User manual CANON EOS 350D

INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL is a highperformance, digital AF SLR camera enabling highly versatile and speedy shooting. The camera has an 8-megapixel, high-resolution CMOS sensor, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (including the EF-S lenses). The camera features quick shooting at anytime, shooting modes for all types of photography from fully automatic shooting to manual shooting, direct printing, and more. Before using the camera, read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the camera. To prevent botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.6,7) and Handling Precautions (p.8,9). Test the Camera Before Using Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are being properly recorded onto the memory card. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded on the card or be read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any data loss. 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. ¡ Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. ¡ Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ¡ ArcSoft, ArcSoftlogo, ArcSoft PhotoStudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. ¡ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ¡ Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output. 2 Item Check List Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL / Camera body (with eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time) ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II / Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only. Battery Pack NB-2LH (with protective cover) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE *CB-2LW or CB-2LWE is included. Power cord for battery charger *For CB-2LWE. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Video Cable VC-100 Wide Strap EW-100DBll (with eyepiece cover) ¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ ArcSoft PhotoStudio Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF) ¢ Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet) ¢ Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure. ¢ Battery Pack NB-2LH Instructions ¢ Lens Instructions *Lens Kit only. ¢ Camera warranty card ¢ Lens warranty card *Lens Kit only. * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. 3 Contents Introduction Item Check List..................................................................................................3 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................8 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................10 Nomenclature ..................................................................................................12 Conventions Used in this Manual ....................................................................18 1 Getting Started 19 Recharging the Battery....................................................................................20 Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................22 Using a Household Power Outlet ....................................................................24 Mounting and Detaching a Lens......................................................................25 Installing and Removing the CF Card..............................................................26 Basic Operation ...............................................................................................28 Menu Operations .............................................................................................31 Setting the Language ......................................................................................36 Setting the Date and Time...............................................................................37 Replacing the Date/Time Battery.....................................................................38 Cleaning the CMOS sensor.............................................................................39 Set the power-off time/Auto power off .............................................................41 CF Card Reminder ..........................................................................................41 Dioptric Adjustment .........................................................................................42 Holding the Camera.........................................................................................42 2 Fully Automatic Shooting 43 Using Full Auto ................................................................................................44 Basic Zone Modes...........................................................................................46 Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................48 Wireless Remote Control.................................................................................49 Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............................................................................50 Silencing the Beeper .......................................................................................50 3 Image Settings 51 Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................52 Setting the ISO Speed.....................................................................................55 Setting the White Balance ...............................................................................56 Custom White Balance ....................................................................................57 White Balance Correction................................................................................59 White Balance Auto Bracketing .......................................................................60 Setting the Color Space...................................................................................62 Selecting the Processing Parameters .............................................................63 Setting the Processing Parameters .................................................................64 File Numbering Methods .................................................................................67 Checking Camera Settings..............................................................................68 4 4 Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes 69 Selecting the AF Mode ....................................................................................70 Contents Selecting the AF Point..................................................................................... 73 Using Focus Lock............................................................................................ 75 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)....................................................... 76 Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................... 77 Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................................................ 78 1 5 Advanced Operations 79 2 Program AE..................................................................................................... 80 Shutter-Priority AE........................................................................................... 82 Aperture-Priority AE ........................................................................................ 84 Depth of Field Preview .................................................................................... 85 Manual Exposure ............................................................................................ 