Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial.

The <V> and <U> icons indicate the cross keys. The <0> icon indicates the SET button.

0, 9or 8indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.

The 3icon indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the <M> button and changing the setting.

The Micon on the upper right of the page indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).

About (p.**)

Indicates the reference page number.

About the Symbols

: Tip or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

Basic Assumptions

*All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1>.

*It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default.

*For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens.

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