Canon Eos M Instruction Manual

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Fit the strap’s metallic ring over the camera’s strap mount. Use 
a coin or similar tool to turn the stopper clockwise until it stops 
(the index marks are aligned). Make sure the strap’s metallic 
ring is not loose.
Adjust the strap length.
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1Remove the protective cover.
2Attach the battery.
Align the battery’s h mark with the 
battery charger’s g mark.
 To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E12
As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E12E
Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into a 
power outlet. 
Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp lights up in orange.
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Charging the Battery
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Recharge the battery before using.
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be 
used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose 
its capacity.
 After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the 
charger from the power outlet.
 When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small 
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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The card 
(sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC 
and SDXC cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured images 
are recorded onto the card.Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to 
enable writing/erasing.
1Open the cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the 
arrows and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
The battery’s “ Canon” logo must be 
toward the camera’s front side as you 
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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card
4Close the cover.
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
 When you set the power to , 
the number of possible shots (p.39) 
will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1Set the power to < 2>.
2Open the cover.
Make sure the LCD monitor and 
Power/access lamp are off, then 
open the cover.
 If [Recording... ] is displayed, close 
the cover.
3Remove the battery.
 1. Press the battery release lever as 
shown by the arrow. 2. Remove the 
battery.
 To prevent short...

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card
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5Close the cover.
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
After opening the card/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it 
back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break.
 When the Power/access lamp is blinking in orange, it indicates that 
images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or 
data is being transferred. Do not open the card/battery 
compartment cover during this time. Also, never do any of the 
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If you set the power to  and the time zone/date/time setting screen appears, see page 40 to set the time zone and date/time.
Pressing the power button toggles 
between  and < 2>.
With the power < 2>, holding down 
the < x> button for 2 sec. or longer will 
start the playback mode.
 When an EF-M lens is attached to the 
camera and the power is off, the 
aperture stops down to shut out the 
light and protect the inside of the 
camera. When you set the power to 
 or < 2>, the aperture 
makes a small...

Turning on the Power
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To save power, the LCD monitor turns off automatically if you do not 
operate the camera. If you continue to not operate the camera, the 
power will turn off automatically. While the LCD monitor is off, 
pressing any camera button or tapping the LCD monitor will turn it on 
again. If the power turned off, either press the power button or press 
the < x> for at least approx. 2 sec. to turn on the power again.
 You can change the LCD monitor auto off time and Camera auto off 
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Turning on the Power
When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels.z: Battery level is sufficient.
x : Battery level is low, but the 
camera can still be used.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon. 
(Blinks)
n : Recharge the battery.
Battery Life
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIPA 
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
z  Checking the Battery Level
TemperatureAt 23 °C / 73 °FAt 0°C / 32 °F
Possible...

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When you turn on the camera for the first time, the Time zone and Date/
Time setting screen will appear. First set the time zone, then set the 
date and time.
Note that the shooting date/time appended to the captured images 
will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct 
date/time.
[London] is set by default.
1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Time 
Zone].
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to select the [ 52] tab.
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