14 First Steps
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card
Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD,
SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi-
tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory
card as described below.
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
R Be sure the camera is o before
opening the battery-chamber cover.
Q Do not open the battery-chamber
cover when the camera is on. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution could
result in damage to image les or
memory cards.
Q Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the battery.
Insert the battery with the terminal rst
and in the orientation shown by the label
inside the battery chamber, keeping the
battery latch pressed to one side. Con-
rm that the battery is fully inserted.
Q Insert the battery in the correct orienta-
tion. Do NOT use force or attempt to insert
the battery upside down or backwards. The battery will slide in easily in the
correct orientation.
Battery latch Label