10 ENPreparing the CameraInsert the battery while sliding the batterylock knob in the direction of the arrow.Slide the battery lock knob in the directionof the arrow to unlock, and then remove thebattery.Turn off the camera before opening thebattery/card compartment cover.When using the camera, be sure to closethe battery/card compartment cover.Insert the card straight until it clicks intoplace.Do not touch the contact area directly.3211This camera allows the user to take picturesusing the internal memory even when noSD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) isinserted. “Using an SD/SDHC memory card”(p. 47)“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in theinternal memory and SD/SDHC memorycards” (p. 49)To remove the SD/SDHC memory card1 2Press the card in until it clicks and comesout slightly, then grab the card and pull itout.Inserting the battery and theSD/SDHC memory card (soldseparately)Always use SD/SDHC memory cards withthis camera. Do not insert any other types ofmemory card.1 211Battery/card compartment cover2Battery lock knobWrite-protect switchInsert the battery by putting in the ▼ markedside fi rst, with the C mark toward thebattery lock knob.Damage to the battery exterior (scratches,etc.) may produce heat or an explosion.