Quick Start Guide
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Insert the battery.
For EF-S lens
For EF lens
Attach the lens.
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index.
Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>.
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Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto).
All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.
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This quick guide explains basic function settings and how to shoot and playback images. You can take this guide with you for shooting. For detailed instructions, refer to the EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual.
CT1-1031-000
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English Edition
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Set the power switch to <1>.
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View the image.
The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
S Select image
Pixels
<S> Cross keys
1. Press the <M> button to display the menu. 2. Press the <U> key to select the tab, then press the <V> key to select the desired item. 3. Press <0> to display the setting. 4. After setting the item, press <0>.
Basic Zone Modes
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Aperture Shutter speed
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B Shooting information
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Creative Zone Modes
Picture Style
50% Flash Use Approx. 400 shots
Menu items
Menu settings
These screens apply when a Creative Zone mode is set. In the Basic Zone modes and Movie shooting mode, certain tabs and menu options will not be displayed.
� Press the <A> button. � Press the <U> key to select the Picture Style, then press <0>.
Highlight tone priority Flash exposure compensation Metering mode Drive mode
Image-recording quality
Tab
A Picture StyleN
ISO speed
Exposure compensation/ AEB setting Shooting mode
� Battery Life No Flash Approx. 500 shots
� With the shooting settings are displayed, press <0>. � The Quick Control screen will appear.
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Movie Shooting Mode
x Playback
Possible shots
0 Quick Control Screen
� The M on the right of the function indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d,s,f,a,8). Temperature At 23°C / 73°F
Image-recording Quality � Select [1 Quality], then press <0>. � Press the <U> key to select the quality, then press <0>.
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Image-recording quality
Magnify
L Erase Open the cover and insert a SD card.
<M> button LCD monitor
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
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k Movie shooting mode
<0> button
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.
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Menu Settings
Menu Operations
Image Playback
White balance AF mode
� Press the <S> key to select the function, then turn the <6> dial to set it. � In the Basic Zone modes, you can select certain drive modes and the image-recording quality.
Style
Description
P Standard
Vivid colors and sharp images.
Q Portrait
Nice skin tones and slightly sharp images.
R Landscape
Vivid blue skies and greenery and very sharp images.
V Monochrome Black-and-white images.
� For <S> (Neutral) and <U> (Faithful), see the camera’s instruction manual.