8Table of ContentsNotes on using your camera .............................................. 7Preparing thecameraChecking the accessories supplied .................................. 12Preparing the battery pack ............................................... 13Attaching a lens ............................................................... 20Inserting a memory card .................................................. 22Preparing the camera ....................................................... 25Using the accessories supplied ........................................ 27Checking the number of recordable images .................... 29Cleaning ........................................................................... 32Before youroperationIdentifying parts and screen indicators ............................ 35Front side .................................................................... 35Rear side ..................................................................... 36Top ............................................................................. 38Sides/Bottom .............................................................. 39Switching the recording information display (DISP)............................................................................ 40LCD monitor .............................................................. 41Selecting a function/setting ............................................. 43Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ... 44The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 45The functions selected by the MENU button ............. 45Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake ....................... 47Correct posture ........................................................... 47Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 48Using a tripod ............................................................. 49/ Shooting with the automatic setting............... 50Using the Face Detection function ............................. 52Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (SceneSelection) .................................................................... 54Taking portrait photos .......................................... 55Taking landscape photos ...................................... 56Taking small-subject photos ................................ 57Taking moving-subject photos ............................. 58Taking sunset photos ........................................... 59Taking night view photos .................................... 60