Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 - Manual (Page 4)

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First Steps
This chapter guides you through the steps you will take after
removing the camera from the box, from inserting the batteries to
making your first photographs and playing them back. Before you
will be able to use your camera, you will need to complete the
following steps:
• attach the camera strap (see For Your Safety)
• insert batteries or connect the AC adapter (sold separately;
for information on using the AC adapter, see the documen-
tation provided with the adapter)
• insert the compact flash memory card
• choose the language to be used in the setting and playback
menus
• set the camera’s clock-calendar to the current date and time
Having completed these steps, you will be ready to take photo-
graphs as described at the end of this chapter.
Putting Batteries in Your Camera
1
Turn the camera off
Turn the mode dial to OFF (if the camera
is on a tripod, detach the tripod before
inserting batteries).
2
Open the battery cover
Turn the camera upside down and open
the battery chamber by sliding the latch to
the open position, slipping the cover out
from the camera, and then opening the
lid.
3
Insert batteries
Insert the batteries with the positive (+)
and negative (-) poles aligned as shown in
the diagram at the entrance to the battery
chamber.
4
Close the battery cover
Close the cover and slide it back into
position, then slide the latch button back
to latch the cover.
Important! Before inserting batteries or handling
memory cards, be sure to read the warnings and
cautions in For Your Safety.
Notes on batteries
The camera’s clock-calendar is powered by a separate rechargable battery.
When you put batteries in your camera for the first time or after a long
period of storage, wait a few hours for the clock battery to recharge before
removing the main batteries. The clock battery will remain charged for
some time after the main batteries have been removed.
Photographs stored on the flash memory card are not affected when the
batteries are removed. All manual-mode settings, with the exceptions of
the date and language, will however be reset.
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