Initial Preparations

•To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge

it continuously for more than 24 hours.

•For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.

• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).

Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera

(p. 171).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

z Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position.

Open the cover.

z Slide the switch () and open the cover ().

Insert the battery.

z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.

Terminals Battery Lock

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