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By registering the menu items and 
Custom Functions which you change 
frequently, you can access and change 
them quickly with My Menu.
You can register the top layer of items 
under each menu tab and any Custom 
Function. You can register up to six items 
in My Menu.
1Select [My Menu settings].
 Under the [ 9] tab, select [ My Menu 
settings ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Register].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select 
[ Register ], then press < 0>.
3Select an item.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the...

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3 Registering My Menu
In step 2, select [ Delete], then select the item to be deleted. To delete 
all the My Menu items, select [ Delete all items].
In step 2, select [ Display from My Menu ], and set [Enable]. With the 
camera ready for shooting, pressing the < M> button will display 
the [ 9] tab first.
In step 2, select [ Sort]. Select the item to be sorted and press < 0>. 
With the [
z] icon displayed on the right of the item, turn the < 5> dial to 
shift the item up or down on the menu. Then...

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3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings
2Select [Save].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Save], 
then press < 0>.
3Select [Start].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Start], 
then press < 0>.
X The camera settings will be saved to 
the memory card, and the screen in 
step 2 will reappear.
  If you select [ Change file name ], you 
can change the file name (8 
characters) and save the file.
(For the procedure, see “Changing 
the File Name” on page 77. The 
number of characters which can be 
entered will be...

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You can set the basic settings for major functions such as the shooting 
mode, AF mode, metering mode, and drive mode and register them in 
the camera.
This is convenient when you want to  instantly switch to frequently-used 
shooting settings.
1Select [Regist/apply basic settings].
 Under the [7] tab, select [Regist/apply 
basic settings
], then press .
2Select [Register].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select 
[ Register ], then press < 0>.
3Select a function.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the...

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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc. The back of this 
chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up 
things.  

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When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press the  button 
to view the function settings on the LCD monitor.
Display the camera settings.
 Press the < B> button.
Camera Settings & Battery Information
B Camera Settings
Date/Time (p.46) WB correction (p.70)/
BKT setting (p.71) Picture Style (p.57)
Color space (p.72)
Auto rotate display (p.130)
File name setting (p.77)
Picture Style parameters (p.58)
Shots remaining on CF card 
and SD card (p.53)
AF microadjustment (p.169)
If C.Fn II -9-1 is set,...

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Camera Settings & Battery Information
You can check the battery’s condition on a menu screen.
Select [Battery info.].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Battery 
info. ], then press < 0>.
3  Battery Info.
Designation of the battery being used 
or household power source.
Remaining battery level displayed by 
the battery check display (p.29) in 1% 
increments.
Shots taken with the current battery. 
The number is reset when the battery 
is recharged.
Battery’s performance level is 
displayed in one of three...

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The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. 
Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery 
is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2025 lithium 
battery as described below.
The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the 
correct date/time.
1Set the power switch to  
and remove the battery pack.
  The back-up battery is on the ceiling 
of the battery compartment.
2Remove the back-up battery 
cover.
 Use a small...

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The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE 
 mode.
Understanding the Program Line
The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed, and the right-hand 
vertical axis represents the aperture.
The combinations of shutter speed and aperture automatically determined by 
Program AE are shown as lines with respect to the subject brightness 
(Exposure Value) levels on the left and top edges of the graph.
Using an EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens with a subject brightness of EV12, the...

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If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this 
Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your 
dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.
  To prevent mishaps, the battery charger cannot recharge any battery 
other than Battery Pack LP-E4.
  The battery is not properly installed in the camera. (p.29)
  Make sure the memory card slot cover is closed. (p.32)
  If the top LCD panel does not display the camera settings, recharge 
the battery. (p.26)
  The...