Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Contents
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2Scene Intelligent Auto + 
Basic Zone Modes and Image Playback 65
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ................... 66
A  Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......................... 71
Select a Shooting Mode .................................................................. 74
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................. 75
2  Shooting Portraits (Portrait) ....................................................... 78
3  Shooting Landscapes (Landscape) .......................................... 79
4  Shooting Close-ups (Close-up) .................................................. 80
5  Shooting Moving Subjects (Sports) .......................................... 81
6  Shooting Night Portraits (Night Portrait) (With a Tripod) ............ 83
F  Shooting Night Scenes Handheld (Handheld Night Scene)....... 85
G  Shooting Backlit Scenes (HDR Backlight Control) .................... 86
Q  Quick Control for Basic Zone and Scene Intelligent Auto ......... 88
Shoot by Ambience Selection ......................................................... 89
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type .................................................... 92
k  Using Creative Filters ................................................................ 94
x  Image Playback ........................................................................ 98
Creative Shooting 101
d: Program AE............................................................................. 102
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................ 105
i : Changing the ISO Speed ..................................................... 109
A  Selecting the Best Picture Style for the Subject
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Changing the Focusing Method .................................................... 116
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter ............................................. 125
MF: Focus Manually...................................................................... 126
 
						

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f: Changing the Autofocus Operation ....................................... 130
i  Continuous Shooting .............................................................. 133
j  Using the Self-timer ................................................................. 136
D  Using a Flash............................................................................ 138
Advanced Shooting 141
s: Convey the Subject’s Movement .......................................... 142
f : Changing the Depth of Field ................................................ 144
a : Manual Exposure ................................................................... 148
q  Changing the Metering Mode ................................................. 151
Setting Exposure Compensation .................................................. 153
Auto Exposure Bracketing ............................................................ 155
A  Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)............................................. 157
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast ................................. 159
Noise Reduction Settings ............................................................. 160
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .. 163
A  Adjusting the Picture Style ................................................... 166
A  Registering Customized Picture Styles ................................ 170
B : Matching the Light Source ................................................... 172
u  Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source ........................ 174
Setting the Color Reproduction Range......................................... 176
Shooting Movies 177
k Shooting Movies..................................................................... 178
Autoexposure Shooting ............................................................. 178
Manual Exposure Shooting........................................................ 180
Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 186
 
						

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Setting the Movie-recording Size .................................................. 187
Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................ 189
Movie Menu Function Settings...................................................... 197
Handy Features203
Handy Features ............................................................................ 204
Disabling the Beeper .................................................................. 204
Card Reminder ........................................................................... 204
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................. 205
Displaying the Grid ..................................................................... 205
Setting Power-saving Features
(LCD auto off, Camera auto off) ................................................. 206
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................... 207
Creating and Selecting a Folder ................................................. 208
File Numbering Methods ............................................................ 210
Setting Copyright Information ..................................................... 212
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................ 214
Checking Camera Settings ........................................................ 215
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................ 216
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color ........................... 219
Setting Speedlite Functions .......................................................... 220
f  Automatic Sensor Cleaning.................................................... 225
Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................ 227
Image Playback 229
d Playing back with the Touch Screen ......................................... 230
I  Jumping through Images (Jump Display) ................................ 232
b  Rotating the Image .................................................................. 233
Setting Ratings.............................................................................. 234
Q  Quick Control During Playback ............................................... 236
 
						

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k Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 237
k  Playing Movies ....................................................................... 239
X  Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 241
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 243
Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 247
K  Protecting Images ................................................................... 252
L  Erasing Images........................................................................ 254
B : Shooting Information Display ............................................. 256
Post-Processing Images During Playback 259
U Creative Filters........................................................................ 260
S  Resize..................................................................................... 262
Printing Images 265
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 266
wPrinting .................................................................................... 268
Trimming the Image ................................................................... 273
W  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 275
W  Direct Printing with DPOF....................................................... 278
p  Specifying Images for a Photobook ......................................... 279
Customizing the Camera 281
Setting Custom Functions ............................................................ 282
Custom Function Settings ............................................................ 284
C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................ 284
C.Fn II: Image ............................................................................ 285
C.Fn III: Autofocus ..................................................................... 286
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others ......................................................... 286
Registering My Menu ................................................................... 288
 
						

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Reference289
Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................. 290
Remote Control Shooting.............................................................. 291
External Speedlites ....................................................................... 292
Using Eye-Fi Cards ....................................................................... 294
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode .............. 296
System Map .................................................................................. 298
Menu Settings ............................................................................... 300
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................. 311
Error Codes................................................................................... 323
Specifications ................................................................................ 324
Safety Warnings............................................................................ 333
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer and Index337
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer ............................. 338
About the Software ....................................................................... 340
Installing the Software................................................................... 341
Camera Instruction Manuals ......................................................... 343
Index ............................................................................................. 344
 
						

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Camera CareThis camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
 Do not point the camera-attached lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can 
damage the camera’s internal components.
 The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon 
Service Center. Wipe off any water drop lets 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 incorrect operation or destroy image data.
 Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
 The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
 Do not block the shutter operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause 
a malfunction.
 Use a blower to blow away any dust on the lens. 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 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.
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Handling Precautions
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.
 When you detach the lens, the image sensor will be exposed. To prevent 
scratching the image sensor, do not touch the image sensor.
 
						

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LCD MonitorAlthough the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may 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 with the same screen 
displayed, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was 
displayed. However, this is only temporary and will disappear when the 
camera is left unused for a few days.
 The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black 
in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
 After changing the LCD monitor’s brightness settings, the display may look a 
little coarse, depending on the subject. This is not a malfunction and will not 
affect the recorded image.
CardsTo protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock, or vibration.
 Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything 
metallic.
 Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
 Do not store or use the card near anything 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.
 
						

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Handling Precautions
LensAfter detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens 
with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions regarding Prolonged UseIf 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 still 
remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a 
Canon Service Center is recommended.
About the lens mountPeriodically cleaning the camera’s body and lens mount with a soft lens cleaning 
cloth is recommended.
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery (p.34).
Charging the battery: p.32
2
Insert a card (p.34).
With the card’s label facing toward the front of the camera, insert it into 
the card slot.
3
Attach the lens (p.44).
Align the lens’ index with the camera’s index.
4
Press the power button to turn 
on the camera, and set < A> 
(Scene Intelligent Auto) 
(p.66).
All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
When the LCD monitor displays the 
time zone or date/time setting 
screen, see page 40.