6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions ofthis camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting youlearn more as you read each chapter.Checking the Package Contents .......2Read This First ..................................3What Do You Want to Do? ................4Table of Contents ..............................6Safety Precautions.............................8Conventions Used in This Guide .....10Compatible Memory Cards(Sold Separately)...........................12Inserting the Batteries and MemoryCard...............................................12Setting the Date and Time ...............15Setting the Display Language..........17Formatting Memory Cards ...............18Pressing the Shutter Button.............19Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........20Viewing Images ...............................23Erasing Images................................24Shooting Movies ..............................25Viewing Movies................................27Transferring Images to a Computerfor Viewing.....................................28Accessories .....................................32Separately Sold Accessories ...........33Components Guide..........................36Screen Display.................................38Indicator ...........................................39FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....40MENU – Basic Operations...............41Changing the Sound Settings ..........42Returning the Camera to DefaultSettings ......................................... 44Power Saving Function (AutoPower Down) ................................ 45Turning he Flash Off ...................... 48Zooming in More Closely onSubjects (Digital Zoom)................. 49Inserting the Date and Time............ 51Using the Self-Timer ....................... 52Changing the Recording PixelSetting (Image Size) ..................... 55Changing the Compression Ratio(Image Quality) ............................. 55Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 58Adding Effects and Shooting........... 61Using the Face Self-Timer .............. 62Shooting Long Exposures ............... 63Shooting in Program AE.................. 66Adjusting the Brightness(Exposure Compensation) ............ 67Turning he Flash On ...................... 67Adjusting the White Balance ........... 68Changing the ISO Speed ................ 69Continuous Shoo ing....................... 70Table of Contents1 Getting Started .................. 112 Learning More ................... 353 Shooting with CommonlyUsed Functions .................474 Adding Effects and Shootingin Various Conditions .......575 Choosing SettingsYourself..............................65