xviIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ................................................... iiRead This First ....................................................... iiConfirming the Package Contents................. iiAbout This Manual .................................................. iiiInformation and Precautions............................. vFor Your Safety ................................................. viiiWARNINGS ................................................................ viiiNotices................................................................. xiiiParts of the Camera ..................................... 1The Camera Body................................................. 2Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ... 4Raising and Lowering the Flash....................... 5The Monitor ........................................................... 6Shooting Mode .......................................................... 6Playback Mode ........................................................... 8The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............... 10Applicable Batteries.............................................. 11Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 13Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 14Approved Memory Cards.................................. 15Preparation 3 Set the Display Language,Date, and Time................................................... 16Step 1 Turn the Camera On and SelectShooting Mode.................................................. 20Turning the Camera On and Off................... 22Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................... 23Using the Zoom...................................................... 24Step 3 Focus and Shoot.................................. 26The Shutter-release Button .............................. 27Step 4 Play Back Images ................................. 29Step 5 Delete Images....................................... 31Shooting Features ..................................... 33G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................... 34Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings ... 34Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 35Changing Scene Mode Settings ................... 36Characteristics of Each Scene ......................... 36Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing SmilingFaces)..................................................................... 44Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings ... 45Options Available in the Smart PortraitMenu .............................................................................. 46Using Skin Softening ............................................ 47A (Auto) Mode ................................................. 48Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings ........... 48Options Available in the Auto ShootingMenu .............................................................................. 49Features That Can Be Set Using the MultiSelector................................................................. 50Available Features.................................................. 50Using the Flash (Flash Modes)........................ 51Using the Self-timer .............................................. 55Using Macro Mode................................................ 57Adjusting Brightness (ExposureCompensation)........................................................ 59Default Settings....................................................... 60