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The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres 
on the image sensor, it may show up  as a dark speck on the images. To 
avoid this, follow the procedure  below to clean the image sensor.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 26, 184) is 
recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is 
sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor , detach the lens from the camera.
1Install the DC Coupler (p.26) or a 
battery and turn the < 4> switch 
to < 1>.
2Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ c 
Sensor cleaning ], then press .
X If you are using a battery with 
sufficient power, the screen shown in 
step 3 will appear.
  If the battery is exhausted, a warning 
message will appear and you will not 
be able to proceed further. Either 
recharge the battery or use a DC 
coupler and start from step 1 again.
3Select [OK].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X In a moment, the mirror will lockup 
and the shutter will open.
X “CLEA n ” will blink on the LCD panel.
3 Cleaning the CMOS sensor N  
						

							
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4Clean the image sensor.
 Use a rubber blower to carefully blow 
away any dust, etc., on the surface of 
the image sensor.
5Stop the cleaning.
 Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
X The camera will turn off, the shutter 
will close, and the mirror will go back 
down.
  Set the < 4> switch to < 1>. The 
camera will then be ready to shoot.
  During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that 
would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will 
close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor.
• Turn the < 4> switch to < 2>.
• Open the CF card slot cover.
• Open the battery compartment cover.
  Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If 
the power goes out, the shutter will cl ose and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor may be damaged.
  Use a blower not attached with a brus h. A brush can scratch the sensor.
  Never use canned air or gas to clea n the sensor. The blowing force can 
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
  When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the < c> 
icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the < 4> switch to < 2> and 
replace the battery. Then start over again.
  You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E2 (optional) is attached 
to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter 
Kit ACK-E2 (optional) or use a battery having sufficient power.
If you cannot remove all of the dust, consult a Canon Service Center.  
						

							
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You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off 
automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the 
camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns 
off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or 
other button.
1Select [Auto power off].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ c Auto 
power off ], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the time, 
then press < 0>.
3  Set the power-off time/Auto power off
When the camera has turned off by auto power off, you can turn on the 
camera by pressing the shutter button, < M> button, or < x> button. If 
the shooting mode is one of the Creative Zone modes, you can also press 
the < A> button to wake up the camera.
3 CF Card Reminder
This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes.
1Select [Shoot w/o card].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ z 
Shoot w/o card ], then press .
2Select [Off].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Off], 
then press < 0>.
If [Off ] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF 
card in the camera, “ no CF” will be displayed in the viewfinder and LCD 
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By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp 
viewfinder image even without eyegl asses. The camera’s adjustable 
dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
 The illustration shows the knob at the 
standard setting (-1 dpt).
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is 
recommended.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
 Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your 
both elbows lightly against your body.
  Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
  Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
  To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other 
instead of lining up both feet.
Holding the Camera
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Fully AutomaticShooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on 
the Mode Dial for quick and ea sy shooting. In each mode 
<
1>      , the AF 
mode, metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set 
automatically to suit the subj ect. In these modes, all you do 
is point and shoot. In addition , to help prevent mistakes 
caused by operating the camera improperly, shooting-
related buttons like <
E>    
<
A> buttons and  are disabled in these modes. So 
you need not worry about accidental errors.
Set the Mode Dial to one of the 
following modes:
 < 1 >  
< 3 >  < 5> < 6> < 7 >
 The shooting procedure is the 
same as for “ 1 Using Full 
Auto” (p.46).
  To see what is set automatically 
in the Basic Zone modes, see 
“Function Availability Table” 
(p.176)
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All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button for quick and 
easy shooting. With nine AF points to focus the subject, anyone can 
easily take nice pictures.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
XAutomatically, the AF mode will be set 
to < 9 >, the drive mode will 
be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q>.
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
  Out of the nine AF points, the one 
covering the closest subject is 
selected automatically to achieve 
focus.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.XThe AF point which achieves focus flashes 
in red briefly. At the same time, the beeper 
will sound and the focus confirmation light 
<
o> in the viewfinder will light.
XThe shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 
(0 )
X If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
X
Under low-light conditions, if the focus 
cannot be achieved with the AF, AF-
assist beam is fired automatically. (p.78)
4Check the display.
1  Using Full Auto
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture
Focus confirmation light  
						

