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How to Read This Manual
First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vi.
Next, read “Before You Begin” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in
this manual and the names of camera parts.
Know where everything is? Then set up your camera as described in “First
Steps.”
Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read “More on
Photography” for information on fi ne-tuning camera settings for more challenging
shots.
See “More on Playback” for information on viewing pictures on the camera, on TV,
on a computer, and printing pictures.
Read “Movies” to learn more about shooting and viewing movies.
Refer to the “Menu Guide” for information on camera menus.
“Technical Notes” covers optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and
camera specifi cations.
Now you are ready to take pictures and view them in the monitor. You can then try
your hand at creative composition as described in “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode,”
or learn more about fl ash and focus mode settings.
Before You Begin
Basic Photography
Technical Notes
Menu Guide
More on Playback
More on Photography
First Steps
Movies