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Switching the Color of Screen Information
 Still Images  Movies
Information displayed on the screen and menus can be changed to a color 
suitable for shooting under low-light conditions. Enabling this setting is 
useful in modes such as [
] (= 67).
 z
Choose [Night Display] on the [2] tab, 
and then choose [On] ( = 31).
 z
To restore the original display, choose 
[Of

f].
 ● You can also return the setting to [Off] by holding down the 
[] button for at least one second on the shooting screen or 
in Playback mode during single-image display.
Using Eco Mode
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. 
When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce 
battery consumption.
1 Configure the setting.
 z Choose [Eco Mode] on the [2] tab, and 
then choose [On].
 z [] is now shown on the shooting 
screen ( = 191).
 z
The screen darkens when the camera 
is not used for approximately two 
seconds; approximately ten seconds 
after darkening, the screen turns off. 
The camera turns off after approximately 
three minutes of inactivity

.
Electronic Level Calibration
Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level the 
camera.
For greater calibration accuracy, display grid lines ( =
 100) to help you 
level the camera in advance.
1 Make sure the camera is level.
 z Place the camera on a flat surface, such 
as a table.
2 Calibrate the electronic level.
 zChoose [Electronic Level] on the [1] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z To adjust left/right tilt, choose [Horizontal 
Roll Calibration], and to adjust forward/
backward tilt, choose [Vertical Pitch 
Calibration], followed by the [
] button. A 
confirmation message is displayed.
 z Choose [OK], and then press the [] 
button.
Resetting the Electronic Level
Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is 
not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level.
 z Choose [Electronic Level] on the [1] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Choose [Reset], and then press the [] 
button.
 z Choose [OK], and then press the [] 
button.
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 ●For maximum brightness, press and hold the [] button 
for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed 
or when in single-image display. (This will override the [Disp. 
Brightness] setting on the [
2] tab.) To restore the original 
brightness, press and hold the [] button again for at least 
one second or restart the camera.
World Clock
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when 
you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to 
that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the 
Date/Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your 
home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” ( =
 20).
1 Specify your destination.
 z
Choose [Time Zone] on the [2] tab, and 
then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [ World], and then press 
the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose the 
destination.
 z To set daylight saving time (1 hour 
ahead), choose [] by pressing the 
[][] buttons or turning the [] dial, 
and then choose [] by pressing the 
[][] buttons.
 z Press the [] button.
2 Shoot.
 zTo activate the screen and prepare for 
shooting when the screen is off but the lens 
is still out, press the shutter button halfway.
Power-Saving Adjustment
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto 
Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 27).
 z
Choose [Power Saving] on the [2] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Choose an item, press the [] button, 
and then press the [][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to configure the setting.
 ● To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for 
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
 ●The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power 
Down] to [Off].
 ●These power-saving functions are not available when you have 
set Eco mode ( = 161) to [On].
Screen Brightness
Screen and viewfinder brightness can be set separately. Before 
adjustment, make sure the display to adjust is activated.
 z
Choose [Disp. Brightness] on the [2] 
tab, press the [] button, and then press 
the [][] buttons or turn the [] dial to 
adjust the brightness.
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Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
 zChoose [Language ] on the [3] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose a language, and 
then press the [] button.
 ● You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by 
pressing and holding the [] button and immediately pressing 
the [] button.
Silencing Camera Operations
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
 z Choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then 
choose [On].
 ● Operation can also be silenced by holding down the [] 
button as you turn the camera on.
 ● Sound is not played during movies ( = 105) if you mute camera 
sounds. To restore sound during movies, press the [] button or 
drag up across the screen. Adjust volume as needed by pressing 
the [
][] buttons or by dragging up or down quickly.
2 Switch to the destination time zone.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [ World], and then press 
the [] button.
 z [] is now shown on the shooting screen 
( = 191).
 ●
Adjusting the date or time while in [] mode ( = 21) will 
automatically update your [ Home] time and date.
Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
 z Choose [Date/Time] on the [2] tab, and 
then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons to choose an 
option, and then adjust the setting, either 
by pressing the [
][] buttons or turning 
the [] dial.
Lens Retraction Timing
The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press 
the [] button in Shooting mode ( = 26). To have the lens retracted 
immediately after you press the [] button, set the retraction timing to 
[0 sec.].
 z Choose [Lens Retraction] on the [2] tab, 
and then choose [0 sec.].
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Hiding Hints and Tips
Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose Quick Set menu 
(= 30) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information.
 z
Choose [Hints & Tips] on the [3] tab, 
and then choose [Off].
Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel
Sensitivity of the touch-screen panel can be increased to respond to a 
lighter touch, or you can disable touch control.
 z Choose [4] tab ► [Touch Operation], 
and then choose the desired option.
 z To increase touch-screen panel 
sensitivity, choose [Sensitive], and to 
disable touch control, choose [Disable].
Metric / Non-Metric Display
Change the unit of measurement shown in the zoom bar ( = 35), the 
MF indicator ( = 85), and elsewhere from m/cm to ft/in as needed.
 z
Choose [Units] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [ft/in].
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.
 z Choose [Volume] on the [3] tab, and 
then press the [] button.
 z Choose an item, and then press the 
[][] buttons to adjust the volume.
Customizing Sounds
Customize camera operating sounds as follows.
 zChoose [Sound Options] on the [3] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Choose an item, and then press the 
[][] buttons to change the sound.
 ● The shutter sound in digest movies recorded in [] mode 
( = 37) cannot be changed.
Start-Up Screen
Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as 
follows.
 z
Choose [Start-up Image] on the [1] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an option.
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Deleting All Copyright Information
You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same 
time as follows.
 zFollow the steps in “Setting Copyright 
Information to Record in Images” 
(=
 165) and choose [Delete Copyright 
Info].
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
 ● The copyright info already recorded in images will not be deleted.
Adjusting Other Settings
The following settings can also be adjusted.
 ●[4] tab setting [Wi-Fi Settings] ( = 133)
 ●
[4] tab setting [Mobile Device Connect Button] ( = 136)
Restoring Default Camera Settings
If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera 
settings.
1 Access the [Reset All] screen.
 z
Choose [Reset All] on the [4] tab, and 
then press the [] button.
2 Restore default settings.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z Default settings are now restored.
Checking Certification Logos
Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be 
viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on 
the camera packaging, or on the camera body.
 zChoose [Certification Logo Display] on 
the [4] tab, and then press the [] 
button.
Setting Copyright Information to Record in 
Images
To record the author’s name and copyright details in images, set this 
information beforehand as follows.
 z Choose [Copyright Info] on the [4] tab, 
and then press the [] button.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Enter Author’s Name] or 
[Enter Copyright Details]. Press the [
] 
button to access the keyboard, and enter 
the name ( =
 32).
 z
Press the [] button. When [Accept 
changes?] is displayed, choose [Yes] 
(either press the [
][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial), and then press the [] button.
 z The information set here will now be 
recorded in images.
 ● To check the information entered, choose [Display Copyright Info] 
on the screen above, and then press the [] button.
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 ●The following functions are not restored to default settings. -Information registered using Face ID ( = 45) -
[1] tab setting [Video system] ( = 160) -
[2] tab settings [Time Zone] ( = 162), [Date/Time] (= 163), 
and [3] tab setting [Language ] ( = 163) -
Custom white balance data you have recorded ( = 82) -
Shooting Mode -Exposure compensation ( = 78) setting -
Movie mode ( = 73) -
Wi-Fi settings ( = 133) -
Calibrated value for the electronic level ( = 161) -
Copyright information ( = 165)
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used 
with genuine Canon accessories.
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents 
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please 
note that any repairs your Canon product may require as a result of such 
malfunction are not covered under warranty and will incur a fee.
Accessories
Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon 
accessories and other compatible accessories sold 
separately
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System Map
*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 A genuine Canon accessory is also avai lable (Interface Cable IFC-600PCU).
*3
 Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.).
*4 The following accessories are also supported: Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, 
and 220EX, Speedlite 

Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2, and Off-
Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
Neck Strap Strap Adapter Battery Pack
NB-13L*1Battery Charger
CB-2LH/CB-2LHE*1
USB Cable (camera end: Micro-B)*2
Memory Card Card Reader Computer
TV/Video  System
AC Adapter Kit
ACK-DC110
Included Accessories
Power
Cables
HDMI Cable
(camera end: Type D)*
3
Flash Units
PictBridge-Compatible Printers Connect
Station CS100 Speedlite*
4
600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 
430EX II, 320EX, 270EX II
High-Power Flash
HF-DC2
Remote SwitchRS-60E3
Other Accessories
Compact Power  Adapter
CA-DC30/CA-DC30E
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Compact Power Adapter  
CA-DC30/CA-DC30E
 z Insert the included battery pack into the 
camera for charging. Interface Cable 
IFC
-600PCU (sold separately) is required 
to connect the adapter to the camera.
Flash Units
High-Power Flash HF-DC2
 z External flash for illuminating subjects 
that are out of range of the built-in flash.   
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX/ 
580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II
 z Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables 
many styles of flash photography. 
Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 
220EX are also supported.
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
 zPrevents unnatural shadows next to 
subjects during vertical shooting. Includes 
Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2/ST-E3-RT
 zEnables wireless control of slave 
Speedlite flash units (except Speedlite 
220EX/270EX).
 ● High-Power Flash units cannot be used in [], [], or [] 
shooting mode when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual].
Optional Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that 
availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be 
available.
Power Supplies
Battery Pack NB-13L
 z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE
 zCharger for Battery Pack NB-13L
 ● The message [Battery communication error] is displayed if you 
use a non-genuine Canon battery pack, and user response is 
required. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damages 
resulting from accidents, such as malfunction or fire, that occur 
due to use of non-genuine Canon battery packs.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110
 zFor powering the camera using 
household power. Recommended when 
using the camera over extended periods, 
or when connecting the camera to a 
printer or computer. Cannot be used to 
charge the battery pack in the camera.
 ● The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 
100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
 ● For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially 
available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer 
designed for traveling, which may damage the battery pack.
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Using Optional Accessories
Playback on a TV
 Still Images  Movies
You can view your shots on a TV by connecting the camera to an HDTV 
with a commercially available HDMI cable (not exceeding 2.5 m / 8.2 ft., 
with a T
ype D terminal on the camera end). Movies shot at an image 
quality of [
], [], [], [], [], [], or 
[] can be viewed in high definition.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the  TV manual.
1 Make sure the camera and TV are 
off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
 zOn the TV, insert the cable plug fully into 
the HDMI input as shown.
 zOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
3 Turn the TV on and switch to 
external input.
 zSwitch the TV input to the external input 
you connected the cable to in step 2.
Other Accessories
Interface Cable IFC-600PCU
 zFor connecting the camera to a computer 
or printer.
Remote Switch RS-60E3
 zEnables remote shutter button operation 
(pressing the button halfway or all the 
way down).
Printers
Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible 
Printers
 zEven without using a computer, you can 
print images by connecting the camera 
directly to a printer. 
 
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
retailer.
Photo and Movie Storage
Connect Station CS100
 ● A media hub for storing camera images, 
viewing on a connected TV
, printing 
wirelessly on a Wi-Fi-compatible printer, 
sharing over the Internet, and more.
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