Inserting the Battery into the Camera

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.

•Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch while the power-on lamp (green) is on.

•If the camera is turned off, hold down cto turn the camera on in playback mode (A28).

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BNote on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A115), before using the battery.

DAuto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode, the monitor will dim to save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (A107).

Pressing the power switch, or the shutter-release button, while the monitor is off in standby mode will reactivate the monitor.

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