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Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While
the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The
memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the
shooting status.
When the whole memory gauge is lit, wait a few moments until the lit area goes
off before taking the next shot.
When taking still pictures
When recording movies
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera
is in use.
* Energy consumption varies greatly depending on the camera’s operational
status. The camera may turn off without displaying the low battery warning.
Recharge as soon as possible.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
No more pictures can be taken
(Fully lit)
Wait until the gauge returns to the
status on the left to take the next shot.
One picture
taken
(Lit)
Shoot
Shoot
Wait
More than two
taken
(Lit)
Shoot
Before
shooting
(Gauge is off)
Shoot
Wait
If you continue shooting
During shooting (Lit)
• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.
• Movie recording ends automatically when the whole memory gauge
is lit.
Lights (Green)
Pictures can be
taken.*
Green and orange lamps on right
of viewfinder blink
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with a charged battery.
Lights (Red)
Remaining power level: low
Recharge as soon as
possible especially for
extended use.
No indication
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