Canon Eos Rebel Xt 350d Instruction Manual

							
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL is a high-
performance, digital AF SLR camera enabling highly versatile and 
speedy shooting. The camera has an 8-megapixel, high-resolution 
CMOS sensor, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (including 
the EF-S lenses). The camera features quick shooting at anytime, 
shooting modes for all types of photography from fully automatic 
shooting to manual shooting, direct printing, and more.
Before using the camera, read this Instruction Manual to familiarize 
yourself with the camera.
To prevent botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings 
(p.6,7) and Handling Precautions (p.8,9).
Test the Camera Before UsingBefore using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are 
being properly recorded onto the memory card. If the camera or memory card is 
faulty and the images cannot be recorded on the card or be read by a personal 
computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any data loss.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of 
people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that 
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for 
private enjoyment.
 
¡Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.
 
¡Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
 
¡ArcSoft, ArcSoftlogo, ArcSoft PhotoStudio are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of ArcSoft, Inc.
 
¡CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
 
¡Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and other countries.
 
¡Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States 
and other countries.
 
¡All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the 
property of their respective owners.
* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif  2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances 
compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif 
Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the 
print output.  
						

							
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Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. 
If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
*No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately. 
CF cards made by Canon are recommended.
Item Check List
 
¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL /Camera body (with eyecup, 
body cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time)
 
¢ EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II /Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only.
 
¢Battery Pack NB-2LH (with protective cover)
 
¢Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE *CB-2LW or CB-2LWE is included.
 
¢Power cord for battery charger *For CB-2LWE.
 
¢Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
 
¢Video Cable VC-100
 
¢Wide Strap EW-100DBll(with eyepiece cover)
 
¢EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)
 
¢ArcSoft PhotoStudio Disk (CD-ROM)
 
¢Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF)
 
¢Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
 
¢EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL INSTRUCTION 
MANUAL
(this booklet)
 
¢Software Guide
Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software 
installation procedure.
 
¢Battery Pack NB-2LH Instructions
 
¢Lens Instructions *Lens Kit only.
 
¢Camera warranty card
 
¢Lens warranty card *Lens Kit only.  
						

