Canon SX400 IS User Manual

Camera User Guide

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Before Use

Initial Information

Package Contents

Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.

Camera

Wrist Strap Lens Cap (with cord)

* Do not peel off the battery pack label.

● Printed matter is also included.

● A memory card is not included (

Battery Pack

NB-11LH*

3).

Battery Charger

CB-2LF/CB-2LFE

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Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

● SD memory cards*

● SDHC memory cards*

● SDXC memory cards*

● Eye-Fi cards

* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have

been veried to work with the camera.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

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(1)(2)(3) (4) (5)

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

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(

(1) Zoom lever

Shooting: [

Playback: [

(2) Shutter button (3) Strap mount

(telephoto)] / (wide angle)]

[

(magnify)] /

(index)]

[

(6)

(4) Power button (5) Flash (6) Lamp (7) Lens (8) Tripod socket (9) Memory card/battery cover

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● Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in

brackets.

: Important information you should know

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: Notes and tips for expert camera use

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●=xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx”

represents a page number)

● Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default

settings.

● For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply

referred to as the “memory card”.

● The symbols “

indicate how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.

Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles

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10 11 12

(1) Speaker (2) Microphone (3) AV OUT (Audio/video output) /

DIGITAL terminal (4) Screen (LCD monitor) (5) DC coupler cable port (6) Indicator (7) [ (8) Movie button (9) [

(Playback)] button

(Auto)] button

● In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding

camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.

● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by

icons.

] Up button (10) on back [ ] Right button (12) on back

[

(10)

[ (Exposure compensation)] / Up button

(11) FUNC./SET button

(Flash)] / Right button

(12) [

(Self-timer)] / [ (Single-

(13) [

image erase)] / Down button

(Focusing range)] / Left

(14) [

button (15) [ (16) [

(Display)] button

] button

[ ] Left button (14) on back [ ] Down button (13) on back

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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

● Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the

images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.,

its subsidiaries and afliates, and its distributors are not liable

for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

● Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use.

Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.

● The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In

case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

● Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-

precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of

the pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels

may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.

● The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic lm for

protection against scratches during shipment. If covered,

remove the lm before using the camera.

● When the camera is used over an extended period, it may

become warm. This does not indicate damage.

