Sony DSC-TF1,Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Instruction Manual

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"Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on-line manual. Refer to it for
in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.

(_) Access the Sony support page.

http://www.sony.netiSonylnfo/Sul)port/

@ Select your country or region.
@ Search for the model name of your camera within the

support page.

• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Camera (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN (1)
(This rechargeable battery pack cannot be used with Cyber-shot that are
supplied with the NP-BN1 battery pack.)

Dedicated USB cable (1) (Pan-International Industrial GP00621A-11)
AC Adaptor AC-UB 10/UB 10B/UB 10C/UB 10D (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
Wrist strap (1)

Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Notes on the water-proofing (1)

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Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers arc located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer

regarding this product.
Model No. DS(-TFI

Serial No.
Model No. A(7-UB IO/AC-UB I0B/AC-UB 10(/AC-UB IOD
Serial No.

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To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
DANGER

TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC
SHOCK,CAREFULLYFOLLOWTHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of thu plug does not fit the power outk't, use an attachment phlg adaptor of thu
proper configuration 17_rthe power outlet.

Battery pack

If"thu baltery pack is mishandlud. Ihu batlery pack can bursl, cause a fire or evun chemical
bulns. Obserx e the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as

hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal o{_iects to come into contact with the battery

terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperatul-<, above 60(7 (I 4OF) such as in direct sunlight or in a

car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

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• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the roach of small childr_.n.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

AC Adaptor

Use tile nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AU Adaptor. Disconnect thu A(
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using the apparatus.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batturies are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest

you.

For more infommtion regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries.
call toll free

1-800_822-8837. or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithiumqon batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of thu FUU Rules. Operation is sub.ject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interf<.mnce received, inchlding interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with (Tanadian I(7ES-003.

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UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony (ustomer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Nume: SONY
Model No.: DS(-TFI

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo.

San Diego. (A 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Partl 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sul_ject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

CAUTION

You arc cautioned thut any chungcs or modifications not expressly approved in this munuul
could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has bccn tested and fo/ind to comply with the limits for a Class B digitul
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses. and can radiate radio frequency
energy and. if not installed and used in accoMance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However. there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interl\.rence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV technician for help.

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The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in oMer to comply with tile
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

This product has bccn mmmfacturcd by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0(}75 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters, please refer to tile addresses provided in tile separate service or
guarantee doculnents.

This product has been tested and l\mnd compliant with tile limits set out in tile EMC
regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at tile specific frequencies may infhlence tile picture and sound
of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transl\,r to discontinue midway (fail),
restart tile application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.)
again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in

the European Union and other European countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on tile product or on its packaging indicates that this product

shall not be treated as household wasle. Instead it shall be handed oxer to
Ihe applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By, ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negalixe consequences for tile environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. Tile recycling of materials will hel l) to conserve natural

resources. For more detailed inl\mnation about recycling of this product.
please contact your local Civic Office. your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased tile product.

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery OF on the packaging indicates that fl_c battery

provided with this producl sh:dl not be treated as household wasle.
On cert_dn balteries Ibis sylnbol lnight be used in combination with a
chelnical sylnboh The chelnical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if file batlery conlains more fllan 0.O005c/¢ lnercury or 0.004c/¢ lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of tile battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
111case of products that for safety, perfommnce or data integrity masons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that tile battery will be treated properly, hand over
tile product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for tile recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view tile section on how to remove tile battery from the
product safely.
Hand tile battery over to the applicable collection point lk_rthe recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this pl-od'dct or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or tile shop where you
purchased the product.

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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment lk_r your safety and
convenience.

Should the fuse in tile plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an @ or

mark) must be used.
If tile plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover alter you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose tile fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof
performance of the camera

This camera is equipped to be watcr-proot', dust-proof" and shock-proof'.
Damage caused from misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the camera

is not covered by the limited warranty.

• This camera is water-prootTdust-proof equivalent to IEC60529 IP68. The
camera is operable up to a water depth of 10 m (33 ft) for 60 minutes.

• Do not subject the camera to pressurized water, such as l'rom a tap.

• Do not use in hot springs.

• Use the camera in the recommended operating water temperature range ol'
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The shock resistance of this camera has passed the in-house drop test from a
height of 1.5 m (5 ft) onto a 5-cm (2 inches) thick plywood board, which

contk)rms to the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock standards (test method
standard ol' the U.S. Deli..nse Department)."

:"Depending on use conditions and circumstances, no guarantee is made regarding

damage to, malfunction of, or the water=proof performance of this camera.

• As for dust-proot7shock-proof performance, there is no guarantee that the
camera will not become scratched or dented.

• Sometimes water-proof performance is lost it' the camera is subjected to a
strong shock such as from being dropped. We recommend the camera be

inspected at an authorized repair shop for a fee.

• Accessories supplied do not meet water-proof, dust-proof', and shock-proof
specil'ications.

Notes before using the camera under/near water

• Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand, hair, or dirt gcts inside the
battery/memory card cover. Even a small amount of foreign matter may lead

to water entering the camera.