							
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Introduction
Item Check List ........................................................................\
.......................... 3
Handling Precautions ........................................................................\
................ 8
Quick Start Guide ........................................................................\
.................... 10
Nomenclature ........................................................................\
.......................... 12
Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................... 18
Getting Started  19
Recharging the Battery ........................................................................\
............ 20
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................ 22
Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................................... 24
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ...................................................................... 25
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 26
Basic Operation ........................................................................\
....................... 28
Menu Operations ........................................................................\
..................... 31
Setting the Language ........................................................................\
.............. 36
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................\
....... 37
Replacing the Date/Time Battery..................................................................... 38
Cleaning the CMOS sensor ........................................................................\
..... 39
Set the power-off time/Auto power off ............................................................. 41
CF Card Reminder ........................................................................\
.................. 41
Dioptric Adjustment ........................................................................\
................. 42
Holding the Camera........................................................................\
................. 42
Fully Automatic Shooting  43
Using Full Auto ........................................................................\
........................ 44
Basic Zone Modes ........................................................................\
................... 46
Self-timer Operation ........................................................................\
................ 48
Wireless Remote Control........................................................................\
......... 49
Using the Eyepiece Cover ........................................................................\
....... 50
Silencing the Beeper ........................................................................\
............... 50
Image Settings  51
Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................ 52
Setting the ISO Speed ........................................................................\
............. 55
Setting the White Balance ........................................................................\
....... 56
Custom White Balance ........................................................................\
............ 57
White Balance Correction ........................................................................\
........ 59
White Balance Auto Bracketing ....................................................................... 60
Setting the Color Space........................................................................\
........... 62
Selecting the Processing Parameters ............................................................. 63
Setting the Processing Parameters ................................................................. 64
File Numbering Methods ........................................................................\
......... 67
Checking Camera Settings ........................................................................\
...... 68
Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes  69
Selecting the AF Mode ........................................................................\
............ 70
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Selecting the AF Point ........................................................................\
............. 73
Using Focus Lock ........................................................................\
.................... 75
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)....................................................... 76
Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................\
... 77
Selecting the Drive Mode ........................................................................\
........ 78
Advanced Operations  79
Program AE ........................................................................\
............................. 80
Shutter-Priority AE........................................................................\
................... 82
Aperture-Priority AE ........................................................................\
................ 84
Depth of Field Preview ........................................................................\
............ 85
Manual Exposure ........................................................................\
.................... 86
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE ........................................................................\
... 88
Setting Exposure Compensation ..................................................................... 89
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 90
AE Lock ........................................................................\
................................... 92
Bulb Exposures ........................................................................\
....................... 93
Mirror Lockup ........................................................................\
.......................... 94
Flash Photography  95
Using the Built-in Flash ........................................................................\
........... 96
Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites .................................................. 101
Using Non-Canon Flash Units ....................................................................... 102
LCD Panel Illumination ........................................................................\
.......... 102
Image Playback  103
Setting the Image Review Time .................................................................... 104
Auto Image Rotation........................................................................\
.............. 105
Setting the LCD Brightness ........................................................................\
... 106
Image Playback ........................................................................\
..................... 107
  Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View ........................ 107 - 110
  Jump Display, Auto Play, Rotating an Image ..................................... 111 - 113
Displaying the Images on TV ........................................................................\
 114
Protecting Images ........................................................................\
................. 115
Erasing Images ........................................................................\
..................... 116
Formatting the CF Card........................................................................\
......... 118
Direct Printing from the Camera  119
Preparing to Print ........................................................................\
.................. 121
PictBridge / CP Direct / Bubble Jet Direct ............................................ 124 - 133
Easy Printing ........................................................................\
......................... 136
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format  137
Customizing the Camera  145
Reference 151
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Safety Warnings
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, 
and material damage.
Preventing Serious Injury or Death
• To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below:
- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this 
booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do  not apply heat or apply solder to the batter y pack or back-up battery. Do not expose 
the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the batter y 
pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.
- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ –). Do not  mix new and old or different types of batteries.
- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range  of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,  accessories, connecting cables, etc.
• Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)
• When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent 
fire or an explosion.
• If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the batter y charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging 
and prevent a fire.
• If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.
• Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or 
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a 
physician immediately.
• During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.
• Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident.• Do not fire the flash near a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away.
• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and 
fire.
• Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.  
						

							
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• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.
• Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision.
• Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.
• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock.
• Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s 
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
• To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:- Always insert the power plug all the way in.
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. 
Also do not twist or tie the cords.
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.
• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around  the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet 
may become moist and shor t-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to suppor t the camera and lens.
• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
• Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and 
electrical shock.
• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shor ter battery life. The battery pack or back-up 
battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact 
your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.  
						

							
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Camera Care¡This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
¡ The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
¡ Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
¡ Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
¡ The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
¡ Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, mirror, and focusing 
screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the 
camera body or lens.For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service 
Center.
¡ Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
¡ If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
¡ If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery 
from the camera, then wait until the condensation has evaporated before 
using the camera.
¡ If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the 
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
¡ Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as in a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
¡ If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if 
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your 
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working 
properly.
Handling Precautions  
						

							
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor¡Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% active pixels, there might be a few dead pixels 
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black 
or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
¡ At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. 
And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the 
display will return to normal at room temperature.
CF Card¡The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it 
to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
¡ Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic 
field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to 
having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card 
might be lost.
¡ Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so 
can warp the cards and make them unusable.
¡ Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card.
¡ Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them.
¡ Non-Canon CF cards may not be able to record and playback images. Using 
Canon CF cards is recommended.
¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.
¡ Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical ContactsAfter detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens 
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery. (p.22)
To recharge the battery, see page 20.
2Attach the lens. (p.25)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it 
with the white dot on the camera. For 
other lenses, align it with the red dot.
3Set the lens focus mode switch 
to .
 (p.25)
4Open the CF card slot 
cover and insert a CF 
card.
 (p.26)
Face the label side toward you 
and insert the end with the 
small holes into the camera.
5Set the power switch to < 1>.
(p.28)
For EF-S lensFor EF lens