User's Guide

Introduction (Basic Operation)

Checking the remaining battery charge

As the battery uses up charge, the battery level indicator shown on the LCD monitor

changes as shown below.

Indicates that the battery is low on charge. Recharge the battery soon.

Indicates that the camera cannot take photos. Recharge the battery

immediately.

• The battery level indicator status may change if you switch from recording mode to

playback mode or vice-versa.

• If the camera is left unused for roughly 20 days without the battery loaded or with a

depleted battery, the date/time setting will be reset. Reset the date in the date

setting notification screen that appears the next time you switch the camera on

(page 62).

• See page 84 for information on the battery life and the number of shots.

• If you switch the camera on during charging with the AC adapter, the battery level

indicator shows (Under power).

Making your battery last longer

This camera is equipped with Sleep and Auto Power Off functions to reduce its power

consumption.

• Sleep function

If the camera is not used for approximately 1 minute in recording mode, it switches

to Sleep mode and the LCD monitor and LED light switch off. Pressing any button

will wake the camera from Sleep mode.

• Auto Power Off function

If the camera is not operated in any way for approximately 5 minutes while in use, it

automatically shuts down.

Battery level Full Low

Battery level

indicator

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Level indicator

color

White * White * White * Red * Red