Canon EOS REBEL XS User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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The “Quick Start Guide” and “CD-ROM Guide” are at the back of
this manual. The “Quick Start Guide” helps you start using your
new camera right away. It starts on the last page of this manual.
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INSTRUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
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The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/EOS 1000D is a digital single-lens reflex
camera with a 10.10-megapixel image sensor. The camera provides
many features such as high-speed, 7-point autofocus to quickly focus
moving subjects, Picture Styles to expand your photographic
expression, diverse shooting modes from Full Auto to Creative modes,
and Live View shooting.
It also incorporates the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to eliminate
dust spots on images and the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake off
dust on the sensor.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the
Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p.186,187) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Test the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the personal 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 of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC
memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as just “card.”
* The camera does not come with a card (for recording images).
Please purchase it separately.
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Item Check List
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-100DB III
Battery Pack LP-E5
(with protective cover)
Interface Cable Video Cable
Battery Charger
LC-E5/LC-E5E*
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased the Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might
also be included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Software Instruction
Manual
Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
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Conventions Used in this Manual
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<V> <U> : Indicate the <S> cross keys.
<0> : Indicates the setting button.
0, 9, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let
go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1>.
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
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Chapters
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For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic
operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
Camera basics.
Getting Started
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects.
More Advanced Techniques
Advanced shooting techniques.
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions.
Image Playback
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
Customizing the Camera
Reference
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23
43
55
69
95
107
123
133
151
161
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Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance....................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
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Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 29
Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card ................................................................... 31
Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 35
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 36
Menu Operations and Settings ........................................................................ 38
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen.................................................................. 42
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 43
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Fully Automatic Shooting................................................................................. 44
Full Auto Techniques....................................................................................... 46
Shooting Portraits ............................................................................................ 47
Shooting Landscapes ...................................................................................... 48
Shooting Close-ups ......................................................................................... 49
Shooting Moving Subjects ............................................................................... 50
Shooting Portraits at Night............................................................................... 51
Disabling Flash................................................................................................ 52
Using the Self-timer......................................................................................... 53
Image Playback............................................................................................... 54
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Advanced Shooting Techniques 55
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Program AE......................................................................................................56
Changing the ISO Speed .................................................................................57
Using the Built-in Flash ....................................................................................58
Changing the AF Mode ....................................................................................60
Selecting the AF Point......................................................................................61
Continuous Shooting........................................................................................63
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................64
Selecting a Picture Style ..................................................................................67
More Advanced Techniques 69
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Action Shots .....................................................................................................70
Changing the Depth of Field ............................................................................72
Manual Exposure .............................................................................................75
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE............................................................................76
Changing the Metering Mode...........................................................................77
Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................78
Auto Exposure Bracketing................................................................................80
Customizing the Picture Style ..........................................................................82
Registering the Picture Style............................................................................85
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................87
AE Lock............................................................................................................88
FE Lock ............................................................................................................89
Setting the White Balance................................................................................90
White Balance Correction ................................................................................92
Preventing Camera Shake ...............................................................................94
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Live View Shooting 95
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Preparing for Live View Shooting.....................................................................96
Focusing Manually ...........................................................................................98
Shooting ...........................................................................................................99
Using AF to Focus..........................................................................................102
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Handy Features 107
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Handy Features............................................................................................. 108
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 108
Card Reminder ........................................................................................... 108
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 108
Setting the Auto Power-off Time................................................................. 109
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........................................................... 109
File Numbering Methods .............................................................................110
Auto Image Rotation....................................................................................112
Checking Camera Function Settings...........................................................113
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................114
Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On ..................................................................115
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color............................................115
Flash Control ................................................................................................. 116
Automatic Sensor Cleaning ........................................................................... 118
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 119
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 121
Image Playback 123
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Searching for Images Quickly........................................................................ 124
Magnified View .............................................................................................. 126
Rotating the Image ........................................................................................ 126
Auto Playback ............................................................................................... 127
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 128
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 129
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 130
Shooting Information Display......................................................................... 131
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Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
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Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................134
Printing ...........................................................................................................136
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................143
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................146
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................147
Customizing the Camera 151
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Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................152
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................154
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................160
Reference 161
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When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................162
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................163
Using the Remote Switch...............................................................................164
External Speedlites ........................................................................................166
Menu Settings ................................................................................................168
Function Availability Table .............................................................................170
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................172
Error Codes....................................................................................................175
System Map ...................................................................................................176
Specifications .................................................................................................178
Index ..............................................................................................................191
CD-ROM Guide..............................................................................................198
Quick Start Guide...........................................................................................210
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Contents at a Glance
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Shooting
Shoot automatically Î p.43 - 52 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously Î p.47, 50, 63 (i Continuous shooting)
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 Îp.44, 57, 58 (Flash photography)
Îp.53 (j Self-timer)
Îp.70 (s Shutter-priority AE)
Îp.72 (f Aperture-priority AE)
Îp.78 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot without flash Îp.52 (7 Flash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night Îp.75 (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
Îp.96 (Live View shooting)
Image Quality
Set the image effects to match the subject
Make a large size print of the picture
Take many pictures Îp.64 (76, 86)
Îp.67 (
Îp.64 (73, 83, 1)
Selecting a Picture Style
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Focusing
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Change the point of focus Îp.61 (S AF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject Îp.50, 60 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images with the camera Îp.54 (x Playback)
Search for pictures quickly Îp.124 (H Index display)
Prevent important images
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images Îp.130 (L Delete)
Îp.129 (K Image protect)
View the images on a TV set Îp.128 (Video OUT)
Set the LCD brightness Îp.109 (LCD brightness)
Printing
Print pictures easily Îp.133 (Direct printing)
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Handling Precautions
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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 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.
