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Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions
Basic Functions

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Camera On

1

Press the ON/OFF button until the

power lamp lights green (p. 14).

Shooting Mode
zCurrent shooting settings will appear in the
LCD monitor.
Playback Mode
zThe LCD monitor displays an image.

Turning the Camera Off

1

Press the ON/OFF button again to

turn the power off.

Current shooting settings will disappear in
approximately 6 seconds when the LCD
monitor is set to Standard (No Information)
or off (p.26) Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving
function. Depending on the power saving setting,
the camera may power down or the LCD monitor
may go off automatically.
zAuto Power Down
[On]:
Shooting mode:
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after
the last time a camera control is accessed.
zYou will hear a start-up sound and see
the start-up image when the power is
turned on. (To change the start-up
sound and image, see pages 71, 74
and120.)
zThe start-up image does not appear
when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting
mode or the A/V OUT terminal is
connected to a TV.
Turning on the camera without the
start-up sound and image
zPress and hold the SET button, then
turn on the power.