Manual Canon EOS M5 (page 1 of 13) (English) (2024)

Getting Started ENGLISH

CEL-SW7ZA210

Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.

Camera
(with body cap)

Battery Pack
LP-E17
(with terminal cover)

Neck Strap
EM-300DB

Battery Charger
LC-E17E

Interface Cable
IFC-600PCU

● Printed matter is also included.
● For details on the lens included in the lens kit, check information on
the camera package.
● A memory card is not included.

Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.
● SD memory cards*1
● SDHC memory cards*1*2
● SDXC memory cards*1*2

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*1

Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been
verified to work with the camera.

*2

UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

Manuals and Software
Download camera manuals and software from the following
page.

http://www.canon.com/icpd/
● With a computer connected to the Internet, access the above URL.
● Access the site for your country or region.
● Adobe Reader is required to view the manuals.
● For instructions on downloading and installing the software, refer to the
Camera User Guide available for download.
● You may be requested to enter the
serial number (body number) when
downloading the manuals or software.
In this case, enter the number on
the camera body, behind the screen
(monitor).

Lens Instruction Manuals
Download lens manuals from the following page.
http://www.canon.com/icpd/

Initial Preparations
1

Prepare the strap.

● Pull the cap in the direction of (1) while
holding the ring.
● Rotate the ring in the direction of (2).

(1)

(2)

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Initial Preparations

2

Attach the ring.

● Pass the end of the ring through the
holder as shown.

3

Turn the ring around.

● Rotate the ring in the direction of (1).
● When rotating the ring, be careful not to
pass the strap through the gap in the ring.

(1)

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(1)

Secure the ring.

● To secure the ring, slide the cap in the
direction of (1) until it clicks into place.
● On the other side of the camera, secure
the ring the same way.

5

Insert the battery pack.

● Remove the cover from the battery pack,
align the
marks on the battery pack
and charger, and insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).

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Initial Preparations

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Charge the battery pack.

● Plug the power cord into the charger,
then plug the other end into a power
outlet.
● The charging lamp turns orange, and
charging begins.
● When charging is finished, the lamp turns
green. Remove the battery pack.
● For details on charging time and the
number of shots or recording time
available with a fully charged battery
pack, refer to “Specifications” in the
downloadable Camera User Guide.

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(2)
(1)

● Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).

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(1)

(2)

Open the cover.

Insert the battery pack.

● Holding the battery pack with the
terminals (1) facing as shown, press the
battery lock (2) in the direction of the
arrow and insert the battery pack until the
lock clicks shut.
● If you insert the battery pack facing the
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the
correct position. Always confirm that the
battery pack is facing the right way and
locks when inserted.
● To remove the battery pack, press the
battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

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Initial Preparations

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(1)

Check your card’s write-protect
switch and insert the memory card.

● Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect switch when the
switch is in the locked position. Move the
switch toward (1).

(2)

● Insert the memory card with the label (2)
facing as shown until it clicks into place.
● To remove the memory card, push it in
until you feel a click, and then slowly
release it.

10 Close the cover.

(1)
(2)

● Close the cover in the direction shown
until it clicks shut.

11 Turn the camera on.
● Move the power switch to [

].

● The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

12 Set the date and time.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
item.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [
dial to specify the date and time.
● When finished, press the [

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] button.

]

Initial Preparations

13 Specify your home time zone.
● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
● Press the [ ] button when finished.
After a confirmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
● To turn off the camera, move the power
].
switch to [

14 Configure the display language.
● Press the [

] button.

● Press and hold the [ ] button, and then
press the [
] button.

● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn
the [ ] dial to choose a language, and
then press the [ ] button.

Changing the Date and Time
To adjust the date and time once you have set it, first press the [
]
button and then press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [
] dial to choose
the [ 2] tab. Choose [Date/Time] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn
the [ ] dial), press the [ ] button, set the date and time as described in
step 12, and then press the [
] button.

