Nikon 26161 User Manual

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User’s Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Trademark Information

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• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation

provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces

Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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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:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• 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 with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• 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 handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or battery 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.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

When connecting 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.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device 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.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1m (3ft. 4in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency 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.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to 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 will 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 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

COOLPIX S620

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice for customers in Europe

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.

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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Table of Contents

For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions.............................................................................................................2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body....................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

The A (shooting mode) Button...................................................................................................................8

The c (playback) Button .................................................................................................................................9

The Rotary Multi Selector ...............................................................................................................................10

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................12

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................12

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................13

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down.........................................13

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................13

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 14

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................17

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Setting Display Language, Date and Time..................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards....................................................................................................................20

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................20

A Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode................................................................. 22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode........................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................23

Step 2 Frame a Picture........................................................................................................................24

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................25

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................28

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ............................................................................................................28

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ...............................................................................................32

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................33

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................34

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Tabl e of Cont ents

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 35

Shooting in Scene Mode ...................................................................................................................35

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35

Features......................................................................................................................................................................36

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera

(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................42

Taking Pictures in Food Mode .....................................................................................................................44

Taking Pictures for a Panorama...................................................................................................................46

a Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces..................................................................................48

Shooting in Smile Mode ....................................................................................................................48

Notes on Blink Proof...........................................................................................................................................49

s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode........................................... 50

Subject Tracking Mode ......................................................................................................................50

c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 52

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.......................................................................52

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................53

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................54

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................55

Using Quick Retouch.........................................................................................................................................56

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting .............................................................................57

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................58

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................59

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................60

Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................60

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................61

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................61

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) ..........................................................................62

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode................................................................................................... 62

Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................63

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................64

Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode) ...............................................................................................65

Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode .........................................................................................65

Auto Sort Mode ....................................................................................................................................................67

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................67

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Table of Contents

D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 68

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................68

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................69

D Selecting Movie Options .........................................................................................................................69

I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................69

Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................70

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................70

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 71

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................71

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................73

Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................74

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................75

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................. 76

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................76

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................77

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................77

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer................................................................78

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................81

Connecting the Camera to a Printer........................................................................................................82

Printing Pictures One at a Time...................................................................................................................83

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................84

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................................87

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 89

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................89

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................89

A Image Mode ...................................................................................................................................................90

B White Balance................................................................................................................................................92

G Metering...........................................................................................................................................................94

C Continuous .....................................................................................................................................................95

E ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................97

F Color Options.................................................................................................................................................98

G AF-Area Mode................................................................................................................................................99

I Autofocus Mode.......................................................................................................................................102

Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously....................................................................103

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Tabl e of Cont ents

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 104

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................104

b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................106

c Delete...............................................................................................................................................................107

d Protect........................................................................................................................................................... 107

f Rotate Image...............................................................................................................................................108

h Copy.................................................................................................................................................................109

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 110

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................111

a Menus..............................................................................................................................................................112

c Welcome Screen....................................................................................................................................... 113

d Date...................................................................................................................................................................114

e Monitor Settings...................................................................................................................................... 117

f Date Imprint ................................................................................................................................................118

g Vibration Reduction...............................................................................................................................119

U Motion Detection.....................................................................................................................................120

h AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................ 121

u Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................................................121

i Sound Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 122

k Auto Off..........................................................................................................................................................122

l/m Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................123

n Language.......................................................................................................................................................124

o Video Mode..................................................................................................................................................124

d Blink Warning.............................................................................................................................................. 125

p Reset All..........................................................................................................................................................127

r Firmware Version......................................................................................................................................129

Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................130

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 130

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................130

File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 131

Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 132

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................134

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................135

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 136

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 140

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 145

Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................148

Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 149

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S620 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card”.

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting”.

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold text.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store pictures to, or delete, or view pictures.

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

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Introduction

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: 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. See the URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) 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 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.

Before Taking Important Pictures

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.

About the Manuals

• 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.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was 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).

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

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Information and Precautions

Introduction

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was 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 was 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.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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 use 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, woodcut 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.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory 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). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A113). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

213456

Lens cover closed

Zoom control..................................................25

: Wide....................................................25

: Tele.......................................................25

: Thumbnail playback..........52, 53

: Playback zoom..............................54

: Help .....................................................13

2 Shutter-release button......................13, 26

Power switch/Power-on lamp

.......................................................................17, 122

Self-timer lamp ..............................................32

AF-assist illuminator.................................121

5 Built-in flash......................................................30

6 Speaker................................................60, 70, 73

7 Lens .........................................................134, 145

8 Lens cover

9 Built-in microphone....................60, 68, 71

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

1059876

1615 17 18

11 12

13 14

1234

1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23

2 Rotary multi selector ..................................10

3 A (shooting mode) button .....................8

Indicator lamp ................................................71

Flash lamp.........................................................31

5 Tripod socket

6 d button.........................12, 89, 104, 111

7 l (delete) button......... 28, 29, 61, 70, 74

8 Cover latch................................................16, 20

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................16, 20

10 k (apply selection) button ...................10

11 c (playback) button............................9, 28

12 Eyelet for camera strap..............................13

13 Cable connector............................76, 78, 82

14 Connector cover............................76, 78, 82

15 Power connector cover..........................130

16 Battery chamber............................................16

17 Memory card slot..........................................20

18 Battery latch .............................................16, 17

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A117).

