2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) is a very compactautofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can be used for a widevariety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes.Read this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with your newcamera before taking pictures.Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 4 to prevent cameramalfunction and damage.Before Using Your Camera• Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shotsto make sure the camera operates properly.• EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses.Using a non-Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may notresult in proper camera or lens operation. Note that thewarranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damageoccurring with the use of non-Canon products.Conventions Used in this Instruction manual• The <l> icon indicates the Main Dial.• All operation procedures described in this booklet assume thatthe Mode Dial is set to a mode except <:>. Beforeproceeding with any operation, be sure that the Mode Dial isset to a shooting mode.• Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗).• The ★ symbol indicates that the respective feature can beused only in Creative Zone modes (T, R, E, W, Q).• The camera control icons and markings used in this bookletcorrespond to the actual icons and markings found on thecamera.• The (˜) and (∫) icons indicate that the respective functionremains in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the buttonis released.