About this manual

The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. 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.

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

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

12

 

Attaching the strap and lens cap ............................................................................................

12

 

Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................

13

 

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

14

 

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

14

 

Connecting the optional AC adapter ......................................................................................

15

 

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

16

 

Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................

17

 

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

18

 

Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................

19

Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................

20

 

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

20

 

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

20

 

Recording images automatically .............................................................................................

21

 

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

22

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Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection.........................................................................

23

 

Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................

24

 

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

24

 

Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................

25

 

Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................

25

 

Flash modes ............................................................................................................................

26

 

Flash range - auto-recording mode ........................................................................................

27

 

Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................

27

 

i+ button ...................................................................................................................................

28

 

Adjusting monitor brightness ..................................................................................................

28

 

Digital subject programs .........................................................................................................

29

Basic playback.....................................................................................................................................

30

 

Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................

30

 

Viewing and rotating images ...................................................................................................

31

 

Deleting single images ............................................................................................................

31

 

i+ button ..................................................................................................................................

32

 

Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................

33

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