Shooting

* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

1600

F2.7

1600

F2.7

1/250

999

9999

1m00s

1520 16

321

7 8

1819

1 Shooting mode*............ 22, 35, 50, 48, 68

2 Macro mode ....................................................33

3 Zoom indicator ......................................25, 33

4 Focus indicator...............................................26

5 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................47

6 Flash mode .......................................................30

7 Battery level indicator ................................22

8 Vibration reduction icon ...............23, 119

9 Motion detection icon ...................23, 120

Monitor brightness boost indicator

..................................................................................23

“Date not set” indicator..........................114

Time zone indicator .................................114

12 Date imprint..................................................118

Image mode ....................................................90

Movie options.................................................69

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures).......................................... 22

(b) Movie length.......................................... 68

Internal memory indicator..................... 23

Aperture............................................................. 26

Focus area..................................................26, 99

Focus area (Face Priority)..................48, 99

Focus area

(Subject Tracking mode) ......................... 50

Shutter speed................................................. 26

ISO sensitivity ..........................................31, 97

Exposure compensation value............ 34

Color options.................................................. 98

White balance mode ................................. 92

Continuous shooting mode.................. 95

Self-timer indicator ..................................... 32

Blink proof ........................................................ 49

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Playback

1 The icons for auto sorting playback folder selected in playback will appear. 2 Differs according to the selected option.

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9999.JPG

999

999 999

9999

1m00s

9999 9999

15/05/2009 12:00

1m00s 1m00s

2314

1011

16 15

1 Date of recording..........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Protect icon...................................................107

4 Volume indicator........................... 61, 70, 73

5 Auto sort folder icon1 ...............................65

6 Battery level indicator ................................22

7 Monitor brightness boost indicator..23

Image mode

.................................................90

Movie option

................................................70

(a) Current frame number/

total number of frames ....................28

(b) Movie length...........................................70

10 Internal memory indicator .....................28

11 Movie playback indicator ........................70

12 List by date guide......................................... 62

13 Print-order icon .............................................87

14 Small picture ........................................... 58, 59

15 D-Lighting icon ............................................. 57

16 Quick retouch icon......................................56

17 Voice memo indicator...............................61

18 File number and type .............................131

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Introduction

Basic Operations

The A (shooting mode) Button

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

The rotary multi selector can be used in the shooting-mode selection menu to change the shooting mode. To exit the shooting-mode selection menu, choose a shooting mode and press the k button or press the A button again.

• Press the A button in playback mode to change to

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display the

shooting-mode selection menu.

1. A Auto mode (A22)

2. x Scene mode (A35)*

3. a Smile mode (A48)

4. s Subject tracking mode (A50)

5. D Movie mode (A68)

* The icon displayed will differ according to the last chosen mode.

Auto mode

1 2 3 4 5

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The c (playback) Button

Playback-mode Selection Menu

The rotary multi selector can be used in the playback-mode selection menu to change the playback mode. To exit the playback-mode selection menu, choose a playback mode and press the k button or press the c button again.

• Press the c button in shooting mode to change to

playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display the

playback-mode selection menu.

• When the camera is off, holding down the c

button will turn the camera on in playback mode (A28).

• Press and hold down the c button while the

camera is on to turn up the monitor brightness to the maximum level. Press and hold down the c button again to return to the original level of brightness. When the c button is used to change the brightness level to the maximum level, the b icon will be displayed on the monitor.

1. c Playback mode (A28)

2. FAuto sort mode (A65)

3. C List by date mode (A62)

Play

1 2 3

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The Rotary Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selection.

For Shooting

* Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

For Playback

1 Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector. 2 A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark

tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels. The shooting information displayed includes the folder name, file name, shooting mode used, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and the current file number. A will be displayed for shooting mode. Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback.

Flash mode

Display o (exposure compensation) (A34) guide

Display n (self-timer) (A32) menu

Display m (flash mode) (A30) menu

Display p (macro mode) (A33) menu

Choose options*

Apply selection

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100NIKON

0004.JPG

100

P 1/250 F2.7

+1.0

Choose the previous picture

Choose the next picture

Display histogram and shooting information

(except for movies)

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Basic Operations

Introduction

For the Menu Screen

* Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

C Note on the Rotary Multi Selector

In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K.

Scene auto selector

Shooting menu

Image mode

Metering Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Exit

White balance

Apply selection (advance display to the next screen)

Choose the option on the left*/ Return display to the previous screen

Choose the option above*

Choose the option below*

Choose the option on the right*/ Proceed to the next screen (apply selection)

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The d Button

Press the d button to display the menu for the chosen mode.

• Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A11).

• Choose the z tab on the left to display the setup menu.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Exit

The selected option

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Displayed when there are one or more menu options to follow

• Upper tab: Display the menus for the

current mode used

•Lower tab: Displays the setup menu

Shooting menu

Color options

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Exit

AF area mode

Face priority

Auto

Manual Center

Exit

Press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.

Press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to apply selection.

Displayed when there are previous menu options

Shooting menu Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Exit Exit

Set up

Menus

Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose another tab, and press either the k button or K.

The chosen menu is displayed.

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Basic Operations

Introduction

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Attaching the Camera Strap

White balance

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Exit Back

Press the shutter-

release button halfway

to set focus and

exposure.

Press the shutter-

release button the

rest of the way down

to shoot.

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied).

Connect the power cable in the order of 1-2.

Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward 1, and press down until it locks into place 2.

• CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.

• Charging is complete when the lamp stops blinking.

• About 150 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

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Charging the Battery

First Steps

The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

B Notes on the Battery Charger

• The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12. Do not use with incompatible batteries.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery charger.

B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A133) of the section “Caring for the Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.

• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.

C Note on AC Power Supply

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately from Nikon) (A130). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

Flickers

• The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat.

• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use.

• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A14).

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Insert the battery.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

• Use the battery to push the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and fully insert the battery 2. When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery

is in the correct orientation.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to the Z position 2.

Battery latch

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Inserting the Battery

First Steps

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on

lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn off the camera. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

• When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode (A28).

C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (the auto off function). If the monitor is off in standby mode, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it.

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A122) in the setup menu (A110).

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First Steps

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.

• For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A10).

Choose Ye s and press the k button.

• If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

Press the rotary multi selector J or K to select your home time zone (A116) and press the

k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I.

Date

Set time and date?

Yes

Cancel

Back

London Casablanca

Back

London Casablanca

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

First Steps

Edit the date.

• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are

displayed)

• Press J to return to the previous item.

Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K.

• The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

D Changing the Date and Time

• Select Date from the Date (A114) in the setup menu (A110) to change the current date and

time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.

• Select Time zone from the Date in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving

time settings (A114).

200901

00 00

Date

YMD

Edit

200905

15 10

YMD

Edit

Date

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First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 45 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (

130).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.

Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in correctly as shown on the right, until it clicks into place.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover after inserting the memory card.

B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to

check the memory card is in the correct orientation.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 gently to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand 2.

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Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

B Formatting a Memory Card

If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that

formatting (A123) permanently deletes all data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to

keep before formatting the memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Format and press the k button to start formatting.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

• When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to format them (A123) with this camera.

B The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the battery

- Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not use a computer to format the memory card.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Yes

Write protect switch

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

(Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “pointand-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.

• Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed on the monitor.

Press the A button.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and press the k button.

• The camera enters A (auto) mode.

Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor.

Battery Level

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining will be displayed. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A91).

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Battery level low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery

exhausted.

Cannot shoot. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery.

Auto mode

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Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A117). If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it (A122).

C Monitor Brightness Boost

If it is difficult to see the monitor display when shooting outdoors, holding down the c button while the power is on to switch monitor brightness to the maximum setting. Hold down the c button again to change back to the original brightness. The b icon will be displayed in the monitor when the brightness setting is set to the maximum by pressing the c button.

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A33) and exposure compensation (A34) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A30) and self-timer (A32). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu options (A89).

D Vibration Reduction

When On (default setting) is chosen for Vibration reduction (A119), the camera effectively reduces camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

D Motion Detection

When Auto (default setting) is chosen for Motion detection option (A120) in the setup menu and the camera detects camera shake and subject movement, the camera increases shutter speed to reduce blurring. When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed, the motion detection icon will glow green.

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Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is L Normal (4,000×3,000).

Motion detection icon Reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake.

Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When a memory card is inserted,

is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card.

Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of camera shake.

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Ready the camera.

• Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

• Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away

from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker.

Frame the picture.

• Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Using the Zoom

Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in the g direction will trigger digital zoom. The subject can be magnified up to 4× of the maximum optical zoom ratio. Focus will be on the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A90) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.

• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A121) in the setup menu (A110).

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital zoom

Optical zoom (up to 4×). Digital zoom is in effect.

When the image size is small

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green.

• When digital zoom is in effec t, the focus area is no t displayed. When the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame, the focus indicator (A6) will glow green.

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture.

• Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the camera is unable to focus,

the focus area or focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

• The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

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Shutter speed Aperture

F2.7

F2.71/250

1/250

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

B During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting

power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

C Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area, or focus indicator, glows green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A100). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A121) may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash (A30) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press the c button.

• The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K, to view additional pictures (A10).

• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

• Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to shooting mode.

• When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

Deleting Pictures

Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press the k button.

A button

15/05/2009 15:30

0004.JPG

Internal memory indicator

Erase 1 image?

Ye s

Done

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

C Options Available in Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

C Pressing the c Button to Turn on the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

C Viewing Pictures

• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

• Pictures that were shot using Face Priority (A101) will be rotated automatically when displayed in

full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face (excluding pictures that were shot using Continuous, BSS and Multi-shot 16 (A95)).

• If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-

release button to reactivate it (A122).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture shot.

D Deleting Multiple Pictures

Choose Delete (A107) from the Playback menu (A 104), List by Date menu (A64) or Auto sort menu (A67) to delete multiple pictures.

Option Use Description

Playback zoom g (i)

Enlarge the view of the picture currently displayed in the monitor, up to about 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Thumbnail display/ Calendar display

f (h)

Display images by 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails or the calendar.

Display shooting information

Display the histogram and the shooting information. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback.

Change playback mode

Display the playback-mode selection menu, and switch to List by Date mode or Auto sort playback mode.

62, 65

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to change back to the last chosen shooting mode.

Erase 1 image?

Ye s

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about

0.5 to 3.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.

Setting the Flash Mode

Press X (flash mode).

• The flash mode menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press the k button.

• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

• D will disappear after a few seconds, regardless of the Photo info option(A117).

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A31).

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

Auto is combined with slow shutter speed. Suitable for taking portrait images with the night landscape as the background. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Flash mode

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Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of

camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A119) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

• When E is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures are recorded. This will result in increased recording times.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash mode to W (Off ).

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down.

• On : Flash will fire when picture is shot.

• Blinks : Flash is charging. Wait a few seconds and try

again.

• Off : Flash will not fire when picture is shot.

If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

• A (auto) mode: U (auto)

• Scene mode: setting varies for different scene modes (A36).

• a (smile) mode: set to W (off ) (when Blink Proof is on),

U (auto) (when Blink Proof is off)

• s (subject tracking) mode: W (off )

The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses Advanced Red-eye Reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. The camera then analyzes the picture; if red-eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration

reduction (A119) to Off when using a tripod.

Press n (self-timer).

• The self-timer menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button.

•10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such

as weddings)

•2s (two seconds): suited for preventing camera shake

• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF.

• To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

F2.7

F2.71/250

1/250

F2.7

1/250

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1ft. 8in.).

Press p (macro mode).

• The macro mode menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the k button.

• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Use the zoom control and frame the picture.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the G icon) where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.

C Macro Mode

• If macro mode is turned ON in the scene modes indicated below, Autofocus mode (A102) will

be automatically set to Full-time AF.

- Beach/snow

- Close-up (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON)

- Food (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON)

- Museum

- Copy

- Panorama assist

• In Full-time AF, the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

C The Macro Mode Setting

The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

Macro mode

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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

Press o (exposure compensation).

• The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the exposure and press the k button.

• When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.

• When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “–” side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

The setting is applied.

• The value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

D Using Exposure Compensation

• The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.

• Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

D Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image.

• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

• Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.

• Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.

Exposure compensation

Histogram

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

* See “Voice Recordings” (A71).