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Initial Preparations

Attaching a Lens
The camera is compatible with EF-M lenses. If you use Mount Adapter
EF-EOS M, you can also use EF and EF-S lenses (see the Camera User
Guide).

(1)

1
2

Make sure the camera is off.
Remove the caps.

● Remove the lens cap and body cap by
turning them in the directions shown.

(2)

3

Attach the lens.

● Align the mount indexes (the white dots)
on the lens and camera, and then turn
the lens in the direction shown until it
clicks into place.

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(1)

(2)

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(1)

Remove the front lens cap.

Initial Preparations

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Prepare to shoot.

● With the lens retraction index aligned
with the zoom position index, hold the
lens retraction switch toward [ ] as you
turn the zoom ring a little in the direction
shown, and then release the switch.
● Continue turning the zoom ring until it
clicks, indicating that the lens is ready for
shooting.
● To retract the lens, hold the lens
retraction switch toward [ ] as you turn
the zoom ring. Align the lens retraction
index with the zoom position index, and
then release the switch.
● 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.

Detaching a Lens
● Make sure the camera is off.

(2)
(1)
(3)

● Hold down the lens release button (1) as
you turn the lens in the direction shown
(2).
● Turn the lens until it stops, and then
remove it in the direction shown (3).
● Attach the lens cap to the lens after
removal.

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Trying the Camera Out
Shooting
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

1

Turn the camera on and enter [
mode.

● Move the power switch to [

]

].

● Hold down the mode dial release button
and turn the mode dial to [ ].

2

Compose the shot.

● When using a zoom lens, zoom by
turning the zoom ring on the lens with
your fingers.

3

Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
● Press the shutter button lightly. The
camera beeps twice after focusing, and
AF frames are displayed around image
areas in focus. Press the shutter button
all the way down (2).
● If [Raise the flash] is displayed, press
the [ ] button to raise the flash. It will fire
when shooting. If you prefer not to use
the flash, push it down with your finger,
into the camera.

Recording Movies
● Press the movie button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.

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Trying the Camera Out

Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as
follows.

1

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the [

2

] button.

Choose images.

● To view the previous or next image, press
the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial.
● Movies are identified by a [
To play movies, go to step 3.

3

] icon.

Play movies.

● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose [ ], and then press the
[ ] button again.
● Playback now begins, and after the movie
] is displayed.
is finished, [
● To adjust the volume, press the [
buttons during playback.

][

]

Erasing Images
● To erase the image selected in step 2, press the [ ] button, press the
[ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial after [Erase?] is displayed to choose
[Erase], and then press the [ ] button. Note that erased images
cannot be recovered.

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Trademarks and Licensing
● The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Disclaimer
● Unauthorized reproduction of this guide is prohibited.
● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the
actual equipment.

- Interface Cable IFC-600PCU
HDMI cable (camera end: Type D): Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m.
Graphical symbols placed on the equipment
Class II equipment
Direct current

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The model number is PC2258 (including WLAN module model WM227 and BLE module
model WM500). To identify your model, check the label on the bottom of the camera or
behind the tilt-up screen for a number beginning with PC.
Countries and Regions Permitting Wireless Function Use
- Use of wireless function is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be
punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating wireless regulations, visit the
Canon website to check where use is allowed.
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from wireless function use in
other countries and regions.
Doing any of the following may incur legal penalties:
- Altering or modifying the product
- Removing the certification labels from the product
Do not use the wireless function of this product near medical
equipment or other electronic equipment.
Use of the wireless function near medical equipment or other
electronic equipment may affect operation of those devices.
Hereby, Canon Inc. declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.canon-europe.com/ce-documentation
Wi-Fi Frequency range: 2401MHz - 2473MHz
Wi-Fi Maximum output power: 10.9dBm
Bluetooth Frequency range: 2402MHz - 2480MHz
Bluetooth Maximum output power: 7.14dBm
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