Canon Eos Rebel T2 300x Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) is a very compact
autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can be used for a wide
variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-
controlled shooting modes.
Read this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with your new
camera before taking pictures.
Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 4 to prevent camera
malfunction and damage.
Before Using Your Camera•Before shooting an important event, be sure...

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Contents  
Symbols
The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent
shooting problems.
The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

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Conventions Used in this Instruction manual .....................2
Handling Cautions ..............................................................4
Nomenclature .....................................................................6
Before You Start 11
Installing the Batteries ......................................................11
Checking the Battery Level...

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Handling Cautions  
Camera Care and Storage•The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
• The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet
conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your
nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of
water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the
camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly
damp cloth.
• Do not leave the camera in places...

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•If the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or if you
will use the camera for an important event, check the operation of
all the camera controls or take the camera to your nearest Canon
Service Center.
LCD DisplaysBy their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low
temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The
display will return to normal at room temperature.
Batteries•Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove
any fingerprints and smudges. This...

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Nomenclature 

 Film advance mode /
Self-timer/*Remote control button 
(p.32/23/24)
< l > Main Dial
Shutter button (p.14)  Built-in flash / 
AF-assist beam 
(p.44/19)
Flash-sync contact
Hot shoe
Mode Dial (p.10)
Strap 
mount
(p.7
)
Lens release 
b
utton (p.13)
Remote 
control 
terminal**
Depth-of-field 
preview button (p.42)
Focus mode switch 
(p.13)
Zooming ring
F ocusing ring (p.
31)
Body cap (p.13) 
*Remote control 
sensor / Self-timer/
*Remote control 
lamp (
p.24/23/24)
< M > Flash button
(p.44)...

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Eyecup (p.26) 
Viewfinder eyepiece
Film check 
window
Battery compartment 
cover (p.11)Guide hole
<
6 > LCD panel illumination
bu tton <
\ >
Function button
(
p. 22, 25, 26, 40, 
42, 43, 44, 47)
<
4 >
 AF mode/*SET button 
	p.28/26)
AF point selection
keys (p.29)
Back coverBattery compartment 
cover release lever
(
p.11)
Tr ipod socket <
j > AE lock/FE lock
butt on (
p.41/46)
LCD 
panel
(
p.8)   <
3 > AF point
 selection button 
(
p. 29)
Back 
cover 
release 
lever
(
p.15)  

Aperture set/Exposure...

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Nomenclature  
LCD Panel

Shooting mode
icon
ISO film speed
Shutter speed 
ISO film speed
Date
FE lock
Battery level mark
AF Mode
y
One-Shot AFyAI Focus AFyAI Servo AF
Exposure level indicator 
  Exposure compensation amount  AEB levelRed-eye reduction lamp-on indicatorFilm transport indicator
<
= > Film mark <
> > Function pointer
<
? > Manual focus
Multiple exposures
AEBCustom Function Red-eye reduction
BeeperSafety release lock
Date
Film advance mode

Si ngle frame
 Continuous...

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Viewfinder Information

AF points (7)
Superimposed display
< j > AE lock / FE lock
AEB in progress
< M > Flash-ready
Improper FE lock 
warn ing
<
|> *High-speed sync (FP flash)
Aperture value F
ocusing screen
 
Focus 
confirmation light
Exposure level indicatorExposure compensation 
amount
AEB level
Red-eye reduction 
lamp-on indicator
Shutter speed 
FE lock

*W ith an EX-series Speedlite.

Remove the eyecup, then slide the
dioptric adjustment lever left or right until
the AF points in the viewfinder...

BasicZone
ImageZone
OFF
Full Auto
CreativeZone

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Nomenclature
Mode DialThe dial is divided into two zones.
1 Basic ZoneFully automatic mode where
the camera takes care of
everything.
Y : Full Auto (p.18)
Basically, all you do is point
and shoot.
Image Zone (p.20)
Fully automatic modes for a
particular subject.
U : Portrait
I : Landscape 
O : Close-up 
P : Sports 
A : Night Portrait 
S : Flash off 2Creative ZoneSemi-automatic and manual
modes enable you to take
control of the camera to
obtain the...