86 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE........................................................................... 88 Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................................... 89 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 90 AE Lock ........................................................................................................... 92 Bulb Exposures ............................................................................................... 93 Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................. 94 3 4 6 Flash Photography 95 5 Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................... 96 Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites .................................................. 101 Using Non-Canon Flash Units....................................................................... 102 LCD Panel Illumination.................................................................................. 102 7 Image Playback 103 6 Setting the Image Review Time .................................................................... 104 Auto Image Rotation...................................................................................... 105 Setting the LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 106 Image Playback............................................................................................. 107 Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View ........................107 - 110 Jump Display, Auto Play, Rotating an Image .....................................111 - 113 Displaying the Images on TV ........................................................................ 114 Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 115 Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 116 Formatting the CF Card................................................................................. 118 7 8 8 9 10 11 Direct Printing from the Camera 119 9 Preparing to Print .......................................................................................... 121 PictBridge / CP Direct / Bubble Jet Direct ............................................124 - 133 Easy Printing ................................................................................................. 136 10 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format Customizing the Camera Reference 137 145 11 151 5 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death · To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock. - Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ ­). Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries. - Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. · Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.) · When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion. · If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire. · If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. · Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately. · During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. · 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 fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident. · Do not fire the flash near a person's eyes. It may impair the person's vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away. · Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. · Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire. 6 · If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of 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 the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child. · Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. · 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 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 insulation has been damaged. · Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage · Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. · Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. · Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under 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 battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire. · If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. · Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns. · Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 7 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 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, 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 a 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 this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery from the camera, then 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 in 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. 8 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor ¡ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% active 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. ¡ At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature. CF Card ¡ The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. ¡ Do not store or use a memory 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 CF card might be lost. ¡ Do not leave memory cards 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 CF card. ¡ Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. ¡ Non-Canon CF cards may not be able to record and playback images. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. ¡ Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations. 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. Lens Electrical Contacts 9 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.22) To recharge the battery, see page 20. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.25) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white dot on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.25) 4 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.26) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. 5 Set the power switch to <1>. (p.28) 10 Quick Start Guide 6 1 Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.28) Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. 8 Take the picture. (p.28) Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 9 Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.104) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. ¡ To view images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.107). ¡ To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.116). 