Notes and hints concerning recording

Release lock

Although the exposure and focus will be locked when the shutter button is lightly pressed after determining the image composition in step y of page 24, the release lock will operate if any of the following conditions apply. In this event, the sfutter button cannot be pressed further and recording cannot be completed. A warning sound may also be heard.

*When the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card is unformatted (Warning sound) (*1)

*When there is insufficient SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card space (When the remain- ing number of frames on the status LCD is “0”) (Warning sound)

*When the memory card is write-protected (Warning sound)

*When the camera buffer memory is full from continuous recording (*2)

*Before exposure and focus are locked (Before the viewfinder LED lights or flashes green.)

*When an error messages is displayed on the status LCD (See page 22.)

*1 Always format the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card using the camera. For details on formatting, see page 63.

*2 The time of release lock varies depending on the type of card used and picture mode.

Image blur warning

If there is a possibility of the image becoming blurred during recording, the viewfinder LED will flash red.

Auto shut-off function

When using the camera with batteries and no operation is made for a certain time, the camera power will automatically turn off to prevent battery depletion. (When the power turns off, the LCD monitor will also turn off depending on the mode.)

To recover from auto shut-off, press the MODE button, PICTURE button, / / /

button, shutter button or DISPLAY button.

The time for auto shut-off is factory set to “3 min”, and the setting can be changed in the SET-UP menu. (See page 64.)

Remaining number of frames display

Depending on the recorded subject, the remaining number of frames left for recording may not change.

Note:

* The auto shut-off function operates even when using the AC adapter.

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