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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded on the card or be read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable. Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment.

  • Page 3: In The Box

    2 CD-ROMs EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL Instruction Manual (this booklet) Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. The <V> and <U> icons indicate the cross keys. The <0> icon indicates the SET button. 0, 9 or 8 indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Item Check List ...3 Conventions Used in this Manual...4 Contents at a Glance ...8 Handling Precautions ...12 Quick Start Guide...14 Nomenclature...16 Getting Started Recharging the Battery ...24 Installing and Removing the Battery ...26 Installing and Removing the CF Card ...28 Mounting and Detaching a Lens ...30 How to Shoot...31 Switching the LCD Monitor Screen ...34...
  • Page 6 Contents More Advanced Techniques Action Shots ... 66 Changing the Depth of Field... 68 Manual Exposure ... 71 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE ... 72 Changing the Metering Mode ... 73 Setting Exposure Compensation ... 74 Auto Exposure Bracketing ... 76 Customizing the Picture Style... 78 Defining a New Picture Style ...
  • Page 7 Image Management Searching for Images Quickly ...116 Magnified View...118 Rotating the Image...119 Auto Playback ...120 Displaying the Images on TV ...121 Protecting Images ...122 Erasing Images ...123 Shooting Information Display ...124 Printing Images Preparing to Print ...129 Printing with PictBridge ...132 Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct...139 Trimming the Image ...142 Easy Printing ...143...

  • Page 8: Contents At A Glance

    Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Shoot continuously Take a picture of myself in a group Freeze the action Take a blurred action shot Blur the background Keep the background in sharp focus Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Shoot under low light Shoot without flash Photograph fireworks at night Image Quality...
  • Page 9 Focusing Change the point of focus Select the AF point quickly Shoot a moving subject Playback View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Printing Print pictures easily...
  • Page 10 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
  • Page 11 • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

  • Page 12: Handling Precautions

    The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide For EF-S lens Insert the battery. To recharge the battery, see page 24. Attach the lens. For EF l ens When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index.
  • Page 15 The camera setting display on the LCD monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye near the eyepiece. To view images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.50). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.123). Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto).

  • Page 16: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature The parts indicated in bold are used up to the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section. Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.31) Power lamp (p.31) <6> Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.33) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.55/49) Remote control sensor (p.153) Grip Mirror (p.91,114)
  • Page 17 Eyecup (p.153) Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor (p.101) <l> Print/Share button (p.108/143) <B> Camera setting display on/off/ Info/Trimming orientation button (p.34,99/50,124/142) <M> Menu button (p.35) <C> Jump button (p.117) <x> Playback button (p.50) <L> Erase button (p.123) LCD monitor (p.34) <i/Q> Drive mode selection button (p.49,59) Tripod socket Access lamp (p.29)

  • Page 18: Camera Setting Display

    Nomenclature Camera Setting Display Shutter speed Shooting mode White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom White balance correction Custom Function White balance bracketing Image-recording quality 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal...

  • Page 19: Viewfinder Information

    Viewfinder Information Focusing screen <A> AE lock AEB in-progress <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <e> High-speed sync (FP flash) <d> FE lock/FEB in-progress <y> Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (DbuSY) The display will show only the settings currently applicable. AF point display indicator <...
  • Page 20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. : Program AE (p.52) : Shutter-priority AE (p.66) : Aperture-priority AE (p.68) : Manual exposure (p.71) 8 : Automatic Depth-of-field AE (p.72) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button.
  • Page 21 Battery Charger CB-2LW Battery pack slot index This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Battery Charger CB-2LWE Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Do not use any AC adapters or compact power adapters other than the ones (rated input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.8-8.1 V DC) shown on the system map (p.164).

  • Page 22: Attaching The Strap

    All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.

  • Page 24: Recharging The Battery

    Recharging the Battery Battery pack slot index CB-2LW CB-2LWE Remove the cover. Attach the battery. Align the battery’s front edge with the battery charger’s index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse.
  • Page 25 Replace the battery with a new one. Do not use the battery charger to recharge any battery other than Battery Pack NB-2LH. Battery Pack NB-2LH is dedicated to Canon only. Using it with a non- Canon battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

  • Page 26: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1> (p.31), the battery level will be displayed: Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover.

  • Page 27: Battery Life

    Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F The figures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions.

  • Page 28: Installing And Removing The Cf Card

    Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (optional). Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity.

