Table of Contents

Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter.

Checking the Package Contents

2

Read This First

3

What Do You Want to Do?

4

Table of Contents

6

Safety Precautions

8

Conventions Used in This Guide

10

1 Getting Started

11

Compatible Memory Cards

 

(Sold Separately)

12

Inserting the Batteries and Memory

Card

12

Setting the Date and Time

15

Setting the Display Language

17

Formatting Memory Cards

18

Pressing the Shutter Button

19

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

20

Viewing Images

23

Erasing Images

24

Shooting Movies

25

Viewing Movies

27

Transferring Images to a Computer

for Viewing

28

Accessories

32

Separately Sold Accessories

33

2 Learning More

35

Components Guide

36

Screen Display

38

Indicator

39

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....

40

MENU – Basic Operations

41

Changing the Sound Settings

42

Returning the Camera to Default

 

Settings

44

Power Saving Function (Auto

 

Power Down)

45

3 Shooting with Commonly

 

Used Functions

47

Turning the Flash Off

48

Zooming in More Closely on

 

Subjects (Digital Zoom)

49

Inserting the Date and Time

51

Using the Self-Timer

52

Changing the Recording Pixel

 

Setting (Image Size)

55

Changing the Compression Ratio

 

(Image Quality)

55

4 Adding Effects and Shooting

in Various Conditions

57

Shooting in Various Conditions

58

Adding Effects and Shooting

61

Using the Face Self-Timer

62

Shooting Long Exposures

63

5 Choosing Settings

 

Yourself

65

Shooting in Program AE

66

Adjusting the Brightness

 

(Exposure Compensation)

67

Turning the Flash On

67

Adjusting the White Balance

68

Changing the ISO Speed

69

Continuous Shooting

70

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