Canon D60 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields, Avoid Condensation Related Problems, Extended Storage

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CAUTIONS

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera.

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the wrist strap.

Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or power cord (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery (except the CR2025 lithium button battery) and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera.

Important Safety Functions and Preventive Measures

When the CF Card Access Lamp is blinking, do not remove the CF card from the camera. Since the card is reading and writing data when the lamp is blinking, removal of the CF card at this time will damage the card.

Do not use any cable other than that supplied with the camera. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the camera to a computer. Use of any other cable may lead to a malfunction.

Introduction

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Contents Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Equipment Check List ¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop LE DiskIntroduction ¢ EOS D60 Software InstructionsContents 128 EOS D60 Safety Precautions Page Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageCamera Handling PrecautionsLithium Battery for the Date and Time Quick Guide Switch on the lens to AF Mount the lens Set the focus modeTurn on the camera Set the Mode Dial to Full AutoCover NomenclatureCF Card Slot Cover RAW LCD PanelViewfinder Information Mode Dial ZoneFull Auto →38 Back Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400Conventions Used in This Manual Before You Start Connect the power cord Charging the Battery PackPlace the battery in the adapter Charge the battery packBefore You Start Battery Level Icons Inserting the Battery PackOpen the battery chamber cover Insert the battery into the cameraBattery Life Removing the Battery PackOpen the battery cover Remove the battery packConnect the DC coupler Using a Household Power SupplyPlace the cord in the groove Insert the DC coupler into the cameraMounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a LensDetaching a Lens Open the cover Installing a CF CardInsert the CF card Removing a CF Card Open the coverBasic Operation Main SwitchShutter Button Halfway pressingBasic Operations with the Dial Using the Electronic DialsPress a button and turn the dial Just turn the dialLCD Monitor Menu Functions and Settings Menu item Settings and Description Menu Selections and Default SettingsFrom the Menu, select Date Time Setting the Date and TimeSet the date and time Select the order for the displayReturns to the menu Holding the Camera Turn the Dioptric Adjustment KnobSimple Picture Taking Place one of the AF points on the subject Fully Automatic Picture TakingSet the focus Check the displayAutomatic Built-in Flash AF-Assist BeamSimple Picture Taking Check the Image in Play Mode Check the Image ImmediatelyChange the displayed image Checking the Image After it is Taken Select the Review settingFrom the Menu, select Review On selectedTime for Image Review From the Menu, select Review timeSet the review time Select the image you want to Erase Set the camera to Play modeOpen the Erase menu Erase the imagePortrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Advanced Operations Set the quality Quality SelectionSelect ISO speed ISO SpeedSet the ISO speed Advanced OperationsParameter Setting Level Effect Setting Processing ParametersSelect the parameter to be set Set the desired parameter settingGo back to step Select the desired set numberAF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects AI Focus AFPredictive AF Press the button Select the AF point AF Point SelectionViewfinder Automatic AF point Selection 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 Press the button Select a metering mode Selecting a Metering ModeMetering Modes Center-weighted Average MeteringEvaluative Metering Partial MeteringSelecting a Drive Mode Press the Drive button Select the drive modeSize/Quality Press the WB button Select the white balance setting Setting the White BalanceIcon Conditions White Balance SettingsPhotograph a white subject Custom White Balance SettingFrom the menu, select Custom WB Select the imageIlluminating the LCD panel LCD Panel IlluminationProgram AE Set the Mode Dial to Focus on the subjectShifting the Program Differences Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto ModeSet the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed Shutter-Priority AECheck the display, then take the picture Shutter Speed Display Aperture-Priority AE Set the Mode Dial to Select the aperture valueAperture Value Display Checking the Depth of FieldSet the aperture value Manual ExposureDetermine the exposure Set the Mode Dial to Focus the picture Automatic Depth-of-Field AECheck the display, then take Picture Set the exposure Setting Exposure CompensationAutoexposure Bracketing Canceling AEBFrom the menu, select AEB Set the AEB levelAEB settings in 2/3-stop increments AEB settings in 1/3-stop increments, , and modes ModeButton Select the self-timer Self-timer OperationUsing the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecupSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Bulb Exposures Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed toMirror 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 Make sure the icon in the viewfinder is on FE LockPress the button Set the exposure compensation Amount Flash Exposure CompensationHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash →94 Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash →95FE Flash Exposure Lock →95 Flash Exposure Compensation →95Full Auto Flash Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeMake sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Pilot lamp is onFEB Flash Exposure Bracketing High-Speed Sync FP FlashModeling Flash Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash ShootingTTL and A-TTL Speedlites Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsSync Speed PC TerminalPlaying Erasing Recorded Images Viewing a Single Image Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing the Index Press the button Display the indexJump Jumping to Another Image Viewing Enlarged ImagesImage Information Displayed During Play INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffPress the INFO. button HistogramsFrom the menu, select Auto Playback Start auto playbackPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 Rotating an Image Go to Rotate modeFrom the menu, select Rotate Rotate the imageProtecting an Image Open the Protect Settings screenFrom the menu, select Protect Protect the imagePress the button Erasing Images All Image EraseTurn the dial to select All…, then press the button Turn the dial to select OK Then press the buttonFormatting the CF Card From the Menu, select FormatPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 105 Print Order Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible Devices106 Order the prints from the cameraSelecting a Single Image From the menu, select Print Order Selecting Images for PrintingSelect the images Playing Erasing Recorded Images 107Selecting All Images Select the print quantitySelect Mark all 108Images 109 110 Specifying Date PrintingPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 111 Specifying File Number Printing112 Connecting to a TVReplacing the Date/Time Battery File Numbering System Select the setting you wantFrom the menu, select File num- bering 114Playing Erasing Recorded Images 115 Select C.Fn-13Clean the imaging element Select 1 EnableFinish cleaning 116Menu Function Settings List of Menu Functions 118Screen Description Menu Function Settings 119 120 Menu Function Settings 121 Setting or change Custom Function Settings122 ScreenEffects, remarks Menu Function Settings 123AEB 124Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations Menu Function Settings 125126 Menu Function Settings 127 Aperture value Basic TerminologyCF CompactFlash Card Depth of FieldExposure File Numbering and FoldersReference 129 Format FirmwareISO Speed Red-eye PhenomenonFunction Availability Table AF Modes and Drive ModesReference 131 Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks Exposure Warnings132 Program Line Program Line DescriptionReference 133 Shutter speed readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsAperture value readout 134Error Codes Message ListReference 135 Troubleshooting Power136 Shooting Checking and Handling ImagesReference 137 Major Accessories Optional Remote Switch RS-80N3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3CF Card PC Card AdapterSystem Map Items included140 141 Reference142 Major SpecificationsReference 143 Autofocus144 Built-in FlashReference 145 Power Source146 IndexReference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC
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