  • Page 29: Removing The Card

    Removing the Card Access lamp A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being transferred, read, written, or erased on the CF card. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data.

  • Page 30: Mounting And Detaching A Lens

    Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens EF-S lens mount index EF lens mount index Detaching the Lens When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount. Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.

  • Page 31: How To Shoot

    How to Shoot Power Switch The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on. When the power switch is turned on or off, the < on the LCD monitor to indicate that self-cleaning sensor system is operating. To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation.

  • Page 32: Holding The Camera

    How to Shoot Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Holding the Camera 1. Hold the camera grip with your right hand. 2. Hold the bottom of the lens barrel with your left hand. 3.

  • Page 33: Shutter Button

    Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: ·...

  • Page 34: Switching The Lcd Monitor Screen

    Switching the LCD Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the camera settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Camera Settings If you look at the viewfinder while wearing sunglasses, the LCD monitor might not turn off automatically. In such a case, press the <B> button to turn off the monitor. If a fluorescent light is nearby, the LCD monitor might turn off.

  • Page 35: Menu Operations And Settings

    Menu Operations and Settings By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, the date/time, LCD monitor brightness, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <M> button, <S> cross keys, and <0> button on the camera back. <M>...
  • Page 36 Menu Operations and Settings Menu Setting Procedure The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen. Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu. Select a tab. Press the <C>...

  • Page 37: Before You Start

    Before You Start 3 Choose the Interface Language 3 Setting the Date and Time Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly. If necessary, set the correct date and time. It is important to set the correct date/time because it will be recorded together with each captured image.

  • Page 38: Formatting The Cf Card

    Before You Start 3 Formatting the CF Card For a new CF card or a CF card previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with this camera. Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.

  • Page 39: Basic Shooting And Image Playback

    Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically.

  • Page 40: Fully Automatic Shooting

    1 Fully Automatic Shooting AF point Focus confirmation light Set the Mode Dial to <1>. Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object.
  • Page 41 1 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over a part having good contrast between light and dark, then press the shutter button halfway. (p.160) If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.

  • Page 42: Full Auto Techniques

    1 Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

  • Page 43: Shooting Portraits

    2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <1> (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better.

  • Page 44: Shooting Landscapes

    3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, and to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with <1> (Full Auto). Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens.

  • Page 45: Shooting Close-Ups

    4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (optional). Shooting Tips Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Move to the subject as close as possible.

  • Page 46: Shooting Moving Subjects

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus.

  • Page 47: Shooting Portraits At Night

    6 Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. If you use a zoom lens, set it to the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.

  • Page 48: Disabling Flash

    7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect. Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 49: Using The Self-Timer

    j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. Cancelling the self-timer Press the <iQ> button and press the <U> key to select a mode other than <Q>.

  • Page 50: Image Playback

    x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on image playback methods, see page 115. Single image display (with basic info) * For more details on shooting information, see pages 124, 125. Playback the image. When you press the <x>...

  • Page 51: Advanced Shooting Techniques

    Advanced Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed to prevent spoiled shots. In the <d> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the <d> (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure.

  • Page 52: Program Ae

    d: Program AE To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE. Shooting Tips Check the shutter speed in the viewfinder. When you press the shutter button halfway, the bottom of the viewfinder will display the shutter speed from 30"...

  • Page 53: Changing The Iso Speed

    Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN Set the ISO speed (imaging sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed (higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur.

  • Page 54: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop-up the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <d> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. Effective Flash Range EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II speed...

  • Page 55: Using Red-Eye Reduction

    Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. A higher ISO speed increases the effective range or distance of the flash. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks in bright light, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the subject.

  • Page 56: Changing The Af Mode

    E: Changing the AF ModeN You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group photos, animals, and sports. Selecting the Best AF Mode One-Shot AF Ideal for still subjects and snapshots. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Af Point

    S Selecting the AF PointN In the Image Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not the focus the subject you want.

  • Page 58: Manual Focusing

    S Selecting the AF PointN Shooting Tips When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point focuses the best among the nine AF points.

  • Page 59: Continuous Shooting

    i Continuous ShootingN Up to about 3 shots per sec. can be taken. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions. Shooting Tips Also set the AF mode to match the subject. Moving subject: When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during continuous shooting.

  • Page 60: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality Set the recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing, etc. Note that the recording quality will also affect the number of shots the CF card can record. Select the recording quality while thinking about the capacity of the CF card to be used.
  • Page 61 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality What’s the difference between 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8? 3, 4, and 6 indicate the image size. 3: Large, 4: Medium, and 6: Small, 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) indicate the image quality based on the data compression rate.
  • Page 62 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 and other images. Although RAW images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with RAW.

