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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The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens
reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 12.2
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point
AF, approx. 3 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and HighDefinition (HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many
functions fitted for advanced shooting, and offers many other features.
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
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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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1
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.
3
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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7
8
9
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.
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.
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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
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
No FlashApprox. 800 shotsApprox. 750 shots
50% Flash UseApprox. 700 shotsApprox. 650 shots
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10, no Live