Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Contents
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2Scene Intelligent Auto + 
Basic Zone Modes and Image Playback 65
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ................... 66
A  Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......................... 71
Select a Shooting Mode .................................................................. 74
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................. 75
2  Shooting Portraits (Portrait) ....................................................... 78...

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f: Changing the Autofocus Operation ....................................... 130
i  Continuous Shooting .............................................................. 133
j  Using the Self-timer ................................................................. 136
D  Using a Flash............................................................................ 138
Advanced Shooting 141
s: Convey the Subject’s Movement .......................................... 142
f : Changing the Depth of...

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Setting the Movie-recording Size .................................................. 187
Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................ 189
Movie Menu Function Settings...................................................... 197
Handy Features203
Handy Features ............................................................................ 204
Disabling the Beeper .................................................................. 204
Card Reminder...

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k Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 237
k  Playing Movies ....................................................................... 239
X  Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 241
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 243
Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 247
K  Protecting Images...

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Reference289
Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................. 290
Remote Control Shooting.............................................................. 291
External Speedlites ....................................................................... 292
Using Eye-Fi Cards ....................................................................... 294
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode .............. 296
System Map...

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Camera CareThis camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
 Do not point the camera-attached lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can 
damage the camera’s internal components.
 The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon 
Service Center. Wipe off any water drop lets with a dry cloth. If the camera 
has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet...

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Handling Precautions
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon 
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
 When you detach the lens, the image sensor will be exposed. To prevent 
scratching the image sensor, do not touch the image sensor.
 

Handling Precautions
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LCD MonitorAlthough the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels 
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black 
or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
 If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period with the same screen 
displayed, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was 
displayed. However, this...

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Handling Precautions
LensAfter detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens 
with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions regarding Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or 
movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may 
become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the 
hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns.
About smudges adhering to the front of the...

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Quick Start Guide
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Insert the battery (p.34).
Charging the battery: p.32
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Insert a card (p.34).
With the card’s label facing toward the front of the camera, insert it into 
the card slot.
3
Attach the lens (p.44).
Align the lens’ index with the camera’s index.
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Press the power button to turn 
on the camera, and set < A> 
(Scene Intelligent Auto) 
(p.66).
All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
When the LCD monitor displays the 
time zone or date/time setting 
screen, see...