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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTI BChecking Camera Function Settings, Camera Function Setting Display

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Handy Features

BChecking Camera Function Settings

While the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s current settings.

While the menu is displayed, press

the <B> button to display the

settings.

Press the <B> button again to

return to the menu.

Press the shutter button halfway to return to the camera setting display.

Camera Function Setting Display

Date/Time (p.37)

Picture Style (p.63)

Color space (p.83)

WB correction (p.88)/

WB bracketing (p.89)

Auto rotate display (p.98)

CF card remaining capacity

LCD monitor auto off (p.101)

Auto power off (p.95)

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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTI instruction manual BChecking Camera Function Settings, Camera Function Setting Display

Contents

INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUALWeb site to learn and enjoy photography Test the Camera Before UsingGet to know your camera while shooting Copyrights‰ Power Cord for Battery Charger *For CB-2LWE ‰ 2 Cables Item Check List‰ Power Source Battery Pack NB-2LH with protective cover ‰ Charger Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWEAbout p About the SymbolsConventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback ContentsIntroduction 1 Getting StartedHandy Features ContentsMore Advanced Techniques 6 Image Management 7 Printing Images8 Reference Take a picture of myself in a group Î p.49 jSelf-timer Contents at a GlanceShooting Image QualityChange the point of focus FocusingPlayback PrintingPreventing Serious Injury or Death Safety WarningsPreventing Injury or Equipment Damage Camera Care Handling PrecautionsLCD Monitor CF CardLens Electrical Contacts Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. p.26Set the lens focus mode switch to AF. p.30 Set the power switch toTake the picture. p.33 Set the Mode Dial to 1 FullAuto. p.40 Focus the subject. p.33EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens NomenclatureDioptric adjustment knob p.31 Camera Setting Display The display will show only the settings currently applicableNomenclature Viewfinder Information 1 Full Auto p.40 Image Zone Mode DialCreative Zone Basic ZoneBattery Charger CB-2LWE Battery Charger CB-2LWThe eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. p.153 Attaching the StrapThis chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations Getting StartedConnect the power cord and recharge the battery Recharging the BatteryAttach the battery For CB-2LW Flip out the prongs and recharge the batteryThe battery charger can also be used in foreign countries Tips for Using the Battery and ChargerDo not recharge the battery for longer than 24 hours to avoid When not using the camera, remove the batteryChecking the Battery Level Installing and Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the batteryRemoving the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Remove the batteryBattery Life Close the cover Installing and Removing the CF CardInstalling the Card 1 Open the cover 2 Insert the CF cardPress the CF card eject button X The CF card will come out Removing the Card 1 Open the cover2 Remove the CF card Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the coverMounting a Lens 3 On the lens, set the focus modeswitch to AF autofocus Mounting and Detaching a LensTurn the dioptric adjustment knob How to ShootPower Switch Adjusting the Viewfinder ImageHolding the Camera Holding the CameraSteadying the Camera Preventing Camera Shake Shutter ButtonPressing halfway Pressing completelyCaptured Image Switching the LCD Monitor ScreenCamera Settings Menu ScreenMenu Operations and Settings 2 Select a tab Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menuSelect the menu setting Set the desired settingSelect Language 3Setting the Date and TimeBefore You Start 3Choose the Interface LanguageX When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear 3Formatting the CF CardSelect Format Format the CF cardBasic Shooting and Image Playback subject 1 Set the Mode Dial to1Fully Automatic Shooting 2 Aim any AF point over theIn low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneouslyPressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subject Although it is daylight, the flash popped up1Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the ShotShooting a Moving Subject Focus the face 2Shooting PortraitsShooting Tips Use a telephoto lensShooting night scenes 3Shooting LandscapesShooting Tips Use a wide-angle lensMove to the subject as close as possible 4Shooting Close-upsShooting Tips Use a simple backgroundUse the center AF point to focus 5Shooting Moving SubjectsShooting Tips Use a telephoto lensShoot also with 1 Full Auto 6Shooting Portraits at NightShooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod7Disabling Flash Shooting TipsTaking portraits without flash Cancelling the self-timer jUsing the Self-timerPress the iQ button Select Q Take the picture3 Exit the image playback xImage PlaybackPlayback the image Select the imaged stands for Program AE stands for Auto Exposure Advanced Shooting TechniquesCheck the shutter speed in the viewfinder Set the Mode Dial to d Take the pictured