BEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best results

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.

Correct hold

Incorrect hold

A finger is blocking the lens or flash.

<Holding the camera>

Example:

1Insert your hand in the grip belt.

2Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it.

3Use your index finger to operate the zoom switch, and your thumb to operate the other controls.

<Caution>

i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction. (In particular, the area indicated by gray in the figure may become hot.)

i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during

use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it

cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while.

Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time.

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