guide ................................................................... 10
Front View ................................................................................... 10
Back View .................................................................................... 11
Controls ....................................................................................... 12
Main Dial / Mode Dial ................................................................... 13
Display Panel ................................................................................ 15
Preparing the Camera .............................................................. 16
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 16
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 18
Using a Household Power Source .................................................. 20
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) .............. 21
Installing a CF Card ....................................................................... 24
Setting the Date / Time ................................................................. 26
Setting the Language .................................................................... 27
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 28
Attaching the Lens Cap ................................................................ 28
Using the Soft Case (Optional) ...................................................... 28
Basic Functions .......................................................................... 29
Turning the Power On ................................................................... 29
Switching between Shooting and Replaying ................................... 30
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................. 31
Pressing the Shutter Button ........................................................... 36
Using the Optical Viewfinder to shoot ........................................... 37
Adjusting the Zoom ...................................................................... 38
Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................ 39
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings ......................... 41
Auto Mode .......................................................................... 41
Checking an Image Right after Shooting ........................................ 42
Using the Built-In Flash ......................................................... 43
Pan Focus Mode .................................................................. 46
Portrait Mode ...................................................................... 46
Landscape Mode ................................................................. 47
Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 47
Changing the Color Effect .................................................... 48
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Stitch Assist Mode................................................................ 49
Movie Mode ........................................................................ 52
Macro Mode........................................................................ 53
Self-Timer ............................................................................ 54
Continuous Mode ................................................................ 55
Digital Zoom ................................................................................ 57
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ..................................... 58
Changing the Resolution and Compression .................................... 58
Changing the File Format .............................................................. 60
Program AE ......................................................................... 61
Setting the Shutter Speed ..................................................... 62
Setting the Aperture ............................................................ 64
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ................. 66
Selecting an AF Frame .......................................................... 68
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................. 69
Setting the White Balance .................................................... 70
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) .................................. 73
Adjusting the Flash Output (Flash Exposure Compensation) .... 74
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) ................................. 75
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) .......................... 77
Switching between Metering Modes ..................................... 78
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ................................ 80
Switching between Focus Settings ................................................. 82
Manually Setting Image Characteristics .......................................... 83
Resetting the File Number ............................................................. 84
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ................................... 85
Replaying .................................................................................. 86
Viewing Images Singly (Single Image Replay) .................................. 86
Magnifying Images .............................................................. 87
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) ....................... 88
Jumping between Images ................................................. 89
Viewing Movies ............................................................................ 90
Rotating Images in the Display ...................................................... 91
Automated Playback (Slide Show) .................................................. 92
Protecting Images ......................................................................... 96
Erasing ...................................................................................... 97
Erasing Images Singly .................................................................... 97
Erasing All Images ........................................................................ 98
Formatting a CF Card ................................................................... 99
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Print Settings (DPOF Settings) ................................................ 100
Selecting Images for Printing ....................................................... 100
Setting the Print Style.................................................................. 103
Resetting the Print Settings ......................................................... 105
Printing with a Direct Print Compatible Printer (Optional) ... 106
Connecting a Direct Print Compatible Printer to the Camera ......... 106
Printing ...................................................................................... 108
Printing with DPOF Print Settings ................................................. 112
List of Menu Options .............................................................. 114
Rec. Menu ................................................................................. 114
Play Menu .................................................................................. 117
Set up Menu .............................................................................. 118
Shooting / Replaying with a TV Monitor ................................ 120
Using the Wireless Controller ................................................. 121
Installing the Battery ................................................................... 121
Shooting / Replaying ................................................................... 122
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) ...................... 123
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional)
/ Close-up Lenses (Optional) .............................................. 127
Mounting the Lenses .................................................................. 128
Appendices ............................................................................. 130
Replacing the Date Battery .......................................................... 130
Camera Care and Maintenance ................................................... 132
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 133
List of Error / Message Codes ...................................................... 135
List of Messages ......................................................................... 136
Specifications ............................................................................. 138
Index ....................................................................................... 143
Additional Information (Printing Functions) .............................. 1
Printing with the Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printer (Optional) ..... 2
Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera .......................... 2
Printing ................................................................................. 4
Printing with DPOF Settings .................................................... 9
List of Messages (Continued from p. 137) ...................................... 11
Table of Contents 3
Read this First
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being
operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any
malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™ cards, that results in
the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine
sensible.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should
never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the
copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights
even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises
while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before
proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Safety Precautions
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages 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.
• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its
power supply accessories.
4 Read This First
Warnings
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could
injure your eyesight.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the
intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at least
one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to
the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement
of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries used in the camera and wireless
controller out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child
swallows a battery.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly
described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical
shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified
service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the
camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the
equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage
electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or
the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do
so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove
the camera battery and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Confirm that
smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so
may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the
camera battery and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Please consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water
or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been
waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with
a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior,
immediately turn the camera’s power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
Read This First 5
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable
substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead
to fire.
• Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt
that collects on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet and the surround area. In
dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long
periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these
actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord.
• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may
lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid
portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the
wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to
overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use
only the recommended power accessories.
• Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat.
Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and
lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk
of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body -
including the eyes and mouth, or clothing - that comes into contact with the inner
contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush
with water and seek medical assistance.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the
casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It
could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to
transport or store the battery pack.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to
prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of
other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries
in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions
or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only
recommended batteries and accessories.
• Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after
recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous
use over a long period of time may cause the unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
6 Read This First
• The camera terminal of the supplied compact power cord is designed for exclusive use
with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire
and other hazards.
• Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter lens, tele-
converter lens, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and
shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury. Never aim the lenses at the sun or
strong light sources. There is a risk of damage to eyesight.
Cautions
• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or
high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense
sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire,
burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge
the battery pack or power the camera.
• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead
to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could
lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not
touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either
action could result in burns.
• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm.
Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may
experience a burning sensation.
Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment
generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause
malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can
avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it
adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may
damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or Compact Power Adapter
(if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely
before resuming use.
Read This First 7
Quick Start
1
Terminals
2
Orange
Indicator
3
Install the Battery (p. 18).
Slide the battery cover lock, push the battery
cover open and insert the battery.
Charge the Battery (p. 16).
Confirm that the main dial (lower dial) is turned
. Charge the battery. The battery is
to
approximately 90% charged (adequate charge
for use) when the orange indicator beside the
viewfinder stops flashing and shines steadily.
After charging, detach the compact power
adapter’s DC plug from the camera.
Install the CF card. (p. 24).
Open the CF card slot and insert a CF card.
8 Quick Start
Remove the lens cap.
4
Turn the power on (p. 29).
5
Open the LCD monitor and turn the main dial
(lower dial) to
(shooting).
Turn the mode dial (upper dial) to
6
(p. 41).
Compose the picture and focus (p. 36).
7
Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter
button halfway. Two beeps will sound when the
autofocus is set.
Shoot (p. 36).
8
Press the shutter button all the way. You will hear
the sound of the shutter close when the shot is
complete.
View the recorded image (p. 42).
9
The recorded image will display in the LCD
monitor for approximately 2 seconds. Keep your
finger on the shutter button or press the Set
button while the image is displayed to continue
to display the image after the shutter button is
released.
To Immediately Delete the Displayed
Image
1. Press the button while the image is displayed.
2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the
button.
Quick Start 9
Components Guide
Front View
Optical Viewfinder Window
(p. 37)
Remote Sensor (p. 122)
Microphone
Lens
A/V OUT (Audio / Video Out)
Terminal (p. 120)
AF-Auxiliary Light Emitter
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43)
Self-Timer Lamp (p. 54)
Built-In Flash (p. 43)
Speaker
(Manual Focus) Button (p. 81)
Terminal Cover
Strap Eyelet (p. 28)
DIGITAL Terminal*
(p. 106)
DC IN Terminal (p. 20)
* To connect the camera to a computer, use the supplied USB cable. To connect it to
optional Card Photo Printer CP-10, use Direct Interface Cable DIF-200, which is
supplied with the printer.
