Contents of the Operating Manual

This Operating manual contains the following chapters.

Getting Started

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

Quick Start

This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

Common Operations

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters.

Taking Pictures

This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions.

Playback/Erasing

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images.

Settings

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

Appendix

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below.

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

memo

indicates information that is useful to know.

Caution

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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