8 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Charging the battery................................................................................................................14
Inserting a battery....................................................................................................................15
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................16
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................16
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................17
Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................18
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................19
Turning the camera on and off ................................................................................................20
Attaching the strap...................................................................................................................20
Setting the language, date, and time ......................................................................................21
Recording - basic operation .................................................................................................................22
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22
LCD monitor display ................................................................................................................22
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................23
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................24
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................25
Focus range.............................................................................................................................25
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................26
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................26
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains
important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of
this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and
30, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 34. Read the data-
transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer or
printer.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe the menu. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the
navigation sections.
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the
operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided.
Please store this manual in a safe place.