Program AE Shooting TipsISO Speed Guide Z Changing the ISO SpeedNPress the WZ button Select the ISO speedEffective Flash Range Using the Built-in Flash1 Press the D button Take the pictureIn bright light, decrease the ISO speed Using Red-eye ReductionShooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speedSelecting the Best AF Mode One-Shot AF 2 Select the AF modeE Changing the AF ModeN 1 Press the ZAF button3 Focus the subject SSelecting the AF PointN1 Press the S button 2 Select the AF pointSet the lens focus mode switch to Manual Focusing2 Focus the subject When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyesShooting Tips iContinuous ShootingNPress the iQ button Select Also set the AF mode to match the subject Moving subject3Setting the Image-Recording Quality Select the image-recording qualityGuide to Image-recording Quality Settings Which recording quality is recommended? What is the shooting capacity with CF cards other than 512MB?When do I use the 1mode? What’s the difference between 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8?About 1+73 AboutPicture Style Effects 3Selecting a Picture StyleN1 Select Picture Style 2 Take the pictureFaithful MonochromeUser Def More Advanced Techniques Set the Mode Dial to s Set the desired shutter speed s Action Shots3 Take the picture To freeze the action or moving subject Using the Built-in FlashHow to blur a flowing river or water fountain Shooting TipsAbout the Aperture Display Set the Mode Dial to f Set the desired aperturef Changing the Depth of Field 3 Take the picturef Changing the Depth of Field Shooting TipsDepth-of-Field PreviewN Using the Built-in FlashThe flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The shutter speed will set automatically between 30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness aperture 1 Set the Mode Dial to aa Manual Exposure 2 Set the shutter speed andThe shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinks Set the Mode Dial to Focus the subject3 Take the picture FAQ 8 Automatic Depth-of-Field AEe Center-weighted average metering Select the metering modeqChanging the Metering ModeN Press the YQ buttonMaking it darker Setting Exposure CompensationNSetting exposure compensation Making it brightery Flash Exposure CompensationN 1 Select Flash exp comp2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount Take the picture 3Auto Exposure BracketingNSelect AEB Set the AEB amountUsing AEB with exposure compensation Canceling AEBUsing AEB with continuous shooting Using AEB with u single shootingSelect the parameter Adjust the parameter3Customizing the Picture StyleN Select the Picture StyleSaturation The image’s color saturation can be adjusted Parameters Settings and EffectsSharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Contrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colorsThe following can be selected NNone SSepia BBlue PPurple GGreen Monochrome AdjustmentFilter effect Toning effectSelect the base Picture Style 3Defining a New Picture StyleN2 Select User Def PressAdjust the parameter Select the parameter3Defining a New Picture StyleN About Adobe RGB 3Setting the Color SpaceN1 Select Color space 2 Set the desired color space3 Recompose and take the picture AAE LockNFocus the subject Press the A button4 Take the picture AFE LockN1 Press the D button to pop-up the built-in flash Focus the subject Press the A buttonOCustom White Balance B Setting the White BalanceNPress the XB button Select the white balanceImport the white balance data Select Custom WB3White Balance CorrectionN 1 Select WB SHIFT/BKTSet the white balance correction mark on the screen will change to “ White Balance Auto BracketingSet the white balance bracketing amount Bracketing SequenceRemote Controller RC-1/RC-5 Using Remote Control to ShootPreventing Camera Shake Remote Switch RS-60E3Do not point the camera toward the sun Mirror LockupRemote control shooting Shooting TipsPage Handy Features 3CF Card Reminder Handy Features3Setting the Image Review Time 3Silencing the Beeper3Set the Auto Power-off Time 3Setting the LCD Monitor BrightnessHandy Features CF card 3File Numbering MethodCF card Auto reset Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replacedOnPD is set, but the image does not rotate during playback 3Auto Rotate of Vertical ImagesRotating an image on the camera’s LCD monitor when OnD had been set Off The vertical image is not automatically rotated at allCamera Function Setting Display BChecking Camera Function SettingsSelect OK 3Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN1 Select Clear settings 2 Select the desired optionSelect LCD auto off 3Setting Custom FunctionsN3Setting a Custom FunctionN 3Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off AutomaticallyClearing All Custom Functions 3 Change the setting3Custom Function SettingsN 4 Exit the menu4 Cross keysAF frame selec C.Fn-2 Long exp. noise reduction2 SETFlash exp comp 3 SETPlayback0 Auto C.Fn-3 Flash sync. speed in Av Aperture-priority AE modeC.Fn-4 Shutter/AE lock button C.Fn-5 AF-assist beamC.Fn-8 0 Disable 1 EnableC.Fn-6 Exposure level increments C.Fn-7 Mirror lockupC.Fn-10 Magnified view C.Fn-11 LCD display when power ON1 Retain power OFF status C.Fn-9 Shutter curtain sync1 Connect the camera to the personal computer 2 Set the camera’s power switch to3Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Preparation for Image