6Table of ContentsChecking the Package Contents .......2Read This First ..................................3What Do You Want to Do? ................4Conventions Used in this Guide ........8Safety Precautions.............................9Using the Touch Panel ....................14Charging the Battery........................15Compatible Memory Cards(Sold Separately).........................17Inserting the Battery and MemoryCard.............................................17Setting the Date and Time ...............20Setting the Display Language..........21Formatting Memory Cards ...............22Pressing the Shutter Button.............23Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........24Viewing Images ...............................28Erasing Images................................30Shooting Movies ..............................31Viewing Movies................................33Transferring Images to a Computerfor Viewing...................................34Accessories .....................................38Separately Sold Accessories ...........39Components Guide..........................42Screen Display.................................43Indicator ...........................................44FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....45MENU – Basic Operations...............46Changing the Sound Settings ......... 48Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49Returning the Camera to DefaultSettings....................................... 50Low Level Memory Card Formatting51Power Saving Function(Auto Power Down)..................... 52Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 54Adding Effects and Shooting........... 57Detecting a Smile and Shooting...... 60Using the Wink Self-Timer .............. 61Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62Turning the Flash Off ...................... 64Zooming in Closely on Subjects(Digital Zoom) ............................. 65Inserting the Date and Time............ 67Using the Self-Timer ....................... 68Shooting in Program AE.................. 70Adjusting the Brightness(Exposure Compensation) .......... 71Turning the Flash On ...................... 71Changing the Focus Range(Macro/Infinity) ............................ 72Changing the Recording Pixel Setting(Image Size) ............................... 73Changing the Compression Ratio(Image Quality) ........................... 73Changing the ISO Speed ................ 75Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functionsof this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, lettingyou learn more as you read each chapter.1 Getting Started...............132 Learning More................413 Shooting in SpecialConditions and CommonlyUsed Functions..............534 Choosing SettingsYourself ..........................69COPY