Canon EOS T3 User Manual

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Basic Instruction Manual
This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM.
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Introduction
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Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further 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, first read the “Safety Warnings” (p.80, 81) and “Handling Precautions” (p.8, 9).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the images 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 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, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC 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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Instruction Manuals
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This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera’s basic operations and functions. For more detailed instructions, advanced shooting and playback procedures, printing photos, Custom Functions, and more, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
The EOS REBEL T3/EOS 1100D’s instruction manuals consist of the following:
Camera Instruction Manual
CD-ROM Contents
Camera Instruction
Manual
Explains all the camera’s functions and operation procedures. Includes also all the contents in this Basic Instruction Manual.
Camera
Basic
Instruction
Manual
(this booklet)
Camera
Instruction Manual
(CD-ROM)
See page 74 on how to view the Camera Instruction Manual (PDF) in the CD-ROM.
Quick Reference
Guide
Simple guide centering on shooting procedures. Its A4 size enables easy printing to carry it around.
Software and Software Instruction Manual
See pages 76 to 78 for an overview of the software programs, installation procedure for a personal computer, and how to view the Software
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
(Software CD-ROM)
Software
Instruction Manual
(CD-ROM)
Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
(PDF file)
(PDF file)
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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-200D
Battery Pack
LP-E10
(with protective cover)
Interface Cable
Battery Charger
LC-E10/LC-E10E*
Camera
Instruction
Manual
(CD-ROM)
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
(Software CD-ROM)
Software
Instruction
Manual
(CD-ROM)
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Camera
Basic Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
Conventions Used in this Manual
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <V> <U> : Indicates the <S> cross keys. <0> : Indicates the setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 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.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
( ): Indicates that there is more information in the Camera
Instruction Manual (PDF) in the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
: 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
has already been set to <1> (p.25).
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 II lens.
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Contents
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Introduction 2
Instruction Manuals ........................................................................................... 3
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 4
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 5
Handling Precautions ........................................................................................ 8
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 10
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 12
Getting Started 19
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Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 20
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card................................................ 22
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 25
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 27
Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 28
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 29
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 31
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 32
3 Menu Operations................................................................................... 34
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 36
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................................. 38
Feature Guide ................................................................................................. 39
Basic Shooting 41
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1 Fully Automatic Shooting........................................................................... 42
1 Full Auto Techniques................................................................................. 44
7 Disabling Flash.......................................................................................... 45
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 46
2 Shooting Portraits....................................................................................... 49
3 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 50
4 Shooting Close-ups .................................................................................... 51
5 Shooting Moving Subjects......................................................................... 52
6 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 53
Q Quick Control ............................................................................................. 54
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 55
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ..................................................................56
Changing the Autofocus Mode.........................................................................59
MF: Focusing Manually ....................................................................................64
Shooting Movies 65
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k Shooting Movies ........................................................................................66
Image Playback 69
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x Image Playback..........................................................................................70
k Playing Movies...........................................................................................71
Contents
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM / Software Start Guide
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Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM...........................................74
Software Start Guide........................................................................................76
Safety Warnings...............................................................................................80
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Trademarks
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
in the United States and other countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are a trademark or
registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this
manual are the property of their respective owners.
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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 it 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 it. 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 temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
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 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.
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.
Lens
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
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged 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 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 visible spots remain on the image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
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Quick Start Guide
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2
Insert the battery. (p.22)
To charge the battery, see page 20.
Insert the card. (p.22)
With the card’s label facing toward
the camera back, insert it into the slot.
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4
5
10
White index
Red index
Attach the lens. (p.29)
Align the lens’ white or red index
with the camera’s index in the matching color.
Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.
Set the power switch to <1>.
(p.25)
When the LCD monitor displays the
Date/Time setting screen, see page
27.
(p.29)
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Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto).
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8
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To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.55).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.70).
(p.42)
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus the subject. (p.33)
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will
pop-up automatically.
Take the picture. (p.33)
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture. ( )
The captured image will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.70).
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Nomenclature
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Mode Dial (p.16)
Power switch (p.25)
<D> Flash button
<6> Main Dial
Shutter button (p.33)
Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp
Grip
Mirror
Contacts (p.9)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
EF Lens mount index (p.29)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Remote control terminal
Digital terminal
EF-S Lens mount index (p.29)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe
<V> Focal plane mark (p.51)
Strap mount (p.19)
Microphone (p.66)
Terminal cover
Lens release button (p.30)
Body cap (p.29)
For camera controls without reference page numbers, see the Camera Instruction Manual (PDF) in the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
HDMI mini OUT terminal
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Nomenclature
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<O/L> Aperture/Exposure compensation button/ Erase button
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.32)
Viewfinder eyepiece
LCD monitor (p.34)
<A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.56/66)
<Q/l> Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.54)
Tripod socket
<M> Menu button (p.34)
<0> Setting button (p.34)
Eyecup
<B> Display button (p.38,58,67,70)
<A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button
<S/u> AF point selection button/ Magnify button
Speaker (p.71)
DC cord hole
Card/Battery compartment cover (p.22)
Access lamp (p.24)
Card/Battery compartment cover release lever (p.22)
<x> Playback button (p.70)
<S> Cross keys (p.34) <WZ> ISO speed setting button
<XB> White balance selection button <Yi/j> Drive mode selection button <ZE> AF mode selection button
Card slot (p.22)
Battery compartment (p.22)
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Nomenclature
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Shooting Settings Display
c Main Dial pointer
Shooting mode
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Picture Style
AF mode
X One-Shot AF
9 AI Focus AF
Z AI Servo AF
g Manual Focusing
Quick Control icon (p.54)
White balance
Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom
Battery check (p.26)
zxcn
Drive mode
u Single shooting i Continuous shooting j Self-timer:10 sec l Self-timer:2 sec
q Self-timer:Continuous
Shutter speed
Aperture
Auto Lighting Optimizer
2 White balance correction B White balance bracketing
Metering mode q
Evaluative metering
w Partial metering e Center-weighted average metering
Eye-Fi transmission status (Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used.)
