60 Getting to know your camera better55 Getting to know your camera betterGetting to know your camera betterThe battery is not fully charged• Charge the battery with the charger.The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold• Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not besufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting itin your pocket for a while.The camera is in sleep mode• To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode andthe monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on(when the lens is extended and the monitor is on). No picture is taken even ifthe shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom button orother buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture.If the camera is left for 15 minutes, it automatically turns off (the lens retractsand the monitor turns off). Press the o button to turn the camera on.The mode dial is set to q• This is the playback mode for displaying pictures on the monitor. Set the modedial to a shooting mode.The mode dial is in the position of g• No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Turn themode dial and set it to the position other than g in the shooting mode.The flash is charging• Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking the picture.The memory gauge is full• No pictures can be taken when the memory gauge is full. Wait until there isspace in the memory gauge.Shooting tips and informationTips before you start taking picturesThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedNo picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed5a b c dBefore takingany pictures(Off)Maximumreached(All lit)After takingone picture(Lit)After takingseveral pictures(Lit)Shoot Shoot ShootWait