Setting the Scene Mode

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon.

• The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).

Press K, choose a scene and press the k button.

Frame the subject and take the picture.

C Image Mode

Image mode (A90) settings can be changed in the scene mode by pressing the d button. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except for the movie mode).

Scene auto selector

b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist E Voice recording*

Scene auto selector

Beach/snow

F2.7

1/250

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Shooting in Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Features

1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has

selected. W (Off ) can be selected.

2 Other settings can be selected. 3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.

* Other settings can be selected.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q are processed automatically to reduce noise and

therefore take a longer time to record.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X (flash mode) (A30); n (self-timer) (A32); p (macro mode) (A33); o (exposure compensation) (A34).

x Scene auto selector

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A42) for more information.

XU1n Off

p Off

o 0.0

b Portrait

Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, naturallooking skin tones.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the

camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A101) for more information).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on

the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject

in the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

n Off* p Off o 0.0*

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist

(A121) setting.

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* Other settings can be selected.

1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected.

1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A119)

to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed automatically to reduce noise and

therefore take a longer time to record.

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly.

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by

pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

•

While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to

Normal (4000)

. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten shots

have been taken with the shutter-release button held down.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the

current image mode and the type of memory card used.

• Motion detection (A120) is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light, regardless of the AF assist (A121) setting.

XWn Off p Off o 0.0*

e Night portrait

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

•

The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A101) for more information).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on

the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in

the center of the frame.

• Motion detection (A120) is disabled.

• Digital zoom is not available.

XV1n Off

p Off o 0.0

f Party/indoor

Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

•

Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a tripod is recommended. Set

Vibration reduction (A

119) to

Off

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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* Other settings can be selected.

O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A119)

to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed automatically to reduce noise and

therefore take a longer time to record.

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

XU* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist

(A121) setting.

XWn Off* p Off o 0.0*

i Dusk/dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist

(A121) setting.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

* Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable to

light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.)

* Other settings can be selected. O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A119)

to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed automatically to reduce noise and

therefore take a longer time to record.

j Night landscape

Use this mode to capture night landscapes. Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

•

Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (

6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A121) setting.

XWn Off* p Off o 0.0*

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (A33) will be turned on and the camera

automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the G icon) where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.

• AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired. (A99).

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A119) setting and hold the camera steadily.

XW* n Off* p On o 0.0*

u Food

Use this mode to take pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A44) for more information.

• AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired (A99).

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* Other settings can be selected.

O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A119)

to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed automatically to reduce noise and

therefore take a longer time to record.

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A95) is used when shooting.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A119) setting and hold the camera steadily.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A121) setting.

XWn Off* p Off* o 0.0*

m Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• Motion detection (A120) is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist

(A121) setting.

XWn Off p Off o 0.0

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Use macro mode (A33) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Motion detection (A120) is disabled.

XXn Off* p Off o 0.0*

p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A46) for more information.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

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Shooting in Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose

x Scene auto selector (A35).

• Scene auto selector will be enabled.

Frame the subject and take the picture.

• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure.

• Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

• Auto mode (A22) • Portrait (A36)

• Landscape (A36) • Night portrait (A37)

• Night landscape (A39) • Close-up (A39)

• Backlight (A41)

d: Auto mode g: Night landscape e: Portrait i: Close-up f: Landscape j: Backlight h: Night portrait

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

B Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode

Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to auto mode (A22) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A35).

C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode

U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) flash mode settings (A30) can be applied.

• When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting

for the scene mode it has selected.

• When W (off ) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.

C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be used (A10, 33).

• The AF area mode setting (A99) is set to Auto in i (close-up) mode.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Taking Pictures in Food Mode

Use this mode to take pictures of food.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose

u Food (A35).

• Macro mode (A33) will be turned on

and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose white balance.

• Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue.

Frame the picture.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A119) setting and hold the camera steadily.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A99). Press the k button to move the focus area. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to move the focus area to the desired position. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area.

• Self-timer (A32) and exposure compensation (A34) settings can be adjusted while the focus area is locked.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Press the shutter-release button to take the picture.

• Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down.

• When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

B Note on Food Mode

Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A33) is changed to ON.

C White Balance Setting in Food Mode

• Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects.

• Changing white balance in food mode will not affect White balance in the shooting menu

(A92).

• The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected.

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A119) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose

p Panorama assist (A35).

• The I icon is displayed to show the

direction in which pictures will be joined.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose the direction and press the k button.

• Decide how pictures will be joined together in the

completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

• The yellow panorama direction icon (II) will move to

the direction pressed and press the k button to choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (I) will be displayed in the chosen direction.

• Apply flash mode (A30), self-timer (A32), macro mode (A33) and exposure compensation (A34) settings with this step, if necessary.

• Press the k button again to reselect the direction.

Shoot the first picture.

• The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor.

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Shoot the second picture.

• Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.

• Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image.

Press the k button when shooting is completed.

• The camera returns to step 2.

B Panorama Assist

• Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after

the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (A90) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

• The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function

(A122) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer time is recommended.

D R (exposure lock) Indicator

R is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same focus, exposure, and white-balance settings.

D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A77) and use Panorama Maker (A80) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

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Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces

Shooting in Smile Mode

The camera detects a smiling face using face priority and releases the shutter automatically.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to choose a, and then press the k button.

Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at the subject.

• When the camera detects a face looking toward the

camera, the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border, and when focus is locked the double border will turn green for a moment.

• Up to three faces can be detected. When more than one face is detected, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

The shutter is automatically released.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.

• When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A4) blinks. Immediately after the shutter is released with detection of a smiling face, the self-timer lamp flickers.

• When the shutter is released, automatic shooting, with which the camera detects a smiling face and releases the shutter automatically, will be performed repeatedly.

• At the default setting, blink proof is enabled (A49).

Exit smile mode by pressing the A button.

• Switch to another shooting mode.

C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features

When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and that smiling face will be detected.

