2 Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. .. Press the key on the <9> to select the [6] tab. .. Press the key on the <9> to select [LanguageK] (the third item from the top), then press <0>. 3 Set the desired language. .. Press the key on the <9> to select the language, then press <0>. .. The interface language will change. 3 Selecting the Interface Language 32 The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. The captured images are recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. 1 Open the cover. .. Slide the cover as shown by the arrows to open it. 2 Insert the card. .. As shown by the illustration, face the top of the card toward you. .. Insert the card straight in all the way. 3 Close the cover. .. Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut. .. When you set the power switch to <1>, the access lamp will blink and the number of possible shots will be displayed on the LCD panel. Installing and Removing the SD Card Installing the Card Write-protect switch Possible shots .. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. .. Setting the [1 Release shutter without card] menu option to [Disable] will prevent you from forgetting to install a card (p.278). Installing and Removing the SD Card Removing the Card Access lamp 1 Open the cover. ..Set the power switch to <2>. ..Check that “Recording...” is not displayed on the LCD monitor. ..Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. 2 Remove the card. ..Gently push in the card, then let go. The card will stick out. ..Pull the card straight out, then close the cover. ..When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. ..If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.106). ..Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. ..If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera (p.48). The card may then return to normal. ..SDHC and SDXC cards featuring UHS (Ultra High Speed) enable a maximum writing speed of SD Speed Class 10. 33 34 1 Remove the caps. .. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Attach the lens. .. Align the lens’ red or white index with the camera’s index matching the same color. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to (autofocus). .. If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens White index Red index 35 Attaching and Detaching a Lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. .. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. .. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. About Zooming Minimizing Dust .. When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. .. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. .. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. Detaching the Lens Attaching and Detaching a Lens To owners of the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens: You can prevent the lens from extending out while you are carrying it around. Set the zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angle end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever to . The zoom ring can be locked only at the wide-angle end. ..Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. ..If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part. Image Conversion Factor Since the image sensor size is smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by 1.6x. Image sensor size (22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.) 35mm image size (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) Using the Lens Hood When a lens hood is attached to the lens, it can reduce image ghosting or flare by blocking stray light. The lens hood can also protect the front of the lens from raindrops, snow, dust, etc. Although the lens hood is usually sold separately, certain lens kit configurations have it included. Attaching a Lens Hood witho...
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