Canon 40d Manual

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Nomenclature
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
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Focus mode switch (p.30)
Lens mount index (p.30) Contacts (p.13)
Hood EW-60C 
(sold separately) 
mount
58 mm filter 
thread
(front of lens)
Focusing ring (p.80,110)
Zoom ringZoom position index
Image Stabilizer switch (p.31)
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Focus mode switch (p.30)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.30)Contacts (p.13)
Distance scale
Hood EW-73B 
(sold separately) 
mount
67 mm filter 
thread
(front of lens) Focusing ring...

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Nomenclature
Battery Charger CG-580
This is a battery pack charger. (p.24)
Battery Charger CB-5L
This is a battery pack charger. (p.24)
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter 
of the...

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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic 
camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through 
the camera’s strap mount eyelet 
from the bottom. Then pass it 
through the strap’s buckle as shown 
in the illustration. Pull the strap to 
take up any slack and make sure 
the strap will not loosen from the 
buckle.
 The eyepiece cover is also 
attached to the strap. (p.97)
Eyepiece cover  

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1Remove the cover.
 When you remove the battery from 
the camera, be sure to reattach the 
cover to protect against short 
circuiting.
2Attach the battery.
 Align the battery’s front edge with the 
battery charger’s index line. While 
pressing down the battery, slide it in 
the direction of the arrow.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For CG-580
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power...

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Recharging the Battery
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.A charged battery unused will still gradually lose its power over time.
 After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger 
from the power outlet.
  You can attach the cover in a different 
orientation to indicate whether the battery 
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the cover so 
that the battery-shaped hole < > is aligned over 
the blue seal on the battery....

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Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Point the battery contacts downward.
  Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When the power switch is set to < 1> or < J> (p.32), the battery level 
will be indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level OK.
x: Battery level is low.
b: Battery will be...

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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life[Number of shots • approx.]
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A, no Live View shooting, 
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Remove the battery.
 Press the battery lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
  To prevent shorting, be sure to attach 
the protective cover to the battery....

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The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (sold separately).
Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF 
cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also 
compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or 
higher capacity.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the CF card.
 As shown in the illustration, face 
the label side toward you and insert 
the end with the small holes into 
the...

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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the CF card.
 Press the CF card eject button.
X The CF card will come out.
  Close the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images 
are being written to or read by the CF card, being erased, or data is 
being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do 
any of the...

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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s 
white EF-S lens mount index and turn 
the lens as shown by the arrow until it 
clicks in place.
 
When attaching a lens other than an 
EF-S lens, align the lens with the red 
EF lens mount index.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
  If it is set to < MF>, autofocus will not 
be possible.
4Remove the front lens cap.
While pressing...