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This could result in electrical shock or fire.  
If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the 
battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
 ● Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at intense 
light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial 
light source.
This could damage your eyesight.
 ● Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.  
This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the 
product and distance yourself from it.
 ● Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.
 ●Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct flame.
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting \
in 
electrical shock, fire, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into 
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water .
 ●If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.
 -Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any 
dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power \
outlet, and the surrounding area.
 -Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
 -Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated 
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if 
the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
 -Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact 
the terminals or plug.
 -Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, if 
your product uses one.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
 ● Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the 
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate 
caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices\
 
is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Safety Precautions
 ● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions 
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly
.
 ●The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and 
other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
 ●Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold 
accessories you use.
 WarningDenotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
 ●
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
This may damage your eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 
feet) away from infants when using the flash.
 ● Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.   
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a \
child’

s neck may result in asphyxiation.   
Date/time battery (if removable): Dangerous if swallowed. If this occu\
rs, 
contact a doctor immediately.
 ● Use only recommended power sources.
 ●Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
 ●Do not peel off the label, if the battery pack has one.
 ●Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
 ●Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when 
dropped.
 ●Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange 
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
 ●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to 
clean the product.
 ●Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects 
inside.

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 ●On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure to 
avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash.
This could result in injury.
CautionDenotes the possibility of property damage.
 ● Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a 
clear day or an intense artificial light source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
 ● When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be 
careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
 ●On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, do not push 
the flash down or pry it open.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
 ● Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the flash with a 
cotton swab or cloth.
The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the 
product to malfunction.
 ● Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using 
the product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
 ● Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with \
tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
 ● Do not allow the camera to maintain contact with skin for extended 
periods.
Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause low-temperature 
burns, manifested in redness of the skin or blistering. Use a tripod in \
hot 
places, or if you have poor circulation or insensitive skin.
  CautionDenotes the possibility of injury.
 ●
When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it, 
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other 
objects.
 ●Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
 ● Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
 ● When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or 
clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
 ● Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:
 -Places subject to direct sunlight
 -Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
 -Humid or dusty places
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery 
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries.   
Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or 
other injuries.
 ● The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed 
for prolonged periods.
 ●When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if 
applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly.
If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the 
shards of glass may lead to cuts.

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 ●Do not attach any hard objects to the product.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. ● Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do 
not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to 
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
 ● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or 
explosion, resulting in product damage or fire.
 ● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that 
have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and 
new batteries together

. Do not insert the batteries with the + and – 
terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
 ● Do not place anything which is easily influenced by magnetism such 
as a credit card near the screen.
Data may be lost because a magnet (1) is attached to the back of the 
screen.
 ● Do not sit down with the camera in your pants pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
 ● When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not 
come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it 
faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.

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4Other Shooting Modes
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8Setting Menu
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Touch-Screen Operations
The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by 
touching or tapping the screen.
Touching
Touch the screen briefly with your 
finger.
 ●This gesture is used to shoot, configure 
camera functions, and so on.
Dragging
Touch the screen and move your finger 
across it.
 ●This gesture is used in Playback mode 
to switch to the next image, or to change 
the magnified image area, among other 
operations.
Basic Operations
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shootin\
g 
and playback
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Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack
Install and charge the battery pack in the camera. Be sure to charge the\
 
battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack 
charged.
1 Open the cover.
 ●Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).
2 Insert the battery pack.
 ●Holding the battery pack with the 
terminals (1) facing as shown, press the 
battery lock (2) in the direction of the 
arrow and insert the battery pack until the 
lock clicks shut.
 ●If you insert the battery pack facing the 
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the 
correct position. Always confirm that the 
battery pack is facing the right way and 
locks when inserted.
3 Close the cover.
 ●Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (2).
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
 ●Thread the end of the strap through the 
strap hole (1), and then pull the other 
end of the strap through the loop on the 
threaded end (2).
 ●The strap can also be attached to the left 
side of the camera.

