2 VQT2M98 VQT2M98 3Quick start guide ContentsThe battery is not chargedwhen the camera isshipped. Charge thebattery and set the clockbefore use.When you do not use thecard (optional), you canrecord or play back pictureson the built-in memory(→11).Charge the batteryInsert the battery andthe cardOpen the lens coverSelect the desired Recording Mode■ To use settings automatically selected by thecameraPress the button.■ To select the Recording Mode manuallyPress the [MODE] button.Press ▲▼ to select the Recording Mode, andthen press [MENU/SET].Press the shutter button and take picturesPress halfway(press lightly to focus)Press fully(press the button all theway to record)■ To play back the picturesPress the Playback button.Select the picture you want toview.Previous NextPlayback buttonbutton[MODE] button[MENU/SET]Lens coverBefore useBefore use .............................................. 5Read first .......................................................5To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults .....5Standard Accessories ........................... 6Names of parts....................................... 7Cursor button ................................................7PreparationsCharging battery .................................... 8Guidelines for number of recordable picturesand recording time ........................................9Inserting and removing the card(optional)/the battery ........................... 10Picture save destination(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 11Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 11Setting the clock .................................. 12Setting the menu ................................. 14Menu type ...................................................15Using Quick menu .......................................16Using [SETUP] menu ....................... 17[CLOCK SET]/ [WORLD TIME][TRAVEL DATE]/ [BEEP][VOLUME]..............................................17[LCD MODE]/ [DISPLAY SIZE]/[FOCUS ICON] ......................................18[AUTO POWER OFF][AUTO REVIEW]....................................19[RESET]/ [USB MODE] .....................20[VIDEO OUT]/ [TV ASPECT][VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT] ...........21[LANGUAGE]/ [DEMO MODE].........22BasicsSequence of Recording ...................... 23Convenient ways to turn the power on ........24Taking pictures with automatic settings[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ................ 25Taking pictures with your own settings[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode .................. 27Align focus for desired composition ............28Direction detection function .........................28Taking pictures with zoom.................. 29Enlarging further [DIGITAL ZOOM] .......30Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] ... 31Deleting pictures ................................. 32To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures ...32Do not touchthe lens.