5
Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

1To turn on the camera, slide the power
switch to the On ( | ) position.
The lens extends to the Wide Angle position
and the viewfinder light blinks green while
the camera performs a self-check. When the
viewfinder light glows steady green (and the
Mode dial is set to Still or Video )
the camera is ready to take pictures or
videos.
A screen message informs you which
storage location is being accessed: the
camera’s internal memory or a Picture
Card. See page 14 for storage location
information.
In Still or Video modes, 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 13 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. When you turn off the camera, the lens retracts and the lens cover
closes.
Viewfinder
light Status bar
-right arrow