Canon EOS REBEL XS User manual

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/EOS 100OD is a digital single-lens reflex
camera with a 10.1O-megapixel image sensor The camera provides
many features such as high-speed, 7-point autofocus to quickly focus
moving subjects, Picture Styles to expand your photographic
expression, diverse shooting modes from Fuii Auto to Creative modes,
and Live View shooting
it also incorporates the EOS integrated Cleaning System to eliminate
dust spots on images and the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake off
dust on the sensor.
Take a Few Teat Shots to Familiarize Youraeff with the
Camera
With a digitat camera, you can immediately view the Smageyou have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p 186,187) and Handling Precautions (p 12,13}.
Test the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the persona_ computeK
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.
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This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC
memory cards This manual will refer to all these cards as just "card"
*The camera does not come with _ card (for recording images),
Please purchase it separately

item Check List _yz_F_y_J_/JyJ;_
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
Came_
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Sattery Pack LP=_5 8artery Charger
(with protective cover) LC-EStLC-E5E*
Wide Strap Interface Cable Video Cable
_Wo!00DS II_ IFC=200D VDoIG0
EO$ DIGITAL Software _nstruction
Solution Disk Manual
(Software)
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2} Pocket Guide
Quickstart guide to shooting
(3} CD-ROM Guide
Q) @) (3} Guideto the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk)and Software Instruction Manual
* Battery Charger LCE5 or LC-BSB is provided (The LC-B5E comes wgh a
power cord)
÷ if you purchased the Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might
also be included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
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Conventions Used in this Manual F_
icons in this Manual
<f_ > : Indicates the Main Dial.
<A'_> <'4_> : Indicate the <._> cross keys
: Indicates the setting button.
64, 06, ©!6 : Indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 sec, or 16 sec respectively after you let
go of the button.
* Inthis manual, the icons and markings indicatingthe camera's buttons, dials,
andsettings correspond tothe icons andmarkings onthe camera and onthe
LCDmonitor
: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<MENU> button and changing the setting.
: When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p20}
(p**) : Reference page numbers for more information
_ : 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 <ON>
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 IS lens

Chapters
For first-time users, chapters I and 2e×pRainthe camera's basBc
operations and shooting procedures.
introduction
Camera basics
Getting Started 23
IX Basic Shooting and image P_ayback 43
FulEy automatic shooting for different subjects
Advanced Shooting Techniques 55
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects
_i More Advanced Techn,ques 69
Advanced shooting techniques
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S Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
Handy Features 107
Convenient menu-based functions
Image P|ayback 123
Printingimagesand Transferring Umagesto a Computer 133
Customizing the Camera 15_
t0 Reference 161
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Contents
EtemCheck List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manu_l ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance ....................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Sta_ Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Rechargiag the Battery.................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................... 2B
Seletsing the Irde_race Language .................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card ................................................................... 31
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ...................................................................... 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer ...................................................................... 35
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 36
Menu Operations and Settings ........................................................................ 38
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen .................................................................. 42
Fully Automatic Shooting ................................................................................. 44
Full Auto Techniques ....................................................................................... 46
Shooting Portraits ............................................................................................ 47
Shooting Landscapes ...................................................................................... 48
Shooting Close-ups ......................................................................................... 4B
Shooting Moving Subjects ............................................................................... 50
Shooting Portraits at Night............................................................................... 51
Disabling Flash ................................................................................................ 52
Using the Self41mer......................................................................................... 53
Image Playback ............................................................................................... 54

Coofe[Ite
Program AE ...................................................................................................... 56
Changing the ISO Speed ................................................................................. 57
Using the Built-in Flash .................................................................................... 58
Changing the AF Mode .................................................................................... GO
Selecting the AF Point ...................................................................................... Gt
Continuous Shooting ........................................................................................ 63
Setting the Imageureco_ding Quality ................................................................. 64
Selecting a Picture Style .................................................................................. 67
Action Shots ..................................................................................................... 70
Changing the Depth of Field ............................................................................ 72
Manual Exposure ............................................................................................. 75
Automatic Depthuof-Field AE............................................................................ 76
Changing the Metering Mode ........................................................................... 77
Setting E×po_ure Compensation ...................................................................... 78
Auto Exposure Bracketing ................................................................................ 80
Customizing the Picture Style .......................................................................... 82
Registering the Picture Style ............................................................................ 85
Setting the Color Space ................................................................................... 87
AE Lock ............................................................................................................ 88
FE Lock ............................................................................................................ 89
Setting the White Balance ................................................................................ 90
White Balance Correction ................................................................................ 92
Preventing Camera Shake ............................................................................... 94
Preparing for Live View Shooting ..................................................................... 96
Focusing Manually ........................................................................................... 98
Shooting ........................................................................................................... 99
Usir_gAF to Focu_ .......................................................................................... 102

CoRtaRta
Handy Features ............................................................................................. 108
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 108
CaR Reminder ........................................................................................... 108
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 108
Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................................. 109
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........................................................... 109
File Numbering Methods ............................................................................. 110
Auto Image Rotation .................................................................................... 112
Checking Camera Function Settings ........................................................... 113
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................................. 114
Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On .................................................................. 115
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color ............................................ 115
Flash Control ................................................................................................. 116
Automatic Sensor Cleaning ........................................................................... 118
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 11g
Manual Sensor Cle_ntag ............................................................................... 121
Searching for Images Quickly ........................................................................ 124
Magnified View .............................................................................................. 126
Rotating the Image ........................................................................................ 126
Auto Ptayb_ck ............................................................................................... 127
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 128
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 129
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 130
Shooting Information Display ......................................................................... 131

ConteRte
Preparing to Print ........................................................................................... 134
Printing ........................................................................................................... 136
Digital Print O_er Format (DPOF) ................................................................. 143
Direct Printing with DPOF .............................................................................. 146
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................ 147
Setting Custom Functions .............................................................................. 152
Custom Function Settings .............................................................................. 154
Registering My Menu ..................................................................................... t60
When AutefocusFails .................................................................................... 162
Using a Household Power Outlet ................................................................... 163
Using the Remote Switch ............................................................................... 164
External Speedlites ........................................................................................ 166
Menu Settings ................................................................................................ 168
Function Availability Table ............................................................................. 170
TrOubleshooting Guide ................................................................................... 172
Error Codes .................................................................................................... 175
System Map ................................................................................................... 176
Specifications ................................................................................................. 178
index .............................................................................................................. 191
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Contents at a GJance
_ Shoot automatically ,_, p,43 -52 (BasicZone modes)
® Shoot continuously _ p_47, 50, 63 1_ Continuous shooting)
® Take apicture of myself in _ group ,_ p,53 1® Belf-_ir,_er/
÷ Freeze the action
® Take a biurred action shot _ p_7g (Tv Bhutter_pri_rityAE/
÷ Biur the background
® Keep the hackground in sharp focus ,_ p_7g lay Apedure_priorityAE/
® Adiusttheimagehright_es_le_po_re_ p,7g (E×posurecornpens_io_/
® $_oot _ _o_ light ,_ p_4_ 57_ 58 (Flash p_oto_r_p_y/
® Shoot without fl_h _ p_5g 1_ _l_sh Off)
® Photograph _i_ewo_k_ _t _ight _ p,75 (Bu_e×posur_/
® Shoot w_ile viewing the LCD motif or _ p,_6 (Livevi_ _hoo_ing/
Set the image effects to match the subiect, p_67 (SelectingaPictureStyle)
® Make _ _ge size print of the picture _ p_4 1_L, _lL, _/
® T_ke m_ny pictures _ p,64 1_ _I_/
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