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Take pictures or movies in any of five modes.
Choose q z Motion Snapshot mode
(0 44) to record both photographs and
brief movie vignettes,
w y Smart Photo Selector mode
(0 32) to capture fleeting changes of
expression and other hard-to-time
shots,
e C auto photo mode (0 20) to sim-
plify photography by leaving the camera in charge of settings,
r w creative mode (0 26) to use
special effects, match settings to the
scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S,A, or M, or
t 1 movie mode (0 36) to record
high-definition or slow-motion movies.
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. For a
complete guide to using your digital camera, see the ReferenceManual (on CD). To get the most from your camera, please be
sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it
will be read by all who use the product.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
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use to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
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using the camera.
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
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The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6.
Digitutor
“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
A Fo r Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in
“For Your Safety” (0 4–6) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 72).
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Product Documentation
The following documentation is supplied with the camera.
DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
(this manual)—Describes how
to take and view pictures.
Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete
guide to using your digital camera,
included as a pdf file on the supplied Reference Manual CD-ROM.
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download
from the Adobe website.
1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD.
2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 J2) icon in Computer or My
Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS).
3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selec-
tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man-ual.
User's Manual
En
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will
read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
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ings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚WARNINGS
Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the
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sun well out of the frame when
shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight
focused into the camera when the
sun is in or close to the frame could
cause a fire.
Turn off immediately in the event of mal-
A
function. Should you notice smoke or
an unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter
and remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid bur ns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable
A
gas. Do not use electronic equipment
in the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-
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uct’s internal parts could result in
injury. In the event of malfunction,
the product should be repaired only
by a qualified technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a
fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take
the product to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
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observe this precaution could result
in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
Do not place the strap around the neck of
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an infant or child. Placing the camera
strap around the neck of an infant or
child could result in strangulation.
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Do not remain in contact with the camera,
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battery, or charger for extended periods
while the devices are on or in use. Parts of
the device become hot. Leaving the
device in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in
low-temperature burns.
Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
A
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
Observe caution when using a flash.
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• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
• Using a flash close to the subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants, when the flash should be no
less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
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the displays break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the displays touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
Observe proper precautions when handling
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batteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the batter y
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the battery when no charge
remains.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
• The battery may be hot immedi-
ately after use or when the product
has been used on battery power for
an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off
and allow the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
5
Observe proper precautions when handling
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the charger:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
Use appropriate cables. When connect-
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ing cables to the input and output
jacks, use only the cables provided or
sold by Nikon for the purpose to
maintain compliance with product
regulations.
CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-
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ware or manuals should not be
played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD
player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included
with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form,
by any means, without Nikon’s prior
written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals at any time and without
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Notice for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided
separately).
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S. A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequenc y Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
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CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of
California
WARNING
: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Wash hands after handling
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may
be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied
or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper
money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
tions
The government has issued cautions
on copies or reproductions of securities
issued by private companies (shares,
bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies
are to be provided for business us e by a
company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards,
and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been
taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, following which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its
internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. T
ACCESSORIES
RANTY.
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included
when the camera is inspected or serviced.
A
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
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As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S. A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Afric a: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
COULDDAMAGEYOURCAMERAANDMAYVOIDYOUR NIKONWAR-
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Life-Long Learning
HEUSEOFNON-NIKON
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Introduction
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Package Contents
Confirm that the package contains the following items.
s
BF-N1000 body cap
Nikon 1 J2 digital camera
EN-EL20
rechargeable
Li-ion battery
(with terminal cover)
UC-E15
USB cable
AN-N1000 strap
ViewNX 2/Short
Movie Creator CD
Memory cards are sold separately.
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Warra nty
User’s Manual
(this manual)
MH-27 battery
charger (AC wall
adapter or power cable
supplied in countries or
regions where required;
shape depends on
countr y of sale )
Lens (supplied only if
lens kit is purchased with
camera; comes with f ront
and rear lens caps)
Reference manual
CD (contains the
Reference Manual)
Parts of the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
The Camera Body
31 25 64
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7
8
9
10
s
16
1 Movie-record button .................. 37, 41
2 Shutter-release button... 21, 33, 38, 45
3 Power switch........................................18
4 Power lamp ..........................................18
5 Mounting mark ................................... 18
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.
Charge the battery.
2
Insert the battery q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted
battery fully charges in about two hours. Unplug the charger
and remove the battery when charging is complete.
Battery
charging
Charging
complete
The Plug Adapter
A
Depending on the country or region of
purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger.
adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied,
raise the wall plug and connect the plug
adapter as shown at right, making sure
the plug is fully inserted.
adapter could damage the product.
The shape of the
Attempting to forcibly remove the plug
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Insert the battery and a memory card.
3
Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch
pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and
then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
Rear
Forma tting Me mory Ca rds
A
If this is the first time the memory card
will be used in the camera or if the card
has been formatted in another device,
select Format memory card in the setup
menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 62). Note that
this permanently deletes any data the card
may contain. Be sure to copy any photo-
graphs and other data you wish to keep
to a computer before proceeding.