• Under some shooting conditions, face priority will not take effect and smiling faces cannot be detected.

• See “Shooting with Face Priority” (A101) for more information about face priority.

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Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces

Notes on Blink Proof

The blink proof function can be used in smile mode. The camera takes two pictures and chooses an image in which the subjects’ eyes are open.

• The message on the right will be displayed for a few

seconds when the camera detects someone blinking in the picture taken.

• To turn blink proof on or off, press the d button in

smile mode to display the smile mode menu and choose Blink proof to change the setting.

• The setting for blink proof can be previewed in the monitor (A6).

C Operation of the Shutter-Release Button

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button.

• When a face is detected, the focus is locked to the detected face and the shutter is released.

• If no face is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame.

C Functions Available in Smile Mode

• Flash mode is disabled when Blink proof is set to On. Flash mode (A30) will be changed to U (auto) when Blink proof is set to Off (other settings can be selected).

• Exposure compensation (A34) settings can be changed.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Press the d button to display the menu for smile mode and change the settings for Image mode (A90). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except

those available from the movie mode).

C Auto Off while in Smile Mode (Standby Mode)

The auto off function (A122) will be activated and the camera will turn off if no operations are performed in any of the following situations in smile mode.

• The camera is unable to detect any face.

• The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A27) for more information.

One or more subjects may have closed their eyes.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode

Subject Tracking Mode

Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Select a subject to be focused on. The focus area will automatically move and follow the subject.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to choose s, and then press the k button.

• A white border is displayed in the center of the frame.

• The flash mode (A30) is set to W (off) (the setting can be changed).

Select a subject.

• Frame the subject in the center of the border, and press the k button.

- The subject is selected and will be framed by a yellow

double border.

- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,

the single border will glow red. Change the composition and try again.

• Once the selected subject is not visible on the monitor, the double border will disappear and the selection will be cancelled. Select the subject again.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the focus area framed by the double border. The double border will glow green and focus will be locked.

• When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.

• If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the double border is not displayed, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

• The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode

B Subject Tracking Mode

• Adjust flash mode and exposure compensation settings before choosing the subject. If any setting is adjusted after selection of the subject, the selection of the subject will be cancelled. Deleting pictures, adjusting zoom or image mode settings (A90) will also cancel the selection of the subject.

• In some situations, such as when the subject is moving rapidly, the camera may be unable to track the selected subject.

• In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A27) , the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode (A99) to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A100).

C Usable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Flash mode (A30) and exposure compensation (A34) settings can be adjusted.

• When the d button is pressed in subject tracking mode, the Image mode (A90) and Autofocus mode (A102) menus are displayed.

- Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except those available

from the movie mode).

- Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus

mode setting in the auto shooting mode. The default autofocus mode setting in subject tracking mode is Full-time AF. The autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode.

The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback.

To Use Description

Choose pictures

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to choose pictures.

Increase the number of thumbnails displayed/ Calendar display

f (h)

Rotate the zoom control towards the f (h) direction to increase the number of thumbnails from 4 ➝ 9 ➝16 ➝ Calendar display. In Calendar display, move and choose the image according to the date (A53). Rotate towards the g (i) direction to return to thumbnail display.

Decrease number of picture thumbnails displayed

g (i)

Rotate the zoom control towards the g (i) direction to decrease the number of thumbnails from 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate towards g (i) again during 4 thumbnails display to return to full frame playback.

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Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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C Icons on the Thumbnails

When print set (A87) and protected pictures (A107) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

C Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort

When thumbnails are displayed in the auto sort mode (A65), the icon representing the type of the pictures being played back will appear at the top right corner of the screen.

Calendar Display

Rotate the zoom control towards f (h) during playback mode when 16 thumbnails are displayed (A52) to change to Calendar display. Move the cursor and choose the image according to the date. Dates will be underlined in yellow if there are pictures taken on that date.

The following operations can be performed while the Calendar is displayed.

B Notes on Calendar Display

• Images taken without the date set will be treated as images taken on “01.01.09”.

• d and l buttons are disabled while the Calendar is displayed.

D Note on List by Date Mode

Use list by date mode (A62) to playback images of the same date. Playback menu (A64) operations can also be performed for the images of the chosen date.

To Use Description

Select date

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to select a date.

Return to full-frame playback

Changes to the full-frame playback for the first photo taken for the chosen date.

Return to thumbnail display

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on the monitor.

• The guide at lower right shows which portion of the

picture is enlarged.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function

When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face-priority function (A101), the picture will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor (excluding pictures that were shot using Continuous, BSS and Multi-shot 16 (A95)).

• If more than one face was detected, the picture will

be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other faces that were detected.

• When rotating the zoom control towards the g (i) or f (h) direction to adjust

the zoom ratio, the center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the monitor.

To Use Description

Zoom in

g (i)

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), up to about 10×.

Zoom out

f (h)

Rotate the zoom control to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

Move the display area

Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture.

Return to full-frame playback

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Crop picture

Press to crop the current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Editing Pictures

Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A131).

C Notes on Picture Editing

• Pictures taken at an Image mode (A90) setting of P 16:9 (1920) cannot be edited.

• This camera’s editing functions cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of

camera.

• If a copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• Quick retouch or D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

D Original Pictures and Edited Copies

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Even if the pictures that are marked for Print set (A87) or Protect (A107) are used for editing,

these settings will not be reflected on the edited copies.

Editing function Description

Quick retouch (A56)

Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors.

D-Lighting (A57)

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Crop (A58)

Crop picture. Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Small picture (A59)

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

2nd editing

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Using Quick Retouch

Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files.

Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A52) playback mode and press the d button.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose

k Quick retouch and press the k button.

• The original version will be shown on the left and the

edited version will be shown on the right.

Choose the extent of the setting using H or I of the rotary multi selector, and press the k button.

• A new edited copy is created.

• To cancel Quick retouch, press the d button.

• Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the s

icon displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

Playback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete

Exit

Quick retouch

Normal

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A52) playback mode and press the d button.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose I D- Lighting and press the k button.

• The original version will be shown on the left and the

edited version will be shown on the right.

Choose OK and press the k button.

• A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is

created.

• To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press the k

button.

• D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon

displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

Playback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Print set Slide show Delete

Exit

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Editing Pictures

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Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when

is displayed

with playback zoom (

54) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame display (A28) by rotating the zoom control to the g (i) direction.

•

To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the picture in its current ”tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the

Rotate image

option (

108) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the picture, and then rotate the cropped picture back to ”tall” (portrait) orientation.

Refine copy composition.

• Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust

the zoom ratio.

• Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the

picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

Press the d button.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k button.

• A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

• To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press the k button.

C Image Size

As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the small picture icon B or C is displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

Save this image as displayed?

Ye s

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Editing Pictures

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Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) or thumbnail (A52) playback mode and press the d button.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose

g Small picture and press the k button.

Choose the desired copy size and press the k button.

Choose Ye s and press the k button.

• A new, smaller copy is created.

• To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press

the k button.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

Option Description

l 640×480 Suitable for television playback. m 320×240 Suitable for displaying on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments.

Playback menu

Protect Rotate image

Small picture

Voice memo Copy

Exit

Small picture

640×480

320×240 160×120

Exit

Create small picture file?

Ye s

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.

Recording Voice Memos

Choose the desired picture from full-frame playback (A28) and press the d button.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose

E Voice memo and press the k button.

• The screen for recording a voice memo will be

displayed.

Press and hold the k button to record voice memo.

• Recording ends after 20 seconds or when the k button is released.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

• During recording, o and p blink in the monitor.

• When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen

is displayed. Follow step 3 of “Playing Voice Memos” (A61) to playback the voice memo.

• Press the d button before or after recording a voice memo to return to full-frame playback.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

Playback menu

Protect Rotate image Small picture

Voice memo

Copy

Exit

17s

20s

Back

BackBack

Back

20s

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

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Playing Voice Memos

Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in full-frame playback mode.

Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A28) and press the d button.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose

E Voice memo and press the k button.

• The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed.

Press the k button to play voice memo.

• Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the k button is pressed again.

• Rotate the zoom control g or f during playback to adjust the volume.

• Press the d button before or after playing a voice memo to return to full-frame playback.

Deleting Voice Memos

Choose a picture with a voice memo and press the l button. Use the rotary multi selector to choose w and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

B Notes on Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted.

• Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached on it. The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.

• Voice memos cannot be attached to images shot using other cameras.

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Playback menu

Protect Rotate image Small picture

Voice memo

Copy

Exit

Back

BackBack

Back

Erase 1 image?

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)

In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same date. In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back, and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

Display the playback-mode selection menu by pressing the c button in playback mode, use the rotary multi selector to select C and then press the k button.

• Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

Choose the desired date and press the k button.

• Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.

• The first picture for that date will be displayed in fullframe playback.

• Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the List by date screen.

B Notes on List by Date Mode

• Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.

• Images taken without the date set will be treated as images taken on “01.01.09”.

List by date

20/05/2009

15/05/2009

List by date

Others

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)

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Using List by Date Mode

The following operations are possible from the list by date screen.

To Use Description

Select date

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to select a date.

Switch to full-frame playback

Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback to return to the date selection screen.

Delete pictures

Press the l button after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Ye s and press the k button to delete all pictures taken on the selected date.

View list by date menu

Press the d button to display the list by date menu.

Change playback mode

Press the c button to display the playbackmode selection menu.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)

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List by Date Menu

Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.

Quick retouch* A56 D-Lighting* A57 Print set A87 Slide show A106 Delete A107 Protect A107 Rotate image* A108 Small picture* A59 Voice memo* A60

* During full-frame playback only

When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A62), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.

B Note on Print set

When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates? will be displayed. Choose Ye s to add the new print marking to the existing marking. Choose No to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking. If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added, the Too many images

selected. Remove print marking for other dates? confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Ye s to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking.

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Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)

Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder names after shooting them. If the F auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by selecting the folder name sorted in shooting.

In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, picture displays can be enlarged, the thumbnail/calendar playback can be done, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded. Also, all images sorted in the same folder can be deleted at the same time and print set and protect can be set at the same time.

Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode

Display the playback-mode selection menu by pressing the c button in playback mode, use the rotary multi selector to select F, and then press the k button.

• The auto sort folder list screen appears. See “Types of Folders and their Content” (A66) for more information about the sort folders.

• The pictures in the folder are displayed.

Choose a folder and press the k button.

• Pictures in the selected folder will be displayed in fullframe playback.

• The icon of the folder being played back currently will be displayed in the top right of the screen.

a Smile D Portraits u Food

U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes

Auto sort

Portraits

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Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)

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Types of Folders and their Content

* The pictures taken using the Scene auto selector (A36) are included.

B Notes when using the Auto Sort Mode

• Up to 999 images can be added per folder in the auto sort mode. A newly shot picture/movie whose folder already contains 999 images cannot be registered nor displayed in the auto sort mode. Display the picture/movie using the normal playback mode (A28) or the list by date mode (A62).

• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A68) cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode.

• Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than this camera cannot be displayed in the auto sort mode.

Categories Description

a Smile Pictures taken in the smile mode (A48) are displayed.

D Portraits

Pictures taken with face priority (A101) of the A (auto) mode (A22) or with Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor or Backlight* of scene mode (A35) are displayed.

U Landscape Pictures taken using the scene mode Landscape* are displayed.

V Dusk to dawn

Pictures taken using the scene modes Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn and Fireworks show are displayed.

D Close-ups

Pictures taken using the scene mode Close-up* or with the macro (A33) of the A (auto) mode are displayed.

u Food Pictures taken using the scene mode Food (A44) are displayed.

D Movie Movies recorded using the movie mode (A68) are displayed.