11 Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.28) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.96/74) EF Lens mount index (p.25) EF-S Lens mount index (p.25) <6> Main Dial (p.29) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.101) Shutter button (p.28) Strap mount (p.19) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.98/48) Remote control sensor (p.49) Grip Flash button (p.96) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.25) Mirror (p.39,94) Contacts (p.9) Depth-of-field preview button (p.85) Lens lock pin Lens mount Video OUT terminal (p.114) Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Body cap (p.25) Digital terminal (p.122) 12 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42) Eyecup (p.50) Viewfinder eyepiece LCD panel (p.14) Menu button (p.31) Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.68,107/134) Jump button (p.111) Playback button (p.107) Erase button (p.116) LCD monitor (p.34) Direct print/ LCD panel illumination button (p.136/102) Tripod socket Access lamp (p.27) Cross keys (p.30) ISO speed set button (p.55) White balance selection button (p.56) Metering mode selection button (p.77) AF mode selection button (p.70) Drive mode selection button (p.78) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.86/89) AE lock/FE lock button/Index/Reduce button (p.92/99/109/110,134) AF point selection/Enlarge button (p.73/110,134) CF card slot cover (p.26) DC cord hole (p.24) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.22) Battery compartment cover (p.22) <0> Setting button (p.31) CF card slot (p.26) CF card eject button (p.26) 13 Nomenclature LCD Panel Aperture AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer/Remote control countdown Bulb exposure time Metering mode qEvaluative metering wPartial metering eCenter-weighted average metering Image-recording quality 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine 86 Small/Normal 173 RAW+Large/Fine 1 RAW KCustom Function Drive mode u Single shooting i Continuous shooting Q Self-timer/ Remote control 0Monochrome shooting AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Battery check z xn Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom hAEB yFlash exposure compensation Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range CF card writing status The actual display will show only the applicable items. 14 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point display indicator < > Focusing screen AF points AE lock/FE lock AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) Flash exposure compensation Red-eye reduction Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Aperture Focus confirmation light Max. Burst Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) The actual display will show only the applicable items. 15 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones. Full Auto C q Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. 1 : Full Auto (p.44) For fully automatic shooting. Image Zone Fully automatic shooting for specific subjects. 2 : Portrait (p.46) 3 : Landscape (p.46) 4 : Close-up (p.46) 5 : Sports (p.47) 6 : Night Portrait (p.47) 7 : Flash Off (p.47) zone tive ea r Im Ba sic a g e zon e zone w Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.80) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.82) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.84) a : Manual exposure (p.86) 8 : Automatic Depth-offield AE (p.88) 16 Nomenclature Battery Charger CB-2LW This is a battery pack charger. (p.20) Battery pack slot index Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Power plug Battery Charger CB-2LWE This is a battery pack charger. (p.20) Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Power cord Power cord socket 17 Conventions Used in this Manual 6 0 ¡The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. ¡The , , and icons indicate the cross keys. The , , , and icons indicate the up, down, left, and right cross keys respectively. ¡In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button. It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions. ¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. ¡For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). ¡The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). ¡All operations explained in this Instruction Manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1>. ¡The Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll lens is used as the sample lens in this Instruction Manual. ¡The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default settings. ¡The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu. ¡(0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. ¡This manual uses the following alert symbols: :The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. :The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 18 Getting Started This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount 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.50) 1 Eyepiece cover 19 Recharging the Battery For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for Battery Pack NB-2LH. 1 Remove the cover. battery. 2 Attach the battery's front edge with the ¡ Align the battery charger's index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. ¡ To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Battery pack slot index CB-2LW 3 For CB-2LWprongs and recharge Flip out the the battery. ¡ As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs. ¡ Insert the prongs into a power outlet. CB-2LWE For CB-2LWE Connect the power cord and recharge the battery. ¡ Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. s Recharging starts automatically and the recharge lamp turns orange. s When the battery is fully recharged, the recharge lamp will turn green. ¡ It takes about 90 minutes to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. 20 Recharging the Battery ¡ Do not use the battery charger to recharge any battery other than Battery Pack NB-2LH. ¡ To prevent the battery performance from degrading, avoid recharging the battery pack for 24 consecutive hours or longer. ¡ If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camera being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the battery's service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery. ¡ You can attach the protective cover to the battery and set the direction of the cover marking to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. ¡ After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. ¡ The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and the battery's recharge level. ¡ The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the effective time may be shorter. ¡ If effective time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery. 21 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully-charged Battery Pack NB-2LH into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery.contacts downward. ¡ Point the battery ¡ Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the cover.until it snaps shut. ¡ Press the cover Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1> (p.28), the battery level will be indicated in one of three levels: z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is low. n : Battery must be recharged. 22 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life Temperature At 20°C / 68°F No Flash Approx. 600 [Number of shots] Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use Approx. 400 At 0°C / 32°F Approx. 450 Approx. 350 ¡ The figures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. ¡ The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. ¡ The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. ¡ Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. ¡ The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. the battery. 2 Removethe battery lock lever as shown ¡ Slide by the arrow and remove the battery. ¡ To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. 23 Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. ¡ Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. ¡ Insert the plug into a power outlet. ¡ When you are finished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. the DC Coupler DR-700. 2 Connectthe compact power adapter's ¡ Insert DC plug to the DC Coupler DR-700's socket. ¡ DC Coupler DR-20 is cannot be used with this camera. 3 Insert the DC Coupler. the DC ¡ Open the cover and insert Coupler until it locks in place. DC cord. 4 Push in thethe DC cord notch cover ¡ Flip down and push the cord into the notch. ¡ Close the cover. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera's power switch is set to <1>. 24 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 EF-S lens mount index Remove the caps. ¡ Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. lens. 2 Attach theEF-S lens with the camera's ¡ Align the white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. ¡ When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens index mark. EF lens mount index lens, set 3 On the to . the focus mode switch ¡ If it is set to , autofocus will not be possible. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. ¡ Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount. 25 Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional). Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity. Installing the Card 1 Top Open the cover. ¡ Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. 2 Insert the CF card. is ¡ Using Canon CF cards recommended. ¡ If the CF card is inserted in the wrong way, it may damage the camera. As shown in the illustration, face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. s The CF card eject button pops up. CF card eject button 3 Close the cover.and slide it in the ¡ Close the cover direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut. Shots remaining ¡ When you set the Power switch to <1>, the number of remaining shots will be displayed on the LCD panel. The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card and the ISO speed setting. 26 Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the Card 1 Access lamp Open the cover. ¡ Set the Power switch to <2>. ¡ Check that the "buSY" message is not displayed on the LCD panel. ¡ Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. the CF card. 2 Removethe Eject button. ¡ Press s The CF card will be ejected. ¡ Close the cover. ¡ A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being transferred or read, written, or erased on the CF card. Never do the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Such actions may destroy the image data. It may also damage the CF card or camera. · Shaking or banging the camera around. · Opening the CF card slot cover. · Removing the battery. ¡ If you use a CF card already containing recorded images, the images recorded thereafter by the camera might be appended with a file number that continues on from the images already recorded on the CF card. If you want to start the file numbering from 0001, set [Auto reset] for the file numbering (p.67), then use a newly formatted CF card. ¡ If "Err CF" (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 118. ¡ If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large images. ¡ Compared to CF cards, Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images. On the menu, if you set the [c Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent you from shooting without a CF card. (p.41) 27 Basic Operation Power Switch The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on. <1> : The camera operates. <2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. ¡ To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute 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 [c Auto power off] setting. (p.41) ¡ If you turn the power switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of symbols displayed.When all the images are finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off. Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. (0) Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. 28 Basic Operation ¡ If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. ¡ No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway (except during direct printing). ¡ Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. To prevent camera shake, note the advice below. Also see "Holding the Camera" (p.42). · Hold the camera steady. · Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right hand, then press the shutter button gently. Operating the <6> Dial The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings. (1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button, its function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While turning the <6> dial, look at the setting in the viewfinder or on the top LCD panel. When the timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. ¡ Use it to select the AF point. ¡ After pressing the button, turn the <6> dial to select the desired menu item. (2) Turn the <6> dial only. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. ¡ In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc. 29 Basic Operation Operating the Cross Keys The key is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor menu items. (1) Press the key independently. With the camera ready to shoot, you can press any key to quickly use the key's respective menu function. ISO speed White balance Metering mode AF mode Press the key to select the desired setting, then press <0>. (2) Press a button, then press the key. When the camera is ready to shoot and you press a button, the button's function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While the function remains on, press the key while looking in the viewfinder or at the LCD panel. When the function timer ends or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. ¡ Use it to select the AF point. ¡ When using the LCD monitor (which has no display timer), you can select menu items or select images for playback. 30 Menu Operations With the menus, you can set various settings such as the image recording quality, processing parameters, the date/time, and Custom Functions. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, Cross keys, and <0> button on the camera back. button <0> button Cross keys LCD Monitor button Shooting 2 menu Shooting 1 menu Tab Playback menu Set-up 1 menu Set-up 2 menu Menu items Menu settings Icon Color Red Blue Yellow Category Shooting menu Playback menu Set-up menu Description Shooting-related menu. Image playback-related menu. Camera's basic settings. z/m x c/b ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ To change the menu tab, press the button. When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be displayed. (p.33) You can also use the <6> dial to select menu items or playback images. Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway. 31 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. ¡ Press the button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again. a 2 Select thetab. button to select a menu tab. ¡ Press ¡ If the five tabs are highlighted, you can also press the keys to select a tab. menu item. 3 Select athe key to select the ¡ Press menu item, then press <0>. ¡ If you press the button now, another tab will be selected. 4 Select the menu setting. key to ¡ Press the or select the setting. (Some settings require you to press either the or key to select it.) the setting. 5 SetPress desiredset it. ¡ <0> to menu. 6 Exit the the button to exit the ¡ Press menu display. ¡ The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the button to display the menu screen. ¡ Menu operation will also work after the picture is taken while the image is being recorded to the CF card (access lamp blinks). 