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17
s
Attach a lens.
4
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the
lens or body cap is removed.
Mounting mark (lens)
Mounting mark
(camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Turn the camera on.
5
Press the power switch to turn the
camera on. The power lamp will
briefly light green and the monitor
will turn on. Be sure to remove the
lens cap before shooting.
Turn ing th e Cam era Of f
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To turn the camera off, press the power
switch again. The monitor will turn off.
Check the battery level and number
of exposures remaining in the monitor (0 15).
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Keeping marks aligned, position lens on
camera, then rotate until it clicks into place.
Battery level
Exposures remaining
❚❚ Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned
on. Use the multi selector to choose a language, time zone, and date format, turn
daylight saving time on or off, and set the
camera’s 24-hour clock, pressing J after
each step to proceed to the next dialog.
The $ (Display) Button
Press $ to cycle through shooting or
playback indicators.
$ button
The Framing Grid
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A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Grid display in the setup menu
(0 62).
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Auto Photo Mode
z
Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.
Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode
Select auto photo mode.
1
z
Rotate the mode dial to C.
Ready the camera.
2
Hold the camera securely with both
hands, being careful not to obstruct
the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or
microphone. Rotate the camera as
shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
poor; use of the built-in flash (0 55) or
a tripod is recommended.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in auto photo mode, see page
48.
Movie Recording
A
In auto photo mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the
movie-record button has no effect.
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Frame the photograph.
3
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.
Focus.
4
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit,
the AF-assist illuminator (0 13) may
light to assist the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
Using a Zo om Lens
A
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger
area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final
photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length
scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
Zoom in
Zoom ring
Focus area
Zoom out
z
21
z
22
Shoot.
5
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down to
release the shutter and record the
photograph. The memory card access
lamp will light and the photograph
will be displayed in the monitor for a
few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display and the
camera will be ready to shoot when
the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway). Do not eject the memory card
Memory card
access lamp
or remove or disconnect the power
source until the lamp has gone out and
recording is complete.
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
A
Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted. To
unlock and extend the lens, keep the
retractable lens barrel button pressed (q)
while rotating the zoom ring (w). The
camera will turn on automatically when
the retractable lens barrel lock is released.
The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the
retractable lens barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite
direction. If the view through the lens is displayed or the monitor is
off, the camera will turn off automatically when the lens barrel is
locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and 1 NIKKOR
VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or later is
required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the
monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware, visit the
Nikon website for your area). Be careful not to press the retractable
lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens. Retract the
lens before removal.
Face -Priori ty AF
A
The camera detects and focuses on portrait
subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow
border will be displayed if a portrait subject is
detected facing the camera (if multiple faces,
up to a maximum of five, are detected, the
camera will select the closest subject). Press
the shutter-release button halfway to focus
on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from
the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for
example, the subject has looked away).
Automatic Scene Selection
A
In auto photo mode, the camera automatically analyzes the subject and selects the
appropriate scene. The selected scene is
shown by an icon in the display.
c Port rait: Human portrait subjects.
d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.
Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.
Auto Power Off
A
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds, the displays will
turn off and the power lamp start to flash (0 18). The camera can be
reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera controls. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the
displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.
See Also
A
See page 62 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when
the camera focuses or the shutter is released.
Scene icon
z
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Viewing Photographs
Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback).
z
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector
to view additional pictures.
To zoom in on the center of the current
image, press the W control up. Press W
down to zoom out. To view multiple
images, press W down when the picture is
displayed full frame.
K button
W control
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
See Also
A
See page 60 for slide show options.
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-
tures can not be recovered.
Display the photograph.
1
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on
the preceding page.
Press O.
2
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
O button
Delete the photograph.
3
Press O again to delete the picture and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the picture.
z
Deleting Multiple Pictures
A
The Delete option in the playback menu (0 60) can be used to delete
selected pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pictures previously selected as candidates for deletion.
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Creative Mode
6
Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects,
match settings to the scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S, A, orM.
Choosing a Creative Mode
Select creative mode.
1
6
Rotate the mode dial to w.
Choose a scene.
2
Press the & button and highlight a
scene using the multi selector (0 27).
& button
Press J to select the highlighted scene. Your selection
is indicated by an icon in the
display.
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Choosing a Scene
Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes:
Control the full range of camera settings and choose
how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture
(0 29).
Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed,
the camera takes a series of shots and combines
them to capture low lighting in night scenes; during
processing, a message is displayed and no pictures
can be taken. The flash does not fire and the edges of
photos are cropped out. Note that the desired results
may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves
during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine
the images, a warning will be displayed and only one
picture will be taken.
Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed,
the camera takes a series of shots, some with the
flash and some without, and combines them to capture background lighting in portraits taken at night
or under low light; during processing, a message is
displayed and no pictures can be taken. Raise the
built-in flash before shooting; no photograph will be
taken if the flash is not raised. Note that the edges of
photos are cropped out and that the desired results
may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves
during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine
the images, a warning will be displayed and the camera will take a single picture using the flash.
Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera
(0 31).
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