Basic Functions

Turning the Power On / Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows.

 

Orange:

Shooting mode

 

Green:

Replaying mode/Printer connection mode*

 

Yellow:

Computer connection mode*

 

Off:

The power of the camera is off.

 

* For printer connection mode, see Connecting the camera to a

 

Printer (p. 136).

 

For computer connection mode, see the Software Starter Guide

Power/Mode Indicator

supplied with the camera.

Release button

Mode Lever

Use this lever to turn the power on. To operate the mode lever, press the release button as shown at left. The mode lever will not operate if release button is not pressed.

After the camera is turned on, release the lever. The mode lever returns to its original position (center).

Powering the Camera in Shooting Mode

1

Remove the lens cap.

 

2

Turn the mode lever to (Shooting)

while pressing the release button.

• The power/mode indicator lights orange.

• Open the LCD monitor if needed (p. 32).

Release button

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