Turning on the Power

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

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

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

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

When the power switch is set to , 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