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1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key on the < 9> to 
select the [ 6] tab.
  Press the < V> key on the < 9> to 
select [Language
K] (the third item 
from the top), then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < V> key on the < 9> to 
select the language, then press 
< 0 >.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. 
The captured images are recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to 
enable writing/erasing.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
 As shown by the illustration, face 
the top of the card toward you.
 Insert the card straight in all the way.
3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
  When you set the power switch to 
, the access lamp will blink and 
the number of possible shots will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the SD Card
Installing the Card
Write-protect switch
Possible shots
  The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  Setting the [ 1 Release shutter without card ] menu option to [Disable] 
will prevent you from forgetti ng to install a card (p.278).
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Installing and Removing the SD Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Check that “Recording...” is not 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the card.
 Gently push in the card, then let go. 
The card will stick out.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indi cates that the images 
are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is 
being transferred. While  the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do 
any of the following. Doing so ma y damage the image data. It may 
also damage the card or camera.
• Opening the card slot cover.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
  If the card already contains record ed images, the image number might 
not start from 0001 (p.106).
  Do not touch the card’s contacts wi th your fingers or metal objects.
  If a card-related error me ssage is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinstall the card. If the erro r persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all th e images on the card to  a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card  with the camera (p.48). The card 
may then return to normal.
  SDHC and SDXC cards featuring UH S (Ultra High Speed) enable a 
maximum writing speed of  SD Speed Class 10.
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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the lens’ red or white index with 
the camera’s index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to  (autofocus).
 If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
White index
Red index
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
About Zooming
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it  in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
Detaching the Lens
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
To owners of the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens:
You can prevent the lens from extending 
out while you are carrying it around. Set 
the zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angle 
end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever 
to < LOCK>. The zoom ring can be 
locked only at the wide-angle end.
  Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  If the front part (focusin g ring) of the lens rotate s during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
Image Conversion FactorSince the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format, it will lo ok like the lens 
focal length is in creased by 1.6x.Image sensor size(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)
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When a lens hood is attached to the lens, it can reduce image ghosting 
or flare by blocking stray light. The  lens hood can also protect the front 
of the lens from raindrops, snow, dust, etc.
Although the lens hood is usually so ld separately, certain lens kit 
configurations have it included.
Attach the lens hood.
 Turn the lens hood as shown by the 
arrow until it attaches securely.
1Align the red index marks on the 
lens hood and lens. 
 Align the red index marks  < o>  on 
the lens hood and on the front of the 
lens.
2Attach the lens hood.
  Turn the lens hood as shown by the 
arrow until the hood’s < > mark 
aligns with the lens’ < o> mark.
Using the Lens Hood
Attaching a Lens Hood without Index Marks
Attaching a Lens Hood with Index Marks
  To detach the lens hood, grasp the  base of the hood when turning it. 
Grasping the hood’s edges when  turning it may deform the hood.
  If the lens hood is not  properly attached, the ho od might appear in the 
picture with the image periphery looking dark.
  Before using the buil t-in flash, detach the lens  hood. Otherwise, the lens 
hood may partially block the flash  and cause a darkened area in the 
picture.
The hood can be moun ted in reverse on the lens for storage.
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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a less blurred s hot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to < 1>.
 Set also the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
  When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
 The Image Stabilizer may no t be effective if the subject moves at the time 
of exposure.
  The Image Stabilizer may no t be effective for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
  The Image Stabilizer can operate with  the lens focus mode switch set to 
either < AF> or < MF>.
  If the camera is mounted on a trip od, you can save battery power by 
switching the IS switch to < 2>.
  The Image Stabilizer can operate even  when the camera is mounted on 
a monopod.
  Some IS lenses enable y ou to switch the IS mode manually to suit the 
shooting conditions. However, the fo llowing lenses switch the IS mode 
automatically:
• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
• EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM • EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right until the 
nine AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
To obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Press the shutter button lightly  with your right hand’s index finger.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. Press the camera against your fa ce and look through the viewfinder.
6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric ad justment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Ad justment Lens E (10 type s, sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
To shoot while looking at th
e LCD monitor, see page 57.
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Basic Operation
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 and the 
automatic exposure system that sets 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel 
and in the viewfinder (0).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement during th e moment of exposure is called 
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, 
note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to  autofocus, then slowly press the 
shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
  In Creative Zone mo des, pressing the  button will be the 
same as pressing the  shutter button halfway.
  If you press the shutter bu tton completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button ha lfway and then press it completely 
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.
  Even during the menu  display, image playback, and image recording, 
you can instantly go back to shoo ting-ready by pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
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