4Table of ContentsItems marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions orprocedures.Read This First .................................................. 7Please Read ..........................................................................................7Safety Precautions................................................................................8Preventing Malfunctions .....................................................................13Quick Start ......................................................14Components Guide ............................................16Preparing the Camera .........................................21Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................................21Installing the Battery Pack ..................................................................23Installing the SD Card.........................................................................25Setting the Date and Time...................................................................28Setting the Language..........................................................................30Basic Functions.................................................32Turning the Power On/Off...................................................................32Using the LCD Monitor .......................................................................34Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ........................................36Using the Viewfinder...........................................................................40Using the Zoom ..................................................................................41Pressing the Shutter Button................................................................42Selecting Menus and Settings ............................................................44Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)...........53Changing My Camera Settings............................................................53Registering My Camera Settings ........................................................55Shooting .........................................................58Shooting in Auto Mode.......................................................................58Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting...........................................60Changing Resolution/Compression Settings.......................................61Using the Flash..............................................................................63/ Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots..........................................65Using the Digital Zoom .......................................................................67Continuous Shooting ....................................................................68Using the Self-timer......................................................................69Shooting in Manual Mode...................................................................70