About This Manual

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below.

✔ Camera Q & A ......................................................pg. x

Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”

✔ Table of Contents .............................................pg. xiii

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.

...............................................✔ Troubleshooting

pg. 89

Having a specifi c problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

.........................................................✔ Glossary

pg. 100

The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.

✔ Warning Messages and Displays

........................pg. 96

Find out what’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the monitor.

✔ Restrictions on Camera Settings..............Basic Manual

See the Basic Manual for restrictions on the options available in each shooting mode.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 9.

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