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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.
1Tu r n  t h e  < 4> switch to < 2>.
2Unscrew the battery holder 
screw.
 Use a small Philips screwdriver.
  Be careful not to lose the screw.
3Take off the battery holder.
 Push out the battery in direction  2.
4Replace the battery in the battery 
holder.
  Make sure the battery is in the proper 
+ – orientation.
5Tighten the battery holder screw.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery
For the date/time battery, be sure  to use a CR2016 lithium battery.  
						

							
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The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres \
on the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck on the images. To 
avoid this, follow the procedure  below to clean the image sensor.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK- E2 (optional, see page 166) is 
recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is 
sufficient.
1Install the DC Coupler (p.26) or a 
battery and turn the < 4> switch 
to < 1>.
2Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ c 
Sensor cleaning ], then press .
X 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.
3Select [OK].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The mirror will lock up and the shutter 
will open.
X “CLn ” will blink on the LCD panel.
3 Cleaning the CMOS sensor N  
						

							
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3 Cleaning the CMOS sensor N
4Clean the image sensor.
 Use a rubber blower to carefully blow 
away any dust, etc., on the surface of 
the image sensor.
5Stop the cleaning.
 Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
X The camera will turn off, the shutter 
will close, and the mirror will go back 
down.
  Set the < 4> switch to < 1>. The 
camera will then be ready to shoot.
  During the sensor cleaning, neve r 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 shut ter curtains and image sensor.
• Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
• Open the CF card slot cover.
• Open the battery compartment cover.
  Do not insert the blower tip inside th e camera beyond the lens mount. If 
the power goes out, the sh utter will close and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor may be damaged.
  Use a blower not attached with a br ush. A brush can scratch the sensor.
  Never use canned air or gas to clea n 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 < 4> switch to < 2> and 
replace the battery. Then start over again.
  You cannot clean the sensor if Battery  Grip BG-E4 (optional) is attached 
to the camera and size-A A batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter 
Kit ACK-E2 (optional) or use a  battery having sufficient power.
If you cannot remove all of the  dust, consult a Canon Service Center.  
						

							
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By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp 
viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The camera’s adjustable 
dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or  right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
  The illustration shows the knob at the 
standard setting (-1 dpt).
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric ad justment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment  Lens E (10 types, optional) is 
recommended.
To obtain sharp images, hold the came ra still to minimize camera shake.
 Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your 
both elbows lightly against your body.
  Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
  Press the camera against your face  and look through the viewfinder.
  To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other 
instead of lining up both feet.
Holding the Camera
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Fully AutomaticShooting
This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s  
(Full Auto) mode for easy shooting. The  mode 
automatically sets the AF mode, drive mode, etc. All you 
do is point and shoot. In additi on, to help prevent mistakes 
caused by operating the camera improperly, the <
E> 
    buttons and  are 
disabled in these modes. So you need not worry about 
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All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button for quick and 
easy shooting. With nine AF points  to focus the subject, anyone can 
easily take nice pictures.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
XAutomatically, the AF mode will be set 
to < 9 >, the drive mode will 
be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q>.
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
  Out of the nine AF points, the one 
covering the closest subject is 
selected automatically to achieve 
focus.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
X The AF point which achieves focus 
flashes in red briefly. At the same 
time, the beeper will sound and the 
focus confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder will light.
4Check the display.
X The shutter speed and aperture value 
will be set automatically and 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
1 Using Full Auto
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture
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1Using Full Auto
5Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  To view the images recorded on the 
CF card, press the < x> button. 
(p.107)
  If you want to zoom, do  it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may  throw off the focus.
  When the CF card becomes fu ll, the CF Full warning “FuLL CF” will 
appear in the viewfinder  and on the LCD panel and shooting will be 
disabled. Replace the CF card  with one that has room.
  Using a non-Canon lens wi th an EOS camera may not result in proper 
camera or lens operation.
  When focus is achieved,  the focus and exposure setting will also be 
locked.
  If the focus confirmation light < o> blinks, the picture  cannot be taken. 
(p.80)
  Multiple AF points may flash simultaneo usly in red. This indicates that 
focus has been achieved  at all those AF points.
  You can disable the beeper from so unding when focus is achieved. 
(p.99)
  The image review time after image  capture can be changed with the 
menu’s [ x Review time ] setting. (p.104)
  If you want to select th e AF point to be used fo r focusing, set the Mode 
Dial to < d>, then follow “Selecting the AF  Point” (p.77) to select the AF 
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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. 
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select < j>.
  Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial to select < j>.
3Focus the subject.
  Look in the viewfinder and press the 
shutter button halfway to check that 
the focus confirmation light is on and 
the exposure setting is displayed.
4Take the picture.
 Look through the viewfinder and 
press the shutter button completely.
X
The beeper will sound, the self-timer 
lamp will blink, a nd the shot will be 
taken about 10 sec. later. During the 
first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly 
and the lamp blinks slowly. Then 
during the final 2 sec., the beeper 
beeps faster and t he lamp stays lit.
XDuring the self-timer operation, the 
LCD panel counts  down the seconds 
until the picture is taken.
j Self-timer Operation
Do not stand in front of the camera  when you press the shutter button to 
start the self-timer. Doing so  will throw off the focus.
 Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.
  To cancel the self-timer af ter it starts, press the  button.
  When using the self-timer to shoot only  yourself, use focus lock (p.79) for 
an object at about the same di stance as where you will be.
  You can also silenc e the beeper. (p.99)  
						

							
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Image Settings
This chapter explains the digital image settings for the 
image-recording quality, Picture Style, ISO speed, white 
balance, and color space.
  In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, only the following settings 
explained in this chapter can be set: Recording quality 
(except RAW and RAW+JPEG), file numbering method 
selection, folder selecti on and creation, and checking 
camera settings.
  The asterisk  M appended on the right of the page title 
indicates that the respective feature cannot be changed in 
the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.  
						

							
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The 73 /83 /74 /84 /76 /86  modes record the image in the 
widely-used JPEG. In the  1 mode, the captured image will require 
post-processing with the software provided. The  1+73 /+83 /
+ 74 /+84 /+76 /+86  (RAW+ JPEG) modes simultaneously 
record the image in both RAW and JPEG.  Note that in the  (Full 
Auto) mode, RAW or RAW+JPEG cannot be set.
1Select [Quality].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Quality ], then press < 0>.
X
The recording qualit y screen will appear.
2Set the desired recording quality.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired recording quality, then press 
< 0 >.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
Image-recording Quality Settings
Image-recording 
QualityImage Type  
(extension)PixelsPrint Size
73  (Large Fine)
JPEG
(.JPG)
4368 x 2912
(Approx. 12.7 million)A3 or larger83  (Large Normal)
74  (Medium Fine)3168 x 2112
(Approx. 6.7 million)A4 - A384  (Medium Normal)
76 (Small Fine)2496 x 1664(Approx. 4.2 million)A4 or smaller86 (Small Normal)
1  (RAW)RAW
(.CR2)4368 x 2912
(Approx. 12.7 million)A3 or larger
 The 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) icons indicate the image’s compression rate. 
For better image quality, select  for low compression. To save space so 
you can record more images,  select a higher compression . With RAW+JPEG, the RAW and JPEG  images will be saved under the 
same file No. in the same folder.