Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be
downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 489).
ENGLISH
Instruction Manual
www.canon.com/icpd
Introduction
The EOS 77D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a finedetail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 7,
high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF (up to 45 cross-type AF
points), maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 6.0 shots/sec.,
Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and
Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth (wireless communication) function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music on the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
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Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E17
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
Software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.489) for your use.
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E17E comes with a power cord.
The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM, an interface cable
or HDMI cable.
The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.440).
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Instruction Manuals
Software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.489) for your use.
Quick Reference Guide
The booklet is the Quick Reference Guide.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon website.
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
1 Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction
Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to
open it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s
Help section.
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Instruction Manuals
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can also be downloaded using the QR
code.
www.canon.com/icpd
A software application is required to read out the QR code.
Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction
Manuals.
The QR code can also be displayed under [54: Manual/software URL].
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Quick Start Guide
White indexRed index
1
2
3
4
Insert the battery (p.40).
Upon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (p.38).
Insert the card (p.41).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
Attach the lens (p.51).
Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color to attach
the lens.
Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <f> (p.51).
5
6
Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto)
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the lock release button at the center.
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
(p.84).
Quick Start Guide
Flip out the LCD monitor (p.44).
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7
8
9
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.241).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.121).
To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.375).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 47.
Focus on the subject (p.54).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
The built-in flash will be raised as
necessary.
Take the picture (p.54).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.121).
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Compatible Cards
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized)
by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera
(p.74).
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a reading/writing
speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.
Movie Recording Size
(p.287)
ALL-I*
L: 8 7-
IPB
(Standard)
* Image-recording quality that is automatically set for time-lapse movie shooting
(p.296).
Other than
above
IPB (Light)-
UHS Speed Class 3 or
Recording Formats
MOVMP4
faster
SD Speed Class 10 or
faster
-
SD Speed Class 6 or
faster
SD Speed Class 4 or
faster
-
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not be played back
properly.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s website.
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Chapters
1
234
5
6
7
89101112
13
14
Introduction
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
Image Settings
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects
Flash Photography
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting)
Shooting Movies
Handy Features
Image Playback
Post-Processing Images
Customizing the Camera
2
37
83
123
151
189
215
241
275
323
345
391
399
Reference
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer
419
487
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Contents by Purpose
Shooting
Shoot automaticallyp.83-120(Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuouslyp.147(i Continuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group
Freeze the actionp.192(s Shutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the backgroundp.90(C Creative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus
Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
Shoot in low lightp.84, 216(D Flash photography)
Shoot without flashp.89(7 Flash Off)
Shoot fireworks at nightp.199(Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
Use Creative filtersp.111, 251 (Creative filters)
Shoot moviesp.275(k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects matching the subject
Make a large-size print of the picture
p.149 (j Self-timer)
p.194 (f Aperture-priority AE)
p.205 (Exposure compensation)
p.158(ISO speed setting)
p.118(b Flash off)
p.241(A Live View shooting)
p.161(Picture Style)
p.152(73, 83, 1)
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Take many pictures p.152 (7a, 8a, b)
AF (Focusing)
Change the AF area selection mode
Shoot a moving subject p.100, 103, 126(AI Servo AF)
p.129(S
AF area selection mode
Playback
View the images on the camera p.121(x Playback)
Search for pictures quicklyp.346(H Index display)
Rate imagesp.353(Ratings)
Prevent important images p.372(K Image protect)
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary imagesp.375 (L Delete)
Auto play back photos and movies
View the photos and movies on a TV set
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness
Apply special effect to images p.392 (Creative filters)
p.347 (I Image browsing)
p.366(Slide show)
p.369(TV set)
p.326(LCD monitor brightness)
)
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Index to Features
Power
Battery
• Charging p.38
• Installing/Removing p.40
• Battery level p.46
• Checking battery
informationp.421
Household power outlet p.422
Auto power off p.45
Cards
Installing/Removing p.41
Formatting p.74
Releasing shutter
without card p.324
Lens
Attaching/Detaching p.51
Zoom p.52
Basic Settings
Dioptric adjustment p.53
Language p.50
Date/Time/Zone p.47
Beeper p.324
LCD monitor
Using the LCD monitor p.44
LCD auto off/on p.338
Brightness adjustment p.326
Touch screen p.71
Display level settings p.59
Feature guide p.63
Recording Images
Creating/Selecting
a folder p.327
File numbering p.329
AF
AF operation p.124
AF area selection mode p.129
AF point selection p.131
Lens group p.137
Manual focusing p.146
Drive
Drive mode p.147
Continuous shooting p.147
Self-timer p.149
Maximum burst p.154
Image Quality
Image-recording quality p.152
Picture Style p.161
White balance p.169
Auto Lighting Optimizer p.175
Noise reduction for long
exposures p.177
Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds p.176
Lens aberration
correction p.179
Reducing flicker p.185
Highlight tone priority p.403
Color space p.187
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Index to Features
Shooting
Shooting mode p.30
ISO speed p.158
Aspect ratio p.156
Bulb p.199
Bulb timer p.201
Interval timer p.211
Metering mode p.203
Mirror lockup p.209
Remote control p.423
Multi function lock p.57
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation p.205
Exposure compensation
with M+ISO Auto p.198
AEB p.206
AE lock p.208
Flash
