Canon Eos Rebel T6s 760d Instruction Manual

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If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or 
computer, format the card with this camera.
When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will 
be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure 
there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the 
images and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.
1Select [Format card].
Under the [5 1] tab, select [ Format 
card ], then press < 0>.
2Format the card.
 Select [ OK], then press <...

3 Formatting the Card
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The card is new.
 The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.
 The card is full with images or data.
 A card-related error is displayed.
Execute [Format card] in the following cases:
Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems 
slow or if you want to totally erase data on the card.
 Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors on the card, the 
formatting will take slightly longer than...

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The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc.When you turn on the power, the 
shooting settings will be displayed.
 When your eye is near the viewfinder 
eyepiece, the display-off sensor 
(p.23) will turn off the LCD monitor to 
prevent glare. When your eye leaves 
the viewfinder eyepiece, the LCD 
monitor will turn on again.
 By pressing the < B> button, you 
can switch the LCD monitor screen 
as follows: Display the camera 
settings screen, display...

Switching the LCD Monitor Display
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Under [ 52: LCD auto off ], you can prevent the LCD monitor from 
turning off automatically.
 Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing 
the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.
If you look through the viewfinder eyepiece while wearing sunglasses, 
the LCD monitor may not turn off automatically. If this occurs, press the 
 button to turn off the LCD monitor.
 Nearby fluorescent lighting may cause the LCD monitor to turn...

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You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot.
1Select [Viewfinder display].
Under the [5 2] tab, select 
[Viewfinder display ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select [Grid display].
 Select [ Grid display ], then press 
< 0 >.
3Select [Show].
 Select [ Show], then press < 0>.
 When you exit the menu, the grid will 
appear in the viewfinder.
l Displaying the Grid
You can display a grid on the LCD monitor during Live View shooting and 
before you start shooting...

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You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the 
viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Note that you can check 
only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt.
1Press the  button.
Each time you press the  
button, the screen display will change.
 Display the electronic level.

If the electronic level does not appear, 
set [
5 3:  z  button display 
options
] so that the electronic level 
can be displayed.
2Check the camera’s tilt.
 The horizontal tilt is...

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Q Displaying the Electronic Level
A simple electronic level using a ca mera icon can be displayed in the 
viewfinder. Since this can be displa yed while you shoot, you can correct 
any tilt during handheld shooting.
1Select [Viewfinder display].
 Under the [5 2] tab, select 
[Viewfinder display ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select [Electronic level].
 Select [ Electronic level ], then press 
< 0 >.
3Select [Show].
 Select [ Show], then press < 0>.
4Press the shutter button halfway.
The electronic level...

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The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set 
a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick 
Control for playback, and displays  a brief description of that mode, 
function or option. It also displays a description when you select a 
function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns 
off when you tap on the description or proceed with the operation.
 Shooting mode  (Sample)
 Quick Control  (Sample)
Select [Feature guide].
Under the [5...

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Basic Shooting andImage Playback
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes 
on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back 
images.
With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point  and shoot while the 
camera sets everything automatically
 (p.93). Also, to prevent 
botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced 
shooting function sett ings cannot be changed. 
Basic Zone
If you set the Mode Dial to < 8> when the LCD monitor is off, 
press the < Q> button (p.23) to check the...

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 is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene 
and sets the optimum settings automatically.  It also adjusts focus 
automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.73).
1Set the Mode Dial to .
Turn the Mode Dial while holding 
down the lock release button at the 
center.
2Aim the Area AF frame over the 
subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus, 
and the camera will focus on the 
closest object.
 Aiming the center of the Area AF 
frame over the subject will...