Canon Eos Rebel T3 1100d Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUALThe “Software Start Guide” and “Quick Reference Guide” are 
provided at end of this manual.
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The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens 
reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 12.2 
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point 
AF, approx. 3 fps continuous shoot ing, Live View shooting, and High-
Definition (HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for  shooting at anytime, provides many 
functions fitted for advanced shooting,  and offers many other features.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further 
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual , take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then  better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Warnings” (p.259, 260) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).\
Testing the Camera Before Use and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and che ck whether the images have been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images of people and certain subj ects for anything but private 
enjoyment. Also be aware that certai n public performances, exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Introduction
This camera is compatible with  SD memory cards, SDHC memory 
cards, and SDXC memory cards. This  manual will refer to all these 
cards as just “card.”
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images.  Please purchase  it separately.
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is  provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a 
power cord.)
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
 LP-E10
(with protective cover) Battery Charger 
LC-E10/LC-E10E*
Interface Cable
Wide Strap EW-200D
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk
(Software CD-ROM) Software 
Instruction  Manual
(CD-ROM) Camera 
Basic Instruction ManualCamera 
Instruction 
Manual
(CD-ROM)
Software Instruction ManualThe software Instruction Manuals a re included in the CD-ROM as 
PDF files. See page 272 for instruct ions to look up manuals in the 
Software Instruction Manual.
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							4 Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< V >  : Indicates the < S> cross keys.
< 0 > : Indicates the setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains 
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons  and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons an d markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which  can be changed by pressing the 
< M > button and changing the setting.
M: If shown on the upper right of th e page, it indicates that the 
function is available only in  the Creative Zone modes (p.22).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
 All operations explained  in this manual assume that the power switch 
has already been set to < 1> (p.31).
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to the default.
  For explanatory purposes, the instru ctions show the camera attached 
with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started25
Basic Shooting and Image Playback49
Creative Shooting71
Advanced Shooting91
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)121
Shooting Movies139
Handy Features153
Image Playback175
Printing Images201
Customizing the Camera215
Reference225
Software Start Guide269
Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index273
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
 Shoot automaticallyÎ p.49 - 62 (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuouslyÎ p.86 (i  Continuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a groupÎ p.87 (j  Self-timer)
  Freeze the actionÎ p.92 (s  Shutter-priority AE)
 Blur the action
 Blur the backgroundÎ p.55 (C  Creative Auto) Keep the background  in sharp focusp.94 (f Aperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure)Î p.101  (Exposure compensation)
 Shoot in low lightÎ p.50,  88 (D Flash photography)p.77 (ISO speed setting)
 Shoot without flashÎ p.54 (7  Flash Off)p.57, 63 (b  Flash Off)
 Photograph fireworks at nightÎ p.98 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitorÎ p.121  (A Live View shooting)
 Shoot moviesÎ p.139  (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
 Shoot with image effects matching the subjectÎ p.79 (Selecting a Picture Style)
 Make a large-size print of the pictureÎ p.74 (73 , 83 , 1 )
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 Take many picturesÎ p.74 (7a, 8 a, b , c)
Focusing
 Change the point of focusÎ p.83 (S  AF point selection)
 Shoot a moving subjectÎ p.61,  82 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
 View the images with the cameraÎ p.70 (x Playback)
 Search for pictures quicklyÎ p.176  (H Index display)p.177 (I Image browsing)
 Rate imagesÎ p.180  (Ratings)
 Prevent important imagesÎ p.194  (K Image protect)from accidental deletion
 Delete unnecessary imagesÎ p.196  (L Delete)
 Auto play images and moviesÎ p.189  (Slide show)
 View the images or movies on a TV setÎ p.191 (High-Definition TV set)
 Set the LCD monitor brightnessÎ p.155 (LCD monitor brightness)
Printing
 Print pictures easilyÎ p.201  (Direct printing)
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Power
 Battery• Charging Î p.26
• Installing/Removing Î p.28
• Battery check Î p.32
 Power outlet Î p.228
 Auto power off Î p.31
Card
 Inserting/Removing Î p.28
 Format Î p.44
 Release shutter without  card Î p.154
