Chapter 1

Turning the Camera On and Off

Viewfinder

light

 

Status bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-right arrow

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.

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Kodak DX3600 manual Turning the Camera On and Off, Built-in Lens Cover