xiIntroductionRefer to the Reference Manual CD-ROM for pages indicated with E.Table of ContentsIntroduction .......................................................................................................................................... iiRead This First......................................................................................................................................... iiConfirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. iiAbout This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iiiInformation and Precautions........................................................................................................................ ivFor Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... viWARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................... viNotices ..................................................................................................................................................... ixParts of the Camera and Main Functions.................................................................................... 1The Camera Body .................................................................................................................................. 1Principle Functions of the Controls ........................................................................................................... 3Attaching the Camera Strap .......................................................................................................................... 7Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap................................................................................................. 7Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor .......................................................................... 8Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button).................................................................................... 9Basic Menu Operations ..................................................................................................................... 10Monitor Screen .................................................................................................................................... 12The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 16Preparation 1 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 16Preparation 2 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 18Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 20Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 21Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 21Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 22Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 23Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 24Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 26Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 27Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 28Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 29Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 30Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 32Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 33