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Remote Controller and Remote Switch
You can use Timer Remote Controller RC-6 or Remote Switch RS-60E3 (both sold separately) to the camera and shoot with it.
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Remote Control Shooting
Remote controller RC-6 (Sold separately) enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay.
1. Flip out the LCD monitor, and then set the power switch to ⋖ON⋗. For the details about how to open the LCD monitor, see How to use the vari-angle LCD monitor of the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D.
2. Press ⋖ 
3. Press the ⋖Cross Keys⋗ to select [ 
4. Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button.
5. The camera will autofocus. When focus is achieved, the self-timer lamp will light and the picture will be taken.
Caution
Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent lights. During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from fluorescent light.
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When shooting movies
Start and stop move shooting using the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately).
If you set the shooting timing switch to the ⋖2⋗ position and press the transmit button, movie shooting will start. If the switch is set to ⋖ 
Connecting the Remote Switch
Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote control terminal, Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to press the shutter button halfway and completely.
1. Open the terminal cover.
2. Connect the plug to the remote control terminal.
Caution
To disconnect the plug, grasp the plug's silver part and pull out.