Basic Instruction ManualThis basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manua
10Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.22) To charge the battery, see page 20.2Insert the card. (p.22) With the card’s label facing toward the cam
11Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.42) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus the subject.
12NomenclatureMode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.25) <D> Flash button <6> Main Dial Shutter button (p.33) Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lam
13NomenclatureCard slot (p.22) <S> Cross keys (p.34) <WZ> ISO speed setting button <XB> White balance selection button <Yi/j&g
Nomenclature14Shooting Settings DisplayThe display will show only the settings currently applied.2 White balance correction B White balance bracketing
15NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.<A> AE lock/ AEB in-progress<D> Flash-ready
Nomenclature16Mode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode.Basic ZoneAll you do is press the
17NomenclatureLensLens without a distance scaleFocusing ring (p.64) Hood mount Filter thread (front of lens)Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount
Nomenclature18Battery Charger LC-E10Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20).Battery Charger LC-E10ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20).Battery pack
191Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the
2The EOS 1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 12.2 effective megapixels, DI
201Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the
21Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on the day before or
22Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images ar
23Installing and Removing the Battery and Card1Set the power switch to <2>. (p.25)2Open the cover. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card24 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the c
25If the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 27 to set the date/time.<1> : The camera turns on.<2>
Turning on the Power26When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:z : Battery level is OK.x :
27When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to
281Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key to
291Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.2Attach the lens. Align the lens’ red or white
3This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera’s basic operations and functions. For more detailed instructions, advanced shooting and playba
Attaching and Detaching a Lens30To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom
31When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on th
32Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.To obtain sharp images, hold t
33Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
34With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> b
353 Menu Operations1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select
36If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.When the card is formatted, all images
373 Formatting the Card The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-
38The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power switch, the shooting settin
39The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick C
4Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charge
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412Basic ShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results.With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point an
421Set the Mode Dial to <1>.2Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will
431 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.Aim the AF point over an area having good contras
44Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <1> (Full Au
45In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambien
46Unlike the <1> Full Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the <C> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the depth of fie
47C Creative Auto ShootingPressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Shoot by ambience selectionYou can set the ambience you w
C Creative Auto Shooting48(3) Drive mode/Flash firingWhen you press <0>, the drive mode or flash firing setting screens will appear. Set as desi
49The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer than with
5Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<V> <U> : Indicates the <S> cross keys.<0> : Indicates the setting bu
50Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become
51When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macr
52To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens.Using a te
53To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens a
54In Basic Zone modes when the shooting settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The tabl
553Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shoot
561Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button.X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely re
57A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].In Basic Zone modes, [Live View shoot.] will be displayed under [2], and in Creati
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor58 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.About the Information DisplayMagnifyi
59The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.60), and [Quick mode] (p.62).If you want to achieve precise focus, set the
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Changing the Autofocus Mode603Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X When focus is achieved, the
61Changing the Autofocus Mode2Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> frame.X
Changing the Autofocus Mode62The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (→ ), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.A
63Changing the Autofocus Mode3Focus the subject. Aim the AF points over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X The Live View image will t
64You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually.1Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly.
654Shooting MoviesWhen you set the Mode Dial to <k>, you can shoot High-Definition (HD) movies. The movie recording format will be MOV.For other
66When you set the shooting mode to <k>, you can easily shoot High-Definition (HD) movies with autoexposure. When playing movies, connecting the
67k Shooting Movies Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.About the Information DisplayMovie shooting remaini
k Shooting Movies68Total Movie Recording Time and File Size per Minute Due to the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the file siz
695Image PlaybackThis chapter explains the basic ways to playback images and movies.For other functions, more details, and cautions related to playbac
7Contents6543Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 55A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ...
701Playback the image. When you press the <x> button, the last image captured will be displayed.2Select an image. To view images starting with
711Playback the image. Press the <x> button to display images.2Select a movie. Press the <U> key to select a movie. On the single-image
k Playing Movies72Function Playback Description2 Exit Returns to the single-image display.7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.8 Sl
736Software Start GuideThis chapter explains how to view the PDF files on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM). It also gives an overview
74Software Start GuideEOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS cameras.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can
75Software Start GuideCompatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).3 Click [Easy Installa
76Software Start GuideCompatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s de
77Software Start Guide[WINDOWS]EOS Camera Instruction Manuals DiskCopy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer.1 Insert the
78Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Unit
79Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or Dea
8Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used
80• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of elect
81European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir
82IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E1
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9Handling PrecautionsLCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, ther
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