Canon Eos Rebel T3i 600d Instruction Manual

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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, and  playback images and movies. You 
can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.
1Flip out the LCD monitor.
2Rotate the LCD monitor.
 When the LCD monitor is swung out, 
you can rotate it up or down or face it 
forward toward the subject.
  The indicated angle is only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
 Normally, face the LCD monitor 
toward you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°
90°
Be...

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen 
appears, see page 34 to set the date/time. : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch to < 1> or , the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatically . During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>. Even during the sensor 
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway 
(p.40)...

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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level is OK.
x : Battery level is low, but still 
enough for now.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon. 
(Blinks)
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  The Battery Grip BG-E8 ap proximately doubles the number of...

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has 
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 
and 4 to set the date/time.  Note that the date/time appended to 
recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to 
set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
  Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select [Date/
Time].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [...

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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K] (the fourth item from 
the top), then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < S> key to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
COPY  

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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
Minimizing...

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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
Detaching the Lens
 Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of...

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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper sho t. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II 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....

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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. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the...

Basic Operation
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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 the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
(0 ).
While you press the shutter button 
halfway, the LCD monitor will turn off 
(p.179).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes...