Contents
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Contents ....................................................................................................4
1 Getting started 7
Names of parts ..........................................................................................7
Monitor indications ....................................................................................9
How to use this manual ..........................................................................12
Attaching the strap ..................................................................................13
Loading batteries ....................................................................................14
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter ..................................16
Inserting/Removing a card ......................................................................18
Card basics ......................................................................................18
Power on/off ............................................................................................21
If the card is not recognized (card check) ..........................................23
Selecting a language ....................................................................24
Setting the date and time ..................................................................26
Holding the camera ................................................................................ 28
2 Using the menus 29
Menu items ..............................................................................................29
How to use the mode menu .................................................................... 30
Shortcut menus........................................................................................32
Mode menus ............................................................................................34
3 Shooting basics 37
Shooting modes ......................................................................................37
Selecting shooting modes ..................................................................38
Taking still pictures PHOTO..............................................................40
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder ............................................40
Taking still pictures using the monitor ................................................41
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ............................................43
If correct focus cannot be obtained ........................................................44
How to lock the focus ........................................................................44
Subjects that are difficult to focus on..................................................45