Canon Eos Rebel Xsi 450d Instruction Manual

							
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E5
Battery Charger LC-E5E
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
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.
Power cord 
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot 
Charge lamp
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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.165)
Attaching the Strap
Eyepiece cover
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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic 
camera operations.
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1Remove the protective cover.
2Attach the battery.
 As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E5
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E5E
 Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into the 
power outlet. 
X Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp turns orange.
X When the battery is fully recharged, 
the charge lamp will turn green.
  It takes about 2 hours to fully 
recharge a completely exhausted 
battery.
The time required to recharge the 
battery depends on the ambient 
temperature and battery’s charge 
level.
Recharging the Battery
LC-E5
LC-E5E
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Recharging the Battery
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be 
used.
Even during non-use or storage, a  charged battery will gradually 
discharge and lose its power.
  After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug 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 ed, resulting in excess discharge 
and shorter battery life. Store the ba ttery with the protective cover 
attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the 
battery’s performance.
  The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available 
plug adapter for the respective country. Do not attach any portable 
voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the 
battery charger.
  If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has worn out.
Purchase a new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
  Do not charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5.
  Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an 
incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or 
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
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 lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
  To prevent shorting, be sure to attach 
the protective cover to the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Do not further push open the battery compartment cover when it is already 
open. Doing so may damage its hinge.
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When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen 
appears, see page 29 to set the date/time. : The camera turns on.
< 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>, the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatical ly. During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>. Even during the sensor 
cleaning, you can still shoot by  pressing the shutter button halfway 
(p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you turn on/off the power switch < 1>/ at a short interval, 
the < f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a 
problem.
  To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 
30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just 
press the shutter button.
  You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [ 5 Auto 
power off ] setting. (p.109)
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic  Self-Cleaning Sensor
About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to  while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording ... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after 
the card finishes recording the image.
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When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level OK.
x : Battery level is slightly down, 
but adequate power remains.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
[Approx. number of shots]
  The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting, 
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
Checking the Battery Level
TemperatureShooting Conditions
No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F600500
At 0°C / 32°F500400
  The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above 
depending on the shooting conditions.
  Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the 
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
  The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of 
the LCD monitor.
  The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain 
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
  Using the Image Stabilizer of the  lens will decrease the number of 
possible shots (shorter battery life).
  For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100.
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has 
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 
and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to 
recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sure 
to set the date/time.
1Display the menu.
  Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select [Date/
Time].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[ 6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Date/
Time ], then press < 0>.
3Set the date and time.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
date or time number.
  Press < 0> so   is displayed.
 
Press the  key to set the number, 
then press <
0>. (returns to  .)
4Exit the menu.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The date/time will be set.
  Press the < M> button to return 
to the shooting settings display.
3  Setting the Date and Time
 The date/time set will start from when you press < 0> in step 4.
  If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery 
becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set 
the date/time again.
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1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select 
[Language].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[ 6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[ Language ] (the third item from the 
top), then press < 0>.
3Select the desired language.
  Press the < S> key to select the 
desired language, then press < 0>.
X The menu language will change.
  Press the < M> button to return 
to the shooting settings display.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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