Power Status Indicators

When using batteries

When the battery charge is getting low, the following icons appear at the bottom right of the camera’s LCD. Use these to get a general idea of when to replace the batteries.

Indicator

Power status

 

 

 

The battery charge is getting low.

 

Ready fresh batteries or the AC

 

power adaptor.

 

 

 

The batteries are fully discharged.

 

No pictures can be taken.

 

Replace the batteries, or use the

(Flashing)

AC power adaptor.

 

 

When using an AC power supply

The icon appears at the bottom right of the camera’s LCD.

Power Save Mode

When the camera is on and no operation is performed for a set period of time, the camera automatically enters power save mode.

When using batteries

The LCD is turned off after one minute of inactivity. The lens is stored and the power is turned off after five minutes of inactivity.

When using an AC power supply

The lens is stored after three minutes of inactivity. The power is turned off after ten minutes of inactivity.

Maintaining System Performance

To maintain system performance, be sure to read the following.

Camera

Locations of use and storage

Using or storing the camera in any of the following locations may result in a malfunction. Do not use or store the camera in such locations.

•Extremely hot or cold locations (operating temperature of 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

•Locations subject to prolonged periods of direct sunlight or near heating appliances

•Locations with excessive humidity or dust

•Locations exposed to rain

•Locations exposed to severe vibration

•Near sources of strong magnetism

•Near sources of strong electromagnetic waves such as TV or radio transmitters

Heat dissipation

Do not cover the camera (such as with a cloth) Doing so will increase the internal temperature and may result in a malfunction.

Transportation

When transporting the camera, be sure to pack it in the supplied carton and cushioning or equivalent packaging, and make sure it is not subject to severe mechanical shocks.

Taking test pictures

Be sure to take test pictures beforehand to ensure that pictures can be taken normally.

Lens

•Be careful not to bump into or press against the lens while shooting.

Also, do not touch the lens surface.

•If the lens does not retract into the camera housing when the power is turned off, attach the AC adapter and turn the power on and then off again.

•Never push or pull on the lens, because it may damage the lens or other camera components.

Maintaining System Performance

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