• Confirm that the sealing gasket and its
mating surfaces have not become

scratched. Even a small scratch may lead
to water entering the camera. It' the

sealing gasket or its mating surfaces
become scratched, take the camera to an

authorized repair shop to have the
sealing gasket replaced for a fee.

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@ Sealing gasket
@ Surface contacting the

sealing gasket

• If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces, wipe the area
clean with a soft cloth that will not leave behind ally fibers. Prevent the

sealing gasket from becoming scratched by touching it while charging a
battery or using a cable.

• Do not open/close the battery/memory card cover with wet or sandy hands or
near water. There is a risk this will lead to sand or water getting inside.

Before opening the cover, perform the procedure described in "Cleaning
after using the camera under/near water".

• Open the battery/memory card cover with the camera completely dry.

• Always confirm that the battery/memory card cover has been securely
locked.

Notes on using the camera under/near water

• Do not subjcct the camera to shock such as from jumping into v<_ter.

• Do not open and close the battery/memory card cover while under/near
water.

• This camera sinks in water. Place your hand tha/ugh the wrist strap to
prevent the camera from sinking.

• Faint, white, circular spots may appear in under-water flash photos due to
reflections off of floating objects. This is not a malfunction.

• If water drops or other lk)reign matter is present on the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.

Cleaning after using the camera under/near water

• Always clean the camera with water after use
within 60 minutes, and do not open the

battery/memo U card cover before cleaning is
finished. Sand or water may get inside places

where it cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-
proof perfornmnce will be degraded.

• Allow the camera to sit ill pure water poured
into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes.

Then, gently shake the camera, press each button, slide the zoom lever inside
the water, to clean away any salt, sand or other matter lodged around the

buttons.

• After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a sol1 cloth. Allow the camera to
dry completely in a shady location with good ventilation. Do not blow dry

with a hair dryer as there is a risk of deformation and/or degraded water-
proof perfornmnce.

• Wipe away water drops or dust on the memory card/battery cover with a soft
dry cloth.

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• This camera is constructed to drain water. Water will drain from openings

around the ON/OFF (Power) button, zoom lever, and other controls. Afler
removing from water, place the camera on a dry cloth for a while to allow

water to drain.

• Bubbles may appear when the camera is placed under water. This is not a
malfunction.

• The camera body may become discolored if it conies in contact with
sunscreen or suntai1 oil. If the camera does COllrlein contact with sunscreen or

suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.

• Do not allow the camera to sit with salt water inside or on the surface. This
may lead to corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of water-proof

perforllnance.

• To maintain the water-proof performance, we recommend that once a year
you take the camera to your dealer, or to an authorized repair shop, to have

the sealing gasket of the battery/memory card cover replaced for a fee.

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[]

[_-- m[]

[] ON/OFF (Power) button
[] Shutter button
[] For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever

For viewing: [] (Index) leveff

(Playback zoom) lever

[] Flash
[] Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter

lamp/AF illuminator

[] Charge lamp/Light sensor

• The brightness of tile LCD
monitor is automatically adjusted
to tile ambient lighting conditions

using the light sensor.
Do not cover the light sensor with

your hand and so on.

[] Microphone
[] Lens

[] Speaker
[] LCD screen

[] _ (Playback)button
[] Mode lmnp

[] Mode button
[] Hook for wrist strap

[] ?/_ (In-Camera Guide/Delete)

button
[] MENU button
[] Control button

MENU on: Id,/_l/l_

MENU off: _ (Self-Timer)/

(Flash)

[] Memory card slot
[] Access lamp
[] Battery/Memory card cover
[] Battery eject lever
[] Battery insertion slot

[] USB / A/V OUT terminal
[] Tripod socket hole

• Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.

Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secure tile camera, and damage to

tile camera may occur.

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Battery eject lever

1Open the cover.

2Insert the battery pack.

• While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.

• Securely close the battery cover until you hear the slide lock on the

cover catch in place and so that the yellow mark under the slide lock can

no longer be seen.

• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the

camera.

• Push the end of the cover to close it.

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For customers in the USA
and Canada

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Power cord
(Mains lead)

For customers in countries/regions
other than the USA and Canada

Charge lamp
Lit: Charging

Off: Charging finished
Flashing:

Charging error or
charging paused

temporarily because the
camera is not within the

proper temperature range

1Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),

using the dedicated USB cable (supplied).

2Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

The Charge lamp lights erange, and charging starts.

• Turn eff the camera while charging the battery.

• You can charge the battery pack even when it is parlially charged.

• When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and

re-insert the battery pack.

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• lfthe Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the

wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped
because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature

gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend
charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F).

• The battery pack may not be effi:ctively charged if the terminal section of the
battery is dirty, lu this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton

swab to clean the terminal section of the battery.

• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug fl'om the wall

outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket).

• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, dedicated USB cable
(supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).

Charging time (Full charge)

The charging time is approximately 115 rain. using the AC Adaptor
(supplied).

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• The above charging time applies when charging a lidly depleted battery pack at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of

use and circumstances.

Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack can bc charged by connecting the camera to a computer using
the dedicated USB cable.

