Turning the Camera On and Off

Shooting Mode

To turn the camera on, open the lens cover fully. The camera turns off when the lens cover is closed.

Camera On

Camera Off

Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

Press the Dbutton to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

Cautions

•Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

•Closing the cover does not completely cut power to the camera.

Playback Mode

If the lens cover is closed, the camera can be turned on in playback mode by pressing the D button for about a second.

Steps First

If the lens cover is closed, pressing the Dbutton during playback will turn the camera off.

Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the Dbutton to return to playback.

Tip: Auto Power Off

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 76). To turn the camera on, close and reopen the lens cover or press the Dbutton for about a second.

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