32 Menu Operations Menu Settings (1) Shooting 1 menu (Red) Quality Red-eye On/Off Beep AF mode Metering mode ISO speed 73/83/74/84/76/86/ RAW+7L / RAW Off / On On / Off ONE SHOT / AI FOCUS / AI SERVO q: Evaluative / w: Partial / e: Center-weighted average metering 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Reference pages 52 98 50 70 77 55 Shooting 2 menu (Red) AEB Flash exp comp White balance WB SHIFT/BKT Custom WB Color space Parameters 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops Q/W/E/R/Y/U/I/O WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each WB-BKT: B/A and M/G bias 1 level, ±3 levels Manual setting of white balance sRGB / Adobe RGB Parameter 1, 2 / Set 1, 2, 3 / B/W 90 100 56 59 60 57 62 63 64 Playback menu (Blue) Protect Rotate Print order Auto play Review time Erase-protect image Rotate vertical image Specifies images to be printed (DPOF). Auto playback of images Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 115 113 137 112 104 ¡ Shooting 2 menu screen/tubs are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. ¡ These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. ¡ In Basic Zone modes, the RAW+7L and RAW recording quality modes are not displayed. 33 Menu Operations Menu Settings (2) Set-up 1 menu (Yellow) Auto power off Auto rotate LCD brightness Date/Time File numbering Format Shoot w/o card 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off On / Off 5 levels Setting the date/time Continuous / Auto reset Initializes and erases card On / Off Reference pages 41 105 106 37 67 118 41 Set-up 2 menu (Yellow) 15 languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.) NTSC / PAL Print/PTP / PC connection Language 36 Video system Communication Custom Functions Customize the camera (C.Fn) Clear all camera settings (Resets the camera to the default settings.) Clear settings Clear all Custom Functions (Resets all Custom Function settings to the default.) Sensor cleaning Select to clean the sensor. Firmware Ver. Select to update the firmware. 114 121 146 35 147 39 - These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. About the LCD Monitor ¡ The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting. ¡ Adjust the LCD monitor's brightness to one of five levels with the [c LCD brightness] menu. (p.106) 34 Menu Operations Restoring the Camera's Default SettingsN 1 Select [Clear settings]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Clear settings], then press <0>. 2 Select [Clear all camera settings]. ¡ Press the key to select [Clear all camera settings], then press <0>. 3 Select [OK]. key to select [OK], ¡ Press the then press <0>. The camera's default settings will be restored. s The camera's default settings will be as shown below. Shooting Settings AF mode AF point selection Metering mode Drive mode Exposure compensation AEB Flash exposure compensation Custom Functions ONE SHOT Automatic AF point selection q (Evaluative metering) u (Single shooting) 0 (Zero) Off 0 (Zero) Image-Recording Settings Quality ISO speed Color space White balance WB correction WB bracketing Parameters 73 100 sRGB Q (Auto WB) Off Off Parameter 1 Current settings retained In Basic Zone modes, the camera settings cannot be reset to the default. 35 3 Setting the Language The LCD monitor's interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages. 1 Select [Language]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Language], then press <0>. s The Language screen will appear. the 2 SetPress desired language. the ¡ the key to select desired language, then press <0>. s The interface language will change. English Deutsch Français Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Español English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Simplified Chinese Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Japanese 36 3 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown below. 1 Select [Date/Time]. ¡ Select the [c] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Date/ Time], then press <0>. s The date/time screen will appear. the 2 SetPress date and time. select the ¡ the key to digit, then press <0>. ¡ The selection will then shift to the next item. the 3 SetPress date display format. date ¡ the key to set the format to [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], or [yy/mm/dd]. 4 Press <0>. time will be set and the s The date and menu will reappear. Each captured image is recorded together with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded with the images. Make sure you set the date and time correctly. 37 Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera's date and time. The battery's service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below. The date/time setting will also be reset, so you must set the correct date/time. 1 Set the power switch to <2>. 2 Open the cover and remove the battery. 3 Take out the battery holder. (+) (­) the battery. 4 Replacesure the battery is in the proper ¡ Make + ­ orientation. the battery 5 Insert the cover. holder and close For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery. 38 3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN The image sensor is like the film in a film camera.If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor. Note that the image sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional, see page 158) is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Install the DC Coupler (p.24) or a battery and set the power switch to <1>. 2 Select [Sensor cleaning]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Sensor cleaning], then press <0>. s If you are using a battery with sufficient power, the screen shown in step 3 will appear. ¡ If the battery is exhausted, a warning message will appear and you will not be able to proceed further. Either recharge the battery or use a DC coupler and start from step 1 again. 3 Select [OK]. key to select [OK], ¡ Press the then press <0>. s In a moment, the mirror will lockup and the shutter will open. s "CLEA n" will blink on the LCD panel. 39 3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN 4 Clean the image sensor. ¡ Use a rubber blower (commercially available) to carefully blow away any dust on the surface of the CMOS sensor. 5 Stop the cleaning. to <2>. ¡ Set the power switch s The camera will turn off, the shutter will close, and the mirror will go back down. ¡ Set the power switch to <1>. You can start shooting again. ¡ During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor. · Set the power switch to <2>. · Opening the CF card slot cover. · Opening the battery compartment cover. ¡ Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be damaged. ¡ Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor. ¡ Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor. ¡ When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the power switch to <2>, replace the battery, and start over. ¡ You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E3 (optional) is attached to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional) or use a battery having sufficient power. 40 3 Set the power-off time/Auto power off You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. If the camera turns off automatically, just press the shutter button halfway to turn it on again. 1 Select [Auto power off]. ¡ Select the [c] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Auto power off], then press <0>. the 2 SetPress desired time.to select the ¡ the key desired time, then press <0>. 3 CF Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes. 1 Select [Shoot w/o card]. ¡ Select the [c] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Shoot w/o card], then press <0>. 2 Select [Off]. key to select [Off], ¡ Press the then press <0>.