Canon EOS 6D Instruction Manual

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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc.
Certification LogoUnder the [ 54] tab, if you select [ Certification Logo Display ] 
and press < 0>, some of the logos of th e camera’s certifications 
will appear. Other certification logos can be found in this 
Instruction Manual, on the came ra body, and on the camera’s 
package.
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When you press the  button 
while the camera is ready to shoot, you 
can display [ Displays camera settings], 
[Electronic level ] (p.60), and [Displays 
shooting functions ] (p.333).
Under the [ 53] tab, [ z button 
display options ] enables you to select 
the options displayed when the < B> 
button is pressed.
  Select the desired display option and 
press < 0> to append a checkmark 
< X>.
  After making the selection, select 
[OK ], then press < 0>.
B  Button Functions
Camera Settings
 Note that...

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B Button Functions
 Pressing the < Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting 
settings (p.49).
  If you press the < f>, < R >, , , or < S> button, 
the respective setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and 
you can turn the < 6>,  dial, or < 9> to set the function.
Shooting Function Settings
Battery checkShutter speed
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Image-recording quality
Picture Style
Shooting mode
ISO speed
Possible shots
Eye-Fi card transmission status Max. burst / Remaining 
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You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. Each Battery 
Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial number, and you can register multiple 
battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check 
the registered battery pack’s remain ing capacity and operation history.
Select [Battery info.].
 Under the [ 54] tab, select [ Battery 
info. ], then press < 0>.
XThe battery info screen will appear.
3  Checking the Battery Information
Battery model or hous ehold power source 
being used....

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3 Checking the Battery Information
You can register up to six LP-E6 battery packs to the camera. To 
register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below 
for each battery pack.
1Press the < B> button.
 With the battery info. screen 
displayed, press the < B> button.
XThe battery history screen will 
appear.
XIf the battery has not been registered, 
it will be grayed out.
2Select [Register].
 Select [Register ], then press .
XThe confirmation dialog will appear.
3Select [OK]....

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It is convenient to label all regist ered Battery Pack LP-E6 with their serial numbers, using commercially available labels.
1Write the serial number on a 
label.
 Write the serial number displayed on 
the battery history screen on a label 
approx. 25 mm x 15 mm / 1.0 in. x 0.6 
in. in size.
2Take out the battery and affix the 
label.
 Set the power switch to .
  Open the battery compartment cover 
and remove the battery.
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3 Checking the Battery Information
You can check the remaining capaci ty of any battery pack (even when not installed) and also when it was last used.
Look for the serial number.
 Refer to the battery’s serial number 
label and look for the battery’s serial 
number on the battery history screen.
XYou can check the respective battery 
pack’s remaining capacity and the 
date when it was last used.
1Select [Delete info.].
 Follow step 2 on page 335 to select [ Delete info.], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select...

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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining 
battery level.
1Connect the DC Coupler’s plug.
 Connect the DC Coupl er’s plug to the 
AC Adapter’s socket.
2Connect the power cord.
  Connect the power cord as shown in 
the illustration.
  After using the camera, unplug the 
power plug from the power outlet.
3Place the cord in the groove.
 Insert the DC Coupler’s cord carefully 
without damaging the cord.
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With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can 
automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to 
an online service via a wireless LAN.
The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on\
 
how to set up and use the Eye-Fi  card or to troubleshoot any image 
transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card’s instruction manual or 
contact the card manufacturer. The camera is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card 
functions (including wireless...

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4Display the connection 
information.
 Select [ Connection info. ], then press 
< 0 >.
5Check the [Access point SSID:].
  Check that an access point is 
displayed for [ Access point SSID: ].
  You can also check the Eye-Fi card’s 
MAC address and firmware version.
  Press the < M> button to exit the 
menu.
6Take the picture.
XThe picture is transferred and the 
< H > icon switches from gray (not 
connected) to one of the icons below.
  For transferred images,  O is 
displayed in...