10 Components Guide
Back View
Viewfinder (p. 37)
Strap Eyelet (p. 28)
CF Card Slot Cover
(p. 24)
Battery Cover (p. 18)
Battery Cover Lock (p. 18)
Tripod Socket
Components Guide 11
Controls
Hot Shoe (p. 123)
Indicators
Diopter Adjustment Lever
(p. 37)
Display Panel (p. 15)
LCD Monitor
(p. 31)
(Flash) / (Index) Button
(pp. 43, 88)
Main Dial (p. 13)
Mode Dial (p. 13)
Shutter Button (p. 36)
Zoom Lever
Shooting:
(Wide Angle) (p. 38)
Replaying:
(Zoom Out) (p. 87)
(Continuous) /
(Self-Timer / Wireless
Controller) Button
(pp. 54, 55, 122)
Omni Selector
(Set) / (AF Frame
Selector) Button (p. 68)
(Display) Button
(p. 32)
(Exposure) /
(AEB) / (Flash Exposure Compensation)
Button (pp. 69, 70, 73, 74)
(AE Lock/ FE Lock) / (Erase) Button
(pp. 75, 77, 97)
(Macro) /
(Spot Metering) Button (p. 78)
(White Balance) /
(Jump) Button (pp. 53, 89)
(Telephoto)/
(Zoom In)/
(Menu) Button
Indicators
Upper Indicator
The indicators shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed or the following
operations are underway.
• Green: Ready to record / Battery charge complete (100%)*
• Flashing Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card
/ Transmitting data (during a computer connection)
• Orange: Ready to record (flash on) /
Battery charge adequate (approx. 90%)*
• Flashing Orange: Ready to record (camera shake warning) / Battery is charging
(flashing frequency will vary with the charge state)*
* Effective only when attached to the compact power adapter.
Lower Indicator
• Yellow: Macro mode / Manual focus mode
• Flashing Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you can press the shutter button,
try using a focus lock or adjusting the focus manually, p. 80)
12 Components Guide
Main Dial / Mode Dial
Main Dial (lower dial)
Mode Dial (upper dial)
Main Dial
Use the main dial to switch between the power off, shooting and replaying modes.
: Off (p. 29)
: Shooting (p. 30)
: Replaying (p. 30)
• The mode used to replay or delete images recorded onto the CF card (p. 31).
• Recorded images can be printed if Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional) is
attached (p.106)
• Recorded images can be displayed on or downloaded to a computer if it is
connected
•
The symbol displays in the LCD monitor when a connection is established with
Card Photo Printer CP-10.
• PC displays in the LCD monitor when a connection is established with a computer.
Components Guide 13
Mode Dial
The mode dial is for selecting a shooting mode when the main dial is set to
(shooting) mode.
Creative Zone
Auto
Image Zone
• : Auto (p. 41)
Camera automatically selects
settings.
• Image Zone
Camera automatically selects
settings according to the image
composition type.
: Pan Focus (p. 46)
: Portrait (p. 46)
: Landscape (p. 47)
: Night Scene (p. 47)
: Color Effects (p. 48)
: Stitch Assist (p. 49)
: Movie (p. 52)
• Creative Zone
User selects exposure, aperture or other
settings to achieve special effects.
: Program AE (p. 61)
: Shutter Speed-Priority AE (p. 62)
: Aperture-Priority AE (p. 64)
: Manual Exposure (p. 66)
14 Components Guide
Display Panel
The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie
shooting time, battery charge and other information.
The H symbol displays in the
mode (White Balance)
setting.