X Retouched copies

Pictures created using Quick retouch (A56), D-Lighting (A57), Crop (A58) or Small picture (A59) are displayed.

W Other scenes All pictures that are not included in the other folders are displayed.

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Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)

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Auto Sort Mode

The following operations are possible from the auto sort folder list screen.

Auto Sort Menu

Display the menu below by pressing the d button in the full-frame playback of auto sort mode.

B Note on Print set

When print marking already exists for pictures in categories other than the type specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images? will be displayed. Choose Ye s to add the new print marking to the existing marking. Choose No to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking. If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added, the Too many images selected. Remove print marking from other images? confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Ye s to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking.

To Use Description

Select the folder

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H,I,J or K to select the folder.

Switch to full-frame playback

Press the k button to display the first picture in the selected folder.

Deleting pictures

Press the l button after selecting pictures from the folder, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Ye s and press the k button to delete all pictures from the folder.

Change playback mode

Press the c button to display the playbackmode selection menu.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

Quick retouch A56 Protect A107 D-Lighting A57 Rotate image A108 Print set A87 Small picture A59 Slide show A106 Voice memo A60 Delete A107

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Movies

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, use the rotary multi selector to select D, and then press the k button.

• Exposure count display shows the maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

• Camera focuses on the subject in center of the frame.

• A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

• To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down again.

• Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes

full, or recording time reaches 25 minutes.

B Shooting Movies

• Macro mode (A33) is enabled. Flash mode (A30), self-timer (A32), and exposure compensation (A34) are disabled.

• Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins, but up to 2× digital zoom can be applied while movies are being recorded.

B Note on Recording Movies

When the movie has been fully recorded to the internal memory or memory card, the monitor display will revert to the normal shooting mode display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. Turning the camera off or removing the memory card while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

D Changing Movie Settings

Movie options and Autofocus mode settings can be changed in the movie menu (A69).

Movie

12s

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Movies

The Movie Menu

Movie options

and

Autofocus mode (A

69) settings can be changed in the movie menu.

Press the

button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary multi

selector to modify and apply settings.

D Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

C Maximum Movie Length

* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card. This

camera can record movies up to a maximum of 25 minutes in length. Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card, the movie length remaining displayed on the screen will be 25 minutes.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

I Autofocus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options

Option Image size and frame rate

I TV movie 640 (default setting)

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

S Small size 320

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Option

Internal memory

(approx. 45 MB)

Memory card

(512 MB)

I TV movie 640 (default setting) 32 s Approx. 5 min 30 s S Small size 320 1 min 22 s Approx. 14 min 20 s

Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M I Autofocus mode

Option Description

ASingle AF

(default setting)

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Focus will be locked at that position during shooting.

BFull-time AF

Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

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Movies

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback mode (A28), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.

Use the zoom control g or f during playback to adjust the volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

* The rotary multi selector can also be rotated to advance or rewind the movie frame by frame.

Deleting Movie Files

Press the l button when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A28) or when selected in thumbnail (A52) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Select Ye s and press the k button to delete the movie, or select No to exit without deleting the movie.

To Select Description

Rewind K Rewind the movie when the k button is pressed down.

Advance L Advance the movie when the k button is pressed down.

Pause O

Press the k button to pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Press the k button to rewind the movie by one frame. Rewind continues while the button is pressed. *

Press the k button to advance the movie by one frame. Advance continues while the button is pressed. *

P Press the k button to resume playback.

End Q Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

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Volume indicator

Pausing

Erase 1 image?

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon.

• The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).

Press K, choose E Voice recording and press the k button.

• The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

Press J or K to choose k on the operation panel, and press the k button to start recording.

• The indicator lamp lights during recording.

• If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after

voice recording begins, the camera’s power saving function is enabled and the monitor turns off. Press any button to light up the monitor.

• See “Operations During Recording” (A72) for more information.

Press J or K to choose m on the operation panel, and press the k button to stop recording.

• Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after 120 minutes of recording on the memory card.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

Scene auto selector

Voice recording

02:00:00

Record

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Making Voice Recordings

Voice Recordings

Operations During Recording

* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player.

Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

To Press Description

Move the cursor on the operation panel

Press J or K on the rotary multi selector.

m :Press the k button to end recording. r :Press the k button to pause recording.

Choose k and press the k button to resume recording while recording is paused.

Create index*

Press H or I on the rotary multi selector. Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a recording. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order each time the rotary multi selector is pressed, up to index number

98.

01:56:52

Record

Recording indicator

Time remaining

Progress indicator

Index number

Operation panel

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Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

Display the shooting-mode selection menu by pressing the A button in shooting mode, and use the rotary multi selector to choose a scene icon.

• The icon for the scene mode that was chosen previously will be displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).

Press K, choose E Voice recording and press the k button.

• The screen switches to the voice recording screen.

Press J or K on the rotary multi selector to choose l.

Press H or I to choose the desired sound file and press the k button.

• The selected sound file will be played back.

• See “Operations During Playback” (A74) for more

information.

Scene auto selector

Voice recordingVoice recording

00:01:00

001 15/05/2009 17:30

002 15/05/2009 18:30 003 26/05/2009 13:00

Playback

00:03:12

001 15/05/2009 17:30

002 15/05/2009 18:30

003 26/05/2009 13:00

Playback

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Playing Voice Recordings

Voice Recordings

Operations During Playback

Use the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the voice recording. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Deleting Sound Files

Press the l button during playback, or choose a sound file in the voice recording screen, and press the l button to display the confirmation dialog. To delete the file, choose Ye s and press the k button. To cancel deletion, choose No.

To Press Description

Rewind n

Rewind the voice recording when the k button is pressed down.

Advance o

Advance the voice recording when the k button is pressed down.

Skip to previous index

p Press the k button to skip to the previous index.

Skip to next index

q Press the k button to skip to the next index.

Pause

r l

Press the k button to pause playback. Press the k button to resume playback while playback is paused.

End m Press the k button to end playback.

