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• Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and could result in a fire. • Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L in this charger. • The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger. This will shorten battery life. • Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge it fully before using it again. Fig. A Fig. B • If the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced. Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L (optional) can also be used with the camera. • Please recharge the battery pack (p. 19) before you use it for the first time. Battery Lock 1 2 1 2 • Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. • Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. • Insert the battery pack correctly by aligning the arrows on the camera and the battery pack. • To remove the battery pack, press the battery lock and pull the battery pack out. • Slide the battery cover closed. • Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the camera’s indicator flashes green. The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. Preparing the Camera • Please use a household power source for extended use of the camera (p. 137). Battery Pack Charge The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge is low. Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period. When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when you press the , / , / , or button ( mode). Change the Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace battery pack the battery pack immediately. • See Battery Capacity (p. 146). Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. 12Label 1 2 CF Card Eject Button • Slide the lock down and open the CF card slot cover. • Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the slot’s eject button fully extends. Close the CF card slot cover. • To remove the CF card, push the eject button and pull the CF card out. • Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the CF card when the indicator flashes green, never perform the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image data. -Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks. -Turn the camera’s power off or open the CF card slot cover. • Please note that CF cards from other manufacturers, or CF cards which have been edited with application software using other formats, may not operate correctly in the camera. Preparing the Camera • See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 147). Handling Precautions for CF Cards • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally. • Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of location. -Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Preparing the Camera Setting the Date and Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. Start from Step 3 to set the date and time. • Press the ON/OFF Button until the power lamp lights. • Press the button to display the Rec. or Play menu. • Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. • Use the or button to select . • Use the or button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format), and the or button to change its value. • To put the settings into effect, press the button after setting the date format. • Press the button to redisplay th...