11ENPreparing the CameraPreparing the CameraInserting the battery and card12Battery/card compartmentcoverBattery lock knobWrite-protect switchInsert the battery as illustrated with the B marktoward the battery lock knob.Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) mayproduce heat or an explosion.Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob inthe direction of the arrow.Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.Turn off the camera before opening the battery/cardcompartment cover.When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover.Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of thearrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi cardwith this camera. Do not insert other types of memorycards. “Using the card” (p. 60)Do not touch the contact area of the card directly.This camera can be used without a card by storingimages in its internal memory.3“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuousrecording length (movies) in the internal memory andcards” (p. 62, 63)