Contents
4
Composition of the manual ........................................................................3
1 Getting started
7
Names of parts ..........................................................................................7
Monitor indications ....................................................................................9
How to use this manual ..........................................................................12
Attaching the strap ..................................................................................13
Loading batteries ....................................................................................14
Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter ....................................16
Inserting/Removing a card ......................................................................18
Card basics ......................................................................................18
Power on/off ............................................................................................21
If the card is not recognized (card check) ..........................................23
Selecting a language
....................................................................24
Setting the date and time
..................................................................26
Holding the camera ................................................................................ 28
2 Using the menus
29
Menu items ..............................................................................................29
How to use the mode menu .................................................................... 30
Shortcut menus ........................................................................................32
Mode menus ............................................................................................34
3 Shooting basics
37
Shooting modes ......................................................................................37
Selecting shooting modes ..................................................................38
Taking still pictures
PHOTO
..............................................................40
Taking still pictures using the monitor ................................................40
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder ............................................41
Comparison of the monitor & viewfinder ............................................43
Turning off the monitor ......................................................................44
If correct focus cannot be obtained ........................................................45
How to lock the focus ........................................................................45
Subjects that are difficult to focus on..................................................46