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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 you cannot remove the < X> for all three display options.
  The [Displays camera settings] sample screen is di splayed in English 
for all languages.
  Even if you uncheck the [ Electronic level] so it does not appear, it will 
still appear for Live View shooting  and movie shooting when you press 
the < B > button.
(p.140)
(p.123, 124)
Shooting mode 
registered under the 
Mode Dial’s 
w and x
(p.31, 103) (p.128)
(p.126)
Color temperature 
(p.122)(p.314)
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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 
number of exposures 
(multiple exposures)
AF operation White balance correction
Exposure level indicator
Aperture
Highlight tone priority
Quick Control icon
Custom Controls
AE lock
White balance
Metering mode Flash exposure compensation
Multiple exposures/HDR/
Multi Shot No
ise Reduction
Drive mode
Wi-Fi function
AF point selection
GPS acquisition status Logging function
White balance bracketing
Wi-Fi transmission status
If you turn off the power while the “Shoot ing function settings display” screen 
is displayed, the same screen will be  displayed when you turn on the power 
again. To cancel  this, press the  button to turn of f the screen, then 
turn off the  power switch.
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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.
The battery level icon (p.35) is displayed 
together with the remaining battery 
capacity shown in 1% increments.
The number of shots taken  with the current battery. 
The number is reset when the battery is recharged.
Battery’s recharge performance level is 
displayed in one of three levels. (Green): Battery’s recharge  performance is fine.
(Green):
Battery’s recharge performance 
is slightly degraded.
(Red): Purchasing a new battery is  recommended.
Battery position
The use of a genuine Ca non Battery Pack LP-E6 is recommended. If you 
use any battery other than the Batt ery Pack LP-E6, the camera’s full 
performance may not be  attained or malfunction may result.
 The shutter count is the number of still photos taken. (Movies are not counted.) The battery information will also be  displayed when an LP-E6 battery 
pack is in Battery Grip BG-E13. If  you use size-AA/LR6 batteries, only 
the battery level indica tor will be displayed.
 
If communication with the battery is not possible or irregular for some 
reason, [Use this battery?] will be displayed. If you select [OK], you can 
continue shooting. However, depending on the battery, the battery info 
screen may not be displayed or may not display battery info correctly.
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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].
  Select [OK ], then press < 0>.XThe battery pack will be registered, 
and the battery history screen will 
reappear.
XThe grayed-out battery number will 
now be displayed in white letters.
  Press the < M> button. The 
battery info. screen will reappear.
Registering the Battery to the Camera
  Battery registration is not possible if size-AA/LR6  batteries are in Battery 
Grip BG-E13 or if you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6.
  If six battery packs have already been registered, [ Register] cannot be 
selected. To delete unnecessary ba ttery information, see page 337.
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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.
  Affix the label as shown (side with no 
electrical contacts) in the illustration.
  Repeat this procedure for all of your 
battery packs so you can easily see 
the serial number.
Labeling the Serial Number on the Battery
Serial number
7c400300
 Do not affix the label on  any part other than as sh own in the illustration in 
step 2. Otherwise, the misplaced label  may make it difficult to insert the 
battery or impossible to  turn on the camera.
  If you use Battery Grip BG-E13, the la bel may peel off as you repeatedly 
insert and remove the battery pack. If it pe els off, affix a new label.
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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 the battery pack information to be deleted.
  Select the battery pack information to be deleted, then press 
.
X will appear.
  To delete information for another battery pack, repeat this 
procedure.
3Press the < L> button.
XThe confirmation dialog will appear.
4Select [OK].
  Select [OK ], then press < 0>.
XThe battery pack information will be deleted, and the screen in 
step 1 will reappear.
Checking the Remaining Capacity of a Registered Battery Pack
Serial numberDate last used
Remaining capacity
Deleting the Registered Battery Pack Information
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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.
4Insert the DC Coupler.
 Open the battery compartment cover 
and open the DC Coupler cord hole 
cover.
  Insert the DC Coupler securely until it 
locks and put the cord through the 
hole.
  Close the cover.
Using a Household Power Outlet
DC Coupler cord hole
Do not connect or disconnect the  power cord or DC Coupler while the 
camera’s power switch is set to < 1>.
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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 tr ansfer). In case of an issue 
with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. 
Also note that approval is requ ired to use Eye-Fi cards in 
many countries or regions. Wit hout approval, use of the card 
is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been 
approved for use in your  area, please check with the card 
manufacturer.
1Insert an Eye-Fi card (p.31).
2Select [Eye-Fi settings].
 Under the [ 51] tab, select [ Eye-Fi 
settings ], then press < 0>.
  This menu is displayed only when an 
Eye-Fi card is inserted into the 
camera.
3Enable Eye-Fi transmission.
 Press < 0>, set [Eye-Fi trans. ] to 
[Enable], then press < 0>.
  If you set [ Disable], automatic 
transmission will not occur even with 
the Eye-Fi card inserted 
(transmission status icon  I).
Using Eye-Fi Cards
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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 the shooting information 
display (p.238).
H(Gray)  Not connected : No connection with access point.
H(Blinking) Connecting : Connection with access point.
H(Displayed) Connected : Connection to access  point established.
H(d ) Transferring : Image transfer to access  point in progress.
Transmission status icon
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