Playback indicator

File number

Volume indicator Index number

Date and time of recording

00:00:41

001 15/05/2009

17:30

002 15/05/2009 18:30

003 26/05/2009 13:00

Playback

Progress indicator

Playback time

Operation panel

Index

Delete

File will be deleted. OK?

Yes

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Voice Recordings

Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

Press J or K on the rotary multi selector in the voice recording screen (step 3 of A73), choose s and press the k button.

Choose a copy option and press the k button.

• q: Copy recordings from internal memory to

memory card.

• r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal

memory.

Choose a copy option and press the k button.

• Selected files: proceed to step 4

• Copy all files: proceed to step 5

Choose the data to be copied.

• Press the rotary multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the rotary multi selector K again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.

• Press the k button when setting is complete.

When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Ye s and press the k button.

• Copying starts.

B Note on Copying Sound Files

This camera may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other cameras.

01:48:32

001 15/05/2009 17:30 002 15/05/2009 18:30

003 26/05/2009 13:00

Playback

Copy sound files

Exit

Camera to card

Selected files

Copy all files

Exit

003 004

002

001 15/05/2009 17:30

15/05/2009 18:30 26/05/2009 13:00 29/05/2009 16:40 03/06/2009 08:00005

Select sound files

Exit

Select

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television.

Turn off the camera.

Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.

• Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

Tune the television to the video channel.

• See the documentation provided with your television for details.

Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.

• The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will be displayed on the television.

• While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable

When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio/video cable. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B When Nothing Appears on the TV

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the setup menu (A110) ➝ Video mode (A124) conforms to the standard used by your television.

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Installing the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Preinstalled versions of 32-bit Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions (Service Pack 1), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.5)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

• Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer

Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.

Turn off the camera.

Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

Turn on the camera.

• The power-on lamp will light.

•Windows Vista: When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:.

•Windows XP: When the action selection dialog is displayed, click Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..

•Mac OS X:

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Ye s was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

• Click the Start Transfer button in Nikon Transfer. All pictures will be transferred to the computer (at the Nikon Transfer default setting).

• The folder to which pictures are transferred to is automatically opened when transfer is complete (at the Nikon Transfer default setting).

• If ViewNX has been installed, ViewNX will start automatically and you can view the pictures transferred.

• For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to the help information contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX.

Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

• Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

S620

Start Transfer button

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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

D Using a Card Reader

Pictures stored on a memory card that is inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.

• If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

• Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. (default setting of Nikon Transfer) See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer” (A79).

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A75, 109).

D Using the Computer to Open Image/sound Files

• Navigate to the folder to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

• Sound files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A46) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

•

After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows:

From the

Start

menu, open

All Programs

➝

ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4

➝

Panorama Maker 4

Macintosh:

Open Applications by selecting

Applications

from the Go menu, and double-click the

Panorama

Maker 4

icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A131) for more information.

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Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A148) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows.

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the battery from draining unexpectedly.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection for images recorded in the memory card, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab.

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the Print set (A87) option in the playback menu.

Take the pictu res

Connect to printer (A82)

Print Pictures One at a Time

(A83)

Print multiple pictures (A84)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Choose the pictures for

printing using the print set

option

(Print set: A87)

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Connecting to a Printer

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Turn off the camera.

Turn on the printer.

• Check printer settings.

Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

Turn on the camera.

• When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup

screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A82), print pictures by following the procedure below.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button.

• Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, or to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

Choose Copies and press the k button.

Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button.

Choose Paper size and press the k button.

Choose the desired paper size and press the k button.

• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

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Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in. 5×7 in.

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Choose Start print and press the k button.

Printing starts.

• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

• To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button.

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A82), print pictures by following the procedure below.

When the print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.

• The print menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose Paper size and press the k button.

• To exit the print menu, press the d button.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies Paper size

Exit

002/004

Printing

Cancel

Current print/ total number of prints

Print menu

Print selection Print all images DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

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Choose the desired paper size and press the k button.

• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button.

Print selection

Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).

• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K to choose the pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

• Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed.

• Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to 12 thumbnails display.

• Press the k button when setting is complete.

• The menu shown at right will be displayed. To

print, choose Start print and press the k button.

• Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

Paper size

Default

Exit

3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images DPOF printing Paper size

Exit

Print selection

Back

Print selection

010 prints

Start print

Cancel

Exit

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Printing starts.

• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete.

• To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the

k button.

C Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time.

• The menu shown at right will be displayed. To

print, choose Start print and press the k button.

• Choose Cancel and press the k button to

return to the print menu.

DPOF printing

Print the pictures in the print order that was created using Print set (A87).

• The menu shown at right will be displayed. To

print, choose Start print and press the k button.

• Choose Cancel and press the k button to

return to the print menu.

• To view the current print order, choose View

images and press the k button. To print

pictures, press the k button again.

Print all images

018 prints

Start print

Cancel

Exit

DPOF printing

010 prints

Start print

View images Cancel

Exit

View images

Back

002/010

Printing

Cancel

Current print/ total number of prints

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible printers or in print shops (A148). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

Press the d button in playback mode.

• The playback menu is displayed.

Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print set and press the k button.

Choose Select images and press the k button.

Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).

• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K to choose the pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

• Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to 12 thumbnails display.

• Press the k button when setting is complete.

Playback menu

Quick retouch D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show Delete

Exit

Print set

Select images

Delete print set

Exit

Print selection

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Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information.

• Choose Date and press the k button to print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

• Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

• Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.

B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the Print set menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A148) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the

supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A86).

•Date and Info are reset each time the Print set menu is displayed.

C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press the k button. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

C Note on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on the picture is the date and time recorded on the camera when the picture was taken. The date and time printed using this option will not be affected even if the camera’s Date setting is changed from the setup menu after the pictures are taken.

D Date Imprint

The date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option (A118) in the setup menu. Pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can also be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the date and time of date imprint on the pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with the date selected in the print set screen.

Print set

Done

Date Info

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