Turning on the Power

  • Power on

    The camera turns on.

  • Multi-function lock

    The camera turns on. Multi-function locking is engaged ().

  • Power off

    The camera is turned off and does not function. Set the power switch to this position when not using the camera.

Note

  • If you set the power switch to Power off while an image is being recorded to the card, [Saving...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the recording finishes.

Changing the Interface Language

Set the Language if the [Language] setting screen appears after you turn on the camera.

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone

Set the Date/Time/Zone if the [Date/Time/Zone] setting screen appears.

Connecting the Camera to a Smartphone

Instructions for connecting to a smartphone are displayed if you select [OK] when the setup screen appears ().

Automatic Sensor Cleaning

  • Whenever the power switch is set to Power off, the sensor is cleaned automatically (which may make a faint sound). During the sensor cleaning, the screen will display [Clean now]. To enable automatic sensor cleaning when the power switch is set to Power on as well, you can set this in [Set-up: Sensor cleaning] ().
  • If you repeatedly turn the power switch to Power on/Multi-function lock or Power off within a short time period, the [Clean now] icon may not be displayed, but this does not indicate the camera is malfunctioning.

Battery Level Indicator

When the power switch is set to Power on, the battery level will be indicated.

Display
Level (%) 100–70 69–50 49–20 19–10 9–1 0

Caution

  • Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery faster:
    • Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
    • Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
    • Using Image Stabilizer.
    • Using Wi-Fi features.
    • Using the screen frequently.
    • Using accessories compatible with the multi-function shoe.
  • The number of available shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting conditions.
  • Lens operations are powered by the camera's battery. Certain lenses may exhaust the battery faster than others.
  • In low ambient temperatures, shooting may not be possible even with a sufficient battery level.

Note

  • See [Set-up: Battery info.] to check the battery status ().