Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer
This chapter explains the following:
 Overview of the software for EOS DIGITAL cameras
 How to download and install the software on a computer
 How to download and view the Software Instruction 
Manuals (PDF files)
 How to download images from the camera to a computer 
						

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This section explains an overview of various software applications for 
EOS DIGITAL cameras. Internet connection is required to download 
and install the software. Download  and installation are not possible in 
environments with no Internet connection.
EOS Utility
With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to 
transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. 
You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot 
remotely from the computer connected to the camera. Also, you can 
copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the 
card.
* You can use the background music as the soundtrack for a video snapshot 
album, movie, or slide show played back with your camera.
Digital Photo Professional
This software is recommended for users who shoot RAW images. You 
can view, edit, and print RAW and JPEG images.
* Some functions differ between the version to be installed on a 64-bit computer and that to be installed on a 32-bit computer.
Picture Style Editor
You can edit Picture Styles, and create and save original Picture Style 
files. This software is aimed at  advanced users who are experienced in 
processing images.
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Software Start Guide
1Download the software.
Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following 
Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the 
software.
 Decompress it on the computer.
For Windows: Click the displayed  installer file to start the 
installer.
For Macintosh: A dmg file will be created and displayed. Follow  the steps below to start the installer.
(1) Double-click the dmg file.
A drive icon and installer file will appear on the desktop.
If the installer file does not appear, double-click the drive 
icon to display it.
(2) Double-click t he installer file.
 The installer starts.
2Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen 
instructions to install.
For Macintosh, click [ Install].
Downloading and Installing the Software
Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the 
software. Otherwise, the software will not be installed properly.
 Even if a previous version of the software is installed on your computer, 
follow the procedure below to install the latest version. (The previous 
version will be overwritten.) 
						

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Internet connection is required to download the Software Instruction 
Manuals (PDF files). Download is not possible in environments with no 
Internet connection.
1Download the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or regi on of residence and download the 
Instruction Manuals.
2View the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
 Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open 
it.
 To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat 
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version 
recommended) is required.
 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the 
Internet.
 To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
Downloading and Viewing the Software 
Instruction Manuals (PDF Files) 
						

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You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to a computer. There are two ways to do this.
1Install the software (p.315).
2Use the provided interface cable 
to connect the camera to a 
computer.
Use the interface cable provided with 
the camera.
 Connect the cable to the camera’s  
digital terminal with the cable plug’s  
 icon facing the front of the 
camera.
 Connect the cord’s plug to the 
computer’s USB terminal.
3Use EOS Utility to download the 
images.
Refer to the EOS Utility Instruction 
Manual.
Downloading Images to a Computer
Downloading by Connecting  the Camera to the Computer
If [53: Wi-Fi/NFC ] is set to [Enable], the camera cannot be connected to a 
computer. Set [ Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Disable ], then reconnect the camera to a 
computer with an interface cable. 
						

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You can also use a card reader to download images to a computer.
1Install the software (p.315).
2Insert the card into the card 
reader.
3Use Digital Photo Professional to 
download the images.
Refer to the Digital Photo 
Professional Instruction Manual.
Downloading Images with a Card Reader
When downloading images from the camera to a computer with a card 
reader without using EOS software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to the 
computer. 
						

