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GV-20 User Documentation Files
• The GV-20 user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You
can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then
download only the files you need.
File 1 (File name : gv20_e_1.pdf)
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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Quick Reference .......................................................... 6
Getting Ready
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Recording an Image
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Playback
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Deleting Images
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Features ...................................................................... 11
Water Resistance and Dust Resistance .................... 12
Operating Environment
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Operating Precautions
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Wipe the camera dry after it becomes wet.
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Location Precautions
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General Precautions
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Inspecting the Cover O-rings
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If you find dirt on an O-ring...
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Before putting your camera away after using it...
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Precautions ................................................................ 18
General Precautions
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Data Error Precautions
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Operating conditions
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Condensation
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About the camera’s backlight…
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Lens Precautions
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide ............................................................ 22
Front
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Back
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Terminals and Ports
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Bottom
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Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................... 25
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
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Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 27
Using the Bundled Accessories ................................. 28
Attaching the Strap
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Attaching the Lens Cap
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Power Requirements ................................................. 30
Loading Batteries
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Battery Handling Precautions
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Low Battery Indicator
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Using AC Power
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Turning the Camera On and Off
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Power Save Settings
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Memory Cards ............................................................ 38
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera
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Formatting a Memory Card
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Memory Card Precautions
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Setting the Current Date and Time ............................ 42
Setting the Date and Time
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Selecting the Date Format
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File 2 (File name : gv20_e_2.pdf)
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RECORDING IMAGES
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................... 45
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
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Recording Precautions
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Image Recording when Batteries are Low
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Using Zoom ................................................................ 47
Using the Flash .......................................................... 48
Flash Status Indicators
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Precautions when Using Flash
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Recording Macro Images ........................................... 50
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 51
Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 52
Recording with the self-timer ..................................... 53
Recording an Image Using a
Best Shot Mode Scene .............................................. 53
Recording a Movie (Movie Mode) .............................. 55
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 56
Exposure Compensation ............................................ 57
Selecting White Balance ............................................ 58
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PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 60
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 61
Enlarging the Playback Image ................................... 61
Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 62
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
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DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image .................................... 64
Deleting All Images .................................................... 65
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MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files ........................................................ 66
Folders
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Files
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DPOF .......................................................................... 67
To configure printing for a particular image
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To print all images
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PRINT Image Matching .............................................. 69
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OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Display Language ............................... 70
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off ............... 70
Specifying the Opening Screen ................................. 71
Selecting the USB Mode ............................................ 71