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Contents (Continued) Before use
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Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force,
or pressure.

ƔAvoid using the camera under the following conditions,

which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or
prevent recording.
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or
forcing it into a full bag
• Adding accessories to the camera strap
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the
camera.

ƔAvoid using the camera under the following conditions,

which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions
may damage the camera and such damage may not be
repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be
exposed to water
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Condensation (lens clouding)

ƔCondensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these
conditions, which may make the lens dirty, cause mold, or
damage the camera.

ƔIf condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts
to the surrounding temperature, clouded lenses will clear
naturally.
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC ............................102
Copying still pictures and motion pictures
...103
Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures
to your computer .......................................105
Uploading pictures to image-sharing
websites ....................................................105
Printing ...............................................106
Printing multiple pictures ...........................107
Print with date and text ..............................107
Making print settings on the camera .........108
Viewing on TV screen .......................109
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 110
In recording ...............................................110
In playback ................................................111
Message displays ..............................112
Q&A Troubleshooting ......................114
Usage cautions and notes ................120
Using the [Rec] menu for motion
pictures.................................................82
[Rec Quality] ...............................................82
[Continuous AF] ...........................................82
[Wind Cut] ..................................................82
Using Quick menu ...............................83
Entering Text ........................................84
Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) .............................85
Watching motion pictures ..................86
Different playback methods
[Playback Mode] ..................................87
[Slide Show] ................................................88
[Filtering Play] .............................................90
[Calendar] ....................................................90
Using the [Playback] menu.................91
[Upload Set] ................................................91
[Title Edit] ....................................................92
[Text Stamp] ................................................93
[Resize] .......................................................95
[Cropping] ....................................................96
[Favorite] .....................................................97
[Print Set] ....................................................98
[Protect] .......................................................99
[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................100
[Copy] ........................................................101