8Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions ofthis camera. Chapters 4 – 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learnfurther as you read them in order.Checking the Package Contents .......2Conventions Used in this Guide ........3Read This First ..................................4What Do You Want to Do? ................6Safety Precautions...........................10LCD Monitor Precautions.................12Inserting the Batteries andMemory Card ..............................14Setting the Date and Time ...............18Setting the Display Language..........20Pressing the Shutter Button.............21Taking Pictures ................................22Viewing Images ...............................24Erasing Images................................25Printing Images................................26Shooting Movies ..............................28Viewing Movies................................30Transferring Images to a Computer ... 31Accessories .....................................36Separately Sold Accessories ...........38Components Guide..........................40Indicator ...........................................42Power Saving Function(Auto Power Down) ....................42Information Displayed on the Screen . 43Switching the Display.......................45FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations .....46MENU Functions - Basic Operations.. 47Resetting the Camera......................48Formatting Memory Cards .............. 49Changing Sounds............................ 51Changing the Image Display Time .. 529 Just Taking Pictures(Easy Mode)............................... 54Shooting Various Scenes................ 55K Shooting Special Scenes....... 56! Turning the Flash Off.................. 59h Turning the Flash On................... 59Q Using the Self-Timer................... 60Zooming in on Far Away Subjects .. 61Inserting the Date and Time ..... 63e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ....... 64u Shooting Far Away Subjects...... 65G Shooting in Program AE ............. 68W Continuous Shooting ................. 69Changing the Recording Pixels(Image Size)............................... 70Changing the Image Quality(Compression Ratio) .................. 70Changing the ISO Speed ................ 72Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 73Adjusting the Brightness(Exposure Compensation) ......... 74Changing the Tone of an Image(My Colors) ................................ 75Table of Contents1 Getting Started ....................132 Learning More......................393 Shooting Special Scenes andUsing Common Functions.............................................. 534 Making Settings for theImages You Want ........... 67COPY