Canon EOS RP 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, 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.
Camera
(with body cap)
Battery Pack LP-E17
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E*
Strap
* Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E 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).
oThe 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
www.canon.com/icpd
Advanced User Guide
Lens Instruction Manual
Software Instruction Manual
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.
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 (=42).
zUpon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (=40).
2Insert the card (=42).
zWith the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
3Attach the lens (=48).
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> (=48).
4Set the power switch to <1>
(=46).
5Flip out the screen (=45).
zWhen the date/time/zone setting
screen is displayed, see =374.

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode dial to <A>
(=68).
zAll the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
7Focus on the subject (=54).
z<p> (an AF point) appears over
any face detected.
zPress the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
8Take the picture (=54).
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 (=296).
zTo view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (=296).
zTo delete images, see “Erasing Images” (=314).

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About This Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6>: Indicates the Main dial.
<5>: Indicates the Quick control dial.
<W><X><Y><Z>: Indicates the corresponding direction on the <V>
cross keys.
<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(in page titles) : Functions only available in Creative Zone modes
(<t>, <d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, or <F> mode) or
for movies recorded with manual exposure.
=*** : 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 the Multi-function lock feature is o󰀨 (=46, =58).
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 displayed on the camera and 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 (=367).
zSD/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 =586.
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.