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Index
Numerics
10- or 2-sec. self-timer ..................103
1280x720 (movie) .........................168
1920x1080 (movie) .......................168
640x480 (movie) ...........................168
9-point AF auto selection ................ 99
A
A (Scene Intelligent Auto) ............58
Access lamp.................................... 38
Accessories.......................................3
Adobe RGB ...................................137
AE lock ..........................................120
AEB 
(Auto exposure bracketing) ...118, 260
AF  9 Focusing
AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF) ................ 98
AI SERVO (AI Servo AF) ................ 98
Ambience-based shots ................... 76
Angle of view...................................45
Aperture-priority AE ......................110
Aspect ratio ...................................146
Auto Lighting Optimizer........... 57, 123
Auto playback ...............................222
Auto power off .........................39, 185
Auto reset......................................189
Auto rotate vertical images ...........192
Autofocus ..................................97, 99
Automatic selection (AF point) ........ 99
Av (Aperture-priority AE) ...............110
B
B/W (Monochrome) .................96, 128
Background music ........................225
Basic Zone modes ..........................30
Battery.................................34, 36, 40
Beep (Beeper)...............................184 Black-and-white images ... 76, 96, 128
Bracketing ............................ 118, 136
Brightness (exposure) .................. 116
Auto exposure bracketing 
(AEB) ............................... 118, 260
Autoexposure lock (AE lock) .... 120
Exposure compensation .......... 116
Measurement method 
(metering mode)....................... 115
Built-in flash .................................. 104 Function settings ...................... 199
BULB (bulb exposure) .................. 114
C
C  (Creative Auto) ......................... 64
Cable ........ 3, 216, 226, 242, 278, 317
Camera Clearing the camera settings ... 194
Holding the camera .................... 46
Settings display ........................ 193
Camera shake ................................ 46
Cards .................................. 25, 36, 52 Card reminder .......................... 184
Formatting .................................. 52
Low-level formatting ................... 53
SD speed class ............................ 5
Troubleshooting ................... 38, 53
Write protection .......................... 36
Center-weighted average 
metering ....................................... 115
Charger .................................... 31, 34
Checking depth of field ................. 112
Cleaning (image sensor) .............. 204
Clearing the camera settings........ 194
Clipped highlights ......................... 234
Close-ups ....................................... 69
Color saturation ............................ 127
Color space 
(color reproduction range) ............ 137 
						

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Index
Color temperature ......................... 131
Color tone ............................... 71, 127
Continuous file numbering ............ 188
Continuous shooting ..................... 102
Contrast ........................................ 127
Copyright information.................... 190
Creative Auto .................................. 64
Creative filters ............................... 236
M (Creative Zone) icon.................... 8
Creative Zone modes ..................... 30
Custom Functions ......................... 258
Custom white balance .................. 133
D
Date/time ........................................ 41
Daylight saving time........................ 42
DC Coupler ................................... 270
Depth-of-field preview ................... 112
Dial.......................................... 26, 107
Digital terminal ...................... 242, 317
Dioptric adjustment ......................... 46
Direct printing................................ 242
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)... 251
Drive/Self-timer ......... 28, 66, 102, 103
Dust Delete Data .......................... 202
E
Erasing images ............................. 230
Error codes ................................... 298
Evaluative metering ...................... 115
Exposure compensation ............... 116
Exposure level increments............ 260
External flash ................................ 272 Custom Functions .................... 201
Eyecup .......................................... 271
Eye-Fi cards.................................. 274
Eyepiece cover ....................... 33, 271
F
Faithful ........................................... 96
FE lock ......................................... 121
Feature guide ................................. 55
FEB .............................................. 199
File extension ............................... 189
File name ..................................... 188
File size .......................... 89, 169, 232
Filter effects .................................. 128
Final image simulation ......... 143, 166
Fine (image-recording quality) ....... 28
Firmware ...................................... 283
First-curtain synchronization ........ 200
Fish-eye effect .............................. 238
Flash (Speedlite) Built-in flash ............................. 104
Custom Functions .................... 201
Effective range ......................... 105
External flash ........................... 272
FE lock ..................................... 121
Flash control ............................ 198
Flash exposure compensation... 117
Flash mode .............................. 200
Flash off ......................... 63, 66, 75
Flash sync contacts ................... 26
Flash sync speed ............. 261, 273
Manual flash ............................ 200
Red-eye reduction ................... 106
Shutter synchronization 
(1st/2nd curtain) ....................... 200
Focus indicator ............................... 58
Focus lock ...................................... 61
Focus mode
switch ............................. 44, 101, 156
Focusing AF method ....................... 148, 176
AF operation .............................. 97
AF point selection ...................... 99