AE Lock / FE Lock
Shutter Speed / Movie Shooting Time
Aperture Setting
Compression
Resolution
File Format
Spot Metering
Single Shot / Continuous Mode
Flash On / Flash Off
Red-Eye Reduction
Macro Mode
Flash Exposure Compensation
Self-Timer / Wireless Controller
Manual Focus
Battery Charge State
Remaining Image Capacity / Message Code / Error Code
White Balance Settings
AEB
Exposure Compensation Level / AEB Level /
Flash Exposure Compensation Level
pp. 75, 77
-
-
p. 58
p. 58
p. 60
p. 78
p. 55
p. 43
p. 43
p. 53
p. 74
pp. 54, 122
p. 81
p. 18
p. 136
p. 70
p. 73
pp. 69, 73, 74
• The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once. Nor mally, only the icons
applicable to the selected mode and camera state appear.
Components Guide 15
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and
subsequently when the low battery icon (
Turn the main dial to .
) and Lb ( ) message flash.
1
Slide the battery cover lock in the
2
direction of the arrow and open the
battery cover.
Insert Battery Pack BP-511 and close the
3
battery cover.
Terminals
Connect to an
Electrical Outlet
16 Preparing the Camera
.
.
.
Orange
Indicator
Attach the power cord to the compact
4
power adapter and plug it into an
electrical outlet.
Connect the DC plug of the compact
5
power adapter to the camera’s DC IN
terminal.
• The indicator beside the viewfinder will flash
orange while the battery pack is charging and
change to steady orange when it is
approximately 90% charged, which is adequate
for use. If it is charged for approximately 2 more
hours, it will become fully charged and the
indicator will switch to green.
• After charging the battery, remove it from the camera if the camera will not be used.
• If the main dial is set to any position other than while charging, the battery
pack will stop charging and the household electrical current will power the
camera.
• This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or
discharge it before recharging. It can be charged at any charge state.
• It takes approximately 80 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to a
charge state of approximately 90% (adequate charge for use). It takes
approximately 2 more hours to charge it fully (based on standard Canon testing
criteria). Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40º C (41 to 104º F).
• Charging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity and battery pack
charge state.
• Battery Pack BP-512 (optional) can also be used in this camera.
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
• Keep the battery pack and camera terminals (
) clean at all times. Dirty
terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the
terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.
• Do not cover the compact power adapter with anything, such as a tablecloth, cushion
or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire.
• Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP-511 or Battery Pack BP-512 with
the supplied equipment. It could damage the camera.
• The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the camera even
with the power turned off. This shortens the battery life. Remove it from the camera,
attach the supplied terminal adapter and store it at room temperature (30º C/86 ºF
or less) in a dry place. Charge it before use.
• Even charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge
the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge. Since storing a
fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its
lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the
camera until the LB symbol displays and to store it at room temperature (30º C/86º F or
less). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and
discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.
• The camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function
is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the
power off.
• Although the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F), the
optimal range is 10 to 30º C (50 to 86º F). At cold temperatures, such as those
experienced on ski hills, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable time
before recharging.
• If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even when fully charged, it
should be replaced.
Preparing the Camera 17
Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use a household
power source to power the camera for extended periods (p. 20).
Turn the main dial to .
1
Slide the battery cover lock in the
2
direction of the arrow and open the
battery cover.
Insert the battery pack as shown.
3
Close the battery cover.
4
Terminals
• Charge the battery pack before using it the first time (p. 16).
• The flashing green indicator signals that the CF card is being written to, read, or
erased, or that data is being sent to the computer. Never open the battery cover or
remove the battery while it is flashing.
• Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.
Battery Status Symbols
• The following icons indicate the battery status. These icons will not appear while
the camera is plugged into a household power source.
(Steady): Sufficient battery charge
(Flashing): Low battery
(Flashing): Replace or recharge battery
18 Preparing the Camera
Battery Performance
Number of Images Shot
LCD Monitor On
Battery Pack BP-511/BP-512 (full charged)
• The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting
conditions and settings.
• Movie data is excluded.
• At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly.
In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use.
