Canon 300D instruction manual 4Clean the image sensor, Terminate the cleaning

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Cleaning the Image sensor (CMOS)

4Clean the image sensor.

• Use a rubber blower to carefully blow away any dust, etc., on the surface of the image sensor.

5 Terminate the cleaning.

•Set the Power switch to < 2>.

sThe camera will turn off and the shutter

will close. The mirror will also go down.

•Set the Power switch to < 1>. You can start shooting again.

• During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor.

•Do not turn the Power switch to <2>.

•Do not open the CF card slot cover.

•Do not remove the battery.

•Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be damaged.

•Do not use a blower brush. The brush can scratch the CMOS sensor.

•Never use cleaning sprays or blower sprays. The pressure and freezing action of the spray gas may damage the surface of the image sensor.

•When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <π> icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the Power switch to <2> and replace the battery. Then start from step 1 again.

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Contents Page Page Test the Camera Before Shooting CopyrightsEquipment Check List Contents 109 Safety Warnings Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage Camera LCD Panel and LCD MonitorLithium Battery for the Date and Time CF CardLens Electrical Contacts Nomenclature Reference page numbers are indicated by p.∗∗EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens LCD LCD Panel AEBViewfinder Information Mode Dial Basic ZoneImage Zone Creative ZoneBattery Charger CB-5L Battery pack slot Red lampPower cord socket DC coupler plug DC coupler cord AC Adaptor Kit ACK-E2 optionalConventions Used in this Manual Before You Start Attaching the StrapConnect the power cord Attach the battery4Recharge the battery 2Remove the coverPage Installing and Removing the Battery Removing the Battery Open the battery compartment cover 2Remove the battery packBattery Life Shooting conditionsUsing a Household Power Supply 2Connect the power cordConnect the DC Coupler Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socketOn the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Remove the caps 2Attach the lensInstalling a CF Card Open the cover Using CF cards made by Canon is recommended2Insert the CF card Close the coverRemoving the CF Card Open the cover 2Remove the CF cardPower Switch Shutter ButtonHalfway pressing Full pressingUsing the Electronic Dials Operating the l Dial Press a button and turn the l dialJust turn the l dial Menu Operations Setting Procedure Display the menu 4Select the menu setting5Set the desired setting 2Select a tabMenu Settings ˙ ShootingPlayback ∆ Set-up2Clear the settings Shooting SettingsImage Recording Settings LCD Monitor Setting the Date and Time Select Date/Time 2Set the date and time 3Set the date display formatReplacing the Date/Time Battery + Be sure the battery’s orientation + is correct5Close the cover Cleaning the Image Sensor Cmos Select OK4Clean the image sensor Terminate the cleaningDioptric Adjustment Turn the dioptric adjustment knobIllustration shows the knob at the standard setting -1 dpt Holding the CameraSet the Mode Dial to Y U I O P Or S Fully Automatic Shooting4Check the exposure setting Fully Automatic Shooting2Aim any of the AF points on the subject Focus the subjectShoot Programmed Image Control Modes PortraitLandscape Close-upYou can disable the flash when you do not want it to fire SportsNight Portrait Flash off2Set the Review setting Image ReviewSelect Review Captured image will be displayed on the LCD monitor2Set the Review time setting Changing the Review TimeSelect Review time Self-timer Operation Press the H´ button2Focus the subject Press the H´ button so that ´ appears on the LCD panelWireless Remote Control Press the H ´ button2Shoot Using the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecup2Attach the eyepiece cover From the bottom of the eyecup, push it UpwardSettings for Shooting Image-recording Quality Settings Image-Recording QualitySelect Quality 2Select the image-recording qualityImage Size Pixels Format Setting the ISO Speed ISO Speed in the Basic Zone ModesISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes 1Press the D ß buttonPress the 6 ∂ button 2Select the white balance setting Selecting the White BalanceWhite Balance Custom White Balance Shoot a white object2Select Custom WB Select an imageWhite Balance Auto Bracketing 4Select3Set the bracketing amount Press the µ keys to selectCanceling White Balance Auto Bracketing 4ShootSelecting the Processing Parameter Select Parameters2Select the processing parameter Processing Parameters2Select Set up Select the Set NoPress the å keys to select 1, 2, or 3, then press p 4Select the parameter Set the parameter6Return to the Parameters menu Select the desired Set NumberAuto Reset File NumberingSelect File numbering 2Select the file numbering methodSetting Auto Rotation 2Set the Auto rotate settingSelect Auto