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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 switch to < MF> and set the focus to infinity 
( ∞ ). If the lens has no distance scale,  look at the front of the lens and 
turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way.
1Select [Dust Delete Data].
  Under the [ z4] tab, select [Dust 
Delete Data ], then press < 0>.
2Select [OK].
  Select [OK ] and press < 0>. After 
the automatic self-cleaning of the 
sensor is performed, a message will 
appear. Although there will be a 
shutter sound during the cleaning, a 
picture is not taken.
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN
Preparation
Obtain the Dust Delete Data
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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 
obtained, a message will appear.
Select [OK], and the me nu will reappear.
 If the data was not obtained 
successfully, an error message will 
appear. Follow the “Preparation” 
procedure on the pr eceding page, then 
select [
OK]. Take the picture again.
After the Dust Delete Data is obt ained, it is appended to all the JPEG 
and RAW images captured thereafter.  Before an important shoot, it is 
recommended to update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again.
For details about using Digital Phot o Professional (provided software, 
p.392) to erase dust spots, refer  to the Software Instruction Manual 
(p.395) on the CD-ROM.
The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly 
affects the image file size.
About the Dust Delete Data
Be sure to use a solid-white object such  as a new sheet of white paper. If the 
paper has any pattern or design, it ma y be recognized as dust data and 
affect the accuracy of the dust deletion with the software.
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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].
  Select [OK ], then press < 0>.XIn a moment, the reflex mirror will 
lockup and the shutter will open.
  “CLn ” will blink on the LCD panel.
4Clean the sensor.
5End the cleaning.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
3  Manual Sensor CleaningN
If you use a battery,  make sure it is fully charged. If the battery grip with size-
AA/LR6 batteries is attached, manual  sensor cleaning will not be possible.
For the power source, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6  (sold separately) is 
recommended.
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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 mount. If 
the power is turned off, the shutter  will close and the shutter curtains or 
reflex mirror may get damaged.
  Never use pressurized air  or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force 
can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
  If the battery level becomes low whil e you clean the sensor, the beeper 
will sound as a warning.  Stop cleaning the sensor.
  If a smudge that cannot be removed  with a blower remains, having the 
sensor cleaned by a Canon Se rvice Center is recommended.
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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 card according to your printing 
instructions such as the image  selection, quantity to print, 
etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or give the 
print order to a photofinisher.
  Specifying Images for a Photobook  (p.299)
You can specify images in the card for printing in a 
photobook.
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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 manual.
4Turn on the printer.
5Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
XSome printers may make a beeping 
sound.
Preparing to Print
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
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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 yed in the error message (p.294).
  Printing is not possible  in the following cases: Th e shooting mode is set 
to  or  in the < 8> mode, Multi Shot Noise Reduction is set, 
or HDR mode is set.
  Under the [ 53] tab, if [ Wi-Fi] is set to [ Enable], direct printing is not 
possible. Set [ Wi-Fi] to [Disable ], then connect th e interface cable.
 You can also print RAW images  taken with this camera.
  If you use a battery pack  to power the camera, ma ke sure it is fully 
charged. With a fully-charged battery  pack, you can print for approx. 5 hr. 
30 min.
  Before disconnecting the cable, first tu rn off the camera and printer. Hold 
the plug (not the cord)  to pull out the cable.
  For direct printing, using AC Adapte r Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) to 
power the camera is recommended.
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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  Printing
Printer-connected icon
Print setting screen
* Depending on the printer, certain se ttings such as the date and file 
number imprinting and tri mming may not be selectable.Sets the printing effects (p.290).
Sets the date or file 
number imprinting to on 
or off.
Sets the quantity  to be printed.
Sets the trimming  (cropping) (p.293).
Sets the paper size, type, and layout.
Returns to the screen in step 1.
Starts the printing.
The paper size, type, and layout  you have set are displayed.
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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 prints  with “Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)” (p.295), you 
should print by following “Direct Prin ting of Print-Ordered Images” (p.298).
Q Setting the Paper Size
Y Setting the Paper Type
U  Setting the Page Layout
Bordered The print will have white  borders along the edges.
BorderlessThe print will have no borders. If your printer cannot print 
borderless prints, the print will have borders.
Bordered cThe shooting information*1 will be imprinted  on the border on 
9x13 cm and larger prints.
xx-upOption to print 2, 4, 8, 9,  16, or 20 images on one sheet.
20-upc
35-up p20 or 35 images will be printed as thum bnails on A4 or Letter size paper*2.• [20-up c] will have the shooting information*1 imprinted.
DefaultThe page layout will vary depending on the printer model or its settings.
If the image’s aspect ratio is different  from the printing paper’s aspect ratio, 
the image may be cropped sign ificantly if you print it as a borderless print. If 
the image is cropped, it may look more  grainy on the paper due to the fewer 
number of pixels.
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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  the printed image may look slightly 
different from the displaye d image, which is only an approximation. This 
also applies to [Brightness]  and [Adjust levels] on page 292.
Printing Effect Description
EOnThe image will be printed using the printer’s standard colors. 
The image’s Exif data is used to make automatic corrections.
EOffNo automatic correction will be applied.
EVividThe image will be printed with higher saturation to produce 
more vivid blues and greens.
ENRImage noise is reduced before printing.
0 B/WPrints in black-and-wh ite with true blacks.
0 Cool tonePrints in black-and-white  with cool, bluish blacks.
0 Warm tonePrints in black-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks.
zNaturalPrints the image in the actual co lors and contrast. No automatic 
color adjustments are applied.
z Natural MThe printing characteristics ar e the same as the “Natural” 
setting. However, this setting en ables finer printing adjustments 
than with “Natural.”
EDefaultThe printing will differ dependin g on the printer. For details, 
refer to the printer’ s instruction manual.
If the shooting information of an imag e shot at the H1 or H2 ISO speed is 
imprinted, the correct ISO  speed may not be imprinted.
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