3Before You Begin
Parts of the Camera
1 Shutter button .............................................................. 19
2 ON/OFF button ............................................................. 14
3 Flash ............................................................................. 37
4 Lens and lens cover
5 AF-assist illuminator ................................................... 103
Self-timer lamp ............................................................ 39
6 Microphone (R) .......................................................62, 95
7 Microphone (L) ........................................................62, 95
8 Zoom control ...........................................................18, 54
9 Built-in GPS antenna (F550EXR only) ............................. 40
10 LCD monitor ....................................................................4
11
a (playback) button................................................... 21
12 Indicator lamp (see below)
13 Mode dial...................................................................... 22
14 Strap eyelet ....................................................................1
15 F (movie recording) button ....................................... 62
16 Terminal cover ...................................................65, 67, 75
17 DC coupler cable cover ................................................ 107
18 F (photo mode) button .........................................78, 88
19 DISP (display)/BACK button .....................................6, 16
o (silent mode) button
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20 Battery-chamber cover ...................................................9
21 Tripod mount
22 Speaker ....................................................................64, 95
23 USB multi-connector .........................................65, 67, 75
24 Connector for HDMI cable ............................................. 66
25 Battery latch ..............................................................9, 11
26 Battery chamber ............................................................. 9
27 Memory card slot .......................................................... 10
* Press and hold the DISP/BACK button until o is displayed.
The Indicator Lamp
The Indicator Lamp
The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:
Indicator lamp
Indicator lamp
Camera status
Camera status
Glows green
Glows green Focus locked.
Blinks green
Blinks green Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Picture can be taken.
Blinks green and orange
Blinks green and orange Recording pictures. Additional pictures can be taken.
Glows orange
Glows orange Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time.
Blinks orange
Blinks orange Flash charging; ash will not re when picture is taken.
Blinks red
Blinks red Lens or memory error.