Basic Photography and Playback
Turn the Camera On
Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below.
1 Turn the camera on. | Power switch |
Turn the camera on. The control panels will turn on and
s the display in the viewfinder will light.
2 Check the battery level.Check the battery level in the top control panel or viewfinder.
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| — | Battery fully charged. |
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K |
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J |
| — | Battery partially discharged. |
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H |
| d | Low battery. Charge battery or ready |
| spare battery. | ||
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H |
| d | Shutter release disabled. Charge or |
(flashes) |
| (flashes) | exchange battery. |
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*No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional
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