To a USB jack

• Note the following points when charging via a computer:
If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power

source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period
of time.

Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between tile computer

and Ihe camera. The camera may cause a malhmclion. Before lurning on/oil, or

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camera and the computer.
No guarantees are made for charging using a custom=built computer or a

modified computer.

Battery life and number of images that can be
recorded and played back

Shooting ¢slill images) Approx. 95 min. Approx. 200 images
Actual shooting <movies) Approx. 40 min.

Continuous shooling (movies) Approx. 91) min.
Viewing/slill images) Approx. 21(1min. Approx. 4200 images

• The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fldly charged. The

number of images may decrease depending on tile conditions of use.

• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following

conditions:

Using Sony microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) (sold separately)
The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

• The number [i_r "Shooting (still images)" is based on the C1PA standard, and is for

shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association)

[Disp. Resolution] is set to [Standard].
Shooting once every 3(1seconds.

The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.

-The flash strobes once every two times.
The power turns on and off once every ten times.

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• The battery life for movies is based on the C1PA standard, and is for shooting
trader the following conditions:

- Recording mode: 1280x720

"Actual shooting (movies)": Indicates the approximate shooting time as a
guideline when you repeatedly peHurm shooting, zooming, standby lor

shooting, and turning on and off the camera.
"Continuous shooting (movies)": When continuous shooting ends because of set

limits (29 minutes), press the shutter button again to continue shooting. Shooting
ffmctions such as the zoom do not operate.

Supplying power

The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (v<tll socket) by
connecting to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the dedicated USB cable

(supplied).
You can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the

battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the dedicated USB
cable.

In addition, you can use the AC Adaptor AC-UDI0 (sold separately) or AC-
UD11 (sold separately) to supply power when shooting.

• Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera.

• When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the
supplied AC Adaptor, power supply is available only in playback mode. If the

camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the settings of the camera,
power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the dedicated

USB cable.

• If you connect the camera and a computer using the dedicated USB cable while the
camera is in playback mode, the display on the camera will change h'om the

playback screen to the USB connection screen. Press the _i (Playback) button to
switch to the playback screen.

• The AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (sold separately) may not be available in some
countries/regions.

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Make sure that the correct
side is facing up.

"Memory Stick
Micro" media (M2)

Printing surface

microSD memory
card

Terminal

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1Open the cover.

2Insert the memory card (sold separately).

• With the camera lens facing upward, as illustrated, insert the memory

card straight in until it clicks into place.

• If you push forcefully on the micmSD memory card (in the direction of
the battery insertion slot) while inserting it, you may damage the
canlera.

• Be careful when removing the microSD memory card, as it may pop out
quickly.

3 Close the cover.

• Securely close the battery cover until you hear the slide lock on the
cover catch in place and so that the yellow mark under the slide lock can

no h)nger be seen.

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Memory cards that can be used

A Memory Stick Micro (M2) V -_/ (Mark2 only)

microSD memory card V _/ (Class 4 or faster)

B

microSDHC memory card _/ V (Class 4 or faster)

• In this manual, lhe producls in the table are collectively referred 1o as follows:

A: "Memory Slick Micro" media

B: microSD memory card

To remove the memory card/battery pack

Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

• Never remove the memory card!battery pack when the access lamp (page 11 ) is lit.

This may cause damage lo data in the memory card/inlernal memory.

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ON/OFF (Power)

lC°ntr°!butt°n1

Select items: i/V/4/l_
Set: •

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1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

Date & Time selling is displayed when you turn on the camera l_)r the first
time.

• It may take time l'or the power to turn on and allow operation.

2Select a desired language.

3Select a desired geographic location by following the

on-screen instructions, then press • on the control
button.

4Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date &

Time], then select [OK] ---* [OK].

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen.

• If you set [Disp. Resolution] to [High], the battery charge may be
depleted faster.

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Shutter button

[]W O,

_: Still image
_1_1: Sweep Panorama

_: Movie

W/T (Zoom)

'_V: Z()()I_I ()tll

T: zoom in

Shooting still images

1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the • indicater lights.

2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

Shooting movies

1Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.

• Use the W/T (zoom) lever te change the zoom scale.

2 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop

recording.

• The snund of the lever operating will be recorded when the zonm lhnction
operates while shooting a movie.

• The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject nr the
way it is shot. Therefnre even when [360 °] is set lot panoramic shooting, the

recnrded image )nay be less than 360 degrees.

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• Continuous shooting is possible lor approximately 29 minutes at one time at the
camera's default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F).

When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the
shutter button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the

ambient temperature.

W: ZOOllfl Olj|

T: ZOO111 in

?/_ (Delete)

Control button

Selecl images: I_ (next)/_l (previous)
Set: •

1Press the (Playback) button.

• The htst image shot is displayed.

Selecting next/previous image

Select all image by pressing I_ (ncxt)/_l (previous) on the control button. Press

• in the center o1' the control button to view movies.

Deleting an image

(_) Press ?/_ (Delele) bulton.
(_) Select [This hnagc] with • on the control buUon, then press •.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button hail'way down.

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