Canon EOS 6D - Conventions Used in this Manual

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<
5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Multi-controller an
d the push
direction.
<0> : Indicates the S
etting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or
16 sec. respectively after you let go of the
button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<
M> button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
has been set to <
1> and the <R> switch has been set to the
left (Multi function lock released) (p.34, 47).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their default
s.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with an 
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an exampl
e.
Conventions Used in this Manual