Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in Cmode. Cmode is automatically selected the first time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring Cmode after shooting in other modes, see page 25.
Playback and Photography Basic
1Turn the camera on.
Press the Fbutton to turn the camera on.
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2Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the monitor.
q w
IndicatorDescription
q(red) Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible.
w(blinks red) Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera off and replace batteries.
A battery warning may not be displayed before the camera turns off, particularly if batteries are reused after having once been exhausted. Power consumption varies greatly from mode to mode; the low battery warning (O) may not be displayed or may be displayed only briefl y before the camera turns off in some modes or when switching from shooting to playback mode.
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