About this manual

The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 14 and 37. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images.

The basic and advanced auto-recording mode sections cover all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and in the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read these sections before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section. The basic playback section describes how to view images. The other sections can be read as needed.

Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections.

Names of parts.....................................................................................................................................

10

Camera body ...........................................................................................................................

10

Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................

12

Mode dial .................................................................................................................................

12

Data panel ...............................................................................................................................

13

Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................

14

Changing the CR-3V battery ...................................................................................................

14

Installing AA batteries..............................................................................................................

15

Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................

15

Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................

16

Auto power save ......................................................................................................................

16

Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately) .........................................................................

17

Changing the memory card .....................................................................................................

18

About memory cards........................................................................................................

19

Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................

20

Auto-recording mode - basic operation ................................................................................................

22

Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................

22

Power / Access lamp ...............................................................................................................

22

Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................

23

Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................

24

Focus range.............................................................................................................................

24

About camera operation ..........................................................................................................

25

Basic recording operation........................................................................................................

26

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