Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual

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Nomenclature
Lens
Lens with a distance scale
Lens without a distance scale
Focus mode switch (p.34)Lens mount index (p.34) Contacts (p.13)
Hood mount 
(p.37)
Filter thread 
(front of lens) (p.301)
Focusing ring (p.80, 167)
Zoom ring (p.35) Zoom position index (p.35)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) Distance scale
Focus mode switch (p.34)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) Lens mount index (p.34) Contacts (p.13)
Hood mount 
(p.37)
Filter thread 
(front of lens) (p.301) Focusing ring (p.80, 167)
Zoom ring (p.35) Zoom position index (p.35)
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-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 configu ration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord 
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
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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 also 
attached to the strap (p.124).
Eyepiece cover
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1Remove the protective cover.
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 the 
power outlet. 
X Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp blinks in orange.
 
It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully  recharge a completely exhausted 
battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time  required to recharge the battery 
depends on the ambient temperat ure and battery’s charge level.
 For safety reasons, recharging in  low temperatures (5°C - 10°C / 
41°F - 50°F) will take a l onger time (up to 4 hours).
Charging the Battery
LC-E6
LC-E6E
Charge LevelCharge LampColorIndicator0 - 49%OrangeBlinks once per second50 - 74%Blinks twice per second75% or higherBlinks three times per secondFully chargedGreenLights on
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Charging the Battery
 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 power.
 After recharging the battery, det ach it and detach 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 ba ttery-shaped hole < > is 
aligned over the blue sticker on  the battery. If the battery is 
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
  When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in  the camera for a prolonged  period, a small amount 
of power current is released, result ing in excess discharge and shorter 
battery life. Store the battery with t he protective cover attached. Storing 
the battery after it is fully charg ed can lower the battery’s performance.
 The battery charger can also be  used in foreign countries.The battery charger is compatible with  a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 
power source. If necessary, attach a  commercially-available plug adapter for 
the respective country or region. Do  not attach any portable voltage 
transformer to the battery  charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
 If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.268) and purchase a 
new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
 After disconnecting the charger’s powe r plug, do not touch the prongs for 
at least 3 sec.
  If the battery’s remaining capacity (p .268) is 94% or higher, the battery 
will not be recharged.
 
The charger cannot charge any batter y other than the Battery Pack LP-E6.
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Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Insert the end with the battery 
contacts.
  Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Open the cover and remove the 
battery.
 Press the battery release lever as 
shown by the arrow and remove the 
battery.
  To prevent short circuiting of the 
battery contacts, be sure to attach the 
protective cover to the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Only the Battery Pack LP-E6 can be used.
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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, and  playback 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 or down or face it 
forward toward the subject.
  The indicated angle is only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
 Normally, face the LCD monitor 
toward you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°
90°
Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.
 
When not using the camera, fold the  LCD monitor back with the screen 
facing inward. This will protect the screen.
  During Live View shooting or movi e shooting, facing the LCD monitor 
toward the subject will display  a mirror image on the screen.
  Depending on the angle of  the LCD monitor, the display may turn off right 
before the LCD monitor is folded back.
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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen 
appears, see page 30 to set the date/time.
< 1 > : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, the sensor 
cleaning will be executed 
automatically (A small sound may be 
heard). During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>.
  Even during the sensor cleaning, y ou can still shoot by pressing the 
shutter button halfway (p.40) to st op the sensor cleaning and take a 
picture.
  If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
  To save battery power, the camera  turns off automatically after 
approx. 1 minute of non-operation. To  turn on the camera again, just 
press the shutter button halfway (p.40).
  You can change the auto power-off  time with the menu’s [5 Auto 
power off ] setting (p.50).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording ... ] will be displayed and the  power will turn off after 
the card finishes recording the image.
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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels: A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Battery Life
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  Possible shots with  Battery Grip BG-E9
• With LP-E6 x 2: Approx. twice th e shots without the battery grip.
• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries  (at 23°C / 73°F): Approx. 550 shots 
without flash use, or approx. 410 shots with 50% flash use.
Checking the Battery Level
Icon
Level (%)100 - 7069 - 5049 - 2019 - 109 - 10
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
No FlashApprox. 1600 shotsApprox. 1400 shots
50% Flash UseApprox. 1100 shotsApprox. 1000 shots
  The number of possible shots will de crease with any of the following 
operations:
• Pressing the shutte r button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Often activating only the  AF without taking a picture.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
  The lens operation is powered by t he camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of  possible shots may be lower.
  For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 153.
  See the [ 7 Battery info. ] menu to further check  the battery’s condition 
(p.268).
  If size-AA/LR6 batteries  are used in Battery Grip BG-E9, a four-level 
indicator will be displayed. ([ x/m ] will not be displayed.)
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the 
Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. 
Note that the date/time appended to  recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select [Date/
Time].
  Press the < U> key on the < 9> to 
select the [ 6] tab.
  Press the < V> key on the < 9> to 
select [Date/Time ], then press .
3Set the date and time.
  Press the < U> key on the < 9> to 
select the date or time number.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key on the < 9> to 
set the number, then press < 0>. 
(Returns to  s.)
4Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key on the < 9> to 
select [OK ], then press < 0>.
X The date/time will be set and the 
menu will reappear.
3  Setting the Date and Time
If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery becomes 
exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again.
The date/time set will star t from when you press  in step 4.
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