Canon EOS R Assembly instructions

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Advanced User Guide

2
Introduction
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid shooting problems and accidents, rst read the “Safety
Instructions” (p.25–27) and “Handling Precautions” (p.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 imported to a computer, Canon cannot
be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Connecting Other Devices
Use the included interface cable or a genuine Canon cable when connecting
the camera to a computer or other device. When connecting an interface
cable, also use the included cable protector (p.37).

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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.
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
Battery Pack
LP-E6N
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Strap Interface Cable Cable Protector
* 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 (p.10) 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.
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF 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 le), which provides
complete instructions, 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 les) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a
computer or other device.
zDownload site
Advanced User Guide
Lens Instruction Manual
Software Instruction Manual
gwww.canon.com/icpd
oTo view the PDF 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 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 les) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet
using the QR code.
gwww.canon.com/icpd
oA software application is required to read the QR code.
oSelect your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced
User Guide/Instruction Manuals.
oSelect [Manual/software URL] under the [56] tab to display the QR
code on the camera screen.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.43).
zUpon purchase, charge the
battery to start using (p.40).
2Insert the card (p.44).
zWith the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.50).
zAlign the red mount index on the
lens with the red mount index on
the camera to attach the lens.
zMake sure the lens’s focus mode
switch is set to <2> (p.50).
4Set the power switch to <1>
(p.48).
5Flip out the screen (p.47).
zWhen the date/time/zone setting
screen is displayed, see page
380.

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the shooting mode to [A]
(p.123).
zPress the <W> button and
turn the <6> dial to select [A],
then press <0>.
zAll the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
7Focus on the subject (p.56).
z<p> (an AF point) appears over
any face detected.
zPress the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
8
Take the picture (p.56).
zPress the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
zThe image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on
the screen.
zTo display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.304).
zTo view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.304).
zTo delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.335).

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About This Manual
Chapter Organization
Chapters 2–7 correspond to the functions in camera menus.
Icons in this Manual
<W> : Indicates the Mode button.
<6> : Indicates the Main dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick control dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the corresponding direction on the <V>
cross keys.
<m> :
Indicates the <B> Multi-function bar.
<T> :
Indicates the lens control ring.
<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 [t], [d], [s], [f], [a], or [BULB]
mode.
(p.***) : 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
zBefore following any instructions, make sure the power switch is
set to <1> and no controls are locked with the Multi-function lock
(p.48, 60).
zIt is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
zThe illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens as an example.
zThe sample photos used in this manual are for instructional purposes
only.
zIn references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount
adapter is used.

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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
(p.373).
zSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
* UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with good enough
performances (fast enough writing and reading speeds) to handle the
movie recording quality. For details, see page 611.
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.