Turning the Power On/Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows.

Orange: Shooting mode

Green : Playback mode/Printer connection mode*

Yellow : Computer connection mode*

Off : The power of the camera is off.

Mode Lever

Use this lever to turn the power on. To operate the mode lever, press the release button as shown on the left. The mode lever will not operate if the release button is not pressed. After the camera is turned on in or release the lever. The mode lever returns to its original position (center).

Powering the Camera in Shooting Mode

1. Remove the lens cap.
   
    
   
   
2. Turn the mode lever to (Shooting) while pressing the release button.
   
    
   
   
   • The power/mode indicator lights orange.
   • Open the LCD monitor if needed.
     

Powering the Camera in Playback Mode

• Turn the mode lever to (Playback) while pressing the release button.
  
  • The power/mode indicator lights green and appears on the display panel.
  • Open the LCD monitor if needed.
    
    
    

Turning the Power Off

Press the OFF button. The power goes off.

Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects. It could lead to malfunctions or damage the camera. If this occurs, turn the camera off and back on. You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power comes on. The start-up image does not appear in the following cases: when the camera is powered in Shooting mode after the monitor was switched to the viewfinder or when the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.