6
GETTING STARTED
TURNING THE CAMERAON AND OFF
The Power Switch is located on the top of the camera.
1. Slide the Power Switch toward the ( ) icon to power the camera on. (fig.1.1)
• The lens cover will open.
• The LCD will turn on automatically
2. To turn the camera off, slide the Power Switch away from ( ). (fig.1.2)
Note:
To extend battery life, the camera will automaticallypower off after 60 seconds of inactivity. Press the
Shutter button to turn the camera back on.
Checking the Battery Level
There are 5 battery levels that are displayed on the LCD
Note:
• The camera's battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the state of a rechargeable battery even
the chargeable batteries have been fully recharged due to the inherent problem with rechargeable
batteries.
•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. To change
this setting please refer to p.30.
• For better performance, please use NiMH rechargeable batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the camera if they will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent
corrosion or battery leaks.
fig.1.1 Camera On
fig.1.2 Camera Off
Batteries are full
and ready to use.
3/4 battery
capacity remains.
1/2 battery
capacity remains.
1/4 battery
capacity remains.
Batteries are low
need to be
replaced soon.
Batteries are
empty, blinking
red and need to
be replaced.
