5CONTENTSRead the Following Before Use .................................................2How to Read This Booklet..........................................................4Contents .....................................................................................5Index of Available Operations....................................................8Making the Most of Your Digital Camera .................................10Operations Available with This Camera...................................12PREPARATIONNames of Parts.........................................................................16Attaching the Provided Strap ...................................................18Loading the Battery..................................................................19Selecting the Appropriate Batteries .........................................20Inserting the Memory Card (SmartMedia) ...............................22Selecting the Appropriate Card ...............................................23Using a New Card (Formatting) ...............................................24Setting the Date and Time .......................................................26Holding the Camera ................................................................28BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONSShooting Pictures .....................................................................30Shooting Using the Viewfinder .................................................32Shooting Using the Monitor......................................................34Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or MonitorAccording to Working Distance ...............................................35Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to theViewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode) ....................37If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock) ...............40Contents