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,_c_ Automatic Sensor Cleaning __,

Whenever you set the power switch to <ON> or <OFF>, the Self

Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this

operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it.

Cleaning the Sensor Now

Select [Sensor cleaning].

_ Under the [_:] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press <_-_>.

Select [Clean now t_ ].

_ Select [Clean now_], then press

<8 > .

_ Select [OK] on the dialog screen, then press <_-_>.

_ The screen will indicate that the sensor is being cleaned. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken.

[] _ For best Jesuits,d0 the Senso[ €!eaniogWhilethe Camerabott0m is placed 0n a table 0r other flat surface.

_ Even if yourepeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not !reprove that much, Right after the sensor cleaning is flnished_the [c!ean now _+c:]_

opt!on wi/! remain disab!ed temparad!Y_

DisablingAutomaticSensorCleaning

e_ In step 2, select [Auto cleaning _E_]. and set it to [Disable].

_y,,The sensor cleaning will no longer be executed when you set the power switch to <ON> or <OFF>.

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Contents Canon About the Main Dial Pointer Advanced ShootingSet the Mode Dial to Tv Tv Action ShotsTake the picture ISO Av Changing the Depth of Field J Set the Mode Dial to AvShooti.gTip Depth of Field Preview# Using the Builtin FlashManual Exposure Set the Mode Dial to M100 Bulb Bulb ExposuresDEPAutomatic Depth=of=Field AE Set the Mode Dial to A-DEPTake the picture 101=IChanging the Metering Mode Set the metering mode102 103 Setting Exposure CompensationMaking it brighter Making it darker1O4 Flash Exposure CompensationSet the flash exposure Compensation amount Select E×po. comp./AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing106 Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shootingAE Lock Effects =X Locking the E×posure108 =- Locking the Flash E×posurePress the button Press the % buttonCorrectingtheBrightnessandContrastAutomatically Select the settingSelect Auto Lighting Optimizer 3Take the pictureCorrecting the images Dark Corners 110Il Select Peripheral illumin 111 About the Lens Correction Data=~ Customizing image Characteristics Select a Picture StyleSelect a parameter. j Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness 113Saturation Filter Effect Monochrome AdjustmentToning Effect 114Press the ,. button Select User Def RegisteringPreferred image Characteristics115 PressSet the parameter 116Elect a parameter Custom White Balance WB Matching the Light Source117 Press the a WB button. y,,White balance wiHHappear118 White Balance Correction WB Adjustingthe Color Tone for the LightSource119 Select WB Shift/BKTRecord the shot About Adobe RGB Setting the Color Reproduction Range @121 Set the desired color spaceShooting Tips Using the self=timer 2 with mirror Iockup Mirror Lock=up to Reduce Camera Shake122 Shootingwiththe LCDMonitor LiveViewShooting Shooting with the LCD Monitor 124Display the Live View image. Press the r button Enabling Live View Shooting 125126 About the information Display127 Final Iage Simulation128 Shooting Function Settings129 Menu Function Settings13O Live Mode AF Changing the Autofocus Mode132 Face detection Live Mode AF133 Focus the subject134 Live Mode and Face DetectionLive Mode Notes135 Quick Mode AF 136Select the AF point. # 137 138 MF Focusing ManuallyMove Magnifying Focus ManuallyLive View Image Cautions 139Shooting Result Cautions 140Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to = =l,, Shooting Movies142 143 Manual Exposure Shooting 144145 Focus and shoot the movieISO 146Final image Simulation 147148 Shooting Stills in the Din ModeShooting Still Photos RashQuick Control 150 Setting the Movie=recording Size151 Being recorded 1920x1080152 Using Movie Digital ZoomSet the digital zoom Use digital zoomTaking Video Snapshots Setting the Video Snapshot Shooting Duration153 Select the Video snapshot154 Creating a Video Snapshot AlbumContinue to shoot more video Snapshots Album Quit the video snapshot shootingOptions in Steps 4 Playback Video snapshot Operations155 156 Playing an Album157 158 159 Sound recording 160161 162 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and image Quality 163164 Handy Features Setting the image Review Time Handy Features#f=8Card Reminder 166Setting the Auto Power-off Time Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness167 168 Create a FolderAbout Folders Selecting a Folder17O File Numbering MethodsReplacing the card Auto reset The file numbering is reset to 0001 whenever you Setting Copyright Information 172Select the option to be set 173 Text Entry Procedure174 AutoRotation of Verticallages175 Settings displaySelect Clear settings Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings176 Select OK177 Automaticselection178 EnableChanging the Shooting Settings Screen Color 179Turning the LCD IVlonitor Off/On Flash firing Setting the Flash18O Select Flash controlBuilt=in flash func. setting and External flash func Setting Settable Functions181 182 Setting the External Speedlite Custom Functions 183Display the Custom Function Cleaning the Sensor Now Automatic Sensor CleaningSelect Sensor cleaning Under the tab, select Sensor cleaning, then pressObtain the Dust Delete Data Appending Dust Delete Data185 Select Dust Delete DataAbout the Dust Delete Data 186Photograph a solid=white object Clean the sensor Manuat Sensor CleaningEnd the cleaning Set the power switch to OFF188 Setting the power switch to OFFWireless Flash Photography Using Wireless Flash Slave Unit Settings and PoSition190 Press the button to raise Easy Wireless Flash ShootingBuilt=in flash 191Select Built-in flash func. setting, then press SettingSelect Built=in flash rune 192193 Fullyautomatic Shooting With Multiple External Speedlites=TTL II meter 194 Custom Wireless Flash ShootingSet Firing group to =AII, then Take the picture 195 Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External SpeedlitesMode = AB Multiple slave units in multiple groups 197 SelectGroup Flash Exposure Compensation Other Settings198 Flash exp. compSetting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash 199Ireless func. = Page CaHOH

600D specifications

The Canon EOS 600D, also known as the Rebel T3i in North America, is a popular digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that was released in early 2011. As an entry-level DSLR, it appeals to beginner photographers and enthusiasts alike, thanks to its user-friendly design, impressive features, and superb image quality.

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