  • Page 63: Selecting A Picture Style

    Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. Picture Style Effects Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes. Portrait For nice skin tones.
  • Page 64 3 Selecting a Picture StyleN Faithful This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued. Monochrome For black-and-white photos.

  • Page 65: More Advanced Techniques

    More Advanced This chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <s> <f> <a> <8> modes on the Mode Dial. Except for <8>, all the shooting modes can be used in combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.

  • Page 66: Action Shots

    s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * <s> stands for Time value. Frozen action About the Shutter Speed Display The LCD monitor displays the shutter speed as a fraction. However, the viewfinder displays only the denominator.
  • Page 67 Shooting Tips To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/500 sec. to 1/4000 sec. To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/60 sec. to 1/250 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture.

  • Page 68: Changing The Depth Of Field

    f: Changing the Depth of Field To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). * <f> stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens.
  • Page 69 f: Changing the Depth of Field Shooting Tips When using a high aperture value, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture value will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
  • Page 70 f: Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built-in Flash The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The shutter speed will set automatically between 30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically.

  • Page 71: Manual Exposure

    a: Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set at bulb, or from 30 sec. to 1/200 sec. * <a>...

  • Page 72: Automatic Depth-Of-Field Ae

    8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically. * <8>...

  • Page 73: Changing The Metering Mode

    q Changing the Metering ModeN The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the subject. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set. This need not be changed unless you really want to. q Evaluative metering This is an all-around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects.

  • Page 74: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure CompensationN When you photograph a white or black subject (such as clothing), the white might turn out darker and the black might look lighter. To obtain the desired color shade, set the exposure compensation and take the picture again. You can also set the exposure compensation to create bright or dark images as desired.
  • Page 75 y Flash Exposure CompensationN Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the main subject does not come out as desired. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. A bright flash exposure When you set flash exposure compensation with an external Speedlite, the <y>...

  • Page 76: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure AEB amount Making it darker (Decreased exposure) Select [AEB].

  • Page 77: Canceling Aeb

    Canceling AEB Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting. If <i> (p.59) has been set and you press the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously in this sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased exposure. Using AEB with <u> single shooting. Press the shutter button three times to take the three bracketed shots.

  • Page 78: Customizing The Picture Style

    Customizing the Picture StyleN You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 80. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [m] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>.
  • Page 79 Parameters Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the image will look.

  • Page 80: Filter Effect

    3 Customizing the Picture StyleN Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. Filter effect With a Filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. Setting the [Contrast] to the plus side will make the filter effect more pronounced.

  • Page 81: Defining A New Picture Style

    Defining a New Picture StyleN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it in User Defined 1 to 3. You can set and save up to three Picture Styles whose parameters such as sharpness and contrast can be adjusted as desired.
  • Page 82 3 Defining a New Picture StyleN If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. 1/2/3], changing the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parameters of the registered Picture Style. To apply the registered Picture Style, follow step 2 to select the desired [User Def.

  • Page 83: Setting The Color Space

    Setting the Color SpaceN The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically.

  • Page 84: Ae Lock

    A AE LockN Use AE lock when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting or when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.

  • Page 85: Fe Lock

    A FE LockN FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the <D>...

  • Page 86: Setting The White Balance

    B: Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white instead of having a color cast. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will set the correct white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.
  • Page 87 If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance might not be obtained. If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.64), it cannot be selected in step 3. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.

  • Page 88: White Balance Correction

    White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy.

  • Page 89: White Balance Auto Bracketing

    White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. White balance bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments.

  • Page 90: Preventing Camera Shake

    Preventing Camera Shake To prevent camera shake, using a tripod is effective. When pressing the shutter button, do it carefully without shaking the camera. Preventing camera shake while you press the shutter button on a tripod-mounted camera is explained below. Using Remote Control to Shoot Using Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (both optional) can prevent camera shake and enable remote shooting.

  • Page 91: Mirror Lockup

    Mirror Lockup Although remote control shooting can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. Mirror lockup is enabled by accessing [b Custom Function (C.Fn)] and setting [Mirror lockup] (p.105) to [1:Enable].

