Conventions Used in this Manual

In the text, the < > icon indicates the Main Switch.

All operations described in this Instruction Manual assume that the < > switch is already set to < >. Before proceeding with any operation, first turn the < > switch to < >.

The < > icon indicates the Main Dial.

The < > icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.

The < > icon indicates the Quick Control Dial switch. Operations with the < > dial assume that the < > switch is already set to < >. Be sure it is set to < >.

The < > icon indicates the SET button, used to set menu functions and custom functions.

The camera control icons and markings in this booklet correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. See “Nomenclature” on page 14.

For more information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.00).

The procedures in these Instructions use a Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens for reference.

The descriptions also assume that the menu functions and custom functions are set to the default settings.

The icons ( ), ( ), and ( ) indicate that the function operates on a timer, and remains in effect after the button is released. The icons represent 4, 6, or 16 seconds respectively.

In general, the pictures used for explaining procedures are taken with a single-lens reflex camera using 35mm film.

These Instructions use the following alert symbols:

: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.

: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

: The Light bulb symbol gives a helpful tip for operating your camera or shooting.

: The Custom Function symbol indicates that there is a relevant Custom Function. For details, see “Custom Function Settings” on page 146.

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