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Getting Ready
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How to replace
the
xD-Picture Card
◆
Push the
xD-Picture Card
into the slot and
then slowly remove your finger. The lock is
released and the
xD-Picture Card
is pushed
out.
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How to replace
the Microdrive
◆
Open the slot cover, press the Microdrive eject
button and remove the Microdrive.
●
!
When storing Microdrives, always use the special
protective case.
Microdrive eject button
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!
The information above is a guide for photography mode. Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries
used, the transition from “
C
” to “
V
” may occur more quickly.
●
!
When the batteries run out, “
V
” appears and camera operation stops. When this occurs, the camera may work if
you turn it on again even without loading new or fully charged batteries. However, this may cause camera faults such
as the camera turning itself off without retracting the lens. Always load new or fully charged batteries.
●
!
Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold
locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.
“
C
” appears as a small icon on the right-hand
side of the screen. “
V
” appears as a large icon
on the screen.
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AUTO 250
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Turn the camera on and check that no battery level warning (“
C
” or “
V
”) appears on the
screen. If no icon appears, there is ample charge left in the batteries.
1
There is ample battery charge.
2
There is insufficient charge left in the batteries.
The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set
of batteries ready.
3
The batteries are depleted. The display will
shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the batteries.
Blinking red
Lit red
1
2
3
No icon
Blinking red
Lit red
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Power save function
◆
When this function is active, it also turns off the screen (Sleep mode) to reduce power consumption if
the camera is not used for 30 seconds (
➡
P.86). If the camera is then left unused for 2 minutes or 5
minutes, the Power save function turns the camera off. To turn the camera back on, set the Power
switch to “OFF” briefly and then back to “
q
” or “
w
”.
CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE