Introduction
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How to Use this Manual
The section
“Introduction”
contains important information regarding the camera
and this User’s Manual as well as precautions on handling the camera.
The section
“Preparation of Camera”
contains instructions on what to do before
using the camera.
The section
“Basic Operations”
describes basic operations of the digital camera
such as shooting, viewing, and erasing images. If you use a digital camera for the
first time, read these sections carefully in order to learn how to use it properly.
The section
“Shooting Technique”
describes how to bring the camera into focus or
how to take a picture using the viewfinder in order to use this camera perfectly.
The section
“Using the Camera “
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” Mode and Movie “
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” Mode Functions”
contains information on using functions which are set before shooting images. Such
functions include the flash and exposure compensation. This section is intended for
those who have understood the basic operations of the camera and have become
used to shooting operations.
The section
“Using Playback “
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” Mode Functions”
describes how to use
functions used for viewing images as well as functions that allow simple image
processing such as resizing images and rotating images by 90°.
The section
“Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions”
describes functions, such
as specifying the memory card format and setting the date. These functions may be
used infrequently, but are otherwise useful and important.
The section
“Appendix”
contains a troubleshooting guide for solving problems with
the camera and camera specifications.
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The digital camera is referred to in this User’s Manual as “camera”.
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Before You Begin...
This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-performance
IC. The heat emitted from the IC may make the camera warm during use. It is not a failure.
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