Canon 80d Manual

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Nomenclature
Creative Zone
These modes give you more control for shooting 
various subjects as desired.
d: Program AE (p.190)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.192)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.194)
a : Manual exposure (p.196)
F : Bulb (p.204)
Custom shooting mode
You can register the shooting mode ( d/s /f /a/F), AF 
operation, menu settings, etc., to  w, x  Mode Dial positions 
(p.445). 

Nomenclature
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Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.34).
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.34).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
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 proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord 
Power cord socket...

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting 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 attached to 
the strap (p.220).
Eyepiece cover 

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1Remove the protective cover.
Detach the protective cover provided 
with the battery.
2Attach the battery.
As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely to the charger.
 To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E6
As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E6E
Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into a 
power outlet. 
 Recharging starts...

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Charging the Battery
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.
 After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect 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,...

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Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) into the camera. 
The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is 
installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. If the battery 
is not installed, the picture in the viewfinder becomes blurred and 
focus cannot be achieved.
1Open the cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the 
arrows and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
Insert the end with the electrical 
contacts.
 Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover....

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You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately) 
with the camera. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also 
be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card.
1Open the cover.
Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
As shown by the illustration, face 
the card’s label side toward you 
and insert it until it clicks in place.
3Close the cover.
Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
 When you...

Installing and Removing the Card
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1Open the cover.
Set the power switch to < 2>.
 Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
 If [Recording...] is displayed, close 
the cover.
2Remove the card.
Gently push in the card, then let go to 
eject it.
 Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
 The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
 Setting [ z1: Release shutter without card ] to...

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Installing and Removing the Card
When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are 
being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being 
transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time.
Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
• Unplugging and connecting a power cord...

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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, or pl ay back 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, down, or over 
180° to face the subject.
 The indicated angle is only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
Normally, use the camera with the 
LCD monitor facing you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°...