Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust 
that may be visible on captured images . However, in case visible dust 
still remains, you can append the Du st Delete Data to the image for 
erasing the dust spots later. The Dust  Delete Data is used by Digital 
Photo Professional (provided softwa re, p.392) to erase the dust spots 
automatically.
 Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper.
  Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer.
  Set the lens focus mode...

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3Photograph a solid-white object.
 At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. 
- 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a 
patternless, solid-white object and 
take a picture.
XThe picture will be taken in aperture-
priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
 Since the image will  not be saved, the 
data can still be obta ined even if there 
is no card in the camera.
XWhen the picture is taken, the camera 
will start collecting the Dust Delete 
Data. When the Dust Delete Data is...

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Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a blower, etc. Before cleaning the sensor, 
detach the lens from the camera.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the 
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon 
Service Center is recommended.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
  Under the [ 54] tab, select [ Sensor 
cleaning], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
  Select [Clean manually], then press 
.
3Select [OK]....

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 While cleaning the sensor, never  do any of the following. If the 
power is cut off, the shutter will  close and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor may get damaged.
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
• Removing or inserting the battery.
  The surface of the image  sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
  Use a plain blower without any brus h attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
  Do not insert the blower tip inside th e camera beyond the lens...

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Printing Images
 Printing  (p.288)
You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print 
out the images on the card. The  camera is compatible with 
“ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing.
You can also use a wireless LAN to send images to a 
PictBridge (DPS over IP) printe r and print them. For details, 
refer to the Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual.
  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  (p.295)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Fo rmat) enables you to print 
images recorded on the...

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The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the 
camera while you look at t he camera’s LCD monitor.
1Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Set up the printer.
 For details, refer to the printer’s 
instruction manual.
3Connect the camera to the 
printer.
 Use the interface cable provided with 
the camera.
  Connect the cable to the camera’s 
 terminal with the cable 
plug’s < D> icon facing the front of 
the camera.
  To connect to the printer, refer to the 
printer’s instruction...

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Preparing to Print
6Play back the image.
 Press the  button.XThe image will appear, and the < w> 
icon will appear on the upper left to 
indicate that the camera is connected 
to a printer.
wPictBridge
  Movies cannot be printed.
  The camera cannot be used  with printers compatible only with CP Direct 
or Bubble Jet Direct.
  Do not use any interface cable other than the  one provided.
  If there is a long beeping sound in st ep 5, it indicates a problem with the 
printer. Resolve the problem displa...

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The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the 
printer.  Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the 
printer’s instruction manual.
1Select the image to be printed.
 Check that the  icon is 
displayed on the upper left of the LCD 
monitor.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be printed.
2Press .
XThe print setting screen will appear.
3Select [Paper settings].
  Select [Paper settings ], then press 
< 0 >.
XThe paper settings screen will 
appear.
w...

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w Printing
 Select the size of the paper loaded in 
the printer, then press < 0>.
XThe paper type screen will appear.
  Select the type of the paper loaded in 
the printer, then press < 0>.
XThe page layout screen will appear.
  Select the page layout, then press 
.
XThe print setting screen will reappear.
*1:From the Exif data, the camera name, lens na me, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, 
exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, etc., will be imprinted.
*2: After ordering the...

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4Set the printing effects.
 Set it if necessary. If you do not need 
to set any printing effects, go to step 5.
 What is displayed on the screen 
differs depending on the printer.
  Select the option, then press < 0>.
  Select the desired printing effect, then 
press < 0>.
  If the < e> icon is displayed brightly 
next to < z>, you can also adjust 
the printing effect (p.292).
* When you change the printing effects, changes are reflected in the image 
displayed on the upper left. Note that...