*****ETA: I love this camera but I decided to just give it to my nephew instead; the more I experimented with it, I did not care for the USB plug-in to be located inside the battery compartment. It's a fine camera otherwise. Instead, I bought this one for myself - The camera is compact. There is a SD/SD-HC compatible slot as well as a 2.7-inch LCD screen, which is quite large considering how small the camera is. The LDC screen displays settings and photos with great clarity during direct sunlight, indoors, and at night.The quality of the pictures are satisfactory. When using this camera, you do need to be aware of what setting will work well for the photo you wish to take. Trial and error.The sliding lens cover functions as both the lens protectant and as the off/ on switch. Once the cover is slid, the camera will take 3 seconds to power on (give or take).The product description states it has a long-life re-chargeable battery. In this case long-life is accurate. If you use it only on the occasion, it will last weeks to 2-3 months.This product only has a 3x optical zoom. There is no optical shake reduction. You'll have to hold steady to take these pictures.If you press Menu< then Shooting Mode< then scroll to Natural & Flash and press the "ok" button, the camera will take 2 image shots continuously; without flash and with flash. Both will be stored for you to later decide which image you preferred; the darker or lighter image.The product comes with a cordless battery charger, which can remain plugged into an outlet. By simply removing the battery out of the camera, then placing it on the charging unit, you're battery will begin to charge. A power indicator light will appear green when the charge is complete. The battery charges quickly.If you select the "Play" button< then select "Menu"< then "scroll down" to Voice Memo> "scroll right"> then select "ok", you will be able to add an audio memo on a still frame image.The nine buttons located near the LCD screen are rubber. They easily click,requiring little force.Below is a compilation of all Actions per button.Menu< Shooting Mode: Manual, Auto, Scene Recognition, Natural, Natural Light, Auction Mode, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night (tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Anti-Blur, Successive Movie,Menu< Face Detection< Off/ OnMenu< Image Quality< 10M F 3061 (frames), 10M N 6044, 9 M 3:2 6833, 5M 11787, 3M 18134, 2M 22452, 03M 94300.Menu< Movie Quality< 640 270m55s, 320 436m28sMenu< ISO< AutoMenu< FinePix Color, Standard, B&WMenu< High-Speed Shooting< On, OffMenu< Continuous< Off, Long Period, Final 3, Top 3Menu< Set-Up< Image Display, Frame No, Illumination, Digital Zoom, LCD Mode, Date/ Time, Volume, Sound, Blog Image Size, LCD Brightness, Format, Language, Auto Power Off, Time Difference, Background Color, Guidance Display, Video System, Reset.Play