6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions ofthis camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting youlearn more as you read each chapter.Checking the Package Contents .......2Read This First ..................................3What Do You Want to Do? ................4Conventions Used in this Guide ........8Safety Precautions.............................9Charging the Battery........................14Inserting the Battery andMemory Card .............................16Setting the Date and Time ...............19Setting the Display Language..........21Formatting Memory Cards ...............22Pressing the Shutter Button.............23Taking Pictures ................................24Viewing Images ...............................27Erasing Images................................28Printing Images................................29Shooting Movies ..............................31Viewing Movies................................33Transferring Images to a Computer.34Accessories .....................................38Separately Sold Accessories ...........40Components Guide..........................42Information Displayedon the Screen.............................44Indicator ...........................................46FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....47MENU – Basic Operations...............48Changing the Sound Settings ..........49Changing the Screen Brightness .....50Returning the Camerato Default Settings ..................... 51Low LevelMemory Card Formatting .......... 52Power Saving Function(Auto Power Down) ................... 53Clock Functions............................... 54Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 56Turning the Flash Off ...................... 59Zooming in More Closely on Subjects(Digital Zoom)............................ 60Inserting the Date and Time............ 62Using the Self-Timer ....................... 63Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 64Shooting in Program AE.................. 66Adjusting the Brightness(Exposure Compensation)......... 66Turning the Flash On ...................... 67Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 67Shooting Far Away Subjects(Infinity)...................................... 68Zooming In on Close Subjects(Digital Macro) ........................... 68Changing the Recording Pixels....... 69Changing the Compression Ratio(Image Quality).......................... 69Changing the ISO Speed ................ 71Adjusting the White Balance ........... 72Table of Contents1 Getting Started ....................132 Learning More......................413 Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed Functions................... 554 Choosing Settings Yourself.............................................. 65
