iiiRead This FirstIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting andPlayback” (A15).To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of theCamera and Basic Operations” (A1).Other Information• Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols andconventions are used in this manual:• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”• The names of menu options displayed in the camera monitor, and the namesof buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples sothat monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from theactual product.Symbol DescriptionB This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, toprevent damage to the camera.C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using thecamera.A/E/FThese icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E:“Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”
