2 CommonOperations

Switching Between AMode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “Amode” (capture mode). Playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Qmode” (playback mode). In Qmode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between Amode and Q mode.

To Switch from AMode to Q Mode

1 Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to AMode

1 Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway.

The camera switches to Amode.

Displaying data stored in the built-in memory

When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, still pictures, movies, and sounds on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display still pictures, movies, and sounds stored in built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

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