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Contents
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Digital Camera Model DS6031
Safety Precautions
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Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Extended Storage
Handling Precautions
Camera
Lithium Battery for the Date and Time
Quick Start Guide
Turn the switch to
Set the focus mode 4switchAF. on the lens to
Set the Mode Dial to
Mount the lens
Nomenclature
Cover
CF card slot cover
LCD Panel
Viewfinder Information
Mode Dial
Power cord side
AC Adaptor
DC coupler side
DC coupler DR-400
Conventions Used in this Manual
Before You1Start
Recharging the Battery
Connect the power cord
Attach the battery
Remove the cover
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Installing the Battery
Battery Level Icons
Open the battery compartment cover
Insert the battery into the camera
Remove the battery pack
Removing the Battery
Battery Life
Using a Household Power Supply
Place the cord in the groove
Insert the DC coupler into the camera
Connect the DC Coupler
Detaching the Lens
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
Insert the CF card
Installing a CF Card
Open the cover
Removing the CF Card
Remove the CF card
Main Switch
Basic Operation
Shutter Button
Halfway pressing
Using the Electronic Dials
Operating the Dial
Menu Screen
Menu item Setting Color-coded menu items
Menu Operations
Setting Procedure
Menu Selections and Default Settings
Menu item Settings and Description
Reverting to the Default Settings
On the menu, select Clear settings
Select Clear all camera settings
Clear the settings
Dioptric Adjustment
Turn the dioptric adjustment knob
Holding the Camera
Horizontal shooting
Set the Mode Dial to or
Shooting
Focus the subject
Turn the Mode dial to
Fully Automatic Shooting
AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash
Close-up
Portrait
Landscape
Flash off
Sports
Night Portrait
Set the Review setting
Reviewing Images
Image Review
On the menu, select Review
On the menu, select Review time
Set the Review time setting
Changing the Review Time
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Settings3for Shooting
Select the image-recording quality
Image-Recording Quality
On the menu, select Quality
Processing
Approx
Select the image-recording quality for the Jpeg image
On the menu, select Custom Functions
Select C.Fn-08 RAW+JPEG rec
Setting the ISO Speed
ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes
ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes
Press the button
White Balance
Press the button Select the white balance setting
Selecting the White Balance
White Balance Settings
Icon Application
Custom White Balance
Shoot a white object
On the menu, select Custom WB
Select an image
Setting the Color Temperature
Set the color temperature
On the menu, select Color temp
Press Button
White Balance Auto Bracketing
Set the bracketing amount
Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing
Select Set up
Settings
On the menu, select Parameters
Select the Set No
Select the parameter
Set the parameter
Return to the Parameters menu
Select the Set No. that was set
Select any setting except Adobe RGB
Selecting a Color Space
Selecting sRGB
Selecting Adobe RGB
Select the file numbering method
File Numbering Methods
On the menu, select File numbering
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Setting Auto Rotation
Set the Auto rotate setting
On the menu, select Auto rotate
Take a vertical shot
INFO. Checking Camera Settings
Display the camera settings
4Focusing
Select the AF mode
Focusing an Off-Center Subject
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
AI Focus AF for Automatic AF Mode Switching
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection
Selecting an AF Point
Selecting a horizontal AF point
Selecting a vertical AF point
Automatic Selection
Manual Selection
Display all the AF points in red
Display the desired AF point in red
Register the AF point
Registering an AF Point
Select C.Fn-07 AF point registration
Switching to the Registered AF Point
Press the button and button simultaneously
When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing
Manual Focusing
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Selecting the Metering Mode and Drive Mode
Selecting the Metering Mode
Press the button Select a metering mode
Metering Modes
Evaluative Metering
Drive Mode Selection
Press the button Select the drive mode
Self-timer Operation
Select the self-timer
Attach the eyepiece cover
Using the Eyepiece Cover
Remove the eyecup
Advanced Operations
Program AE
Halfway
Shifting the Program
Exposure Warnings
Differences Between and Full Auto
Shutter-Priority AE
Shutter Speed Display
Aperture-Priority AE
Depth-of-field Preview
Aperture Value Display
Manual Exposure
Determine the exposure
Set the Mode Dial to Focus the subject
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
Setting Exposure Compensation
Set the exposure compensation amount
Set the AEB amount
Auto Exposure Bracketing
On the menu, select AEB
+/- 1/3 stop AEB +/- 2/3 stop AEB
Canceling AEB
For
AE Lock
Compose the shot and shoot
Bulb Exposures
Set the shutter speed to
Mirror Lockup
LCD Panel Illumination
Press the shutter button fully
Press the shutter button fully again
Shooting with a Flash
