Basic Operation

Basic Operations with the dial.

You can only use the dial when the Quick Control Dial switch is set to ON. Use the dial to select and set shooting mode operations and menu functions from the LCD monitor.

When using the dial to carry out basic operations, you can use it in two ways.

(1) Press a button and turn the dial.

When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( 6 ) runs. During this time you can turn the dial and view settings on the LCD panel.

The timer function and return to shooting mode are

the same as for the dial.

Use the dial this way to select and set the white balance, drive mode and flash exposure compensation.

(2) Just turn the dial.

When you are taking pictures, turn the dial while watching the viewfinder display or LCD panel. When you are making selections and settings from the LCD monitor, turn the dial while watching the LCD monitor.

When you are taking pictures, use the dial to set the exposure compensation and manual aperture value.

When using the LCD monitor, use the dial to review and select the recorded image and select menu functions.

About the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor on the back of the camera to review and select images, as well as select and set menu functions.

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Before You Begin

You cannot use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder while taking pictures.

You can use the dial when you are using the LCD monitor, regardless of whether the Quick Control Dial Switch is set to OFF.

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