8 EnEnMemory gaugeThe memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. Whilethe gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. Thememory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on theshooting status.When the whole memory gauge is lit , wait a few moments until the lit area goesoff before taking the next shot.When taking still picturesWhen recording moviesBattery checkIf the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on themonitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camerais in use.* Energy consumption varies greatly depending on the camera’s operationalstatus. The camera may turn off without displaying the low battery warning.Recharge as soon as possible.Before shooting(Gauge is off)No more pictures can be taken(Fully lit)Wait until the gauge returns to thestatus on the left to take the next shot.One picturetaken(Lit)Shoot ShootWaitMore than twotaken(Lit)ShootBeforeshooting(Gauge is off)ShootWaitIf you continue shootingDuring shooting (Lit)• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.• Movie recording ends automatically when the whole memory gaugeis lit.Lights (Green)Pictures can betaken.*Green and orange lamps on rightof viewfinder blinkRemaining power level:exhaustedReplace with a charged battery.Lights (Red)Remaining power level: lowRecharge as soon aspossible especially forextended use.No indicationbasic_e_opx_6.fm Page 8 Thursday, December 12, 2002 10:44 AM