
Basic Functions
Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and replay images.
• The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
Shooting Mode (
or
on the mode switch)
• The LCD monitor turns on or changes the display mode as follows with each
press of the
button.
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• The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera when the power is turned off so that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned on again. However, the setting may be lost when the power has been turned off after the “Change the battery pack” message has displayed, while the LCD monitor was on in shooting mode.
•In the ,
or
mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless of its On/Off setting.
•Set the flash to ,
or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon (
) appears in the LCD monitor after the metering preparations are complete.
Notice Concerning Shooting
When using this camera to shoot scenes containing extremely bright subjects, a vertical, red bar of light may appear on the LCD monitor. This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.