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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
Safety Precautions.............................9
Conventions Used in This Guide .....12
Charging the Battery........................14
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately) .............................15
Inserting the Battery and Memory
Card .................................................16
Adjus ing the Screen Position..........18
Set ing the Date and Time ...............19
Set ing the Display Language..........21
Formatting Memory Cards ...............22
Pressing the Shutter Button.............23
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24
Viewing Images ...............................27
Erasing Images................................28
Shooting Movies ..............................28
Viewing Movies................................30
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing .......................................32
Accessories .....................................36
Separately Sold Accessories ...........37
Components Guide..........................42
Screen Display.................................44
Indicators .........................................46
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46
MENU – Basic Operations .............. 48
Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49
Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ........................................... 51
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting ....................................... 52
Power Saving Function
(Auto Power Down) ......................... 53
Clock Functions............................... 54
Turning the Flash Off ...................... 56
Using the Self-Timer ....................... 56
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................... 58
Inserting the Date and Time............ 60
Shoo ing in Low Light Conditions
(Low Light) ...................................... 61
Shoo ing in Various Conditions ....... 62
Shoo ing in
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Mode
(Quick Shot Mode) .......................... 66
Detec ing a Smile and Shooting...... 68
Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 69
Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 70
Shoo ing High Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range).................... 71
Shoo ing with Faded Colors
(Nostalgic) ....................................... 73
Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye
Lens (Fish-eye Effect) ..................... 73
Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 74
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started .................. 13
2 Learning More ................... 41
3 Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions .................55