5
Prepare Your Camera for Use
Load Batteries and Memory Card
Open the battery cover and insert three of the included
AAA rechargeable batteries or three new alkaline
batteries according to the polarity indicated on the
battery door, then insert the memory card and close the
cover.
When the battery power is low, an icon will appear on
the screen. You will need to select what kind of battery
you are using. If you use alkaline batteries, you should
select 1 and the battery capacity icon will display half
full indicating that you will not be able to use the flash
but you will still be able to take pictures until the icon
displays empty; If you are using rechargeable batteries,
select 2 and the battery capacity icon will display full
indicating that you can take pictures until the icon shows
that the battery capacity is empty.
Turning the Camera ON/OFF
To turn the camera on, press the ON/OFF button for 2
to 3 seconds until the operation LED is lit. To turn off
the camera, press the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds.
The camera will also power off automatically after 30
seconds of inactivity if not connected to the computer
via the USB cable. The auto power off time can be
manually set as described in the Auto Power Off section
of this manual.
Camera Setup
Taking Pictures and Recording Options
Image Capture
Pressing the menu button will enter the capture select
menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired capture mode, then press menu button to
confirm.