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.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. 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
misoperation.
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.
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 the 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 corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working
properly.
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Handling Precautions
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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.
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
temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few
days.
Cards
Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or subject it to vibration.
Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the card might be lost.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can
warp the cards and make them unusable.
Do not spill any liquid onto the card.
Always store your cards in a case to protect the data stored on them.
Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
Cautions During Prolonged Use
When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use
Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may become
hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera
for a long period can cause slight skin burns.
About smear 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. In case visible
spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned
by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
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Quick Start Guide
For EF-S lens
For EF lens
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2
3
Insert the battery. (p.26)
To recharge the battery, see page 24.
Attach the lens. (p.33)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it
with the white index on the camera.
For other lenses, align it with the red
index.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>.
(p.33)
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5
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Open the slot cover and
insert a card.
With the card’s label facing you,
insert it into the slot.
Set the power switch to <1>.
(p.27)
When the LCD monitor displays the
Date/Time setting screen, see page
29.
(p.31)
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Quick Start Guide
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
Auto). (p.44)
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
Focus the subject. (p.37)
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subject.
Take the picture. (p.37)
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
Review the picture. (p.108)
The captured image will be displayed
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button. (p.54)
The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor turns off when
you press the shutter button halfway or press the <B> button.
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.130).
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Nomenclature
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The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic
Shooting and Image Playback” section (up to p.54).
Mode Dial (p.20)
Power switch (p.27)
<Z> ISO speed
set button (p.57)
<6> Main Dial
(p.4)
Shutter button
(p.37)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.59/53)
Grip
Mirror (p.94,121)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS / II lens
Hood EW-60C
(sold separately)
mount
58 mm filter thread
(front of lens)
Focus mode
switch (p.33)
Image Stabilizer
switch* (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.33)
* The EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch.
Focusing ring
(p.62)
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Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.58/116)
EF Lens mount index (p.33)
EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.166)
Lens lock pin
Video OUT
Zoom ring (p.34)
Contacts (p.13)
terminal (p.128)
Remote control
terminal (p.164)
Digital terminal
(p.134,147)
<V> Focal plane
mark (p.49)
Strap mount
(p.22)
<D> Flash
button (p.58)
Terminal cove
Lens release
button (p.34)
Depth-of-field
preview button
(p.74)
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Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)
Eyecup (p.165)
Viewfinder eyepiece
<B> Shooting
settings display/
Trimming orientation
button (p.42,113/141)
<M> Menu
button (p.38)
<l/B>
Print/Share button/
White balance
selection button
(p.139,148/90)
LCD monitor (p.38,109)
Tripod socket
<x> Playback button (p.54)
<0> Setting button/
Shooting settings display (p.38/42)
<S> Cross keys (p.38)
<Wq> Metering mode/Jump selection button (p.77/125)
<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.67)
<Yi/j> Drive mode selection button (p.53,63)
<ZE> AF mode selection button (p.60)
<L> Erase button (p.130)
<O> Aperture/Exposure
compensation button (p.75/78)
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.88/89/124/126,141)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.61/126,141)
Card slot
cover (p.31)
DC cord hole
(p.163)
Access lamp (p.32)
Battery compartment
cover release lever (p.26)
Battery compartment cover
(p.26)
Card slot (p.31)
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Shooting Settings Display
Shutter speed
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation
amount (p.78)
AEB range (p.80)
Flash exposure
compensation (p.79)
y Built-in flash
External Speedlite
Shooting mode
Drive mode
(p.53,63)
u Single shooting
i Continuous
shooting
10-sec. self-timer
l 2-sec. self-timer
q Continuous shots after
self-timer
Battery check (p.28)
zxcn
Picture Style (p.67)
Image-recording quality (p.64)
73 Large/Fine
83 Large/Normal
74 Medium/Fine
84 Medium/Normal
76 Small/Fine
86 Small/Normal
1 RAW
1+73 RAW+Large/Fine
Main Dial pointer (p.69)
AF mode (p.60)
X One-Shot AF
9 AI Focus AF
Z AI Servo AF
g Manual Focusing
Metering mode (p.77)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
e Center-weighted average metering
Aperture
ISO speed (p.57)
White balance (p.90)
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U White fluorescent
light
I Flash
O Custom
2 White balance
correction (p.92)
B White balance
bracketing (p.93)
Shots remaining
Shots remaining during
WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
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Nomenclature
AF point display indicator < >
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 (D buSY)
AF points
<0> Monochrome shooting
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Aperture
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)
<Z>
ISO speed
<o> Focus
confirmation
light
Max. burst
White balance correction
ISO speed
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
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Nomenclature
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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.
d : Program AE (p.56)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.70)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.72)
a : Manual exposure (p.75)
8 : Automatic depth-of-field
AE (p.76)
Full Auto
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button. Fully
automatic shooting for specific kinds of
subjects.
1: Full Auto (p.44)
Image Zone
2 : Portrait (p.47)
3: Landscape (p.48)
4 : Close-up (p.49)
5: Sports (p.50)
6 : Night Portrait (p.51)
7: Flash Off (p.52)
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Battery Charger LC-E5
Power plug
Charge lamp
Battery pack slot
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
Battery Charger LC-E5E
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power cord
Power cord socket
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Nomenclature
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Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through the
camera’s strap mount eyelet from the
bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s
buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the
strap to take up any slack and make sure the
strap will not loosen from the buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also attached to
the strap. (p.165)
Eyepiece cover
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic
camera operations.
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Recharging the Battery
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Remove the protective cover.
1
Attach the battery.
2
As shown in the illustration, attach the
battery securely.
To detach the battery, follow the
above procedure in reverse.
LC-E5
LC-E5E
Recharge the battery.
3
For LC-E5
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E5E
Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into the
power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp turns red.
X When the battery is fully recharged,
the charge lamp will turn green.
It takes about 2 hours to fully
recharge a completely exhausted
battery.
The time required to recharge the
battery depends on the ambient
temperature and battery’s charge
level.
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Recharging the Battery
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Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be
used.
Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually
discharge and lose its power.
After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger
from the power outlet.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small
amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover
attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the
battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available
plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any
portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can
damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully
charged, the battery has worn out.
Purchase a new battery.
Do not charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5.
Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an
incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
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Installing the Battery
Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera.
Open the battery compartment
1
cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Insert the end with the battery
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.
Close the cover.
3
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Removing the Battery
Open the cover and remove the
battery.
Press the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent shorting, be sure to attach
the protective cover to the battery.
After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back
further. Otherwise, the hinge might break.
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Turning on the Power
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When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen
appears, see page 29 to set the date/time.
<1> : The camera turns on.
<2> : The camera is turned off and
does not operate. Set to this
position when not using the
camera.
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor
cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning,
the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the sensor
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway
(p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
If you turn on/off the power switch <1>/<2> at a short interval,
the <f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a
problem.
About Auto Power Off
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about
30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just
press the shutter button.
You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5 Auto
power off] setting. (p.109)
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after
the card finishes recording the image.
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Turning on the Power
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Checking the Battery Level
When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of four levels:
z : Battery level OK.
x : Battery level is slightly down,
but adequate power remains.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
Temperature
At 23°C / 73°F 600 500
At 0°C / 32°F 500 400
The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting,
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above
depending on the shooting conditions.
Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of
the LCD monitor.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of
possible shots (shorter battery life).
For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100.
No Flash 50% Flash Use
[Approx. number of shots]
Shooting Conditions
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3 Setting the Date and Time
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3
and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to
recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sure
to set the date/time.
Display the menu.
1
Press the <M> button to display
the menu.
Under the [6] tab, select [Date/
2
Time].
Press the <U> key to select the
[6] tab.
Press the <V> key to select [Date/
Time], then press <0>.
Set the date and time.
3
Press the <U> key to select the
date or time number.
Press <0> so is displayed.
Press the <V> key to set the number,
then press <
Exit the menu.
4
Press the <U> key to select [OK],
then press <0>.
X The date/time will be set.
Press the <M> button to return
to the shooting settings display.
0
>. (returns to .)
The date/time set will start from when you press <0> in step 4.
If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery
becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set
the date/time again.
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3 Selecting the Interface Language
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Display the menu.
1
Press the <M> button to display
the menu.
Under the [6] tab, select
2
[Language].
Press the <U> key to select the
[6] tab.
Press the <V> key to select
[Language] (the third item from the
top), then press <0>.
Select the desired language.
3
Press the <S> key to select the
desired language, then press <0>.
X The menu language will change.
Press the <M> button to return
to the shooting settings display.
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