Canon 40d Manual

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The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. 
Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery 
is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium 
battery as described below.
The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the 
correct date/time.
1Set the power switch to .
2Remove the battery.
3Take off the battery holder.
4Replace the battery.
 Make sure the battery is in the proper 
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5Insert the...

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 RAW
  RAW + JPEG
 Auto
 Manual
Standard
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 Evaluative
 Partial
 Spot
Program shift
 AEB
 AE lock
Depth-of-field preview
Single
Self-timer 10 sec.
Self-timer 2 sec.
 Auto
 Manual
 Flash off
Red-eye reduction
 FE lock...

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If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this 
Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your 
dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.
 Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, 
BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.
  The battery is not properly installed in the camera. (p.26)
  Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed. 
(p.26)
 Make sure the CF card slot cover is closed. (p.28)
 Use a fully-charged battery. (p.24)
 The...

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Troubleshooting Guide
 The CF card is not properly inserted. (p.28)
 If the CF card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to 
make room. 
(p.28, 124)
 If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be 
taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus 
manually. (p.32, 80)
  If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor, wipe with a lens cloth or soft 
cloth.
  In low or high temperatures, the...

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Troubleshooting Guide
 When using Live View shooting, use a CF card (a hard disk-type CF 
card such as MicroDrive is not recommended). A hard disk-type CF 
card requires a lower temperature range for operation than with 
normal CF cards. If the temperature gets too high, the Live View 
shooting may stop temporarily to prevent damage to the card’s hard 
disk. When the camera’s internal temperature decreases, the Live 
View shooting will be able to resume. (p.107)
  If you shoot continuously with the...

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If there is a problem with the camera, an 
error message appears. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
To recover from the error screen, turn the 
power switch off and on, or remove and 
reinstall the battery.
If error 02 (CF card problem) is displayed, 
remove and reinstall the CF card or format 
the card. This may resolve the problem.
If the same error keeps appearing, there may be a problem. Write 
down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service 
Center.
Error Codes
Error code...

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System Map
Eyecup Eb
Rubber Frame Eb
Eyepiece Extender 
EP-EX15
Angle Finder C
Date / time CR2016
lithium battery
E-series Dioptric 
Adjustment Lenses
Wide Strap
EW-100DGR 220EX
ST-E2 430EX 580EX II Macro Ring Lite 
MR-14EX
Bundled
Accessories
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Battery Pack BP-511A
Battery Pack
BP-511A, BP-514
Battery Grip 
BG-E2N Battery Charger
CG-580 or CB-5L
AC Adapter  AC-E2 DC Coupler 
DR-400 Compact Power
Adapter CA-PS400
Battery
Charger CG-570 Compact Power
AdapterCA-570
Car Battery...

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System Map
EF-S
lenses
EF lenses
CF card Card reader
PCMCIA adapter
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Interface Cable IFC-500U
Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E3/WFT-E3A
Wireless LAN access pointWireless LAN adapter
Ethernet port
PC card slot USB port
USB external media
USB GPS unit
Timer Remote
ControllerTC-80N3 Remote
Switch
RS-80N3Wireless
Controller LC-5
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Mac OS X
PictBridge-compatible printer
Original Data Security Kit  OSK-E3 Personal
computer TV/Video
Video Cable...

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If you plan to use the camera with Battery Grip BG-E2, originally 
dedicated to the EOS 20D and EOS 30D, read the following. For 
instructions other than “Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover” and 
“Battery Life” explained below, refer to the Battery Grip BG-E2 
Instruction Manual.
If you have Battery Grip BG-E2N, read the BG-E2N’s Instruction 
Manual. Put the camera on a flat surface and 
hold it firmly so it does not fall.
  Open the battery compartment cover 
and pull it out at a slanted angle...