Chapter 1

Camera front, bottom, and side

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1Self-Timer/Video light—See Using the Self-Timer mode on page 13.

2Flash.

3Microphone.

4Focus switch—Switches between Macro and Normal focus (see Using the focus range settings on page 11).

5Tripod mount.

6Battery/Memory card door.

7Lens cover/Power switch—Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens while the camera is off.

Before taking pictures

Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips.

Install the batteries

1.Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the Battery/Memory card door toward the bottom of the camera.

2.Insert the batteries.

3.Close the Battery/Memory card door.

Note Turn off the camera before removing the batteries. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before using them the first time (see Recharging NiMH batteries on page 28).

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