Approx. 400 images
LCD Monitor Off
Approx. 1000 images
<Test Conditions>
Shooting: Room temperature (23º C, 73º F), alternating maximum wide angle and maximum telephoto shots at
Replaying: Room temperature (23º C, 73º F), continuous playback at one image per 5 seconds. CF car d used.
20-second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every
eighth shot. CF card used.
Replay Time
Approx. 300 minutes
Preparing the Camera 19
Using a Household Power Source
You should use a household power source for long periods of continuous use or
for connecting to a computer or Card Photo Printer CP-10 (optional).
Connect to an
Electrical Outlet
Compact Power Adapter
CA-560
.
.
.
Attach the power cord to the compact
1
power adapter and plug it into an
electrical outlet.
Open the terminal cover and connect
2
the DC plug of the compact power
adapter to the camera’s DC IN terminal.
• Always disconnect and unplug the compact
power adapter after use.
• Always turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the
compact power adapter.
• The battery cannot be charged while the compact power adapter is being used to
run the camera (main dial is set to any position other than Off).
• Do not use Compact Power Adapter CA-560 with any devices other than those
for which Battery Pack BP-511 or Battery Pack BP-512 are specified.
20 Preparing the Camera
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit
(Optional)
Charge Adapter /Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to charge battery
packs or to power the camera from a car’s cigarette lighter socket. You can also charge
Battery Pack BP-511 or Battery Pack BP-512 (optional) from a household power source
without using the camera by connecting Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (supplied
with the charger adapter) to Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560.
Using a Car Cigarette Lighter Socket as a Power Source
Attach the DC cable and car battery
1
cable to the charge adapter.
Charge Adapter
Connect the DC cable to the camera’s
2
DC IN terminal.
• Confirm that the camera’s power is turned off.
To a Car’s Cigarette
Lighter Socket
With the engine running, plug the car
3
battery cable into the car’s cigarette
lighter socket.
• Be sure to have the engine running when you
unplug it too.
Turn the camera on.
4
• Always ensure that the car’s engine is running when you use Charge Adapter / Car
Battery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine running may flatten
the car battery. Always unplug the kit before turning off the engine.
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Charging the Battery Pack
Attach the car battery cable to the
1
charge adapter.
To a Car’s Cigarette
Lighter Socket
With the engine running, plug the car
2
battery cable into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Attach the battery pack.
3
• Align the battery pack with the ▲ mark on the
charge adapter and slide it in the direction of
the arrow.
• Up to two Battery Pack BP-511s can be placed
in the charge adapter simultaneously.
• Either slot, A or B, can be used to charge a
single battery pack. When two are placed in the
charge adapter, the first one to be installed will
start charging. The second battery pack will start
charging after the first has been fully charged.
• If two battery packs have been placed in the
charge adapter before it is plugged into the
cigarette lighter socket, the one placed in the A
side will charge first. (B side will start after A side
is fully charged.)
• The red light will flash while a battery pack is
charging and shine steady when it is charged.
• It takes approximately 80 minutes to charge a
single battery pack.
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After charging, remove the battery pack.
4
• Remove the battery pack by sliding it in the
opposite direction from which it was installed.
With the engine running, unplug the
5
car battery cable from the socket.
• Whenever you turn the engine off, the battery
will stop charging, so be sure to unplug the
charge adapter from the cigarette lighter socket.
• Wait until the engine is running again to plug it
back into the cigarette lighter socket and
resume charging.
Charging with the Compact Power Adapter
• Battery packs can also be charged in the charge adapter using a household power
source by attaching Compact Power Adapter CA-560 in place of the car battery
cable. This allows you to use the camera while your other battery packs are
charging.
Connect to an electrical outlet
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The shape of the power cord
plug varies between regions.
Compact Power Adapter CA-560
Preparing the Camera 23
Installing a CF Card
Turn the main dial to .
1
Slide the CF card cover in the direction
2
of the arrow and lift it open.
Insert the CF card with the label facing
3
up and the arrow pointing in.
