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Introduction
Table of Contents

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

Read This First....................................................... ii
About This Manual.................................................. iii
Information and Precautions............................. v
For Your Safety.................................................... ix
WARNINGS................................................................... ix
Notices................................................................. xiii
<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof,
Dustproof, Condensation............................... xv
Notes About Shockproof Performance..... xv
Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof
Performances........................................................... xvi
Before Using the Camera Underwater.... xvii
Notes About Using the Camera
Underwater............................................................. xviii
Cleaning After Using the Camera
Underwater............................................................. xviii
Notes About Operating Temperature and
Humidity and Condensation......................... xxi

Parts of the Camera and Basic

Operations...................................................... 1

The Camera Body................................................. 2
Attaching the Camera Strap............................... 4
The Monitor........................................................... 5
Shooting Mode.......................................................... 5
Playback Mode........................................................... 6
Using the Flexible Buttons............................... 7

The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery............... 10
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery.................. 12
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.......... 14
Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 15
Preparation 4 Set the Display Language,
Date, and Time................................................... 16
Step 1 Turn the Camera On........................... 20
Turning the Camera On and Off................... 21
Step 2 Frame a Picture.................................... 22
Using the Zoom...................................................... 23
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.................................. 24
The Shutter-release Button.............................. 25
Step 4 Play Back Images................................. 26
Step 5 Delete Images....................................... 28

Shooting Features..................................... 31

Features Available in Shooting Mode
(Shooting Menu)............................................... 32
A Point and Shoot.......................................... 34
Using the Flash.................................................. 35
Using the Self-timer......................................... 37
Using the Smile Timer..................................... 39
Using Skin Softening............................................ 41
Choose a Style
(Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects)... 42
Characteristics of Each Style............................ 43
Decorate............................................................... 48
Change Colors.................................................... 49