ISO speed
Highlight tone priority
y Flash exposure compensation
0 External flash exposure compensation
Raise built-in flash
Image-recording quality 73
Large/Fine
83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 7a Small 1/Fine 8a Small 1/Normal b Small 2 (Fine) c Small 3 (Fine) 1 RAW 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine
Number of possible shots
Number of possible shots during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Viewfinder Information
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Nomenclature
AF point activation indicator < >AF point activation 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
<A> Highlight tone priority
Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Aperture
Card full warning (FuLL) Card error warning (Card) No card warning (Card)
<Z> ISO speed
<2> White balance
correction
<o> Focus confirmation light
Max. burst
<0> Monochrome shootin
ISO speed
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Mode Dial
The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode.
Creative Zone ( )
These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects.
d : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE a : Manual exposure
8: Automatic depth-of-field AE
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject.
1: Full Auto (p.42) 7: Flash Off (p.45)
C: Creative Auto (p.46)
Image Zone
2 : Portrait (p.49) 3: Landscape (p.50) 4 : Close-up (p.51) 5: Sports (p.52) 6 : Night Portrait (p.53)
k: Movie shooting
(p.65)
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Lens
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Lens without a distance scale
Focusing ring (p.64)
Hood mount
Filter thread (front of lens)
Nomenclature
Focus mode switch (p.29)
Zoom ring (p.30)
Zoom position index (p.30)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.31)
Lens mount index (p.29)
Contacts (p.9)
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non­genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Nomenclature
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Battery Charger LC-E10
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20).
Power plug
Charge lamp
Full-charge lamp
Battery pack slot
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, if needed.
Battery Charger LC-E10E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20).
Battery pack slot
Full-charge lamp
Power cord
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Charge lamp
Power cord socket
Getting Started
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This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.
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 ( ).
Eyepiece cover
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Charging the Battery
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Remove the protective cover.
1
Detach the protective cover provided
Attach the battery.
2
As shown in the illustration, attach the
To detach the battery, follow the
with the battery.
battery securely to the charger.
above procedure in reverse.
LC-E10
LC-E10E
It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at 23
epends on the ambient temperature and the battery’s charge
d level.
For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (6°C - 10°C /
43°F - 50°F) will take a longer time (up to 4 hours).
20
°
C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery
Recharge the battery.
3
For LC-E10
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E10E
Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into the power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp turns orange.
X When the battery is fully recharged,
the full-charge lamp will turn green.
Charging the Battery
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Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Recharge the battery before using.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be
used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain 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 (provided) 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 reached the end of its service life.
Purchase a new battery.
After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for
at least 3 sec.
Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10. The Battery Pack LP-E10 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 and Card
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Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card.
Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.
Installing the Battery/Card
Open the cover.
1
Slide the lever as shown by the
arrows and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Insert the end with the battery
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.
Write-protect switch
Insert the card.
3
As shown in the illustration, face
the card’s label side toward the camera back.
Insert the card straight in all the way.
Close the cover.
4
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When you set the power switch to
1
>, the number of possible shots
< (p.26) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card
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After opening the card/battery compartment cover, be careful not to push it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break.
The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
Setting [1 Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you
from forgetting to insert a card ( ).
Removing the Battery/Card
Set the power switch to <2>.
1
(p.25)
Open the cover.
2
Make sure the access lamp is off,
then open the cover.
If “Recording ...” is displayed, close
the cover.
Remove the battery.
3
Press the battery release lever as
shown by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting of the
battery contacts, be sure to attach the protective cover (provided, p.20) to the battery.
Remove the card.
4
Gently push in the card, then let go.
The card will stick out.
Pull the card straight out.
Close the cover.
5
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card
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When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. When the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not open the card/battery compartment cover and never do any of the following. Otherwise, the image data may be destroyed or the card or camera may be damaged.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might
not start from 0001 ( ).
Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove
and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera (p.36). The card may then return to normal.
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Turning on the Power
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If the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 27 to set the date/time.
<1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera turns off and does
3 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 halfway (p.33).
You can change the auto power-off time with [5 Auto power off]
( ).
not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
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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z 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 is OK.
x : Battery level is less than half
full.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
(Blinks)
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F
No Flash Approx. 800 shots Approx. 750 shots
50% Flash Use Approx. 700 shots Approx. 650 shots
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10, no Live
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following
operations:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Often activating only the AF without taking a picture.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on
the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.
For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 57.
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