3Table of ContentsItems marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions orprocedures.Read This FirstPlease Read......................................................................................... 6Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12Components GuideComponents Guide............................................................................. 13Preparing the CameraCharging the Battery Pack ................................................................. 17Installing the Battery Pack................................................................. 20Installing the SD Card ....................................................................... 22Formatting SD Cards..................................................................... 24Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 27Setting the Language ........................................................................ 30Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On ....................................................................... 32Switching Between Shooting/Playback.............................................. 34Using the LCD Monitor...................................................................... 35Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....................................... 37Using the Digital Zoom...................................................................... 42Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. 43Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................... 45Menu Settings and Factory Defaults.................................................. 49Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 54ShootingShooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 55Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ......................................... 56Changing Resolution/Compression Settings .................................... 58Using the Flash ............................................................................. 60Selecting a Shooting Mode ............................................................... 62Auto ............................................................................................. 62Manual ......................................................................................... 62