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When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.
1Select [Copyright information].
Under the [ 7] tab, select [ Copyright 
information ], then press < 0>.
2Select the desired option.
 Select [ Display copyright info. ] to 
check the copyright information 
currently set.
 Select [ Delete copyright 
information ] to delete the copyright 
information currently set.
 Turn the < 5> dial, select either 
[Enter author’s name ] or [Enter 
copyright details ], then press .
 The text entry screen will appear.
3Enter text.
 Refer to “Text Entry Procedure” on 
the next page and enter the copyright 
information.
 Enter up to 63 alphanumeric 
characters and symbols.
4Exit the setting.
After entering the text, press the 
 button to exit.
3  Setting Copyright Information N 
						

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3 Setting Copyright Information N
Changing the entry area
Press the < A> button to toggle 
between the top and bottom entry 
areas.
 Moving the cursor
Turn the < 5> dial to move the 
cursor. You can also use < 9> to 
move the cursor.
 Entering text
In the bottom area, turn the < 5> dial to select a character, then 
press < 0> to enter it. You can also tilt < 9> up, down, left, or right 
to select a character and press it straight down to enter the 
character.
 Deleting a character
Press the < L> button to delete a character.
 Exiting
After completing the text entry, press the < M> button to return to 
the screen in step 2.
 Canceling the text entry
To cancel the text entry, press the < B> button to return to the 
screen in step 2.
Text Entry Procedure 
						

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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc. The back of this 
chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up 
needed information. 
						

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When you press the  button while 
the camera is ready to shoot, you can 
display [ Displays camera settings], 
[Displays shooting functions ] (p.245), 
and [Electronic level] (p.50).
Under the [ 7] tab, the [ INFO. button 
display options] option enables you to 
select what the < B> button is to 
display when pressed.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
desired item, then press  to 
append a < X> checkmark.
 After making the selection, turn the 
 dial to select [ OK], then press 
< 0 >.
* This icon is displayed only when the tr ansfer of some images failed while using 
the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5.
B  Button Functions
Camera Settings
(p.75, 76)(p.86)
Shooting mode registered 
under the Mode Dial’s  w, x , 
and  y positions
(p.29, 61)
Auto power off (p.46)
(p.74)
Transfer of some images failed*
(p.224)
(p.224) 
						

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B Button Functions
* If flash exposure compensation is set wi th an external Speedlite, the flash 
exposure compensation icon will change from < y> to < C>.
When you press the < Q> button, the Quick Control screen appears 
(p.38).
 If you press the , , , or  button, 
the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn 
the < 6> or < 5> dial to set the respective function. You can also 
select the AF point with < 9>.
Shooting Settings
White balance correction Aperture
Metering mode
Flash exposure 
compensation*
AF area selection mode
White balance
Shutter speed
Battery check ISO speed
Drive mode Shots remaining
AF mode Maximum burst
Image-recording quality
Picture Style
Exposure level/ AEB range
Shooting modeAE lock
Highlight tone priority
Quick Control icon
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Custom Controls
If you turn off the power while the “Shooting settings display” screen is 
displayed, the same screen will be displayed when you turn on the power 
again. To avoid this, press the < B> button to turn off the display on the 
LCD monitor, then turn off the power switch. 
						

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You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. A Battery 
Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial No., and you can register multiple 
battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check 
the registered battery pack’s remaining capacity and operation history.
Select [Battery info.].
Under the [7 ] tab, select [Battery 
info. ], then press < 0>.
 The battery info screen will appear.
3 Checking the Battery Information
Model of the battery or household power 
source being used.
The battery check (p.28) displays the 
remaining battery capacity in 1% increments.
Shutter count or 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 Canon Battery  Pack LP-E6 is recommended. If you 
use any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E6, the camera’s full 
performance may not be attained or malfunction may result.
 If you use two LP-E6 battery packs in the Battery Grip BG-E7, battery 
information for the two battery packs will appear.
 When size-AA/LR6 batteries are used in the Battery Grip BG-E7, only 
the battery check display will be displayed.
 If for some reason, communication with the battery is not successful, the 
battery check display will show < > on the LCD panel and in the 
viewfinder. [ Cannot communicate with battery ] will be displayed. Just 
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3 Checking the Battery Information
You can register up to six Battery Pack LP-E6’s to the camera. To 
register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below 
for each battery pack.
1Press the  button.
With the Battery info. screen 
displayed, press the < B> button.
 The battery history screen will 
appear.
 If the battery has not been registered, 
it will be grayed out.
2Select [Register].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select 
[Register ], then press < 0>.
 The confirmation dialog will appear.
3Select [OK].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
 The battery pack will be registered, 
and the battery history screen will 
reappear.
 The grayed out battery will now be 
displayed in white letters.
 Press the < M> button. The battery 
info. screen will reappear.
Registering the Batt ery to the Camera
Battery registration is not possible if size-AA/LR6 batteries are in the 
Battery Grip BG-E7 or if you use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6.
 If six battery packs have already been registered, [ Register] cannot be 
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3 Checking the Battery Information
Affixing the serial No. onto all the registered Battery Pack LP-E6’s with 
a label makes it convenient.
1Write the serial No. on a label.
Write the serial No. displayed on the 
battery history screen on a label 
about 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 < 2>.
 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 No.
Labeling the Serial No. on the Battery
Serial No.
7c400300
Do not affix the label on any part other than as shown in the illustration in 
step 2. Otherwise, the misplaced label might make it difficult to insert the 
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3 Checking the Battery Information
You can check the remaining capacity  of any battery pack (even while 
not installed) and also when it was last used.
Look for the serial No.
Refer to the battery’s serial No. label 
and look for the battery’s serial No. on 
the battery history screen.
 You 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 247 to select [ Delete info.], then press
< 0 >.
2Select the battery pack to be deleted.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the battery pack to be deleted, then
press < 0>.
  will appear.
 To delete another battery pack, repeat this procedure.
3Press the < L> button.
 The confirmation dialog will appear.
4Select [OK].
Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], then press < 0>.
 The battery pack information will be deleted, and the screen in 
step 1 will reappear.
Checking the Remaining Capacity  of a Registered Battery Pack
Serial No.Date last used
Remaining capacity
Deleting the Registered Battery Pack Information 
						

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With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery 
level.
1Connect the DC Coupler’s plug.
 Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the 
AC Adapters 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 notch 
cover.
 Insert the DC Coupler securely until it 
locks and put the cord through the 
notch.
 Close the cover.
Using a Household Power Outlet
DC Coupler cord hole
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power 
switch is set to < 1>.