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1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Open the lens cover. If the “ç”
warning message appears on the LCD
monitor, slide the lens cover completely.
3Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch
the camera on.
To take pictures using the LCD monitor, press
the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor on.
hFocal range:Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity
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If the “Ω”, “∂”, “≈” or
“˙” message appears, see P.110.
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Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your
elbows firmly against your body and hold the
camera with both hands.
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For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro
photography (➡P.43).
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To minimize power consumption, you should use the
viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures.
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Use a tripod to avoid camera shake, particularly for
shots is dark situations when the flash is set to
Suppressed Flash mode (➡P.40).
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
●Using the Menus
1Display the menu.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2Select a menu option.
Press the “d” or “c”.
Press this button to stop
a procedure midway
through.
Help messages are displayed at the bottom of
the screen to show you the next step to take.
Press the button indicated.
Press the “DISP” button
to use the zoom.
In the Owner's Manual,black triangles
are used to indicate up,down (a,b )
and left, right (d,c) respectively.
3Select a setting.
Press the “a” or “b”.
Displaying the On-screen Help
4Confirm your selection.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.
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