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Introduction
Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First........................................................................................................................................ ii
Confirming the Package Contents............................................................................................................. ii
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv
For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi
WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notices..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1

Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................................. 2
The Camera Body................................................................................................................................................. 2
Pressing the Shutter-release Button......................................................................................................... 2
Attaching the Camera Strap.......................................................................................................................... 3
Operating the Touch Panel............................................................................................................... 4
Tapping....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Dragging.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Dragging and Dropping................................................................................................................................... 4
Spreading/pinching............................................................................................................................................ 5
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel......................................................... 6
Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)............................................................................................... 6
Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)...................................................................................................... 7
Playback Mode (Information Display)...................................................................................................... 8
Playback Mode (Operation Controls)....................................................................................................... 9
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode........................................................ 10
Using Menus (d Tab)................................................................................................................................. 11

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback..................................................................................... 13

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 14
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery................................................................................................. 16
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 18
Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 19
Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 19
Step 1 Turn the Camera On............................................................................................................. 20
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 21
Setting Display Language, Date and Time......................................................................................... 22
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 24
Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 25
Step 3 Frame a Picture...................................................................................................................... 26
Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 27
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 28