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.
When the battery is fully recharged, 
the full-charge lamp will light up in 
green.
 It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely 
exhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge 
the battery will vary greatly depending on the ambient 
temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.
 For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5
°C - 10°C / 
41
°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hours).
Charging the Battery
LC-E12
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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 
amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge 
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover 
(provided) attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may 
lower the battery’s performance.
 The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available 
plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any 
portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can 
damage the battery charger.
 If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Purchase a new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
 After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for 
at least 3 sec.
 Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E12.
 Battery Pack LP-E12 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with 
an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or 
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
 
						

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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 
insert the battery with the battery 
contacts in first.
 Insert the battery until it clicks and 
locks in place.
3Insert the card.
The card’s label side must be 
toward the front of the camera.
Insert it straight down until it stops.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card
Installing the Battery and Card
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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 circuiting of the 
battery contacts, be sure to attach the 
protective cover (provided, p.32) to 
the battery.
4Remove the card.
Gently push in the card, then let go to 
eject it.
 Pull the card straight out.
Possible shots
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 
following while the Power/access lamp is blinking in orange. 
Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
 If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not 
start from 0001 (p.210).
 If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card with the camera (p.57). The card 
may then return to normal.
 Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.
 
						

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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 noise as it opens.
 When you set the power to < 1>/ or if [ Camera auto off ] 
takes effect and the camera turns off, the image sensor will be 
cleaned automatically (making a small noise). During the image 
sensor cleaning after intentionally turning the camera < 2>, the 
LCD monitor will display .
 If you repeatedly switch the power to < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
 The automatic self-cleaning of the image sensor can be enabled or 
disabled with the menu (p.225).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
 
						

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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 
time with [ LCD auto off ] and [Camera auto off ] under [52: Power 
saving] (p.206).
3  Power-saving Features
If you set the power to < 2> while an image is being recorded to the card, 
[ Recording... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card 
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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 shotsApprox. 230 shotsApprox. 200 shots
The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following 
operations:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. (Activating 
the AF frequently without taking a picture.)
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
 The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual 
shooting conditions.
 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.
 
						

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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.
 On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >/ button to select [Time 
Zone ], then press < Q/0 >.
3Set the time zone.
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to enable the selection 
of the time zone.

Press  so  is displayed. On the Main Dial, press the < Wj /
i >/ button to set the time 
zone, then press < Q/0 >.
 On the Main Dial, press the < YA >/
< Z O > button to select [ OK], then 
press < Q/0 >.
3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the Time Zone