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12 Quick Start Basics 21 To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card. To format (initialize) a new memory card Before using a memory card for the first time with the camera, you must format it. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card. • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc. • Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 32). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select the “Set Up” tab. 4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [6]. 5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET]. Quick Start Basics 22 Turning the Camera On and Off Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 28, 66). •Pressing [r] (REC) while in the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction. • About 10 seconds after you press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode, the lens will retract into the camera. • The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 107, 107) will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time. To turn off the camera [ON/OFF] (Power) [p] (PLAY) [r] (REC) Press [ON/OFF] (Power). NOTE • You also can configure the camera to turn on or off when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 108). Quick Start Basics 23 Holding the Camera Correctly Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. NOTE Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens. • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not Flash cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration. • To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera. • Never swing the camera around by its strap. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it for any other purpose. IMPORTANT! Front lamp Lens Microphone • Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted shadows when using the flash. Quick Start Basics 24 To shoot a snapshot To shoot a snapshot Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. Auto R This is the standard Auto recording mode. Premium Auto Y With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording. • Premium Auto recording takes longer to process image data after it is shot than Auto recording. • It requires more power (and runs down the battery quicker) than Auto. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press [r] (REC). • You also can configure the camera to turn on when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 108). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET]. This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes (page 50)....