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Turning the power on/off
1
Press the catch on the lens cap in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
lens cap.
2
Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with
the red line.
3
Press the power switch.
• The mode in which the camera turns on depends on
the position of the mode dial.
Shooting mode:
The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The
monitor turns on and the lens extends.
Playback mode:
The camera turns on in the playback mode and the
monitor turns on.
C
mode:
The menu is displayed on the monitor.
• You can change the mode with the camera turned
on, or off.
4
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
TIPS
Setting the date and time
Pictures are saved with the date and time when they were taken.
g
“Setting the date and time” (P.168)
Selecting a language for on-screen display
You can select the language in which illustrations and explanations are
displayed on the monitor.
g
“Selecting a language for on-screen display” (P.167)
Shooting mode
g
P.46
Use one of these positions
when you want to take pictures.
Playback mode
g
P.121
Use this mode to view pictures
you have taken on the monitor.
C
mode
g
P.45
Use this mode to perform basic camera settings, such as date/time and beep sound.
When the camera is turned on, the
C
mode menu is displayed on the monitor.
Mode dial
Power switch