Canon G9 X Owners Manual

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Common Camera Operations
 Shoot
 ●Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)
 -= 33,  = 35
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See several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined 
settings (Creative Shot Mode)
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Shooting people well
Portraits ( = 57)
Matching specific scenes
Night Scenes (= 57)Starry Skies
(= 63)Fireworks
(= 57) Applying special effects
Vivid Colors
(= 58)Poster Effect
(= 58)“Aged” Photos
(= 59)
Fish-Eye Effect
(= 59)Miniature Effect
(= 60)Toy Camera Effect
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 Save
 ●Save images to a computer
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 Use Wi-Fi Functions
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Send images to a smartphone
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Share images online
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Send images to a computer
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 View
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View images (Playback Mode)
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Automatic playback (Slideshow)
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On a TV
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On a computer
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Browse through images quickly
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Erase images
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Create an album automatically
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 Record/View Movies
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Record movies
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View movies (Playback Mode)
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 ●If your model has a viewfinder or interchangeable lens, do not look 
through the viewfinder or lens at bright light sources (such as the sun 
on a clear day, or a bright artificial light source).
This may damage your eyesight.
 ● If your model has an interchangeable lens, do not leave the lens (or 
the camera with the lens attached) in the sun without the lens cap on.
This could result in a fire.
 ● Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.
This could result in electrical...

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 ●On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure to 
avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash.
This could result in injury.
CautionDenotes the possibility of property damage.
 ● Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a 
clear day or an intense artificial light source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
 ● When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be 
careful not to allow dust or sand to...

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 ●If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that 
have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and 
new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and – 
terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
 ● When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not 
come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it 
faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.
 ●Do not attach any hard objects to the...

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Touch-Screen Operations
The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by 
touching or tapping the screen.
Touching
Touch the screen briefly with your finger.
 zThis gesture is used to shoot, configure 
camera functions, and so on.
Dragging
Touch the screen and move your finger 
across it.
 zThis gesture is used in Playback mode 
to switch to the next image, or to change 
the magnified image area, among other 
operations.
Basic information and instructions, from initial...

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Charging the Battery Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to 
charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the 
battery pack charged.
1 Insert the battery pack.
 zAfter aligning the  marks on the battery 
pack and charger, insert the battery pack 
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
2 Charge the battery pack.
 z CB-2LH: Flip out the plug (1) and plug 
the charger into a power outlet (2).
 zCB-2LHE: Plug the power cord into the 
charger,...

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2 Insert the battery pack.
 zHolding the battery pack with the terminals 
in the position shown (1), hold the battery 
lock toward (2) and insert the battery pack 
toward (3) until the lock clicks shut.
 zIf you insert the battery pack facing the 
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the 
correct position. Always confirm that the 
battery pack is facing the right way and 
locks when inserted.
3 Check your card’s write-protect 
switch and insert the memory card.
 zRecording is not possible on memory...

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2 Set the date and time.
 zTouch the item to configure, and then 
touch [][] to specify the date and 
time.
 z When finished, press the [] button.
3 Specify your home time zone.
 zTouch [][] to choose your home time 
zone.
4 Finish the setup process.
 z Press the [] button when finished. 
After a confirmation message, the setting 
screen is no longer displayed.
 z To turn off the camera, press the power 
button.
 ● Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/
Time] screen will be...