Canon Eos Rebel T6i 750d Instruction Manual

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Turning on the Power
When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of 
the 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.
Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots)
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards.
 Possible...

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are 
reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps 
below, making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time 
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply 
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the 
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based 
on this date/time...

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
4Set the date and time.
Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select 
the number.
 Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to < b>.)
5Set the daylight saving time.
 Set it if necessary.
Press the   keys to select [Y].
 Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
[Z ], then press < 0>.
 When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z ], the time set in step 4 will 
advance by 1 hour....

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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 < Y> < Z> keys to select 
the [5 2] tab.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
[Language
K], then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
the language, then press < 0>.
 The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language 

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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF 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’s 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’s focus mode switch 
to .
 stands for autofocus.
  stands for manual focus.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching...

Attaching and Detaching a Lens
46Turn 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 arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it.
 Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
 To owners of the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens:
You can prevent the lens from extending out while you are carrying it 
around....

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
A lens hood can block unwanted light and prevent rain, snow, dust, etc. 
adhering to the front of the lens. W hen storing the lens in a bag, etc., 
you can also attach the hood in reverse.
 If there is no index mark on the lens and hood:
Attach the lens hood.
Turn the hood as shown by the arrow 
to attach it securely.
 If there is an index mark on the lens and hood:
1Align the red dots on the hood 
and lens edges, then turn the 
hood as shown by the arrow.
2Turn the...

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When you use the IS lens’s built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to < 1>.
Set also the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
The Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
 When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture....

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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look the 
sharpest.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightl y against the front of your body.
5.
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of...

Basic Operation
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The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing Halfway
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
(0 ).
While you are pressing the shutter button 
halfway, the LCD monitor is turned off 
(p.270).
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and...