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.............................91. Getting Started........................................... 13Charging the Battery........................14Compatible Memory Cards(Sold Separately) .............................16Inserting the Battery andMemory Card ...................................16Setting the Date and Time ...............19Setting the Display Language..........21Formatting Memory Cards ...............22Pressing the Shutter Button.............23Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24Viewing Images ...............................27Erasing Images................................28Shooting in Easy mode....................29Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode ....30Shooting Movies ..............................31Viewing Movies................................33Transferring Images to a Computer forViewing ............................................34Accessories .....................................38Separately Sold Accessories ...........392. Learning More........................................... 41Components Guide..........................42Screen Display.................................44Indicator ...........................................45FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....46MENU – Basic Operations...............47Changing the Sound Settings ..........48Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49Returning the Camera to DefaultSettings ........................................... 50Low Level Memory CardFormatting ....................................... 51Power Saving Function (Auto PowerDown).............................................. 52Clock Functions............................... 523. Shooting in Special Conditions andCommonly Used Functions........ 53Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 54Shooting in Special Scenes ............ 55Adding Effects and Shooting........... 58Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 60Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 61Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62Turning the Flash Off ...................... 64Zooming in More Closely onSubjects (Digital Zoom)................... 65Inserting the Date and Time............ 67Using the Self-Timer ....................... 684. Choosing SettingsYourself ............................. 69Shooting in Program AE.................. 70Adjusting the Brightness (ExposureCompensation)................................ 70Turning the Flash On ...................... 71Changing the Focus Range(Macro)............................................ 71Changing the Recording PixelSetting (Image Size)........................ 72Changing the Compression Ratio(Image Quality)................................ 72Changing the ISO Speed ................ 74Adjusting the WhiteBalance ........................................... 75Table of ContentsCOPY