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.35
 Zoom Î p.36
 Image Stabilizer Î p.37
Basic Settings
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.38
 Language Î p.34
 Date/Time Î p.33
 Beeper Î p.154
 LCD Off/On Î p.166
 LCD brightness  adjustment Î p.155
Recording Images
 Create/select a folder Î p.156
 File No. Î p.158
Image Quality
 Image-recording quality Î p.74
 Picture Style Î p.79
 White balance Î p.115
 Color space Î p.119
 Image enhancement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.107
• Lens peripheral  illumination correction Î p.108
• Noise reduction  for long exposures Î p.219
• Noise reduction 
for high ISO speeds Î p.219
• Highlight tone priority Î p.220
AF
 AF mode Î p.81
 AF point selection Î p.83
 Manual focusing Î p.85
Drive
 Drive modes Î p.20
 Continuous shooting Î p.86
 Self-timer Î p.87
 Maximum burst Î p.75
Shooting
 ISO speed Î p.77
 Feature guide Î p.47
 Quick Control Î p.40
 Creative Auto Î p.55
 Program AE Î p.72
 Shutter-priority AE Î p.92
Index to Features
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Index to Features
 Aperture-priority AEÎ p.94
 Manual exposure Î p.97
 Bulb Î p.98
 Automatic Depth-of-field  AE Î p.99
 Metering mode Î p.100
Exposure Adjustments
 Exposure compensation Î p.101
 AEB Î p.103
 AE lock Î p.105
Flash
 Built-in flash Î p.88
• Flash exposure  compensation Î p.102
• FE lock Î p.106
 External flash Î p.226
 Flash control Î p.167
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.121
 Focusing Î p.128
 Grid display Î p.127
 Quick Control Î p.126
Shooting Movies
 Movie shooting Î p.139
 Sound recording Î p.148
 Grid display Î p.148
 Quick Control Î p.144
Playback
 Image review time Î p.154
 Single image display Î p.70
• Shooting information  display Î p.198
 Index display Î p.176
 Image browsing  (Jump display) Î p.177
 Magnify Î p.178
 Rotate Î p.179
 Ratings Î p.180
 Movie playback Î p.186
 Editing out movie’s  first/last scene Î p.188
 Slide show Î p.189
 Viewing images on TV Î p.191
 Protect Î p.194
 Erase Î p.196
 Quick Control Î p.182
Printing
 PictBridge Î p.201
 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.211
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.216
 My Menu Î p.224
Software
 Install Î p.271
 Software Instruction  Manual Î p.272
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Introduction2
Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this  Manual ............................................... ....................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance .... ......................................... ............................................ 6
Index to Features ................... ........................................................................... 8
Handling Precautions ............. .................................................. ....................... 14
Quick Start Guide ................... .................................................. ....................... 16
Nomenclature ............................................................................. ..................... 18
Getting Started25
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 26
Installing and Removing the Batt ery and Card ................................................ 28
Turning on the Power ... ................................................................................... 31
Setting the Date and Ti me ................................................ ............................... 33
Selecting the Interface Language .................................................................... 34
Attaching and Detaching a  Lens ...................................... ............................... 35
About the Lens Image Stab ilizer....................................... ............................... 37
Basic Operation ............ .................................................... ............................... 38
Q  Quick Control for Shooting Functions .............. .......................................... 40
3  Menu Operations ..................... .............................................................. 42
Formatting the Card................ .................................................. ....................... 44
Switching the LCD Monitor  Display ................................................................. 46
Feature Guide ............................................................................ ..................... 47
Basic Shooting and Image Playback49
1 Fully Automatic Shooti ng............................................ ............................... 50
1  Full Auto Techniques .................................................. ............................... 52
7 Disabling Flash ................. .................................................. ....................... 54
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 55
2  Shooting Portraits .... ................................................................................... 58
3  Shooting Landscapes ................................................. ............................... 59
4  Shooting Close-ups . .................................................... ............................... 60
5  Shooting Moving Subjects............................... .......................................... 61
6  Shooting Portraits at  Night ............................... .......................................... 62
Q  Quick Control .................... .................................................... ..................... 63
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