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Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
zzThread the end of the strap through the 
strap hole (), and then pull the other 
end of the strap through the loop on the 
threaded end (
).
Holding the Camera
zzPlace the strap around your wrist.
zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to 
your body and hold the camera securely 
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest 
your fingers on the flash.
Charging the Batter y Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included...

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•	To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not 
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
•	 For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the 
charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction 
or damage to the product.
•	 For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time \
possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Reco\
rding 
Time, Playback Time” (=
  11 2 ).
•	 Charged battery packs...

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3	 Check	the	card’s	write-protect	tab	and	insert	the	memory	card.
zzRecording is not possible on memory 
cards with a write-protect tab when the 
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab 
to the unlocked position.
zzInsert the memory card facing as shown 
until it clicks into the locked position.
zzMake sure the memory card is facing the 
right way when you insert it. Inserting 
memory cards facing the wrong way may 
damage the camera.
4	 Close	the	cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as...

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3	 Set	the	home	time	zone.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
your home time zone.
4	 Finish	the	setup	process.
zzPress the  button to complete the 
setting. The setting screen is no longer 
displayed.
zzTo turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF 
button.
•	 Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] 
screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify 
the correct information.
•	 To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [] in step 2 and then 
choose [] by...

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Still ImagesMovies
Tr ying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or 
movies, and then view them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, 
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress the ON/OFF button.
zzThe startup screen is displayed.
2	 Enter	[]	mode.
zzPress the  button several times until 
[] is displayed.
zzAim the camera at the subject. The...

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3	 Compose	the	shot.
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move 
the zoom lever toward  (telephoto), 
and to zoom away from the subject, move 
it toward  (wide angle).
4	 Shoot.
Shooting
	Still	Images
Focus.
zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway 
down. The camera beeps twice after 
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to 
indicate image areas in focus.
Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way 
down.
zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound 
is played, and in low-light conditions, the 
flash...

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Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the  button.
zzYour last shot is displayed.
2 Browse through your images.
zzTo view the previous image, press the 
 button. To view the next image, 
press the  button.
zzPress and hold the  buttons to 
browse through images quickly.
zzMovies are identified by a [] icon. To 
play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [], and 
then press...

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Still ImagesMovies
Accessing the Help Menu
Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting\
 
advice, and playback instructions as follows.
zzPress the  button to access the Help 
menu.
zzPress the  button again to return to 
the original display.
zzIn Shooting mode, a description of 
the scene detected by the camera 
is displayed. Shooting advice is also 
displayed depending on the scene.
zzIn Playback mode, press the  
buttons and choose an item. The 
zoom lever and buttons...

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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including sho\
oting and playback options
On/Off	................................................................20Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ........20Shutter	Button	.................................................. 21
Shooting
	Display	Options	............................... 21Using
	the	FUNC.	Menu	....................................
22
Using
	Menus...

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On/Off
Shooting	Mode
zzPress the ON/OFF button to turn the 
camera on and prepare for shooting.
zzTo turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF 
button again.
Playback	Mode
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on and view your shots.
zzTo turn the camera off, press the  
button again.
•	To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the < 1> button.
•	 To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
halfway (=
  21).
•	 The lens will be retracted after about one minute...
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