Contents of This Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains your first steps, from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to get started right away. It also explains how to use an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains common operations such as button functions and using the menus. See “Taking Pictures”, “Playback/Deleting”, and “Settings” chapters for more details.

4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains various ways to capture images, and how to set the relevant functions, such as setting the virtual mode dial to change capture modes, and selecting the right picture mode for the current scene.

5Playback/Deleting ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to play back images on the camera or a TV, and how to delete.

6Editing/Settings––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains how to edit images and set up the functions of the camera.

7Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explains troubleshooting, and introduces accessories sold separately.

The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Shows reference page number explaining a related operation.

Shows information useful to know.

Shows precautions to take when operating the camera.

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