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Shooting mode and playback mode
This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting
mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas
playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken.
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Turning the camera on in shooting mode
Slide the POWER switch to
K
, pressing and holding the lock
button.
• The camera turns on in shooting mode. You are ready to take pictures.
To turn the camera off
→
Slide the
POWER
switch to OFF. The lens retracts, and the monitor turns off.
To enable playback mode
→
Press the
QUICK VIEW
button. The lens remains extended, and playback mode
is enabled. Press the
QUICK VIEW
button or press the shutter button halfway to
return to shooting mode.
Note
• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and
stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically
turn off. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter
button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not
intend to take any pictures for a while.
• If set to sleep mode, the power will automatically turn off after approximatery 4
hours.
POWER
switch
Lock button
QUICK VIEW
button
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