About This Manual ..................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................... iv

For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................ vii

WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................... vii

Notices .......................................................................................................................................... x

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function......................................................................... xiii

Notes About GPS................................................................................................................... xvii

Parts of the Camera .................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1

Attaching the Camera Strap.................................................................................................................. 2

Using the Camera Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 3

Using the Menu by Pressing and Holding the Power Switch .......................................... 3

Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................... 4

Indicators of the Monitor/Touch Panel............................................................................. 6

Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Playback Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback............................................................ 10

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ........................................................................................ 10

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................... 12

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................................................................................ 14

Internal Memory and Memory Cards............................................................................................ 15

Preparation 4 Configuring Various Settings ................................................................. 16

Date & Time Settings .............................................................................................................................. 17

Step 1 Turn the Camera On................................................................................................. 18

Taking Pictures Immediately After Turning on the Camera........................................... 19

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................... 20

Available Shooting Modes .................................................................................................................. 21

Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................... 22

Using the Zoom......................................................................................................................................... 23

Step 4 Focus and Shoot........................................................................................................ 24

The Shutter-release Button................................................................................................................. 25

Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.

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