TransferTransfer order images Transferring Images to a Personal ComputerTransfer all the images in the CF card to the personal computer New images3 Select the image to be transferred Selecting the Images to be Transferred1 Select Transfer order 2 Select OrderAbout All 3Automatic Sensor Cleaning Manual self-cleaning Select Sensor cleaning AutoDisabling automatic sensor cleaning 2 Select OK 3Appending Dust Delete DataNPreparation Obtain the Dust Delete DataAbout the Dust Delete Data 3 Photograph a solid-white objectSelect OK 3About “Sensor cleaning Manual”NSelect Sensor cleaning Manual 3 Exit the cleaningImage Management Quick Image Search with the Index Display xSearching for Images QuicklyHDisplay 9 Images on One Screen Index display 2 Select the image3 Browse by jumping C Jump through Images1 Go to the jump display 2 Select the jump methodMagnified View Tips u/yMagnified ViewMagnify the image 2 Scroll around the imageSelect an image 3Rotating the ImageSelect Rotate 3 Rotate the image3 Stop the auto play 3Auto PlaybackSelect Auto Play Start the auto play1 Connect the camera to the TV 2 Turn on the TV and switch theTV’s line input to Video IN 3 Set the camera’s power switch to Displaying the Images on TVSelect the image 3Protecting ImagesSelect Protect 3 Protect the imageErase the images LErasing Images1 Playback the image Display the erase menuHighlight Alert Shooting Information DisplayBasic information display Shooting information displayHistogram Brightness DisplayRGB Display Page Canon’s PictBridge Web Site Printing Images“Bubble Jet Direct” is abbreviated as “BJ Direct.” Conventions Used in this Chapter3 Connectprinter. the camera to the Connecting the Camera to the Printer1 Set the camera’s power switch to 2 Set up the printer Preparing to Print6 Playback the image 4 Turn on the printer 5 Set the camera’s power switch toPreparing to Print RAW images are not compatible with direct printing Print setting screen 3 Select Paper settingswPrinting with PictBridge Select the image to be printedAbout the Paper Type QSetting the Paper SizeYSetting the Paper Type USetting the Page LayoutNext, press the U key to select the 4 Set the printing effectsSelect the desired item on the upper right, then pressBrightness Adjustment of Printing EffectsContrast Saturation Color tone Detail Settings of Printing EffectsAdjust levels kBrightener Red-eye corr5 Setting the date and file number imprinting 6 Set the number of copiesColor balance Start printing Handling Printer ErrorsError Messages Select the image to be printed A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct3 Select Style Print setting screen5 Set the number of copies 4 Set the options as desiredSet as necessary For details on trimming, see page 6 Set the trimming7 Start printing When the printing ends, the screen will return to stepRotating the frame Trimming the ImageSelect Trimming Trim the imageEasy Printing Select Print order Print SettingsSelect Set up 3Print OrderingNext, select Order or All to select the images to be printed Exit the menuPress the 7 button X The Print order screen will reappearSelect the image to be printed Selecting Individual ImagesSelect Order 3 Order the printFor Index 4 Exit the menu3 Exit the menu Selecting All ImagesSelect All Select Mark all4 Set the printing options 3Direct Printing with DPOF1 Prepare to print Select PrintACP Direct / SBJ Direct 5 Start printingReference Non-Canon Speedlites External SpeedlitesEOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Canon Speedlites other than the EX-seriesAttaching the Eyepiece Cover RWireless Remote ControlUsing the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecupPush in the DC cord Using a Household Power Outlet1 Connect the power cord Insert the DC Coupler4 Replace the battery Replacing the Date/Time Battery1 Set the power switch to 2 Open the cover and remove the battery 3 Take off the battery holderx Playback menu Blue Menu Settingsz Shooting 1 menu Red m Shooting 2 menu Redb Set-up 2 menu Yellow c Set-up 1 menu YellowFunction Availability Table o Set automatically k User selectableNot selectable Metering mode AE LockWhen Autofocus Fails The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is set to Troubleshooting GuidePower Source The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set toThe LCD monitor does not display a clear image ShootingThe camera makes a noise when it is shaken No images can be shot or recordedThe wrong shooting date and time is displayed Error CodesImage Review & Operation The image cannot be erasedACK-DC20 System MapBundled Accessories AC Adapter KitWindows 98 Second Edition System MapHome Edition / Professional Windows 2000 ProfessionalRecording System SpecificationsType Imaging ElementWhite Balance ViewfinderAutofocus · Partial metering approx. 9% of viewfinder at center Exposure ControlShutter Built-in FlashImage Playback External SpeedliteDrive System LCD MonitorDirect Image Transfer Power SourceDimensions and Weight Battery Pack NB-2LHBattery Charger CB-2LW Battery Charger CB-2LWEEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll U.S.A. and Canada only Image Conversion FactorImage size 22.2 x 14.8mm 0.87 x 0.58 in 35mm image size 36 x 24mm 1.42 x 0.94 inDigital Camera Model DS126151 Systems MEMO MEMO Index Page Page Page CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CT1-1011-001CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN