5
Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
1
To turn on the camera, slide the power
switch to the On (
|
) position.
The lens extends to the Wide Angle position
and the viewfinder light blinks green while
the camera performs a self-check. When the
viewfinder light glows steady green (and the
Mode dial is set to Still
or Video
)
the camera is ready to take pictures or
videos.
A screen message informs you which
storage location is being accessed: the
camera’s internal memory or a Picture
Card. See
page 14
for storage location
information.
In Still or Video modes, the status bar is
briefly displayed on the LCD.
2
To redisplay the status bar, press the right arrow . Press again to turn it
off.
See
page 13
for an explanation of the status bar icons.
3
To turn off the camera, slide the power switch to the Off ( ) position.
NOTE: The camera safely completes any Save, Delete, or Copy operations that
are in process when the power is turned off.
Built-in Lens Cover
Your camera has a built-in sliding lens cover that protects the lens from dust
and scratches. The lens cover opens automatically whenever you turn on the
camera. When you turn off the camera, the lens retracts and the lens cover
closes.
Viewfinder
light
Status bar
-right arrow