rotate Take a vertical shotINFO. Checking Camera Settings Display the camera settingsCamera Setting Information Advanced Operations 3Selecting an AF Point Automatic AF point SelectionManual AF point Selection Press the 3 buttonSet the camera to a Creative Zone mode Set a Creative Zone mode except QFocus Lock When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing Manual FocusingFocusing ring Drive Mode Selection Set the Mode Dial to T TProgram AE2Focus on the subject Check the displayShifting the Program Program AEPage Shutter Speed Display Aperture-Priority AE 2Select the desired aperture value4Checkshoot. the viewfinder display With a large aperture valueDepth-of-field Preview Aperture Value DisplaySet the Mode Dial to f 2Select the desired shutter speed 3Select the desired aperture value 4Focus on the subjectTurn the l dial to set the desired shutter speed 5Determine the exposure 6ShootSet the Mode Dial to Q 2Focus the subject Automatic Depth-of-Field AESetting Exposure Compensation Set the exposure compensation amountPress the shutter button halfway and check the display Auto Exposure Bracketing Select AEB2Set the AEB amount 3ShootCanceling AEB Exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder JAE Lock2Press the j button. ˜ Compose the shot and shootSet the Mode Dial to W 2Set the shutter speed to Dial to select Next setting afterBulb Exposures Set the aperture valueUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic ZoneUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Flash Sync Speed and Aperture Settings Built-in Flash RangeUsing Red-eye Reduction Select Red-eye on/off2Set the red-eye reduction FE Lock Check that the M icon is litCenterweighted average metering Metering Modes0LCD Panel Illumination Evaluative meteringImage Playback Images not taken with the cameraImage Playback Single image Playback the image2View another image Image with Shooting InformationHistogram Highlight AlertSample Histogram Index Display Setmode.the camera to the playback2Display the index Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screenMagnified View Display the image to be magnified2Magnify the image Scroll aroundJumping in the index display mode Image JumpSet the camera for playback 2Set jump displayAutomated Playback of Images Auto playback Select Auto Play2Start the auto play Stop the auto playRotating an Image Select Rotate2Rotate the image Connecting to a TV Switch to Video2Turn the TV on, and set the input 4Press the buttonImage Protection Select Protect2Set the image protection Erasing an Image 2Display the erase menuErase the image Erasing All Images Select All4Erase the images Format the CF card before using it in the camera Formatting the CF CardSelect Format 2Format the CF cardAbout Error Message Direct Printing from the Camera Turn the Power switch to 2Set up the printer Connect the Camera to the Printer3Connect the camera to the printer 4Turn on the printer5Turn the camera’s power switch to 1, then press the button Printing Select the image to be printed2Press p 3Select Style 4Print the imageSetting the Printing Style Select Style Style setting screen2Select the style option 3Select the desired setting Setting the Quantity Set the number of copies Setting the TrimmingSelect Trimming 2Trim the imagePress p to return to the print setting screen 3Exit the trimmingRotating the trimming frame When Stopping the Printing Resolving Printing ErrorsDpof Digital Print Order Format Camera uses Dpof VersionPrint Order Printing OptionsSelect Print Order Set the print type, date, and file No. optionsSelect the set up option 4Select the desired settingExit the set up screen Print Type112 Selecting Individual Images Select Order2Select the image to be printed Set the print settings 4Exit the Order screenPress the å keys to set the number of copies from 1 to If you select Cancel, the print order screen will reappear Selecting All Images2Select Mark all Exit the Print Order screenDirect Printing with Dpof 2Select Print OrderSelect Print 5Start printing Check the printing options displayedOn the upper left Press the å keys to select OKResolving Printing Errors Stopping the PrintingResuming the Printing Memo 120 Reference Function Availability Table 122AF Modes and Drive Modes ONE Shot AFPower Source Battery cannot be rechargedBattery becomes exhausted quickly Camera turns off by itselfShooting Image cannot be erased Date and time is wrongNo image appears on the TV screen Error Codes Error code CountermeasuresMajor Accessories optional Remote Controller RC-5 Remote Switch RS-60E3Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro FlashSystem Map EP-EX15131 Specifications TypeImage Sensor Recording SystemViewfinder AutofocusExposure Control Shutter Built-in FlashExternal Speedlite Drive SystemPower Source PlaybackImage Protection and Erase Direct Printing from the CameraDimensions and Weight Operating EnvironmentEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Digital Camera Model DS6041 Systems Index 127139 CT1-1244-000 Canon U.S.A. 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