Canon PowerShot G6 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Christopher JonesSep 7, 2025
What to do if subject is out of focal range on Canon PowerShot G6 Digital Camera?
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  Sharon PerezSep 7, 2025
  If the subject is out of focal range on your Canon Digital Camera: * Ensure that there is at least 50 cm (1.6 ft.) between the camera lens and the subject. * Use the (Macro) mode to shoot close-ups between 5 and 50 cm (2.0 in. and 1.6 ft.) at maximum wide angle and 15 and 50 cm (5.9 in. and 1.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. * Use Super Macro mode when the distance to the subject is 5 to 20 cm (2.0 to 7.9 in.) (wide angle end to 86 mm*).
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ronaldhansonAug 23, 2025
How to fix subject hard to focus on Canon Digital Camera?
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  Kimberly KelleyAug 25, 2025
  If the subject is hard to focus on with your Canon Digital Camera, use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image.
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donna96Aug 25, 2025
What to do if CF card is not formatted correctly on Canon Digital Camera?
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  swatersAug 26, 2025
  If the CF card is not formatted correctly in your Canon Digital Camera, format the CF card. If reformatting doesn’t resolve the issue, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged.
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Sarah Torres MDAug 26, 2025
What to do if the flash is charging on Canon PowerShot G6?
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  Mr. Steven HarrisAug 27, 2025
  If the flash is charging (blinking on the LCD monitor) on your Canon Digital Camera, wait until the upper indicator lights orange, signaling that the flash is charged. Then, press the shutter button.
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howard31Aug 27, 2025
What to do if subject is too far for flash to reach on Canon PowerShot G6?
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  ehallAug 27, 2025
  If the subject is too far for the flash to reach on your Canon Digital Camera: * When using the built-in flash, ensure the subject is within 70 cm to 5.0 m (2.3 to 16 ft.) at the maximum wide angle, or within 70 cm to 4.0 m (2.3 to 13 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. * Consider using an externally mounted flash with a larger output. * Increase the ISO sensitivity before shooting.
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Emily MeadowsAug 28, 2025
What to do if my Canon Digital Camera says insufficient battery voltage?
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  jason35Aug 29, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera displays insufficient battery voltage, fully charge the battery before installing it in the camera. You can also use a compact power adapter.
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Dawn PayneSep 8, 2025
What to do if there is insufficient light for shooting with Canon Digital Camera?
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  Kristin PughSep 8, 2025
  If there is insufficient light for shooting with your Canon Digital Camera: * Set the built-in flash to on. * Use a high-output externally mounted flash.
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Jacob PerkinsSep 5, 2025
What to do if AF-assist Beam is set to off on Canon PowerShot G6 Digital Camera?
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  Sydney PatelSep 5, 2025
  If the AF-assist Beam is set to off on your Canon Digital Camera, set the AF-assist Beam to [On].
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David GeorgeSep 3, 2025
What to do if my Canon Digital Camera file name was changed?
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  Casey EllisSep 3, 2025
  If the file name was changed with a computer or the file location was altered on your Canon Digital Camera, set the file name or location to the file format/structure of the camera.
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Michelle HicksSep 4, 2025
How to avoid obstruction to AF-assist Beam on Canon PowerShot G6?
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  Mary HubbardSep 4, 2025
  To avoid obstruction to the AF-assist Beam on your Canon Digital Camera, be careful not to block the AF-assist Beam with your finger or other items.

Canon PowerShot G6 Specifications

General

Camera type	Compact
Megapixels	7.1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC II
Optical Zoom	4x
Maximum Aperture	f/2.0 - f/3.0
Aperture Range	f/2.0 - f/8.0
LCD Screen Size	2.0"
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/2000 sec
Max shutter speed	1/2000 sec
Min shutter speed	15 sec
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Battery	NB-2LH
Sensor Type	CCD
Image ratio w:h	4:3
Focal Length	7.2 - 28.8 mm
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I or II)
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Effective pixels	7.1 MP