• To protect the battery pack 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 pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (=155).

•Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not

used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.

Terminals

Battery

• The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For

 

Lock

power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for

 

 

the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may

 

 

damage the battery pack.

 

 

Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Insert the included battery pack 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 (=117).

1

Open the cover.

Label

 

zzSlide the cover () and open it ().

2Insert the battery pack.

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

zzIf 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.

3Check the card’s write-protect tab and insert the memory card.

zzRecording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab to the unlocked position.

zzInsert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position.

zzMake sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

4Close the cover.

zzLower the cover () and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ().

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode / Hybrid

Auto Mode

Other Shooting

Modes

PMode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index

•For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (=155).

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