8TABLEOF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTSNames of parts ....................................................................................................................................12
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Inserting the lithium-ion battery...............................................................................................14
Charging the lithium-ion battery..............................................................................................15
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................16
Auto power off.........................................................................................................................16
AC adapter set (sold separately).............................................................................................17
Attaching the hand strap.........................................................................................................19
Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................20
About memory cards...............................................................................................................21
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................22
Recording - basic operation.................................................................................................................24
Handling the camera...............................................................................................................24
Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................24
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................25
LCD monitor display - basic....................................................................................................26
Camera-shake warning...........................................................................................................26
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................27
Automatic digital subject program selection............................................................................28
Focus lock...............................................................................................................................30
Focus range.............................................................................................................................30
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains
important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of
this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 24 and
35, and the playback - basic operationsection between pages 36 and 39. Read the data-
transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings
immediately follow the navigation sections.
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the
operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided.
Please store this manual in a safe place.