AA-M, M/A-M, A/M-M, and Vibration Reduction (VR) Switches When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M

mode switch, slide the switch to A (if the lens has an M/A-Mor A/M-Mswitch, select M/A or A/M). For information on other lenses that can be used with this camera, see page 226.

If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to reduce the effects of vibration (0 267).

AUsing a Zoom Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).

ADetaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

Zoom in

Zoom ring

Zoom out

AThe Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

AThe Clock Battery

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.