Turning on the Power

The camera turns on.
The camera is turned off and does not function. Set the power switch to this position when not using the camera.

Note

[Saving...] is displayed if you set the power switch to during image recording to the card, and the camera will turn off after recording is finished.

Setting the Display Language

Set the Language if the [Language] setting screen appears after you turn on the camera.

Set the Date/Time/Zone if the [Date/Time/Zone] setting screen appears.

To prevent unauthorized access to information on the camera, set a camera password.

Caution

Setting a password does not protect images or other data on cards.
Canon cannot be held liable for theft involving the camera or cards.
If you select [Do not ask again], be careful not to allow third-party access to data or information on the camera, such as in the settings.

Set the password.
- Enter a six-digit number, then select [OK].
Select [OK].
Reenter the password.
- Select [OK] to set the password.
The [Password] screen is displayed when the power switch is set to or the camera resumes operation from auto power off. Enter the password you set.
- [Do not ask again]: Select if you prefer not to have the screen displayed again.
- [Reset]: Select to reset the camera to defaults and remove the password.

Caution

Until you enter the password, these connections are not available while the password screen is displayed.
- USB connection
- Wi-Fi connection
- Bluetooth connection
Select [Do not ask again] on the password screen in these situations.
- When using Bluetooth connections with the power switch set to or during auto power off
- When automatically uploading images to image.canon
- When using automatic connection as implemented with the Camera Control API

Note

For details on operations such as changing the password, see Password Management.

Instructions for connecting to a smartphone are displayed if you select [OK] when the setup screen appears ().

When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be indicated.

	Battery level is sufficient.
	Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used.
	Battery will be exhausted soon (blinks).
	Charge the battery.

Note

Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery faster:
- Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
- Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
- Using Image Stabilizer.
- Using the Wi-Fi function or Bluetooth® function.
- Using the screen frequently.
- Using accessories compatible with the multi-function shoe.
The number of available shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting conditions.
Lens operations are powered by the camera's battery. Certain lenses may exhaust the battery faster than others.
See [: Battery info.] to check the battery status ().
In low ambient temperatures, shooting may not be possible even with a sufficient battery level.