Getting Your Camera Ready for Use
Attaching the Strap
1
Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug and secure it on the inside of the clasp.
2
Attach the other end in the same manner.
Attaching a Lens
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Remove the body mount
cover (1) and lens mount
cover (2).
After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.
3
Align the lens mount
indexes (red dots: 3) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
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3
To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button
(4).
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u Caution
• When a retractable lens is attached and is not extended, you cannot take pictures and use some functions. If the lens is retracted during shooting, the camera stops working. Refer to
Step 2 of “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.26) for how to use
the retractable lens.
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Charging the Battery
1
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Battery charger Indicator lamp
Inserting/Removing the Battery
1
Open the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover unlock lever (1) before opening the cover.
AC plug cord
2
Face the A mark on the battery towards the outside of the camera, and insert the battery until it locks into place.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.
3
Close the battery cover.
3
Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger.
Insert the battery into the battery charger at an angle, and then fit into place.
The indicator lamp is lit while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
(Approximate maximum charging time: 240 minutes)
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2
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Slide the memory card
cover in the direction of 1 and then rotate it to open
as shown by 2.
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2
3
Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot with the memory card label facing toward the side with the monitor.
Push the memory card in once and release to remove.
Opening the Monitor
1
Open the monitor 180° horizontally while holding the top and bottom of it.
2
Rotate the monitor 180° forward.
The monitor can also be rotated up to 90° backward.
3
Close the monitor on the camera so that the LCD screen can be seen.
4
Rotate the memory card
cover as shown by 3, and slide it in the direction of
4 .
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u Caution
• To close the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward, rotate the monitor 180° backward in Step 2.
• When the monitor is closed with the LCD screen facing inward, you cannot play back images and display the menus.
• Do not hold the camera by the monitor or rotate the monitor beyond its movable range.
• Do not carry the camera or put it in a bag with the monitor open. You can carry the camera when the monitor is closed regardless of the LCD screen direction.
Setting the Display Language and Date/Time
1
Turn the main switch to
[ON].
The lamp lights up in green.
The [Language/W] screen appears.
2
Use ABCD to select the desired language and
press E.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 7 if F
(Hometown) does not need to be changed.
3
Press B to move the frame to F and press D.
The [F Hometown] screen appears.
4
Use CD to select a city.
Use R to change the region.
5
Press B to select [DST] (daylight saving time),
and use CD to select Y or Z.
6
Press E.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
7
Press B to select [Text Size] and press D.
8
Use AB to select [Std.] or
[Large], and press E.
Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items.
9
Press B to select [Settings
complete] and press E.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
10
Press D, and use AB to select the date format.
11
Press D, and use AB to select [24h] or [12h].
12
Press E.
The frame returns to [Date Format].
13
Press B, and then press D.
The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to
[mm/dd/yy].
14
Use AB to set the month.
Set the day, year and time in the same manner.
15
Press B to select
[Settings complete] and
press E.
The [LCD Display] screen appears.
16
Use CD to select a color.
Select the display color of the status screen, control panel and menu cursor from colors 1 to 12.
FF
125
5.6
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Press E.
The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
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