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Table of Contents

Before Use

Initial Information ...............2

Package Contents .................2

Compatible Memory Cards ...3

About Eye-Fi Cards ......3

Part Names and Conventions

in This Guide ..........................4

Preliminary Notes and Legal

Information .............................7

Common Camera

Operations ...........................15

Safety Precautions ..............18

Basic Guide

Basic Operations ..............24

Initial Preparations ..............25

Attaching

Accessories ................25

Holding the Camera ...26 Charging the Battery

Pack .............................26

Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory

Card .............................28

Removing the Battery Pack and Memory

Card .........................30

Setting the Date and

Time .............................31

Changing the Date and

Time .........................32

Display Language ......34

Trying the Camera Out ........36

Shooting

(Smart Auto) ................36

Viewing ........................39

Erasing Images ........41

Advanced Guide

1 Camera Basics ..............42

On/Off ...................................43

Power-Saving Features

(Auto Power Down) ....44

Power Saving in

Shooting Mode ........44

Power Saving in

Shutter Button .....................45

Shooting Display Options ..46

Using the FUNC. Menu ........47

Using the Menu Screen .......49

Indicator Display .................51

Clock .....................................52

Playback Mode ........44

2 Auto Mode .....................53

Shooting with Camera-

Determined Settings ...........54

Shooting

(Smart Auto) ................54

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Still Images/Movies ..58

Still Images ..............58

Movies .....................59

Scene Icons ................60

Image Stabilization

Icons ............................62

On-Screen Frames .....63

Common, Convenient

Features ...............................64

Zooming In Closer on Subjects

(Digital Zoom) .............64

Using the Self-Timer ..66

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera

Shake ......................67

Customizing the

Self-Timer ................68

Adding a Date

Stamp ..........................69

Continuous

Shooting ......................71

Image Customization

Features ...............................72

Changing the Aspect

Ratio ............................72

Changing Image

Resolution (Size) ........73

Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3

Images) ....................73

Red-Eye Correction ....74

Changing Movie Image

Quality .........................75

Helpful Shooting Features ..77

Displaying Grid

Lines ............................77

Magnifying the Area in

Focus ...........................78

Checking for Closed

Eyes .............................79

Customizing Camera

Operation .............................81

Deactivating the AF-

Assist Beam ................81

Deactivating the Red-Eye

Reduction Lamp .........82

Changing the Image Display Style after

Shots ...........................83

Changing the Image Display Period after

Shots .......................83

Changing the Screen Displayed after

Shots .......................84

3 Other Shooting

Modes .............................85

Brightness / Color Customization (Live View

Control) ................................86

Specic Scenes ...................87

Applying Special Effects ....89

Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect

(Fish-Eye Effect) .........90

Shots Resembling Miniature Models

(Miniature Effect) ........91

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Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute

Clips) .......................92

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect

(Toy Camera Effect)....93

Shooting in

Monochrome ...............94

Special Modes for Other

Purposes ..............................95

Using the Face Self-

Timer............................95

Shooting Long Exposures (Long

Shutter) .......................97

4 P Mode ...........................99

Shooting in Program AE

([P] Mode) ...........................100

Image Brightness

(Exposure) ..........................101

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure

Compensation) .........101

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure

(AE Lock) ..................102

Changing the Metering

Method ......................103

Changing the ISO

Speed ........................104

Correcting Image Brightness

(i-Contrast) ................105

Image Colors ......................106

Adjusting White

Balance .....................106

Custom White

Balance ..................107

Changing Image Color

Tones (My Colors) ....107

Shooting Range and

Focusing ............................110

Flash ...................................119

Custom Color .........109

Shooting Close-Ups

(Macro) ...................... 110

Shooting Distant

Subjects (Innity) ......111

Digital Tele-

Converter ...................111

Changing the AF Frame

Mode .......................... 112

Center .................... 112

Face AiAF .............. 113

Choosing Subjects to Focus On

(Tracking AF) ......... 114

Shooting with Servo

AF .......................... 116

Changing the Focus

Setting ....................... 117

Shooting with the AF

Lock ........................... 118

Changing the Flash

Mode .......................... 119

Auto ....................... 119

On ..........................120

Slow Synchro .........120

Off ..........................120

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Shooting with the FE

Lock ...........................121

Other Settings ....................122

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) .........122

Changing the IS Mode

Settings .....................123

Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before

Shooting ................124

5 Playback Mode ............125

Viewing ...............................126

Switching Display

Modes ........................129

Overexposure Warning (for Image

Highlights) ..............130

Browsing and Filtering

Images ................................131

Image Viewing Options .....134

Histogram ..............130

Navigating through Images in an Index ...131

Finding Images Matching

Specied

Conditions ................132

Magnifying Images ...134 Viewing

Slideshows ...............135

Changing Slideshow

Settings ..................136

Auto Playback of Related Images

(Smart Shufe) .........137

Protecting Images .............139

Using the Menu ........140

Choosing Images

Individually ...............140

Selecting a Range ....141

Protecting All Images at

Once ..........................143

Clearing All Protection

Erasing Images ..................144

Rotating Images ................149

Tagging Images as

Favorites ............................152

Editing Still Images ...........154

at Once ..................143

Erasing Multiple Images

at Once ......................145

Choosing a Selection

Method ...................145

Choosing Images

Individually .............146

Selecting a Range .147 Specifying All Images

at Once ..................148

Using the Menu ........150

Deactivating Auto

Rotation .....................151

Using the Menu ........152

Resizing Images .......154

Cropping ...................156

Changing Image Color

Tones (My Colors) ....158

Correcting Image Brightness

(i-Contrast) ................159

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Correcting Red-Eye ..160

Editing Movies ...................162

6 Setting Menu ...............164

Adjusting Basic Camera

Functions ...........................165

Silencing Camera

Operations ................165

Adjusting the

Volume .......................166

Hiding Hints and

Tips ............................166

Date and Time ...........167

World Clock ..............167

Lens Retraction

Timing ........................168

Using Eco Mode .......169

Power-Saving

Adjustment ...............170

Screen Brightness ...171 Hiding the Start-Up

Screen .......................171

Formatting Memory

Cards .........................172

Low-Level

Formatting .............173

File Numbering .........174

Date-Based Image

Storage ......................175

Checking Certication

Logos ........................176

Display Language ....176

Adjusting Other

Settings .....................177

Restoring Defaults ...177

7 Accessories .................178

System Map .......................179

Optional Accessories ........181

Power Supplies ........181

Flash Unit ..................182

Other Accessories ....183

Printer ........................183

Using Optional

Accessories .......................184

Playback on a TV ......184

Powering the Camera with Household

Power ........................186

Using the Software ............188

Software ....................188

Software Instruction

Manual ...................188

Checking Your Computer

Environment .............189

Installing the

Software ....................189

Saving Images to a

Computer ..................191

Printing Images .................194

Easy Print ..................194

Conguring Print

Settings .....................196

Cropping Images

before Printing .......198

Choosing Paper Size and Layout before

Printing ..................199

Available Layout

Options ..................200

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Printing ID Photos ..201

Printing Movie

Scenes .......................202

Movie Printing

Options ..................202

Adding Images to the

Print List (DPOF) ......203

Conguring Print

Settings ..................203

Setting Up Printing for Individual Images ...205

Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images ...206

Setting Up Printing for

All Images ..............206

Clearing All Images from the Print List ..207

Printing Images Added to the Print List

(DPOF) ..................207

Adding Images to a

Photobook ................208

Choosing a Selection

Method ...................208

Adding Images

Individually .............209

Adding All Images to a

Photobook .............210

Removing All Images

Using an Eye-Fi Card ........211

from a Photobook ..210

Checking Connection

Information ...............212

Disabling Eye-Fi

Transfer .....................213

8 Appendix ......................214

Troubleshooting ................215

On-Screen Messages ........221

On-Screen Information .....224

Shooting (Information

Display) .....................224

Battery Level ..........225

Playback (Detailed Information

Display) .....................226

Summary of Movie

Functions and Menu

Tables .................................228

Handling Precautions .......242

Specications ....................243

Control Panel .........227

Functions Available in Each Shooting

Mode ..........................228

FUNC. Menu ..............230

Shooting Tab .............233

Set Up Tab .................239

Playback Tab.............240

Print Tab ....................241

Playback Mode FUNC.

Menu ..........................241

Camera

Specications ...........243

Digital Zoom Focal

Length (35mm lm

equivalent) .............244

Number of Shots/ Recording Time,

Playback Time .......244

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Number of Shots per

Memory Card .........245

Recording Time per

Memory Card .........246

Flash Range ..........246

Shooting Range .....247

Continuous Shooting

Speed ....................247

Shutter Speed ........247

Aperture .................247

Battery Pack

NB-11LH ................248

Battery Charger

Index ...................................249

CB-2LF/CB-2LFE ..248

Trademarks and

Licensing ...............254

Disclaimer ..............254

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Common Camera Operations

Shoot

● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)

Shooting people well

Portraits

87)

Matching specic scenes

Low Light

87)

Applying special effects

Vivid Colors

89)

Miniature Effect

91)

Against Snow

Poster Effect

89)

Toy Camera Effect

93)

87)

Fireworks

87)

Fish-Eye Effect

90)

Monochrome

94)

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● While adjusting image settings (Live View Control)

● Focus on faces

54, =

87, =

● Without using the ash (Flash Off)

● Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)

66, =

● Add a date stamp

View

● View images (Playback Mode)

126

● Automatic playback (Slideshow)

135

● On a TV

184

● On a computer

189

● Browse through images quickly

131

● Erase images

144

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Shoot/View Movies

● Shoot movies

● View movies (Playback Mode)

126

● Print pictures

194

Save

● Save images to a computer

191

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Safety Precautions

● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety

precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

● The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and

other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.

● Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately

sold accessories you use.

Warning

● Do not trigger the ash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the ash could damage

eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from

infants when using the ash.

● Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.

If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord

around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.

● Use only recommended power sources.

● Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.

● Do not peel off the label, if the battery pack has one.

● Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

● Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as

when dropped.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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● Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a

strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

● Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or

thinner to clean the product.

● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign

objects inside.

This could result in electrical shock or re. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.

● Do not look through the viewnder (if your model has one) at

intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an

intense articial light source.

This could damage your eyesight.

● Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged

in.

This could result in electrical shock or re. Immediately stop using

the product and distance yourself from it.

● Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.

● Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct ame.

This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak,

resulting in electrical shock, re, or injuries. If leaking battery

electrolyte comes into contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing,

immediately ush with water.

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● If the product uses a battery charger, note the following

precautions.

- Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe

away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

- Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.

- Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the

rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.

- Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to

contact the terminals or plug.

- Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power

cord, if your product uses one.

This could result in electrical shock or re.

● Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

● Do not allow the camera to maintain contact with skin for

extended periods. Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause lowtemperature burns, manifested in redness of the skin or blistering. Use a tripod in hot places, or if you have poor circulation or insensitive skin.

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Caution

● When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang

it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

● Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

● Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

● When using the ash, be careful not to cover it with your

ngers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the ash.

● Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to direct sunlight

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)

- Humid or dusty places

These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the

battery pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, re, burns, or

other injuries.

Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, re,

burns, or other injuries.

● The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when

viewed for prolonged periods.

● When using optional lenses, lens lters, or lter adapters (if

applicable), be sure to attach these accessories rmly.

If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

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● On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, make

sure to avoid pinching your ngers with the lowering ash.

This could result in injury.

Caution

● Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the

sun on a clear day or an intense articial light source.

Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.

● When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy

location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

● On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, do not

push the ash down or pry it open.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

● Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash

with a cotton swab or cloth.

The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to

smoke or the product to malfunction.

● Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not

using the product.

Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.

● Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the

terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.

Denotes the possibility of property damage.

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● Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in

use. Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it

to overheat and distort, resulting in re.

● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.

Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or

explosion, resulting in product damage or re.

● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that

have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

● Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

● When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects

do not come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen

(so that it faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.

● Do not attach any hard objects to the product.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Basic Guide

Basic Operations

Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback

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Initial Preparations

Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching Accessories

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

Attach the strap.

● Thread the end of the strap

through the strap hole (1), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (2).

Attach the lens cap.

● Remove the lens cap from the

lens momentarily, thread the end of the strap through the strap hole (1), and then pull the lens cap through the loop (2).

● Always remove the lens cap

before turning the camera on.

● Keep the lens cap on the lens

when the camera is not in use.

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Holding the Camera

● Place the strap around your wrist.

● When shooting, keep your arms

close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you have raised

the ash, do not rest your ngers

on it.

Charging the Battery Pack

Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged.

Insert the battery pack.

(1)

(2)

● After aligning the marks on the

battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in (1) and down (2).

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(1)

CB-2LF

CB-2LFE

Charge the battery pack.

● CB-2LF: Flip out the plug (1) and

(2)

(1)

(2)

● To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not

charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.

● For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach

the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.

plug the charger into a power outlet (2).

● CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord

into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

● The charging lamp turns orange,

and charging begins.

● When charging is nished, the

lamp turns green.

Remove the battery pack.

● After unplugging the battery

charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in (1) and up (2).

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(2)

● For details on charging time and the number of shots and

recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (

● Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when

they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.

● The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power

(50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery pack.

244).

Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (=

172).

(1)

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).

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(2)

(1)

Insert the battery pack.

● Holding the battery pack with the

terminals (1) facing as shown, press the battery lock (2) in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery pack until the lock clicks shut.

● If you insert the battery pack

facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into the correct position.

Always conrm that the battery

pack is facing the right way and locks when inserted.

Check the card’s write-

protect tab and insert the memory card.

● Recording is not possible on

memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab to the unlocked position.

● Insert the memory card with the

label (1) facing as shown until it clicks into place.

● Make sure the memory card

is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

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Close the cover.

(2)

● Lower the cover (1) and hold it

down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position (2).

(1)

● For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be

saved on one memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory

245).

Card” (

Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Remove the battery pack.

● Open the cover and press the

battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

● The battery pack will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until it

clicks, and then slowly release it.

● The memory card will pop up.

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