  • Page 93: Handy Features

    Handy Features This chapter introduces convenient everyday features such as silencing the beeper and preventing shooting without a CF card installed. It also teaches how to customize camera functions to suit your preferences, transfer images directly to a personal computer, and prevent dust from appearing on your images.

  • Page 94: Handy Features

    Handy Features 3 Silencing the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. 3 CF Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. 3 Setting the Image Review Time How long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture can be set.

  • Page 95: Set The Auto Power-Off Time

    3 Set the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake up the camera by pressing the shutter button, <M>, <B>, or <x>...

  • Page 96: File Numbering Method

    Handy Features 3 File Numbering Method The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can also change how the file number is assigned.
  • Page 97 [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced. Each time the CF card is replaced, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to CF cards. If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card.

  • Page 98: Auto Rotate Of Vertical Images

    Handy Features 3 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. [OnPD]: The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the camera’s LCD monitor and on the personal computer.

  • Page 99: Checking Camera Function Settings

    B Checking Camera Function Settings While the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s current settings. Camera Function Setting Display CF card remaining capacity LCD monitor auto off (p.101) Auto power off (p.95) While the menu is displayed, press the <B>...

  • Page 100: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings

    Handy Features 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN This is for returning all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default. This works in the <d> and other Creative Zone modes. Shooting Settings AF mode One-Shot AF Automatic AF point AF point selection selection...

  • Page 101: Preventing The Lcd Monitor From Turning Off Automatically

    3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the camera settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder. Setting Custom FunctionsN You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.
  • Page 102 3 Setting Custom FunctionsN Description Clearing All Custom Functions On the [b Clear settings] menu, select [Clear all Custom Functions] to reset all the Custom Functions to the default settings. (p.100) 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-1 SET button/Cross keys funct. You can assign often-used functions to the SET button and cross keys.
  • Page 103 2: SET:Flash exp comp When you press <0>, the flash exposure compensation screen appears so you can quickly change the setting. 3: SET:Playback When you press <0>, the images recorded in the CF card will be played back. Assigns the same function as the <x> button. 4: Cross keys:AF frame selec.
  • Page 104 3 Setting Custom FunctionsN C.Fn-3 Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode 0: Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 30 sec. to 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. 1: 1/200sec. (fixed) The flash picture can be taken without camera shake.
  • Page 105 C.Fn-6 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments. The exposure level will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor as shown below.
  • Page 106 3 Setting Custom FunctionsN C.Fn-9 Shutter curtain sync. 0: 1st-curtain sync. The flash fires immediately after the shot is exposed. 1: 2nd-curtain sync. The flash fires immediately before the exposure ends. This creates a light trail following the moving subject such as a car at night. When 2nd-curtain sync is set, a flash is fired twice: First when you press the shutter button completely, and again immediately before the exposure ends.

  • Page 107: Preparation For Image Transfer

    Transferring Images to a Personal Computer By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera’s CF card by operating the camera. This is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to install the bundled software (EOS Digital Solution Disk/ CD-ROM) in the personal computer.
  • Page 108 3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder (Windows) or [Pictures] folder (Macintosh) in subfolders organized according to shooting date. Options other than [All images] are explained below.

  • Page 109: Selecting The Images To Be Transferred

    [Wallpaper] Press the <U> key to select the image and transfer it. The image will then appear as wallpaper on the computer desktop screen. To exit, press the <M> button. If you press < > instead of the <l> button, the confirmation dialog will appear.
  • Page 110 3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer About [All] Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose transfer order was set by a different camera and then try to specify another transfer order. The selected images might all be overwritten. Also, depending on the image type, the transfer order may not be possible.

  • Page 111: Automatic Sensor Cleaning

    Automatic Sensor Cleaning When you turn the camera’s power switch on or off, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically remove dust adhering to the imaging sensor. You normally need not pay attention to this feature. However, if you want to activate this self-cleaning manually or disable it, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 112: Appending Dust Delete Data

    Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots.

  • Page 113: Photograph A Solid-White Object

    About the Dust Delete Data After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG or RAW images captured thereafter. The data will also be appended to images taken in the Basic Zone modes. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again.

  • Page 114: About "Sensor Cleaning: Manual

    Therefore, you normally need not use this feature. The surface of the imaging sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, have it done by a Canon Service Center. However, if you want to clean the sensor yourself, follow the procedure below: While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following.

  • Page 115: Image Management

    Image Management This chapter explains features related to viewing images. Learn more about image playback as discussed in chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” and how to view images on a TV set. You can also erase images. For images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose file name has been changed.