Using the Built-in Flash
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone
Turn the Mode Dial to Focus the subject
Check that the icon is lit
Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone
Flash Sync Speed and Aperture Settings
Mode Shutter speed setting
Built-in Flash Range
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Set the red-eye reduction
Using Red-eye Reduction
On the menu, select Red-eye on/off
FE Lock
Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash Shot with Speedlite 550EX
High-Speed Sync FP Flash
Taking Flash Shots in Each Shooting Mode
Full Auto Flash
Make sure the Speedlite 550EX’s pilot
Lamp is on
High-Speed Sync FP Flash
FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing
Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash Shooting
Modeling Flash
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
TTL and A-TTL Autoflash Speedlites
Image8Playback
View another image
Image Playback
Single image
Highlight Alert
Image with Shooting Information
Histogram
Set the camera to the playback mode
From the index display, switch to any other display mode
Index Display
Display the index
Magnified View
Display the image to be magnified
Magnify the image
Scroll around
Image Jump
Set the camera for playback
Set jump display
Jump forward or back
Start the auto play
Automated Playback of Images Auto playback
On the menu, select Auto Play
Rotate the image
Rotating an Image
On the menu, select Rotate
Connecting to a TV
Turn the TV on, and set the input switch
Set Switch to Press Button
Open the cover Connect the cable
Set the image protection
Image Protection
On the menu, select Protect
Erasing an Image
Erasing a Single Image
Select the image to be erased
Display the erase menu
Erase the images
Erasing All Images
Select All
Format the CF card
Formatting the CF Card
On the menu, select Format
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Direct9Printing from the Camera
Connect the Camera to the Printer
Connecting to a Card Photo Printer
Direct Printing
Set up the printer
Turn the camera’s switch to Then press the button
Connect the camera to the card photo Printer
Turn on the printer
Connecting to a Canon BJ Printer
Printing
Select the image to be printed
Set the printing options
Print the image
Stopping the Printing
While Stop is displayed on the LCD monitor, press
Setting the Quantity
Setting the Printing Style
Printing Options
Set the number of copies
Select the style setting
Set the style setting
Exit the style setting screen
On the direct printing screen, select Style
Trimming
On the printing style screen, select Trimming
Trim the image
Changing the trimming frame size
Rotating the trimming frame
Exit the trimming screen
Moving the trimming frame
Dpof
With Dpof
Service for easy ordering
Print Order
Select Order
Selecting the Images to be Printed
On the menu, select Print Order
Set the printing quantity
Select Mark all
Select the set up option
Printing Options
Set the set up option
Exit the set up screen
Direct Printing with Dpof
Connect the camera to the printer
Select Print
Set the printing style
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Menu Settings
Color temp
Parameters
ISO expansion
Protect
Auto power Off
Print Order
Auto Play
Review
Auto rotate
LCD Brightness
Date/Time
File numbering
Clear settings
Sensor clean
Video system
Format
Setting Custom Functions
Change the setting
On the menu, select Custom Functions C.Fn
Select the Custom Function No
Custom Function Settings
AF/AF lock, no AE lock
AE/AF, no AE lock
Emits/Fires
Does not emit/Fires
+/Enable +/Disable
Center AF point
Bottom Extreme left Right Left Extreme right Top
RAW+Small RAW+Medium RAW+Large
+/Enable
Previoustop if powered off menu
Disable
Enable
Normal
Select Home Position
Select HP while pressing
Av+/- AF point by QCD
Disable Enable
AF stop AF start
AE lock while metering
AF pointM→Auto/Auto→ctr
Select Clear all Custom Functions
Clear all the Custom Function settings
Clearing All Custom Functions
12Maintenance
Setting the Date and Time
On the menu, select Date/Time
Set the date and time
Set the date display format
Replacing the Date/Time Battery
Set the switch to Remove the date/time battery cover
Remove the old battery
Install a new battery
Clean the image sensor
Select OK
Terminate the cleaning
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13Reference
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Basic Terminology
CF CompactFlash card
ISO speed
SRGB
Firmware
Aperture
File numbers and folders
Depth of field is affected as described below
Depth of field
Exposure
Function Availability Table
AF Modes and Drive Modes
Exposure Warning List
To the lens
AE Lock Effects
Program Line
Stop increments
Shutter speed Aperture value
On-screen Messages
Size
Paper jam Paper jammed during printing
Battery level is too
Media type error
Paper lever error
Message Description
Printer error
Message Description Waste tank full
Error Codes
Error code Countermeasures
Troubleshooting Guide
Power Source
Shooting
Major Accessories optional
Remote Switch RS-80N3
Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3
Macro Flash
CF Card
System Map
EP-EX15
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Specifications
Type
Autofocus
External Speedlite
Customize Function
Index
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