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Nomenclature
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
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Focus mode switch (p.30)
Lens mount index (p.30) Contacts (p.13)
Hood EW-60C 
(sold separately) 
mount
58 mm filter 
thread
(front of lens)
Focusing ring (p.80,110)
Zoom ringZoom position index
Image Stabilizer switch (p.31)
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Focus mode switch (p.30)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.30)Contacts (p.13)
Distance scale
Hood EW-73B 
(sold separately) 
mount
67 mm filter 
thread
(front of lens) Focusing ring (p.80,110)
Zoom ring Zoom position index  
						

							
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger CG-580
This is a battery pack charger. (p.24)
Battery Charger CB-5L
This is a battery pack charger. (p.24)
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter 
of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
Power cord
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot 
Charge lamp  
						

							
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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preliminary steps 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. (p.97)
Eyepiece cover  
						

							
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1Remove the cover.
 When you remove the battery from 
the camera, be sure to reattach the 
cover to protect against short 
circuiting.
2Attach the battery.
 Align the battery’s front edge with 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.
3Recharge the battery.
For CG-580
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For CB-5L
 Connect the power cord to the charger 
and insert the plug into the power outlet.
XRecharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp starts blinking in red.
X
The recharging time for a completely 
exhausted battery is as follows:
BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
The time required to recharge the 
battery depends on the ambient 
temperature and battery’s charge level.
  The numbers and markings on the 
battery charger correspond to the 
table on the left.
Recharging the Battery
Battery pack slot index
CG-580
CB-5L
Recharge LevelCharge Lamp
0 - 50%Blinks once per second
50 - 75%Blinks twice per second
75 - 90%Blinks three times 
per second
90% or higherLights on  
						

							
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Recharging the Battery
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.A charged battery unused will still gradually lose its power over time.
 After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger 
from the power outlet.
  You can attach the cover in a different 
orientation to indicate whether the battery 
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the cover so 
that the battery-shaped hole < > is aligned over 
the blue seal on the battery. If the battery is 
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
 Use the battery in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C / 
32°F - 104°F.
To attain best battery performance, an ambient temperature of 10°C - 30°C / 
50°F - 86°F is recommended. In cold locations such as snowy areas, battery 
performance and operation time may temporarily decrease.
 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. Take out 
the battery from the camera and attach the protective cover before storing. 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. 
Use a commercially-available plug adapter for that country. 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, replace the battery.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
  Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
514, BP-511, or BP-512.
 
Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to 
Canon products. Using it with a non-Canon battery charger or product may 
result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.  
						

							
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Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Point the battery contacts downward.
  Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When the power switch is set to < 1> or < J> (p.32), the battery level 
will be indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level OK.
x: Battery level is low.
b: Battery will be exhausted 
soon.
n: Battery must be recharged.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Checking the Battery Level
Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.  
						

							
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life[Number of shots • approx.]
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A, no Live View shooting, 
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Remove the battery.
 Press the battery lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
  To prevent shorting, be sure to attach 
the protective cover to the battery.
TemperatureShooting Conditions
No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F11 0 0800
At 0°C / 32°F950700
Removing the Battery
  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 number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated 
in the table.
  The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 
75% of the figures in the table for 23°C / 73°F. At 0°C / 32°F, the figures 
will be about the same as in the table.
  The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain 
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
  For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 112.  
						

							
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The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (sold separately).
Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF 
cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also 
compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or 
higher capacity.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the CF card.
 As shown in the illustration, face 
the label side toward you and insert 
the end with the small holes into 
the camera.
Inserting the CF card in the wrong 
way may damage the camera.
XThe CF card eject button will stick 
out.
3Close the cover.
  Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrow until it 
snaps shut.
X When you set the power switch to 
 or < J>, the number of 
remaining shots will be displayed on 
the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the CF Card
Installing a Card
Label side
CF card eject button
Shots remaining
The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card, 
image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.  
						

							
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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the CF card.
 Press the CF card eject button.
X The CF card will come out.
  Close the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images 
are being written to or read by the CF card, being erased, or data is 
being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do 
any of the following. Doing so may damage 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 the CF card already contains recorded images, the file number might 
not start from 0001. (p.72)
  If “Err CF ” (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 43.
  When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may 
damage the card by holding its flat surfaces.
  Compared to CF cards, hard disk-type CF cards are more vulnerable to 
vibration and physical shock. If you use a such a card, be careful not to 
subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while 
recording or displaying images.
On the menu, if you set [ 1Shoot w/o card ] to [Off], it will prevent shooting 
without a CF card.  
						

							
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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s 
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 mount index.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
  If it is set to < MF>, autofocus will not 
be possible.
4Remove the front lens cap.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
  Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
EF-S lens mount index
EF lens mount index
Detaching the Lens
When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from 
entering the camera through the lens mount.