Canon Lce5 Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high- precision and high-speed 9-point 
AF, approx. 3.4 fps continuous shoo ting, Live View shooting, and Full 
HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for  shooting at anytime, provides many 
features for demanding shots,  and has many other features.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the 
Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual , take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then  better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and a ccidents, read the Safety Warnings 
(p.219,220) and Handling  Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and ch eck whether the image has been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images of people and certain subj ects for anything but private 
enjoyment. Also be aware that certai n public performances, exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
This camera is compatible wi th SD memory cards and SDHC 
memory cards. This manu al will refer to all these cards as just “card.”
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images. 
Please purchase  it separately.
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is  provided. (The LC-E5E comes with a 
power cord.)
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, the le ns instruction manual might also be 
included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E5
(with protective cover) Battery Charger 
LC-E5/LC-E5E*
Interface Cable IFC-200U AV  C a b l e
AVC-DC400
EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction 
Manual
(1)Instruction Manual  (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting. (3)CD-ROM GuideGuide to the provided software (EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
Camera(with eyecup and  body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-100DB III
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							4 Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< V >  : Indicate the < S> cross keys.
< 0 > : Indicates the setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains 
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 
respectively after y ou let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons  and markings indicating the  camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to  the icons and markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the 
 button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the uppe r right of the page, it indicates that the 
function is available only in  the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
 All operations explained  in this manual assume that the power switch 
is already set to .
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to the default.
  For explanatory purposes, the instru ctions show the camera attached 
with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic 
operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics. 2
Getting Started23
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.43
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Shooting features for spec
ific types of subjects. 57
More Advanced Techniques
Advanced shooti
ng features. 75
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor. 105
Shooting Movies121
Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions.129
Image Playback147
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer163
Customizing the Camera181
Reference191
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1
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Introduction
Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this  Manual ............................................... ....................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance .... ................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ............. .................................................. ....................... 12
Quick Start Guide ................... .................................................. ....................... 14
Nomenclature ............................................................................. ..................... 16
Getting Started23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................. ............................... 26
Turning on the Power ... ................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Ti me ................................................ ............................... 29
Selecting the Interface Language .................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the SD  Card ............................................................. 31
Attaching and Detaching a  Lens ...................................... ............................... 33
About the Lens Image Stab ilizer....................................... ............................... 35
Basic Operation ............ .................................................... ............................... 36
3  Menu Operations ..................... .............................................................. 38
Formatting the Card................ .................................................. ....................... 40
Switching the LCD Monitor  Screen................................... ............................... 42
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 43
1 Fully Automatic Shooti ng............................................ ............................... 44
1  Full Auto Techniques .................................................. ............................... 46
2  Shooting Portraits .... ................................................................................... 47
3  Shooting Landscapes ................................................. ............................... 48
4  Shooting Close-ups . .................................................... ............................... 49
5  Shooting Moving Subjects............................... .......................................... 50
6  Shooting Portraits at  Night ............................... .......................................... 51
7 Disabling Flash ................. .................................................. ....................... 52
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 53
x Image Playback ................ .................................................. ....................... 56
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3Advanced Shooting Techniques57
d: Program AE ............................................... .................................................58
Z : Changing the ISO Speed .... ................................................... ..................60
D Using the Built-in Flas h .................................................... ............................62
E : Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................64
S  Selecting the AF Poin t ................................................... ............................66
MF: Manual Focusing ........................ ...........................................................67
i  Continuous Shooting ....................... ...........................................................68
j Using the Self-timer ............... .....................................................................69
Setting the Image-recording  Quality.................................................................70
A  Selecting a Picture Styl e .............................................. ............................73
More Advanced Techniques 75
s: Action Shots .................................. ...........................................................76
f : Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................78
Depth of Field Preview ............. .....................................................................80
a : Manual Exposure ............................ ...........................................................81
