Canon Eos 30 D Manual

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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 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.99)
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 circuit.
2Attach the battery.
 Align the battery front edge with the  
mark (battery pack slot index) on the 
battery charger. While pressing down the 
battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3For CG-580
Flip out the prongs and recharge 
the battery.
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s...

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Recharging the Battery
 Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
514, BP-511, or BP-512.
 
If the battery is left in the camera  for a prolonged period without the camera 
being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the 
battery’s service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove 
the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before 
using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery.
  Storing 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 into 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When the < 4> switch is set to < 1> or < J> (p.30), the battery level 
will be indicated at 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 and CIPA (Camera & 
Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
1Open the battery  compartment 
cover.
  Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Remove the battery.
 Slide 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.
TemperatureShooting...

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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.
1Connect the DC Coupler.
 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 plug 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 Coupler....

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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 index mark.
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 the...

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The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).Although the thickness is different, a  Type I or Type II CF card can be 
inserted into the camera. The camera  is also compatible with Microdrive 
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.
 If the CF card is inserted in the 
wrong way, it may damage the 
camera. As shown in the 
illustration, face the label side 
toward you and insert the end with...

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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
 Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
  Check that the “ buSY” message is 
not displayed on the LCD panel.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the CF card.
 Press the Eject button.
X The CF card will be ejected.
  Close the cover.
Removing the CF 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 or being erased. While 
the access lamp is lit...

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The camera can operate only after the  switch is turned on.
< 2 >: The camera is turned off and 
does not operate.
< 1 > : The camera operates.
< J > : The camera and < 5> operate.
(p.32)
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing (AF) and 
automatic exposure (AE) that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is...