Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

1To turn on the camera, slide the power

switch to the On ( ) or Close Up ( )

 

position.

 

 

The viewfinder light blinks green while the

 

camera performs a self-check. When the

 

viewfinder light glows steady green (and the

Viewfinder

Mode dial is set to Still

) the camera is

ready to take pictures.

 

light

Status bar

 

 

A screen message informs you which

 

storage location is being accessed: the

 

camera’s internal memory or a Picture

MENU

Card. See page 13 for storage location

SELECT

information.

 

 

In Still mode, the status bar is briefly

 

displayed on the LCD.

 

2To redisplay the status bar, press the right arrow . Press again to turn it off.

See page 12 for an explanation of the status bar icons.

3To turn off the camera, slide the power switch to the Off () position.

NOTE: The camera safely completes any Save, Delete, or Copy operations that are in process when the power is turned off.

Built-in Lens Cover

Your camera has a built-in sliding lens cover that protects the lens from dust and scratches. The lens cover opens automatically whenever you turn on the camera, and closes when you turn off the camera.

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Kodak DX3500 manual Turning the Camera On and Off, Built-in Lens Cover