Canon manual EOS D60

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EOS D60

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516)328-5600

The Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).

This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC regulations.

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Contents Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Introduction ¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop LE DiskEquipment Check List ¢ EOS D60 Software InstructionsContents 128 EOS D60 Safety Precautions Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageHandling Precautions CameraLithium Battery for the Date and Time Quick Guide Turn on the camera Set the Mode Dial to Mount the lens Set the focus modeSwitch on the lens to AF Full AutoNomenclature CoverCF Card Slot Cover LCD Panel RAWViewfinder Information Mode Dial ZoneFull Auto →38 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 BackConventions Used in This Manual Before You Start Place the battery in the adapter Charging the Battery PackConnect the power cord Charge the battery packBefore You Start Open the battery chamber cover Inserting the Battery PackBattery Level Icons Insert the battery into the cameraOpen the battery cover Removing the Battery PackBattery Life Remove the battery packPlace the cord in the groove Using a Household Power SupplyConnect the DC coupler Insert the DC coupler into the cameraMounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a LensDetaching a Lens Insert the CF card Installing a CF CardOpen the cover Removing a CF Card Open the coverShutter Button Main SwitchBasic Operation Halfway pressingPress a button and turn the dial Using the Electronic DialsBasic Operations with the Dial Just turn the dialLCD Monitor Menu Functions and Settings Menu Selections and Default Settings Menu item Settings and DescriptionSet the date and time Setting the Date and TimeFrom the Menu, select Date Time Select the order for the displayReturns to the menu Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Holding the CameraSimple Picture Taking Set the focus Fully Automatic Picture TakingPlace one of the AF points on the subject Check the displayAutomatic Built-in Flash AF-Assist BeamSimple Picture Taking Check the Image in Play Mode Check the Image ImmediatelyChange the displayed image From the Menu, select Review Select the Review settingChecking the Image After it is Taken On selectedTime for Image Review From the Menu, select Review timeSet the review time Open the Erase menu Set the camera to Play modeSelect the image you want to Erase Erase the imagePortrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Advanced Operations Quality Selection Set the qualitySet the ISO speed ISO SpeedSelect ISO speed Advanced OperationsSetting Processing Parameters Parameter Setting Level EffectGo back to step Set the desired parameter settingSelect the parameter to be set Select the desired set numberAF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects AI Focus AFPredictive AF Viewfinder Automatic AF point Selection AF Point SelectionPress the button Select the AF point LCD panelFocusing On an Off-Center Subject Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lenses Manual FocusDifficult-to-Focus Subjects INFO. Checking Camera Settings Camera Setting InformationDisplay the camera settings Selecting a Metering Mode Press the button Select a metering modeEvaluative Metering Center-weighted Average MeteringMetering Modes Partial MeteringSelecting a Drive Mode Press the Drive button Select the drive modeSize/Quality Setting the White Balance Press the WB button Select the white balance settingWhite Balance Settings Icon ConditionsFrom the menu, select Custom WB Custom White Balance SettingPhotograph a white subject Select the imageLCD Panel Illumination Illuminating the LCD panelSet the Mode Dial to Focus on the subject Program AEDifferences Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto Mode Shifting the ProgramSet the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed Shutter-Priority AECheck the display, then take the picture Shutter Speed Display Set the Mode Dial to Select the aperture value Aperture-Priority AEChecking the Depth of Field Aperture Value DisplayManual Exposure Set the aperture valueDetermine the exposure Set the Mode Dial to Focus the picture Automatic Depth-of-Field AECheck the display, then take Picture Setting Exposure Compensation Set the exposureFrom the menu, select AEB Canceling AEBAutoexposure Bracketing Set the AEB level, , and modes AEB settings in 1/3-stop incrementsAEB settings in 2/3-stop increments ModeButton Self-timer Operation Select the self-timerUsing the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecupSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed to Bulb ExposuresMirror Lockup Press the shutter button down FullyPress the shutter button down Fully again Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic ZoneUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture ValueFlash Photography Using the Built-in Flash Red-eye Reduction From the menu, select Red-eye On/offSet the Red-eye reduction func Tion FE Lock Make sure the icon in the viewfinder is onFlash Exposure Compensation Press the button Set the exposure compensation AmountFE Flash Exposure Lock →95 Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash →95High-Speed Sync FP Flash →94 Flash Exposure Compensation →95Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeFull Auto Flash Pilot lamp is onHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash FEB Flash Exposure BracketingWireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash Shooting Modeling FlashSync Speed Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsTTL and A-TTL Speedlites PC TerminalPlaying Erasing Recorded Images Viewing the Index Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing a Single Image Press the button Display the indexViewing Enlarged Images Jump Jumping to Another ImagePress the INFO. button INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffImage Information Displayed During Play HistogramsFrom the menu, select Auto Playback Start auto playbackPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 From the menu, select Rotate Go to Rotate modeRotating an Image Rotate the imageFrom the menu, select Protect Open the Protect Settings screenProtecting an Image Protect the imageTurn the dial to select All…, then press the button Erasing Images All Image ErasePress the button Turn the dial to select OK Then press the buttonFormatting the CF Card From the Menu, select FormatPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 105 106 Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible DevicesPrint Order Order the prints from the cameraSelect the images Selecting Images for PrintingSelecting a Single Image From the menu, select Print Order Playing Erasing Recorded Images 107Select Mark all Select the print quantitySelecting All Images 108Images 109 Specifying Date Printing 110Specifying File Number Printing Playing Erasing Recorded Images 111Connecting to a TV 112Replacing the Date/Time Battery From the menu, select File num- bering Select the setting you wantFile Numbering System 114Select C.Fn-13 Playing Erasing Recorded Images 115Finish cleaning Select 1 EnableClean the imaging element 116Menu Function Settings List of Menu Functions 118Screen Description Menu Function Settings 119 120 Menu Function Settings 121 122 Custom Function SettingsSetting or change ScreenMenu Function Settings 123 Effects, remarks124 AEBMenu Function Settings 125 Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations126 Menu Function Settings 127 CF CompactFlash Card Basic TerminologyAperture value Depth of FieldExposure File Numbering and FoldersReference 129 ISO Speed FirmwareFormat Red-eye PhenomenonFunction Availability Table AF Modes and Drive ModesReference 131 Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks Exposure Warnings132 Program Line Program Line DescriptionReference 133 Aperture value readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsShutter speed readout 134Error Codes Message ListReference 135 Troubleshooting Power136 Shooting Checking and Handling ImagesReference 137 Major Accessories Optional CF Card Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3Remote Switch RS-80N3 PC Card AdapterSystem Map Items included140 Reference 141Major Specifications 142Autofocus Reference 143Built-in Flash 144Power Source Reference 145Index 146Reference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC
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