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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Step 1 Turn the Camera On
1 Open the slide cover to turn on the camera.
If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see
“Setting Display Language, Date and Time“ (A 22).
• The monitor turns on.
2 Check the battery level and the number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
l
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
• If a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed to indicate that pictures will be saved
in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 71 MB).
• The number of exposures remaining varies depending on whether you are using the
camera’s internal memory or a memory card, and also varies depending on the image
quality and image size (image mode) setting (A 62).
• The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustrations may differ from the
actual display.
Indicator Description
D Battery level high.
B
Battery level low.
Prepare to charge or replace the battery.
N
Battery exhausted.
Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.
1290
1290
Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining