Canon PowerShot G3 User Manual

Name: Canon PowerShot G3
Brand: Canon
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Camera User Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

• Please start by reading the Read This First on page 4 of this manual.

Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the

software and downloading images.

• Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer.

Default Chapter2
- Connecting the Camera to a Computer2
- Installing the Software2
- Shooting with the Camera2
- About the Lcd Monitor3
- Language Setting3
- Trademark Acknowledgements3
- Video Format3
- About this Camera User Guide4
- Table of Contents7
Read this First10
- Preventing Malfunctions13
Quick Start14
Components Guide16
- Front View16
- Back / Bottom View17
- Controls18
- Mode Dial19
- Main Dial20
- Display Panel21
Preparing the Camera22
- Charging the Battery Pack22
- Installing the Battery Pack25
- Using Compact Power Adapter27
- Installing a CF Card28
- Setting the Date / Time30
- Setting the Language32
- Attaching the Strap33
- Attaching the Lens Cap33
- Using the Soft Case (Optional)33
Basic Functions34
- Turning the Power on / off34
- Turning the Power off35
- Switching between Shooting and Replaying37
- Using the LCD Monitor38
- Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot44
- Pressing the Shutter Button45
- Using the Zoom (Focal Length)47
- Selecting Menus and Settings48
- Menu Settings and Factory Defaults50
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)52
- Changing My Camera Settings52
- Registering the My Camera Settings54
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings57
- Auto Mode57
- Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting59
- Changing the Resolution and Compression61
- Changing the File Format64
- Digital Zoom78
  - Continuous Shooting79
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects81
- Program AE81
- Setting the Shutter Speed83
- Setting the Aperture85
- Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture87
- Selecting an AF Frame88
- Switching between Light Metering Modes89
- Adjusting the Exposure91
- Setting the White Balance92
- Setting a Custom White Balance93
- Changing the Photo Effect95
- Changing the ISO Speed98
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)99
- Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)101
- Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)103
- Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)105
- Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings106
- Switching the Timing at Which the Flash Fires108
- Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)109
- Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus111
- Shooting in Manual Focus Mode112
- Switching between Focus Settings114
  - Saving Custom Settings115
- Using the ND Filter116
- Setting the Auto Rotate Function117
- Resetting the File Numbers118
Replaying119
- Displaying Images Individually119
- Viewing Movies123
- Editing Movies125
- Rotating Images in the Display127
- Attaching Sound Annotations to Images128
- Automated Playback (Slide Show)130
  - Selecting Images for Slide Shows131
  - Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings132
- Protecting Images134
Erasing135
- Erasing Images Individually135
- Erasing All Images136
- Formatting a CF Card137
Printing138
- About Printing138
- Selecting from the Print Menu140
- Connecting the Camera to a Printer142
- Power Outlet143
- Printing145
- Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function)147
- Setting Menu150
- Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)151
- Setting the Print Style153
- Printing with DPOF Print Settings156
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)158
- Selecting Images for Transferring158
Viewing Images on a TV Set160
Downloading Images to a Computer161
- Downloading Directly from a CF Card161
- Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable162
- Setting the Communication Mode163
List of Menu Options and Messages164
- Rec. Menu164
- Replay Menu167
- Set up Menu168
- My Camera Menu172
- Resetting the Settings to Default174
- List of Error / Message Codes175
- List of Messages176
Appendix180
- Using the Wireless Controller180
- Removing the Battery181
- Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)183
- Hot Shoe186
- Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-Up Lenses (Optional)189
- Mounting the Lenses191
- Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional)192
- Replacing the Date Battery194
- Camera Care and Maintenance196
- Troubleshooting197
Specifications200
- Battery Performance202
Index206
- Fcc Notice209
Functions Available in each Shooting Mode210

Other manuals for Canon PowerShot G3

Service Manual185 pages

Parts Catalog23 pages

Instruction Manual82 pages

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Canon PowerShot G3 Specifications

General

Digital SLR	No
Dimensions (WxDxH)	121 x 69.9 x 73.9 mm
Digital zoom	3.6 x
Optical zoom	11 x
Focal length range	7.2 - 28.8 mm
Megapixel	4 MP
Internal memory	32 MB
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Flash modes	Auto

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	410 g

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