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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards
compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the
specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like
erasing may take longer.
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to
prevent image data from being erased. By sliding the
switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be
protected. However, when the card is protected, images
cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or
erase an image with the camera, the card-protected
message will appear and the LED lamps near the
viewfinder will turn red and blink. For memory card care
and store see page 88.
When a card is reformatted, all the data on the card is
permanently erased.
ABOUT MEMORY CARDS
Write-
protect
switch
Lock
position
Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-
release button (1).
TURNING POWER ON
Setting to the playback mode
Captured images can be viewed in the playback mode. Slide the mode switch to the
playback position. Select the playback mode from the single-frame, continuous advance,
or movie clips (p. 50).
Setting to the setup mode
The setup mode is used to control the camera’s operation. You can access the setup
mode in either the recording or playback mode (p. 64).
Turning power off
After using the camera, turn the camera off by pressing the main switch.
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Setting to the recording mode
To capture images, slide the mode switch to the
recording position or viewfinder recording position (2).
The lens cover opens and at first the red indicator
lamp blinks, and then the green indicator lamp glows
steadily (3). Set to the recording position when using
the LCD monitor; an image appears on the monitor
when you set to this position. Set to the viewfinder
recording position when using the viewfinder; this
position will help conserve battery power. Using the
menu button and controller, select the drive mode from the
single-frame advance, continuous advance, or movie
recording. See recording
section on page 22 for
details.
Viewfinder recording mode (p. 22)
Recording mode (p. 22)
Playback mode (p. 50)
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