Canon Eos Rebel T5i 700d Instruction Manual

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The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory 
card. SDHC and SDXC memory 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 cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
 As shown by the  illustration, face 
the card’s label side toward you 
and insert it until it clicks in place.
3Close the cover.
  Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
  When you set the power switch to 
, the number of possible shots 
(p.35) will be displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
Write-protect switch
Possible shots
  The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  Setting [ z1: Release shutter without card ] to [Disable ] will prevent 
you from forgetting to insert a card (p.204).
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Installing and Removing the Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
  If [Recording... ] is displayed, close 
the cover.
2Remove the card.
  Gently push in the card, then let go to 
eject it.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
  When the access lamp is lit or blinking, 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 slot cover during this time. Also, 
never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. 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.208).
  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.48). The card 
may then return to normal.
  Do not touch the card’s contacts  with your fingers or metal objects.
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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, and play back images and movies. You 
can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.
1Flip out the LCD monitor.
2Rotate the LCD monitor.
  When the LCD monitor is swung out, 
you can rotate it up or down, or face it 
forward toward the subject.
  The indicated angle is only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
 Normally, face the LCD monitor 
toward you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°
90°
Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.
 
When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the screen 
facing inward. This will protect the screen.
  During Live View shooting or movie shooting, facing the LCD monitor 
toward the subject will display a mirror image on the screen.
  Depending on the angle of the LCD monitor, the display may turn off right 
before the LCD monitor is closed.
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If you turn on the power switch and the time zone and date/time 
setting screens appear, see page 36 to set the time zone and date/
time. : The camera turns on. You can 
shoot movies (p.173).
< 1 > : The camera turns on. You can 
shoot still photos.
< 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 < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be executed automat ically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display 
< f >.
  You can still shoot during sensor  cleaning. Press the shutter button 
halfway (p.43) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
  To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 
approx. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, 
just press the shutter button halfway (p.43).
  You can set the auto power off time with [ 52: Auto power off ] 
(p.205).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic  Self-Cleaning Sensor
3 About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the 
card finishes recording the image.
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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 [Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E8
• 
With two LP-E8 batteries: approx. twice as many shots as with the camera alone.• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): approx. 470 shots with 
no flash, approx. 270 s hots with 50% flash use.
z Checking the Battery Level
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
No Flash550470
50% Flash Use440400
 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.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
  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.
  For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 147.
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the time zone and date/time 
have been reset, the Time zone and Date/Tim e setting screens will appear. 
Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. You can also set the time zone 
of your current address. Then if you travel to another time zone, you can simply 
set your destination’s time zone so that the correct date/time is recorded.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based 
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
[London ] is set by default.
 Press the < M> button.
  Under the [5 2] tab, select [ Time 
zone ], then press < 0>.
 
Press the  key to select a time zone.
  Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select the time 
zone, then press < 0>.
1Display the menu screen.
  Press the < M> button.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Date/
Time ], then press < 0>.
3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the Time Zone
Set the Date and Time
  The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 46-47.
  The time displayed on the lower right is the time difference compared 
with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not see your time 
zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference with UTC.
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3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
3Set the date and time.
 Press the < U> key to select the 
date or time number.
  Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to < b>.)
4Set the daylight saving time.
  Set it if necessary.
  Press the < U> key to select [ Y].
  Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Z], 
then press < 0>.
  When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z ], the time set in step 3 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time  will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
5Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The date/time and daylight saving 
time will be set and the menu will 
reappear.
If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery 
becomes exhausted, the time zone and  date/time may be reset. If this 
happens, set the time zone and date/time again.
  The date/time that was set will start from when you press < 0> in step 5.
 After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been set.  You can also set the daylight saving time with [ 52: Time zone].
  The [ 52: Time zone ] and [52: Date/Time ] daylight saving time settings 
are linked.
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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K] (the sixth item from 
the top), then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < S> key to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.
1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the lens’ red or white index with 
the camera’s index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it clicks in place.
3Set the lens focus  mode switch to 
.
   stands for Autofocus.
  If it is set to  (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
White index
Red index
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it quickly  in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrows.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
  Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to 
.
  If the front part (focusing ring) of t he lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
  If you purchased a lens kit with the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM 
or EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, see “Handling Precautions” 
on page 346.
Image Conversion FactorSince the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format, it will look like the lens 
focal length is increased by 
approx. 1.6x.Image sensor size (Approx.)(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)
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