• Push the card in until the CF card eject button
CF Card
Eject Button
• To remove the CF card, push the CF card eject
fully extends.
button and pull the card out.
• When the camera’s indicator flashes green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing
or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for
image data may be lost or corrupted:
- Subject the camera body to shocks or vibrations
- Turn off the camera’s power or open the battery cover
- Open the CF card slot cover or remove the CF card
• Never open the CF card slot cover when the power is on.
• Please note that CF cards formatted in or edited with other manufacturer’s
cameras or application programs may not operate correctly in the camera.
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CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
FC-8M
(Large) 2272 x 1704 pixels
13
(Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels
(Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels
(Small) 640 x 480 pixels
RAW 2272 x 1704 pixels
Movie
* Figures over 1000 display as “999” since the display panel can only show up to three digits.
• The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting
conditions and settings.
• The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips:
•
Superfine, Fine and Normal indicate the relative compression ratio.
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
30 seconds, 120 seconds. The maximums in the chart reflect continuous shooting.
13
26
12
23
42
29
47
83
30 sec.
112 sec.
FC-16M
3
6
7
1
13
26
14
26
52
25
46
84
58
94
165
61 sec.
223 sec.
FC-32M
7
4
14
27
54
30
54
108
53
94
174
120
196
337
10
124 sec.
457 sec.
FC-64M
110
109
217
107
189
349
241
394
677
250 sec.
916 sec.
30
54
61
20
FC-128M
61
110
220
123
219
435
215
379
700
483
789
1355
42
502 sec.
1834 sec.
CF Card Handling Precautions
• CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject
them to shocks or vibration.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.
• Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation
to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation
formation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a
different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If
condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have
evaporated completely.
• Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage.
• Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations.
- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits are a large
capacity and a low price per megabite of capacity. However, they are relatively
more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than CF cards, which use durable flash
memories. Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to vibrations or
shocks when using a microdrive, especially while recording or replaying.
Preparing the Camera 25
Setting the Date / Time
Turn the main dial to or .
1
• The camera will power up.
Press the button.
2
• The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu will display.
(Rec.) Menu.
Press the
3
to select the [ (Set up)] menu.
• Pressing the
between menus.
Press the or
4
selector to select [Date / Time], then
press the
• The factory default for the date format may
differ from that shown here in some regions.
Set the date and time.
5
• Press the or arrow on the omni selector
to select a field to change.
• Press the
to set the values.
Press the
6
• After adjusting the settings, press the
button to close the menu window.
arrow on the omni selector
button also switches
arrow on the omni
button.
or arrow on the omni selector
button.
• If the Set Date/Time menu appears when the camera is turned on, it means that
the date battery (button battery) charge is low and that the settings have been
lost. Reset the date and time after you replace the date battery (p. 130).
• The date can be set up to the year 2030.
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Setting the Language
Turn the main dial to or .
1
• The camera will power up.
Press the button.
2
• The (Rec.) or (Play) menu will display.
(Rec.) Menu.
Press the
3
to select the (Set up) menu.
• Pressing the
between menus.
Press the or arrow on the omni
4
selector to select [Language] and press
the
Press the , , or arrow on the
5
omni selector to select a language.
Press the
6
• After adjusting the settings, press the
button to close the menu window.
arrow on the omni selector
button also switches
button.
button.
• In replay mode, you can display the language menu by holding the button
while you press the
(optional) is connected.
button, except when Card Photo Printer CP-10
Preparing the Camera 27
Attaching the Strap
Pass the tip of the strap up through the
strap eyelet on the camera and then
through the bottom of the buckle on
the strap. Pull the strap tight in the
buckle so that it won’t slip. Perform the
same steps on the other side of the
camera.
• Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it
from the strap.
Attaching the Lens Cap
Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so
that it covers the entire lens. Always
replace the lens cap after use.
• Attach the lens cap cord to the strap.
• Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera power.
Using the Soft Case (Optional)
The soft case can be used to carry the
camera, CF card and the wireless
controller.
• Optional soft case appearance and
specifications may vary according to region.
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