Electronic level calibration, Resetting the electronic level, 161) before shooting – Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual
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Appendix
Index
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Switching the Color of Screen Information
Still Images
Movies
Information displayed on the screen and menus can be changed to a color
suitable for shooting under low-light conditions. Enabling this setting is
useful in modes such as [ ] (= 70).
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Choose [Night Display] on the [ 2] tab,
and then choose [On] (= 31).
Using Eco Mode
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode.
When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce
battery consumption.
1
Configure the setting.
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Choose [Eco Mode] on the [ 2] tab, and
then choose [On].
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[
] is now shown on the shooting
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The screen darkens when the camera
is not used for approximately two
seconds; approximately ten seconds
after darkening, the screen turns off.
The camera turns off after approximately
three minutes of inactivity.
2
Shoot.
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To activate the screen and prepare for
shooting when the screen is off but the
lens is still out, press the shutter button
halfway.
Electronic Level Calibration
Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level the
camera.
For greater calibration accuracy, display grid lines (= 102) to help you
level the camera in advance.
1
Make sure the camera is level.
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Place the camera on a flat surface, such
as a table.
2
Calibrate the electronic level.
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Choose [Electronic Level] on the [ 1] tab,
and then press the [ ] button.
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Choose [Calibrate] and press the
[ ] button. A confirmation message is
displayed.
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Choose [OK], and then press the [ ]
button.
Resetting the Electronic Level
Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is
not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level.
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Choose [Electronic Level] on the [ 1] tab,
and then press the [ ] button.
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Choose [Reset], and then press the [ ]
button.
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Choose [OK], and then press the [ ]
button.