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Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Checking the Package Contents .......2
Read This First ..................................3
What Do You Want to Do? ................4
Table of Contents ..............................6
Conventions Used in This Guide .......9
Safety Precautions...........................10
Using the Touch Panel ....................14
Charging the Battery........................15
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately)...........................17
Inserting the Battery and
Memory Card.................................17
Setting the Date and Time ...............20
Setting the Display Language..........22
Formatting Memory Cards ...............23
Pressing the Shutter Button.............24
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25
Viewing Images ...............................28
Active Display ..................................29
Erasing Images................................30
Shooting Movies ..............................31
Viewing Movies................................33
Transferring Images
to a Computer for Viewing .............34
Accessories .....................................38
Separately Sold Accessories ...........39
Components Guide..........................42
Screen Display.................................44
Indicator ...........................................45
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations.... 46
MENU – Basic Operations .............. 47
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..... 50
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ......................................... 51
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down)....................... 52
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 54
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................. 55
Inserting the Date and Time............ 57
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 58
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ..................... 60
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................. 60
Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 64
Making Short Movies Automatically
(Movie Digest)............................... 67
Adding Effects and Shooting........... 68
Detecting a Face and Shooting
(Smart Shutter) ............................. 76
High-Speed Continuous Shooting
(High-speed Burst)........................ 80
Capturing the Best Facial
Expressions (Best Image
Selection) ...................................... 81
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started................... 13
2 Learning More.................... 41
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions..................53
4 Adding Effects and Shooting
in Various Conditions........63
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