Turning the Camera on and Off
Shooting Mode
Press the Fbutton to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.
Press Fagain to turn the camera off.
2Tip: Switching to Playback Mode
Press the Dbutton to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
3Cautions
•Pictures can be affected by fi ngerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.
•The Fbutton does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.
Playback Mode
To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the Dbutton for about a second.
Press the Dbutton again to turn the camera off.
2Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the Dbutton to return to playback.
2Tip: Auto Power Off
The monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for about ten seconds in shooting mode. Full brightness can be restored by operating any of the controls next to the monitor. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 69). To turn the camera on, press the Fbutton or press the Dbutton for about a second.
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