Canon EOS 5D Mk.4 Manual

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Nomenclature
Using a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately)If you use a genuine interface cable (sold 
separately, p.525), run the cable through 
the clamp before attaching the clamp to the 
cable protector.
Clamp
To connect the camera to a TV set, using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold 
separately) is recommended. Usi ng the cable protector is also 
recommended when connecting an HDMI cable.
  Connecting interface cable without using the cable protector may 
damage the digital terminal.
  Do not use a...

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MEMO 

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Getting Started and BasicCamera Operations
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and the basic camera operations. 

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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. 
X 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 
is recharged or not.
If the battery is recharged, attach the cover...

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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 
image in the viewfinder becomes blurred and you cannot perform focusing.
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 a CF card and an SD card with this camera. Images can 
be recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera.
If cards are inserted in both slots, y ou can select which card to record images 
to or can record the same images simultaneously on both cards (p.166-168).
1Open the cover.
  Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
 The camera-front side slot is for a CF 
card, and the camera-back side slot 
is for an SD card.
  The CF card is [ f] (Card 1)...

Installing and Removing the Card
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3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
X When you set the power switch to 
 (p.49), the number of possible 
shots and the loaded card(s) will be 
displayed on the LCD panel.
The images will be recorded to the 
card indicated by the arrow < > 
icon.
Card selection icon
Possible shots
CF card 
indicator
SD card 
indicator
 
Type II CF cards, hard disk-type  cards or CFast cards cannot be 
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Installing and Removing the Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Check that the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
  If [Recording... ] is displayed on the 
LCD monitor, close the cover.
2Remove the card.
  To remove the CF card, push the 
eject button.
  To remove the SD card, push it in 
gently and release it. Then pull it out.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
CF card eject button
CautionDuring Live View shooting or  movie...

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 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...