INTRODUCTION

Contents

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INTRODUCTION

 

 

Quick Reference ..........................................................

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Getting Ready

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Recording an Image

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Viewing (Playing Back) an Image

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Deleting an Image

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Features ......................................................................

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Recording Features

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Precautions ................................................................

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General Precautions

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Operating conditions

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Condensation

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Lens Precautions

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About the camera’s backlight…

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17GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide ............................................................

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Front

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Back

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Side

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Bottom

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Open Terminal Panel Cover

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Mode Dials .................................................................

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Using the Control Button ............................................

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Monitor Screen Indicators ..........................................

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REC mode

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PLAY mode

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Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

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Indicator display .........................................................

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Operation Indicator Lamp ..........................................

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Operation/card access lamp

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Flash Charge lamp

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AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp

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Using the Bundled Accessories .................................

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Attaching the Neck Strap

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Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap

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Using the Lens Cap

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Power Requirements .................................................

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Loading Batteries

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Battery Handling Precautions

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Low Battery Indicator

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Using AC Power

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Turning the Camera On and Off

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Power Save Settings

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Memory Cards ............................................................

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Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera

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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

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Formatting a Memory Card

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Memory Card Precautions

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IBM Microdrive Precautions

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Menu Screens ............................................................

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Setting the Current Date and Time ............................

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Setting the Date and Time

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Selecting the Date Format

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