4Read This FirstPlease Read .........................................................................................7Safety Precautions ...............................................................................8Preventing Malfunctions ....................................................................13Quick Start .....................................................14Components Guide ............................................16Preparing the CameraCharging the Battery Pack .................................................................20Installing the Battery Pack .................................................................23Installing the SD Card ........................................................................25Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................28Setting 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 ...........................................................45ShootingSelecting a Shooting Mode ................................................................53Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting ..........................................55Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ......................................57Using the Flash .............................................................................59Shooting Close-Ups ...........................................................................61Continuous Shooting .........................................................................62Using the Self-timer .....................................................................63Shooting in Manual Mode ..................................................................65Shooting a Movie .........................................................................66Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ......................................68Locking the Focus ................................................................................... 71Focusing ............................................................................................73Table of ContentsItems marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions orprocedures.