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 < 0>.
 The card will be formatted.
 When the formatting is completed, 
the menu will reappear.
 For low-level formatting, press the 
 button to append [ Low level 
format ] with a checkmark , then 
select [OK ].
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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 normal formatting.
 You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [ Cancel]. Even in this 
case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the card as 
usual.
 When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management 
information is changed. The actual dat a is not completely erased. Be 
aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the 
card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to 
prevent the personal data from being leaked.
 Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software on the card must be 
installed on your computer. Then format the card with the camera.
The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller 
than the capacity indicated on the card.
 This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. 
						

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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 the electronic 
level, display the shooting settings 
screen, or turn off the LCD monitor 
screen.
Switching the LCD Monitor Display
Shooting Settings
 Appears when you press the 
 button. Press the 
button again to return to the 
shooting settings screen. 
Appears when you press the 
 button. Press the button 
again to return to the shooting 
settings screen.
Menu FunctionsCaptured Image 
						

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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 off. If this 
occurs, take the camera away from the fluorescent lighting. 
						

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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 a movie. 
						

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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 displayed in 1° 
increments. The tilt scale is marked in 
5° increments.
 When the red line turns green, it 
indicates that the tilt is almost 
corrected.
Q  Displaying the Electronic Level
Displaying the Electronic  Level on the LCD Monitor
Horizontal level
Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx. ±1°.If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be larger.
During Live View shooting and before movie shooting (except with  u+ 
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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 will appear as 
shown in the illustration.
 This also works with vertical shooting.
3  Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder
Electronic level
Horizontal
Tilt 1° 
Tilt 2° or higher
Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of ±1°. 
						

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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 3] tab, select [ Feature 
guide], then press < 0>.
 Select [ Disable], then press < 0>.
Feature Guide
3  Disabling the Feature Guide
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2
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 shooting mode before 
shooting (p.84). 
						

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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 make 
focusing easier.
3Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway. The 
lens focusing ring will rotate to focus.
 The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus 
will be displayed. At the same time, 
the beeper will sound and the focus 
indicator < o> in the viewfinder will 
light up.
 In low light, the AF point(s) will light 
up briefly in red.
 If necessary, the built-in flash will be 
raised automatically.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Area AF frame
Focus indicator