Built-in flash p.216
External flash p.221
Flash function settings p.223
Wireless photography p.229
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting p.241
AF operation p.256
AF method p.259
Creative filters p.251
Touch shutter p.269
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting p.275
AF method p.259
Movie recording size p.287
Movie Servo AF p.315
Sound recording p.313
Manual exposure p.280
Digital zoom p.290
HDR movie shooting p.291
Creative filters for movies
Video snapshot p.303
Time-lapse movie p.296
Remote control shooting p.318
p.292
Playback
Image review time p.325
Single-image display p.121
Shooting information p.385
Index display p.346
Image browsing
(Jump display) p.347
Magnified view p.349
Image rotation p.352
Rating p.353
Movie playback p.362
Slide show p.366
Viewing images on
a TV set p.369
Protect p.372
Erasing p.375
Touch playback p.350
Print Order (DPOF) p.378
Photobook Set-up p.382
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Index to Features
Image Editing
Creative filters p.392
Resizing p.395
Cropping p.397
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) p.400
My Menu p.413
Software
Software Start Guide p.488
Software Instruction
Manual p.490
Wi-Fi Function
Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication)
Function Instruction Manual
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6>: Indicates the Main Dial.
<5>: Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z>: Indicates the direction of the shift or move
<0>: Indicates the Setting button.
0/9/7/8: Indicates that each function remains active
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
O: This icon at the upper right of the page titles indicates that
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.31).
(p.**): Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions and Sample Photos
All operations described in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> and the <R> switch is set downward (Multi
function lock released) (p.57).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual describe the camera attached with the
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens as an example.
The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual
are only for illustrative purposes to show the effects more clearly.
when the key on the Quick Control Dial is
pressed.
for approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
after you let go of the button.
Downloading and Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................491
Index .............................................................................................493
Contents
...490
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Safety Precautions
The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product.
If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.
Warnings:
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries, or the
product if it is damaged.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging
(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharge time indicated in
the Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with
other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.
If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire, electrical
shock or burns if you keep using it.
Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage comes in contact with your
eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing
it. See a physician immediately.
Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the
camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause
skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.
Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or
serious injuries may result.
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Safety Precautions
When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery, and
disconnect the power plug and connecting cables from the equipment before storing.
This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion.
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or a fire.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,
do not touch the exposed internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause
electrical shock.
Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or
lens. Doing so may damage your vision.
Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, keep the battery
away from metallic items and store it with its protective cover attached to prevent shortcircuit. This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.
Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
• Always insert the power plug all the way in.
• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the
cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords.
• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing fire,
burns, or injuries.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth when using it. Doing so may trap heat
within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent fire,
electrical shock, and burns.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
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Safety Precautions
Cautions:
Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car
under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may
also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or
shorten the life of the product.
Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
an injury or an accident. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the
camera and lens.
Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury
or property damage may result.
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a clean, well-wrung wet
cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the built-in flash or mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing
so may cause a malfunction.
Use only a commercially-available blower to blow away dust when it adheres
to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, focusing screen, etc. Do not use
cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For
stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
malfunction.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
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Handling Precautions
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera
yourself and make sure it is working properly.
If you repeat continuous shooting or perform Live View shooting or movie
shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a
malfunction.
If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting
may occur.
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels
may be dead, and there may also be spots of black, red, or other colors.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
The LCD monitor display may seem slightly slow in low temperatures, or
look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
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Handling Precautions
Contacts
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Smudges adhering to the front of the sensor
Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases, lubricant from the
camera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If smudges are
visible on the images, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is
recommended.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens
with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
q Group Photo (p.102)6 Night Portrait (p.106)
C Kids (p.103)F Handheld Night Scene (p.107)
P Food (p.104)G HDR Backlight Control (p.108)
x Candlelight (p.105)
G Grainy B/W (p.113)c Miniature effect (p.114)
W Soft focus (p.113)A HDR art standard (p.114)
X Fish-eye effect (p.113)B HDR art vivid (p.114)
Z Water painting effect (p.114)C HDR art bold (p.115)
H Toy camera effect (p.114)D HDR art embossed (p.115)
Mode Dial
You can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).
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