8 : Automatic Depth-of-Fiel d AE.................................... ............................82
q  Changing the Metering Mo de .....................................................................83
O y Setting Exposure Compens ation ........................................................84
Auto Exposure Bracketi ng.................................................... ............................86
A  Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................88
A  Registering a Picture St yle........................................... ............................91
Setting the Color Space .............. .....................................................................93
A  AE Lock ...................... ................................................................................94
A  FE Lock............. ..........................................................................................95
B : Setting the White Balanc e ........................................... ............................96
2  White Balance Correction ..........................................................................98
Lens Peripheral Illumination  Correction .........................................................100
0  Using the Quick Control Sc reen ...............................................................102
Preventing Camera Shake .............................................................................104
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Live View Shooting105
A Live View Shooting.......................................... ........................................ 106
A Setting Shooting Functi ons .................................................. ................... 108
Using AF to Focus .................. ....................................................................... 111
Focusing Manually...................................................................... ................... 118
Shooting Movies121
k Shooting Movies ...................................................................................... 122
Movie Settings ................................... ............................................................ 123
Handy Features 129
Handy Features ............................................................................................. 130
Silencing the Beeper ........... .................................................. ..................... 130
Card Reminder ............................... ............................................................ 130
Setting the Image Review  Time ................................................................. 130
Setting the Auto Power-off  Time................................................................. 131
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Br ightness ....................................................... 131
File Numbering Methods ............................................................................ 132
Auto Rotate of Vertical  Images ................................................ ................... 134
B  Checking Camera Settings ................................................................ 135
Reverting the Camera to the De fault Settings ............................................ 136
About Copyright Informa tion....................................................................... 137
Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically ...................... 138
Changing the Shooting Settings Sc reen Color ........................................... 138
Setting the Flash .................... ....................................................................... 139
f  Automatic Sensor Cleanin g ................................................................... 142
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 143
Manual Sensor Cleaning ........ .................................................. ..................... 145
Image Playback 147
HI Searching for Images Qui ckly.............................................................. 148
u /y  Magnified View ........................ ............................................................ 150
b Rotating the Image ............ ....................................................................... 151
k Playing Movies ............................ ............................................................ 152
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Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................154
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................156
K  Protecting Images ............................ .........................................................158
L Erasing Images ......................................................................... ................159
B  Shooting Information Displ ay ................................................................161
Printing Images and Transferri ng Images to a Computer 163
Preparing to Print ........................ ...................................................................164
w Printing........................ .......................................... ....................................166
Trimming the Image ........................... .........................................................171
W Digital Print Order Format  (DPOF) ...........................................................173
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................176
d  Transferring Images to a  Computer .........................................................177
Customizing the Camera 181
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................182
Custom Function Setting s ..............................................................................184
Registering My Menu .................. ...................................................................190
Reference 191
When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................192
Using a Household Power Ou tlet ...................................................................193
Remote Control Shooting . .......................................... ....................................194
External Speedlites ............................... .........................................................196
Function Availability Tabl e ......................................... ....................................198
Menu Settings ................................................. ...............................................200
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................... ................203
Error Codes ........................................... .........................................................209
System Map .......................................... .........................................................210
Specifications ................................................................................. ................212
Index .......................................................................... ....................................223
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
 Shoot automaticallyÎ p.43 - 55 (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuouslyÎ p.47,  50, 68 (i Continuous shooting)
 Take a picture of  myself in a groupÎ p.69 (j  Self-timer)
  Freeze the action
  Blur the actionÎ p.76 (s  Shutter-priority AE)
 Blur the background
 Keep the background  in sharp focus Î p.78 (f  Aperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure)Î p.84 (Exposure compensation)
 Shoot under low lightÎ p.44,  60, 62 (D Flash photography)
 Shoot without flashÎ p.52 (7  Flash Off)
  Photograph fireworks at nightÎ p.81 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitorÎ p.106  (A Live View shooting)
 Shoot moviesÎ p.122 (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
 Shoot with image effects 
matching the subjectÎ p.73 (Selecting a Picture Style)
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