  • Page 116: Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Display 9 Images on One Screen (Index display) The index display enables faster image searching. Quick Image Search with the Index Display With the index display, you can view nine images at a time. Enable the index display.
  • Page 117 C: Jump through Images When the CF card contains many images, you can browse through them by 10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the images were shot on different days, you can browse through them by date. This browsing technique is called Jump.

  • Page 118: Magnified View

    u/y Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnified area Magnified View Tips The magnified view can be maintained when you see the next or previous image. When you turn the <6> dial, you can view another image without the magnification changing.

  • Page 119: Rotating The Image

    Rotating the Image After taking the picture, you can rotate the image so it is displayed in the correct orientation. To display the rotated images as rotated for playback When [Auto rotate] on page 98 is set to [OnPD], the image will be rotated for playback.

  • Page 120: Auto Playback

    Auto Playback You can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. During auto play, you can press the <B> button to change the display format. During pause, you can press the <U> key to view another image. During auto play, auto power off will not work.

  • Page 121: Displaying The Images On Tv

    Displaying the Images on TV With the video cable provided with camera, you can connect the camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them. Video IN terminal If the proper video system format is not set, the image will not be displayed properly.

  • Page 122: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. Image protect Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera’s erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the erase protection. If you erase all the images (p.123), only the protected images will remain.

  • Page 123: Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.122) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.

  • Page 124: Shooting Information Display

    Shooting Information Display When you press the <B> button during single-image playback, you can switch to the shooting information display. The shooting information display shows the following. Basic information display Shutter speed and aperture Playback image number/ Total images recorded Shooting information display Image Shooting time...
  • Page 125 Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness and gradation. And the RGB histogram display is suited for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [x Histogram] menu. Being able to analyze the histogram and using it to improve the next shot requires advanced knowledge and experience.

  • Page 127: Printing Images

    CF card. In this way, you can print multiple pictures in one batch or give the printing order to a photofinisher. Canon’s PictBridge Web Site The Web site below gives more information on using your Canon camera with various printers, such as which paper types to use. http://canon.com/pictbridge/...
  • Page 128 After reading “Preparing to Print” on the next page, follow the instructions applicable to your printer on the pages indicated. “Bubble Jet Direct” is abbreviated as “BJ Direct.” Canon Non-Canon Canon SELPHY CP/CP/BJ printer printer PIXMA/SELPHY DS printer Compatible...

  • Page 129: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to the Printer Printer PictBridge only PictBridge and CP Direct PictBridge and BJ Direct CP Direct only BJ Direct only Set the camera’s power switch to <2>.
  • Page 130 Preparing to Print wPictBridge ACP Direct SBJ Direct When connecting the cable plug to the camera’s <C> terminal, the cable plug’s < front side of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Turn on the printer. Set the camera’s power switch to <1>.
  • Page 131 RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. With a fully charged battery, printing up to about 4 hours is possible. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer.

  • Page 132: Printing With Pictbridge

    wPrinting with PictBridge The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Print setting screen The paper size, type, and layout you have set will be displayed. * Depending on the type of printer, the date and file number imprinting, trimming, and other settings might not be available.
  • Page 133 QSetting the Paper Size YSetting the Paper Type About the Paper Type When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. USetting the Page Layout wPrinting with PictBridge Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>.

  • Page 134: Set The Printing Effects

    Default With a Canon printer, the print will be borderless. * From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, etc., will be imprinted.
  • Page 135 Adjustment of Printing Effects Item Brightness Adjust levels k (face) Brightener Red-eye correction Contrast Saturation Detail set. Color tone Color balance After making fine adjustments for the printing effect, if you do step 4 again to change the printing effect’s setting, the adjustments will all revert to the default.
  • Page 136 wPrinting with PictBridge Detail Settings of Printing Effects [Adjust levels] Select the item, then press <0>. Select [Manual] and press <0>. The Adjust levels screen will then appear. Press the <U> key to adjust the shadows (black) within 0 to 127. Press the <C>...
  • Page 137 [Color balance] Press the <S> key in any of the four directions to move the “ ” mark to the desired position. B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta, and G is green. The color balance will shift in the respective direction.

  • Page 138: Error Messages

    wPrinting with PictBridge Handling Printer Errors If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.) and select [Continue] to resume printing but it does not resume, operate the buttons on the printer to resume printing. For details, see the printer’s instruction manual. Error Messages If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 139: Printing With Cp Direct And Bj Direct

    A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct Printer-connected icon Print setting screen The printing style settings are displayed. < > is the date icon. Select the image to be printed. Check that the <A> or <S> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 140 A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct ] (CP Direct) Image ] (BJ Direct) Paper Borders Date Set the options as desired. Select the item, then press <0>. Select the setting, then press <0>. [Image] (CP Direct) is selectable when card-size paper is used.
  • Page 141 With CP Direct, the date may look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border. With CP Direct, if [Multiple] is selected, [Borders] and [Date] cannot be selected. [Borderless] will be set and [Date] will be set to [Off]. The image will also be cut off along all four edges.

  • Page 142: Trimming The Image

    Trimming the Image You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again. Select [Trimming].

  • Page 143: Easy Printing

    Image area to be printed Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 144: Print Ordering

    Print Ordering Print Settings Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Print type Select [Print order]. Under the [x] tab, select [Print order], then press <0>.
  • Page 145 Standard Index Print type Both Date File No. RAW images cannot be selected for printing. Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file No. might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model. With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
  • Page 146 3 Print Ordering Selecting Individual Images [Standard] [Both] Quantity Total Index icon Select [Order]. Press the <U> key to select [Order], then press <0>. The order screen will appear. Select the image to be printed. Press the <U> key to select the image to be printed.
  • Page 147 3 Print Ordering For [Index] [Index] If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark the box <X>. To deselect it, leave the box Check mark unchecked. Index icon Pressing the <V> key toggles between checkmarking and uncheckmarking the box.

  • Page 148: Selecting All Images

    3 Print Ordering Selecting All Images The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be ordered for all the images. Note that after following the “Selecting Individual Images” procedure, if you do the “Selecting All Images”...

  • Page 149: Direct Printing With Dpof

    Direct Printing with DPOF With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF. PictBridge Prepare to print. See page 129, 130. “Connecting the Camera to the Printer” up to step 5. Select [Print order]. Under the [x] tab, select [Print order], then press <0>.
  • Page 150 3 Direct Printing with DPOF When printing with PictBridge or BJ Direct, be sure to set the paper size. With PictBridge, some printers cannot imprint the file No. If [Bordered] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border, depending on the printer.

  • Page 151: Reference

    Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, and other things. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things.

  • Page 152: External Speedlites

    TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode. Use the Speedlite’s manual flash mode instead if provided. Non-Canon Speedlites The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/ 200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.

  • Page 153: Wireless Remote Control

    R Wireless Remote Control With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet directly in front of the camera. Use the self-timer to do steps 1 and 2 on page 49. Remote control sensor Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent light.

  • Page 154: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power switch is set to <...

  • Page 155: Replacing The Date/Time Battery

    Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the battery is replaced and the date/ time dialog appears, replace the lithium CR2016 battery with a new one.

  • Page 156: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings <z> Shooting 1 menu (Red) Quality Red-eye On/Off Beep Shoot w/o card <m> Shooting 2 menu (Red) Flash exp comp WB SHIFT/BKT Custom WB Color space Picture Style Dust Delete Data <x> Playback menu (Blue) Protect Rotate Print order Transfer order Auto play Review time...
  • Page 157 <c> Set-up 1 menu (Yellow) Auto power off Auto rotate LCD brightness LCD auto off Date/Time File numbering Format <b> Set-up 2 menu (Yellow) Language Video system Custom Functions (C.Fn) Clear settings Sensor cleaning : Auto Sensor cleaning : Manual Firmware Ver.

  • Page 158: Function Availability Table

    Function Availability Table o: Set automatically k: User selectable Mode Dial JPEG RAW + JPEG Auto Manual Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined Auto WB Preset WB Custom WB WB correction WB bracketing One-Shot AI Servo AI Focus Auto point Manual...
  • Page 159 Mode Dial Evaluative Partial Center-weighted average Program shift Exposure compensation AE lock Depth-of-field preview Auto Manual Flash off Red-eye reduction FE lock Flash exposure compensation sRGB Adobe RGB AE Lock Metering mode q Evaluative metering* w Partial metering e Center-weighted average metering * When the lens’...

  • Page 160: When Autofocus Fails

    When Autofocus Fails The camera might not be able to focus the following types of subjects: Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. Subjects in low light. Extremely backlit reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body, etc. Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc.

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting Guide

    If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power Source The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to <1>.

  • Page 162: The Image Is Out Of Focus

    Troubleshooting Guide Shooting No images can be shot or recorded. The CF card is not properly inserted. If the CF card is full, replace with a new CF card or erase unnecessary (p.28, 123) images. If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light <o>...

  • Page 163: Error Codes

    Error code Countermeasures If the same error keeps occurring, there may be a problem. Write down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service Center. If an error code appears right after shooting, the picture might not have been captured.

  • Page 164: System Map

    System Map Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 ST-E2 Rubber Frame Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef Wide Strap Angle Finder C EW-100DBll Semi-hard Case Battery Pack EH18-L NB-2LH Battery Grip BG-E3 Battery Charger CB-2LW or CB-2LWE Battery Magazine Battery Magazine BGM-E3L for two BGM-E3A for NB-2LH battery packs...
  • Page 165 CF card CF Card reader • EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk • Software Instruction Manual (PDF) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Video Cable VC-100 EF-S lenses Remote Controller EF lenses RC-1 Personal computer PCMCIA adapter Windows XP (Home Edition / Professional) PC card slot Windows 2000 Professional Windows ME USB port...

  • Page 166: Specifications

    Type I or II CF card * Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB or larger CF cards 22.2 x 14.8mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) Canon EF mount High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels: Approx.
  • Page 167 • White Balance Type: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom Auto white balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor Color temperature compensation: White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible Color temperature information transmission:Provided...
  • Page 168 Specifications • Exposure Control Metering modes: Metering range: Exposure control: ISO speed: Exposure compensation: Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AE lock: • Shutter Type: Shutter speeds: Shutter release: Self-timer: Remote control: • Built-in Flash Type: Flash metering: Guide No.: Recycle time: Flash-ready indicator:...
  • Page 169 Continuous shooting speed: Max. 3 shots per sec. Maximum burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 27, RAW: Approx. 10, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 8 * Based on Canon’s testing conditions with a 512MB CF card * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. • LCD Monitor Type:...
  • Page 170 Specifications • Direct Image Transfer Compatible images: • Customization Custom Functions: • Power Source Battery: Battery life: Battery check: Power saving: Date/Time battery: Startup time: • Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 126.5 x 94.2 x 65 mm / 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6 in. Weight: •...
  • Page 171 Case: LP814 All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards. The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the lens maker. Specifications...
  • Page 172 Image Conversion Factor Since the image area is smaller than the 35mm film format, the equivalent lens focal length (crop factor) will increase by 1.6x. U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
  • Page 173 — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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  • Page 176: Index

    Index AC Adapter Kit ...154 Access lamp ...29 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE)...72 Adobe RGB...83 AE lock...84 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)...76 Focusing AI Focus AF ...56 Aperture-priority AE ...68 Auto play (playback) ...120 Auto playback ...120 Auto power off...95 Auto rotate of vertical images ...98 Autofocus Focusing Av (Aperture-priority AE)...68...
  • Page 177 Easy Printing...143 Erase (image) ...123 Error codes ...163 Evaluative metering ...73 Exposure compensation ...74 1/2-stop increments ...105 External Speedlite ...152 Eyepiece cover ...22, 153 Face brightener (printing)...135 Faithful ...64 FE lock ...85 File number ...96 Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset File size...166 Filter effect (Monochrome)...80...
  • Page 178 Index Image transfer...107 Image Zone...20 Index display...116 ISO speed...53 Jump display...117 Landscape ...44, 63 Language selection...37 LCD monitor...13, 34, 162 Auto off ...101 Brightness adjustment...95 Camera setting screen ...18, 34 Image playback ...50, 115 Menu screen...35, 156 Lens ...16, 30 Level adjustment (printing) ...136 Long exposures Bulb exposures...
  • Page 179 Printing...127 CP/BJ Direct ...139 Paper settings...133 PictBridge ...132 Print order (DPOF) ...144 Print/Share button...108, 143 Printing effects ...134 Trimming...142 Program AE ...52 Program shift ...52 Protect (image erase-protection) ...122 RAW...62 RAW+JPEG ...62 Recharge ...24 Recording quality selection ...60 Red-eye reduction...55 Remote control...90, 153 Reset to default...100, 102 Rotate (image) ...98, 119...
  • Page 180 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042-1198, U.S.A. For all inquires concerning this product, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-OK-CANON CANADA CANON CANADA INC. HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada CANON CANADA INC.

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