Canon EOS 90D Assembly instructions

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Advanced User Guide

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Introduction
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid shooting problems and accidents, fi rst read the “Safety Instructions”
(=25–=27) and “Handling Precautions” (=28–=30). Also,
read this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come
out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store this
manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images
cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held
liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in some countries prohibit the unauthorized use of images
recorded with the camera (or music/images with music transferred to the
memory card) for purposes other than personal enjoyment. Also be aware
that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.

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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Strap
Camera
(with body cap)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Battery Pack LP-E6N
(with protective cover)
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power
cord.)
oThe camera does not come with a memory card (=10), interface cable, or HDMI
cable.
oFor details on the Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals, see the next page.
oIf you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
oBe careful not to lose any of the above items.
oWhen you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (=4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF fi les) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with the
lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.

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Instruction Manuals
The Instruction Manual included with the camera provides
basic instructions for the camera and Wi-Fi functions.
The Advanced User Guide (this PDF fi le) with complete
instructions and separate Supplemental Information PDF with
specifi cations and other details can be downloaded from the
Canon website to a computer or other device.
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals
The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software
(PDF fi les) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a computer or
other device.
Download site
Advanced User Guide or Supplemental Information
www.canon.com/icpd
 Lens Instruction Manual
www.canon.com/icpd
Software Instruction Manual
www.canon.com/icpd
oTo view the PDF fi les, an Adobe PDF viewing software such as Adobe
Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version recommended) is required.
oAdobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet.
oDouble-click the downloaded PDF fi le to open it.
oTo learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help section
or the like.

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Instruction Manuals
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals
Using QR Code
The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software
(PDF fi les) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet using the QR
code.
www.canon.com/icpd
oA software app is required to read the QR code.
oSelect your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced User
Guide/Instruction Manuals.
oSelect [5: Manual/software URL] to display the QR code on the camera
screen.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (=47).
Upon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (=44).
2Insert the card (=48).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3White index Red index Attach the lens (=54).
Align the mount indexes on the lens
and camera (red or white) to attach
the lens.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF> (=54).
5Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode dial to <A>
(=52).
Turn the Mode dial while holding
down the center.
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.

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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the screen (=51).
When the date/time/zone setting
screen is displayed, see =516.
7Focus on the subject (=57).
Look through the viewfi nder and
center the subject on the screen.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
If <D> blinks in the viewfi nder,
press the <D> button to raise the
built-in fl ash.
8Take the picture (=57).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
screen.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (=332).
To shoot while looking at the screen, see “Live View Shooting” (=71).

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About This Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick control dial.
<j> <9> : Indicates Multi-controller 1 and 2.
<W/X/Y/Z> : Indicates the direction to press the Multi-controller.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
*: Indicates the duration (in * seconds) of the operation
for the button you pressed, as timed after you
release the button.
• In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons and
displayed on the screen are also used in this manual when discussing relevant
operations and functionality.
M: A M icon to the right of a page title indicates that the function is
available only in Creative Zone <d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, or
<F> mode.
=*** : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.

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About This Manual
Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions, Sample
Photos
Before following any instructions, make sure the power switch is set to
<1> and the Multi-function lock feature is off (=52, =60).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to
their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens as an example.
The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual are
for instructional purposes only.

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Compatible Cards
The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity.
If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another
camera or computer, format the card with this camera (=511).
 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When recording movies, use a high-capacity card with ample performance
(fast enough writing and reading speeds) for the movie recording size. For
details, see =618.
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.