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C.Fn IV -2     AF-ON/AE lock button switch
0: Disable
1: Enable
The functions of the < p> and < A/y > buttons will be switched 
with each other’s function.
C.Fn IV -3     SET button when shooting
You can assign a frequently-used function to < 0>. When the camera is 
ready to shoot, you can press < 0>.
0: Normal (disabled)
1: Change quality After pressing < 0>, look at the LCD panel and turn the < 5> dial to set 
the image-recording quality directly.
2: Change Picture...

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C.Fn IV -5     Focusing Screen
The camera provides interchangeable focusing screens. This Custom 
Function must be set so that the exposure correction matches the 
respective focusing screen.
0: Ef-A
1: Ef-D
2: Ef-S
About focusing screen characteristics
Ef-A: Standard Precision Matte Standard focusing screen that comes with the camera. Provides 
good viewfinder brightness and enables easy manual focusing.
Ef-D: Precision Matte with grid
This is the Ef-A with a grid. It...

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C.Fn IV -6     Add original decision data
0: Off
1: On
Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the 
image automatically. When the shooting information of an image 
appended with the verification data is displayed (p.117), the < L> icon 
will appear.
To verify whether the image is original, the Original Data Security Kit 
OSK-E3 (sold separately) is required.
C.Fn IV -7     Live View exposure simulation
0: Disable (LCD auto adjust)
1: Enable...

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For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions which you change frequently.
1Select [My Menu settings].
 Under the [ 9] tab, select [ My Menu 
settings ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Register].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select 
[ Register ], then press < 0>.
3Register the desired items.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select an item, 
then press < 0>.
 
When the confirmation dialog appears 
and you select [OK] and press ,
the item will be registered.
  Repeat this procedure to register...

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Under the Mode Dial’s , < x>, and < y> positions, you can 
register most of the current camera settings containing your preferred 
shooting mode, menus, Custom Function settings, etc.
1Select [Camera user setting].
  Under the [ 7] tab, select [ Camera 
user setting ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Register].
3Register the camera user setting.
 Turn the  dial to select the Mode 
Dial position where the camera settings 
will be registered, then press <
0>.
 When the confirmation dialog appears, 
select...

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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc. The back of this 
chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up 
things.  

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When the camera is ready to shoot, press the  button and 
“Camera set.” and “Shoot. func.” will appear.
When “Shoot. func.” is displayed, you can set the ISO speed and other 
shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor.
Display “Camera set.” and 
“Shoot. func.”
  Press the < B> button.
X The button toggles between the two 
screens.
Display one of them.
  On the [ 5INFO button ] menu, you 
can either display [ Camera set.] or 
[ Shoot. func. ].
B Checking Camera Settings
Camera Settings...

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B Checking Camera Settings
If you press the < m>, , , or  button, the 
setting screen will appear and you can turn the < 6> or < 5> dial to 
set it. You can also select the AF point with < 9>.
Shooting Functions
Time
Aperture
<
D > Flash-ready
< d > FE lock
< e > High-speed sync
Metering mode
Flash exposure compensation
Built-in flash recycling 
( BUSY )
White balance
Shutter speed
Battery check
ISO speed
Drive mode
Possible Shots
AF mode
Maximum burst
Image-recording
quality
Picture Style
Exposure...

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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery 
level.
1Connect the DC plug.
 Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the 
AC adapter’s socket.
2Connect the power cord.
 Connect the power cord to the AC 
adapter.
  Insert the prongs into a power outlet.
  When you are finished, disconnect 
the plug from the power outlet.
3Place the cord in the groove.
 Insert the cord carefully without 
damaging the cord.
4Insert the DC...