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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