SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording.

 

If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is

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displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned

on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar

 

reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long

 

period.

 

Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to

 

select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.

Set date and time.

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Press the center of the controller to open the date/time setup screen.

Date/Time set

 

Use the left and right keys to select the item to be

 

 

 

 

changed.

 

01 . 01. 2005

 

00 : 00

Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.

 

MM / DD / YYYY

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Press the central button to set the clock and calen-

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Date/Time setup screen

The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 3 of the setup menu. For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. The language is changed in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 73).

RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION

This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 20.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

While using the LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES

Slide the mode switch to the appropriate position.

Still-image recording.

Digital Subject Programs.

Movie and audio recording (p. 36, 52).

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