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SETTING THEDATE AND TiME
After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera's clock
and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the
region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu
section on pages 98 and 102.
Date/Time setup screen
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Turn on the camera.
Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down
and
left/right
keys of the controller move the cursor and
change settings. The central button of the controller
sets adjustments.
Use the left and right controller
keys to select "Yes."
"No" cancels the operation.
Press the central button of the controller to continue.
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Use the left and right keys to select the item to be
changed. The last item is the date format.
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. The date
format can be set among year/month/day.
day/month/year,
and month/day/year.
Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.
BASICRECORDING
SETTING THECAMERA TO RECORD iMAGES AUTOMATICALLY
Turn the exposure dial to the auto or program (P) position.
The camera controls are automatic.
Auto acts like the program mode, except that many of the
recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see
page 41 for more information.
Not all function are available
in auto recording such as the color mode and Digital Effects
Control. The default camera sensitivity
(p. 54) is auto for
auto recording and ISO 100 for program.
HANDLING THECAi!,'IERA
Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body
with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and
your feet shoulder-width
apart to hold the camera steadily. The use of
a tripod or monopod
is recommended
when using the camera in low-
light situations
or when using telephoto
lenses.
BASICRECORDING DISPLAY
The viewfinder
and monitor show the same indicators used in the basic recording operations.
Ape[ture
Shutter_speed
Flash indicator
Anti:shake
scale
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Focus signal-
Flash signal
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