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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/Recording Time, Playback 
Time” (=
 133). ●
You can view images even while the battery is charging, by 
turning the  camera on and entering Playback mode ( = 21). 
However, you cannot shoot while the battery is charging. Also 
note that the camera cannot be used unless the battery is in it.
 ● Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when 
they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately 
before) the day of use.
 ●The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power 
(50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a 
commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an 
electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage 
the battery pack.
Using a Computer to Charge the Battery
You can also charge the battery by inserting the larger plug of the 
interface cable into a computer’s USB terminal in step 4 of “Inserting and 
Charging the Battery Pack” ( =
 15). For details about USB connections 
on the computer, refer to the computer user manual.
 ● The battery pack cannot be charged in some computers without 
the memory card. Install the memory card to the camera 
(=
 17) before connecting the USB terminal of the computer.
4 Connect the compact power 
adapter.
 ●
With the camera turned off, open the 
cover (1). With the smaller plug of the 
included interface cable ( =
 2) in the 
orientation shown, insert the plug fully 
into the camera terminal (2).
 ● Insert the larger plug of the interface 
cable into the included compact power 
adapter.
5 Charge the battery pack.
 ●CA-DC30 : Flip out the plug (1) and plug 
the compact power adapter into a power 
outlet (2).
 ● CA-DC30E : Plug the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, then plug the 
other end into a power outlet.
 ● Battery charging begins, and the USB 
charge lamp is lit.
 ●When charging is finished, the lamp is 
turned off.
 ●Remove the compact power adapter from 
the power outlet and the interface cable 
from the camera.

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3 Close the cover.
 ●Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (2).
 ● For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can 
be saved on one memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per 
Memory Card” ( =
 134).
Removing the Memory Card
 ●
Open the cover and push the memory 
card in until it clicks, and then slowly 
release the memory card.
 ●The memory card will pop up.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen 
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this 
way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when \
you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
1 Turn the camera on.
 ●Press the power button.
 ●The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
Removing the Battery Pack
 ●Open the cover and press the battery 
lock in the direction of the arrow.
 ●The battery pack will pop up.
Inserting the Memory Card
Insert a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted 
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera \
(=
 108).
1 Open the cover.
 ●
Open the monitor (1).
 ●Slide the cover (2) and open it (3).
2 Insert the memory card.
 ●Insert the memory card facing as shown 
until it clicks into the locked position.
 ●Make sure the memory card is facing the 
right way when you insert it. Inserting 
memory cards facing the wrong way may 
damage the camera.

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Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
1 Access the menu screen.
 ●Touch [], and then touch [].
2 Choose [Date/Time].
 ●Touch the [] tab.
 ●Drag up or down across the screen to 
choose [Date/Time].
 ●Touch [Date/Time].
3 Change the date and time.
 ●Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and 
Time” ( = 17) to adjust the settings.
 ●
Double-touch [] to close the menu 
screen.
 ● Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks  by the 
camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the 
battery pack is removed.
 ●The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you 
charge the battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit 
(sold separately,  =
 112), even if the camera is left off. ●
Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will 
be displayed when you turn the camera on.”Setting the Date and 
Time” ( =
 17) Set the correct date and time as described in.
2 Set the date and time.
 ●
Touch the option to configure, and then 
touch [][] to adjust the setting.
 ●When finished, touch [Next].
3 Specify your home time zone.
 ●Touch [][] to choose your home time 
zone.
4 Finish the setup process.
 ● Touch [OK] when finished. After a 
confirmation message, the setting screen 
is no longer displayed.
 ●To turn off the camera, press the power 
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), touch [] and 
choose [] in step 2.

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Trying the Camera Out
 Still Images  Movies
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.
 ●Press the power button.
 ●The startup screen is displayed.
2 Enter [] mode.
 ●Set the mode switch to [].
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1 Enter Playback mode.
 ●Press the [] button.
2 Access the setting screen.
 ●Touch and hold [] until the setting 
screen is displayed.
3 Set the display language.
 ● Touch a display language to choose it, 
and then touch the chosen language 
again.
 ●Once the display language has been set, 
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
 ● If there are images on the memory card, touch [] in the 
lower left to access [].
 ● You can also change the display language by touching [] 
and then [], and then choosing [Language ] on the 
[] tab.

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4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
1)
 Focus.
 ● Press the shutter ring lightly, halfway 
down. The camera beeps twice after 
focusing, and 
AF frames are displayed to 
indicate image areas in focus.
2) Shoot.
 ● Press the shutter ring all the way down.
 ●As the camera shoots, a shutter sound 
is played, and in low-light conditions, the 
flash fires automatically.
 ●Keep the camera still until the shutter 
sound ends.
 ●After displaying your shot, the camera will 
revert to the shooting screen.
 ●Touch [] and [] or [], drag the 
screen vertically, and touch [].
 ● To confirm your choice, touch [OK].
 ●Aim the camera at the subject. The 
camera will make a slight clicking noise 
as it determines the scene.
 ●Icons representing the scene and image 
stabilization mode are displayed in the 
upper left of the screen.
 ●Frames displayed around any detected 
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3 Compose the shot.
 ●If the zoom ring is turned in the direction 
of [], the subject gets larger. If the 
zoom ring is turned in the direction of 
[
], the subject gets smaller.

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