							
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1 Using Full Auto
5Take the picture.
 Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  To view the images captured so far, 
press the < x> button. (p.113)
 While focusing with , do not touch the focusing ring at the front of the lens. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the focus.
  When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning “ FuLL CF” will 
appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and shooting will be 
disabled. Replace the CF card with one that has room.
  Be careful not to obstruct the built-in flash from popping up. If “ Err 05” is 
displayed, set the < 4> switch to < 2> and < 1> again.
  Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper 
camera or lens operation.
 When focus is achieved, the focus and  exposure setting will also be locked. If the focus confirmation light  blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.80) Multiple AF points may flash simultaneously in red. This indicates that 
focus has been achieved at all those AF points.
  In the Basic Zone modes (except < 3>  < 7 >), the built-in flash 
will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To 
retract the flash, push it back down.
 
In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style (p.56) will be set automatically for 
the respective Basic Zone mode. To find out which Picture Style is set for the 
Basic Zone mode, see the “Function Availability Table” on page 176.
  You can disable the beeper from s ounding when focus is achieved. Set 
the [ z Beep ] menu item. (p.100)
  The image review time after image capture can be changed with the 
menu’s [ x Review time ] setting. (p.110)
 
If you want to select the AF point to be used for focusing, set the Mode Dial 
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Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can 
easily obtain the best results.
This mode blurs the background to make the 
human subject stand out.
 Holding down the shutter button executes 
continuous shooting.
  To increase the background blur, use a telephoto 
lens and fill the frame with the subject from the 
waist up. Or have the subject stand farther away 
from the background.
X The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < i>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
This is for wide sceni c views, night scenes, 
etc.
  Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the 
depth and breadth of the image.
X The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
Use this mode to take close-up shots of 
flowers, insects, etc.
  Focus the subject at th e lens’ closest focusing 
distance as much as possible.
  To obtain a larger magnification, use the 
telephoto end of a zoom lens.
  For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro 
lens and Macro Lite (both optional) are 
recommended.
X The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
Basic Zone Modes
2Portrait
3Landscape
4Close-up  
						

							
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Basic Zone Modes
This is for fast-moving subjects when you 
want to freeze the action.
 The camera will first track the subject with the center 
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any 
of the nine AF points covering the subject.
  While you press the shutter button, focusing will 
continue for continuous shooting.
  Using a telephoto lens is recommended.
 
When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.X The AF mode will be set to < Z>, the 
drive mode will be set to < o>, and the 
metering mode will be set to < q> automatically.
This mode is for shooting people outside at 
twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the 
subject and a slow sync speed captures a 
natural-looking exposure of the background.
  If you want to shoot a night scene without people, 
use the < 3> mode instead.
 
Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.X The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
You can disable the flash when you do not 
want it to fire.
  The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will 
not fire.
X The AF mode will be set to < 9>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
5Sports
6Night Portrait
7Flash off
In the  mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the  or  
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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Select < j>.
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial to select < j>.
3Focus the subject.
 Look in the viewfinder and press the 
shutter button  halfway to check that 
the focus confirmation light <
o> is on 
and the exposure setting is displayed.
4Take the picture.
  Look through the viewfinder and 
press the shutter button completely.
X
The beeper will sound, the self-timer 
lamp will blink, and the shot will be 
taken about 10 sec. later. During the 
first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly 
and the lamp blinks slowly. Then 
during the final 2 sec., the beeper 
beeps faster and the lamp stays lit.
X During the self-timer operation, the 
LCD panel counts down the seconds 
until the picture is taken.
j Self-timer Operation
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to 
start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
  Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.
  To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < R> button.
  When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.79) for 
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
  You can also silence the beeper. (p.100)