Canon EOS REBEL T6 (W) Installation guide

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Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 103).
Basic Instruction Manual
EOS REBEL T6 (W)
EOS 1300D (W)
Camera
Wireless Function

The Camera Basic Instruction Manual covers the most basic operations
and functions.
Camera Basic Instruction Manual
EOS REBEL T6 (W)
EOS 1300D (W)

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The EOS REBEL T6 (W) or EOS 1300D (W) is a digital single-lens
reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4+, high-precision and high-speed 9-point
AF, approx. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-
Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and wireless functions (Wi-Fi/NFC).
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.13-15) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16-18). 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 your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a
power cord.)
The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E10
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E10/LC-E10E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
Interface Cable
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
Web site (p.4).
The lens instruction manuals (PDF) 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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Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction
Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wireless Function Instruction Manual
• Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.103).

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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another
camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card
with this camera (p.44).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the
UHS-I standard, reading/writing speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed
Class 10 at most.
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 images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.28).

To charge the battery, see page 26.
2Insert the card (p.28).

With the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.36).
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Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount index
of the same color.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF> (p.36).
5Set the power switch to <1>
(p.31).
 When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 33.
White index Red index

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.50).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
7Focus on the subject (p.39).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus on the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised.
8Take the picture (p.39).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The captured image will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.68).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.69).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.68).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.98).

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,
bottom, left, and right.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that each function remains active for
approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after
you let go of the button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.23).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> (p.31).
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-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual