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Quick Start Basics
. To turn power on
Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so
you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in
the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can
use to view snapshots and movies (pages 27, 65).
•Pressing [p] (PLAY) turns on the camera and enters
the PLAY mode.
• Pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode
returns to the REC mode.
• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or
coming into contact with the lens as it extends.
Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend
creates the risk of malfunction.
• About 10 seconds after you press [p] (PLAY) to
enter the PLAY mode, the lens will retract into the
camera.
• The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 96, 97)
will turn off power automatically if you do not perform
any operation for a preset amount of time.
. To turn off the camera
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the
shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as
shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against
your sides as you shoot.
Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all
movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is
especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter
speed.
Turning the Camera On and Off
Holding the Camera Correctly
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[p] (PLAY)
Shutter button
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