5
Chapter 1
Turning the Camera On and Off
1
To turn on the camera, slide the power
switch to the On (
|
) or Close Up (
)
position.
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
) the camera is
ready to take pictures.
A screen message informs you which
storage location is being accessed: the
camera’s internal memory or a Picture
Card. See
page 13
for storage location
information.
In Still mode, 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 12
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, and closes when you turn off the camera.
MENU
SELECT
Viewfinder
light
Status bar
