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Shooting PreparationsInitial Settings (Time Zone, Date and Time)
Taking Pictures
After Shooting
Basic operations for shooting photos are described below.
Shooting Preparations
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera.
1. Open the cover.
Slide the cover () and open it ().
2. Insert the battery pack.
3. Check the card’s write-protect tab and insert the memory card.
4. Close the cover.
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5. Attaching a Lens
Remove the lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
6. Align the mount indexes (the white circles) on the lens and camera. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.
7. Remove the front lens cap.
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Minimizing Dust
To protect the lens, keep the lens cap on when the camera is not in use.
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5. Set the camera’s power to [ON].
6. Set the mode dial to [ ].
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Initial Settings (Time Zone, Date and Time)
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
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.
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For information on changing the settings, refer to Setting or Changing the Date and Time (EOS M3).
1. Set the date and time.
Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose an option.
Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to specify the date.
When finished, press the [ ] button.
2. Specify your home time zone.
Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose your home time zone.
3. Press the [ ] button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed.
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Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/ Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.
To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 1 and then choose [ ] by pressing the [ ], [ ] buttons or turning the [ ] dial.
Taking Pictures
1. If your lens supports zooming, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers to zoom.
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2. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.
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If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, move the [ ] switch to raise the flash. The flash will fire upon shooting. If you prefer not to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera.
3. Push the shutter button all the way down to shoot. In low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically when you have it raised.
The captured image will be displayed for approximately 2 seconds on the screen.
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To display the image again, press the [ ] button.
After Shooting
1. Set the power to [OFF] to turn the camera off.
2. Reattach the lens cover to the lens.
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Safety Precautions
● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
● The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
● Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
If your product uses a power cord, the cord becoming wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
The hot shoe cover is dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
This could result in electrical shock or fire. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
- Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
- Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
- Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
- Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals or plug.
- Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, if your product uses one. This could result in electrical shock or fire.
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Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
- Places subject to direct sunlight
- Places subject to temperatures above 40°C (104°F)
- Humid or dusty places
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries. Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries.
Caution Denotes the possibility of property damage.
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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
Handling Precautions
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Since the image sensor size is smaller than the 35-mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by approx. 1.6x. For example, an 18–55 mm focal length would be equivalent to an approx. 29–88 mm focal length on a 35 mm camera.