Canon Eos Rebel T2i 550d Instruction Manual

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Nomenclature
Lens
Lens without a distance scale
Lens with a distance scale
Focus mode switch (p.33)
Lens mount index  (p.33) Contacts (p.13)
Hood mount 
(p.231)
Filter thread 
(front of lens) (p.231) Focusing ring (p.69,120)
Zoom ring (p.34)
Zoom position index (p.34)
Image Stabilizer switch  (p.35)
Focus mode switch (p.33)
Focusing ring (p.69,120)
Image Stabilizer switch  (p.35)
Hood mount 
(p.231)
Filter thread 
(front of lens) (p.231) Zoom ring (p.34)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount index  (p.33)
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Nomenclature
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Battery Charger LC-E8
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24).
Battery Charger LC-E8E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24).
Battery pack slotPower plug
Charge lamp
Full-charge lamp
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply  not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug...

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through 
the camera’s strap mount eyelet 
from the bottom. Then pass it 
through the strap’s buckle as shown 
in the illustration. Pull the strap to 
take up any slack and make sure 
the strap will not loosen from the 
buckle.
 The eyepiece cover is also 
attached to the strap (p.205).
Eyepiece cover
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1Remove the protective cover.
2Attach the battery.
 As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E8
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E8E
 Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into the 
power outlet. 
X Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp turns orange.
X When the battery is...

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Charging the Battery
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be 
used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and 
lose its power.
  After recharging the battery, de tach it and unplug the charger 
from the power outlet.
  When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the came ra for a prolonged period, a small 
amount of power current is releas ed, resulting in excess discharge 
and shorter battery life. Store the ba ttery...

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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Insert the end with the battery 
contacts.
  Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Open the cover and remove the 
battery.
 Press the battery release lever as 
shown by the arrow and remove the 
battery.
  To prevent short circuiting, be sure to 
attach the...

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If the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power 
switch, see page 29 to set the date/time .
< 1 > : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch to < 1> or , the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatica lly. During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>. Even during the sensor 
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway...

Turning on the Power
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When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level is OK.
x : Battery level is slightly down, 
but adequate power remains.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
  The figures above are based on a fully-charged Ba ttery Pack LP-E8, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  The Battery Grip BG-E8 ap proximately doubles the number...

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has 
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 
and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to 
recorded images will be based on th is date/time setting. Be sure to 
set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select [Date/
Time].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Date/
Time ], then...

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1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K] (the third item from 
the top), then press .
3Set the desired language.
 Press the < V> key to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The interface language will change.
  Press the < M> button to return 
to the shooting settings display.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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