Canon Eos Rebel T6i 750d Instruction Manual

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Nomenclature
Lens without a Distance Scale
Focusing ring (p.111, 216)Focus mode switch (p.45)Zoom position index (p.46)
Hood mount (p.47)
Filter thread
(front of lens)
Zoom ring (p.46)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.48) Lens mount index (p.45) Contacts (p.25) 

Nomenclature
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Battery Charger LC-E17
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.34).
Battery Charger LC-E17E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.34).
Power plug
Charge lamp
Full-charge lamp
Battery pack slot
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-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 adapter 
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord 
Power cord...

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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Provided 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.351).
Eyepiece cover 

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1Remove the protective cover.
Detach the protective cover provided 
with the battery.
2Attach the battery.
As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely to the charger.
 To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E17
As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E17E
Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into a 
power outlet. 
 Recharging starts...

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Charging the Battery
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be 
used.
Even during storage, a charged batte ry 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 releas...

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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera. The 
camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and 
darkens when the battery is removed.
1Open the cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the 
arrows 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...

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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 and 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...

Installing and Removing the Card
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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, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being 
transferred. Do...

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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, down, or over 
180° to face the subject.
 The indicated angle is only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
Normally, use the camera with the 
LCD monitor facing you.
Using the LCD Monitor
175°
180°...

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 42 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on. You can 
shoot movies (p.222).
< 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...