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SWITCHING ON AND OFF

LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card

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1Open the slot cover.
2Firmly push the xD-Picture Card fully into the
xD-Picture Card slot.
3Close the slot cover.
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If you open the battery cover while the camera is still
switched on, the camera is automatically switched
off to protect the xD-Picture Card.
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The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if
it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to
apply excessive force to the xD-Picture Card.
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When storing the xD-Picture Card, always use the
special anti-static case provided.

◆Replacing the xD-Picture Card ◆

When you push the xD-Picture
Card into the slot and then
slowly remove your finger, the
lock is released and the xD-
Picture Card is pushed out.
You can then pull the xD-
Picture Card the rest of the
way out. ●
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To set the date and time later, press the “BACK”
button.
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If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation
message will appear each time you switch the
camera on.
When you first switch the camera on, the date is
cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
date and time.
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Turn the Power switch to turn the camera on
and off.
q: Photography mode
w: Playback mode
OFF: Power-OFF
When you switch the camera on, the indicator
lamp lights (green).
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Take care not to remove your finger too quickly
after the lock is released, as the card may spring
completely out of the slot.