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Getting Started
3 While the camera is turned 
off, slowly insert the 
memory card into the 
microSD card slot in the 
direction of the arrow.
4 Close the battery/card cover.
Close the battery/card cover until it clicks.
Next, move the lock lever to the left side and lock the 
release latch.
u Caution
• Do not apply excessive force when opening and closing the 
battery/card cover because the waterproof seal may peel off. 
If the seal is not in the correct position, the camera will not be 
waterproof.
• If the battery/card cover is not locked securely, water, sand, 
or dirt may get into the camera.
• This camera uses a specifically designed D-LI68 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Use of any other type of 
battery may damage the camera and cause malfunctions.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is not inserted 
correctly, it may cause malfunctions.
• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the 
battery for 30 minutes using the power adapter and store the 
battery separately. Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 
12 months. Storing the battery below room temperature is 
ideal. Avoid storing it in high temperatures.
• The date and time may be reset to the default settings if the 
camera is left without the battery for a long time.
• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot 
when the camera is used continuously for a long period of 
time.
• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the 
battery or memory card. Avoid changing the battery or 
memory card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, 
and make sure that your hands are dry.
• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) a memory 
card that is unused or has been previously used on other 
cameras or digital devices. Refer to "Formatting" (p.43) for 
instructions on formatting cards.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or 
removing the battery or memory card.
t Memo
• The camera does not come with a memory card. You must 
purchase one separately. (Use a microSD card of Speed 
Class 10 or higher. For d movies set to z, use a microSDXC 
card of UHS-I Speed Class 3.)
• To remove the memory card, first open the battery/card 
cover. Press the card in lightly with your finger until the card 
pops out, then pull it straight out.