Nikon 26221, 26220 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

• SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

• HDMI, logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• 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.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

his product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See

http://www.mpegla.com

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Images

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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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.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging 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 Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging 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 Charging 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, overheat, 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 Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately). To charge the battery with the camera, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH68P (AR) (supplied) or the Charge by computer function.

• 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 Charging AC Adapter

• 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 plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB 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 Charging AC Adapter 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 CDROMs 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 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) 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

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

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.

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Notices

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

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.

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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

Main Features of the Operation Controls...................................................................................... 8

Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................10

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................11

The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................11

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................13

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Photography and Playback: A (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 Playing Back and Deleting Images...................................................................................28

Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)....................................................................................................28

Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................29

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

Raising and Lowering the Flash..................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................31

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................33

Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer ...........................................................................................34

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................36

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue .............................37

Operating the Creative Slider.......................................................................................................................38

Adjusting Exposure Compensation.........................................................................................................41

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More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 42

Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................42

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...........................................................43

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................44

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................46

Metering....................................................................................................................................................................48

ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................................................................................49

AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................50

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................54

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................55

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............56

Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....................58

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................68

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)......................................................70

Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings.........................................................................................72

Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)...........................................................................73

Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings .............................................................................75

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ...................................................78

More on Playback.............................................................................................................................. 80

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................80

Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information..................................................................82

Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence).....................83

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................85

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................87

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................88

Playing Back Images by Category..................................................................................................90

Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode)...................................................................92

Adding Images to an Album........................................................................................................................92

Viewing Images in an Album.......................................................................................................................94

Removing Images From an Album ..........................................................................................................95

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................96

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................96

Changing the Album Icons ...........................................................................................................................97

Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode............................................................................................. 100

Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................100

Operations in Auto Sort Mode .................................................................................................................103

Auto Sort Menu .................................................................................................................................................103

Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) .....................................................................................104

Viewing Images in List by Date Mode.................................................................................................104

Operations in List by Date Mode............................................................................................................106

List by Date Menu ............................................................................................................................................106

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Playback Options: Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 107

a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order).......................................................................................109

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................113

d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................114

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................116

E Voice Memo....................................................................................................................................................117

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)..........................................119

C Sequence Display Options..................................................................................................................121

C Choose Key Picture .................................................................................................................................121

Editing Images..................................................................................................................................122

Editing Functions.............................................................................................................................. 122

Image Editing ..................................................................................................................................... 124

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................124

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................125

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ...........................................................................................126

g Small Picture: (Decreasing Image Size) .......................................................................................127

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................128

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................129

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 129

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies...........................................................................131

Changing Movie Recording Settings...................................................................................................132

Movie of Movie Options (Normal Speed Movie Type)..............................................................134

Autofocus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................135

Wind Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................136

Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)...................................... 137

Changing HS Movie Settings (HS Movie Type)..............................................................................139

Movie Playback..................................................................................................................................140

Deleting Movies.................................................................................................................................................140

Editing Movies.................................................................................................................................... 141

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................143

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................143

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 145

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................145

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................146

Charging While Connecting to a Computer ...................................................................................150

Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 151

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................152

Printing Images One at a Time.................................................................................................................153

Printing Multiple Images..............................................................................................................................154

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Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................157

Setup Menu.........................................................................................................................................157

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................159

Date...........................................................................................................................................................................160

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................163

Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) .........................................................................................165

Vibration Reduction ........................................................................................................................................166

Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................168

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................169

Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................................................... 169

Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................170

Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................171

Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................172

Language...............................................................................................................................................................173

TV Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................173

Charge by Computer......................................................................................................................................174

Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................175

Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................177

Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................179

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................180

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance..............................................................................180

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................182

Storage.................................................................................................................................................................... 182

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................183

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 183

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................184

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 185

Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 186

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 191

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................198

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................201

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 202

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S8100 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

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “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 on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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.

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.

C Internal Memory and 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 accessed for picture storage, deletion, or viewing.

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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. Visit the site 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 charger, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, 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 Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 159). 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

213

645

Lens cover closed

Flash raised

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

f : wide.....................................................25

g : tele........................................................25

h : thumbnail playback...........85, 87

i : playback zoom..............................88

j : help......................................................55

2 Shutter-release button......................11, 26

Self-timer lamp...............................................33

AF-assist illuminator.................................169

4 Mode dial...........................................................42

Power switch/power-on lamp

.......................................................................17, 171

6 Microphone (stereo) .....................117, 129

7 Flash ..................................................................... 30

8 Speaker..................................................118, 140

9 Lens .........................................................182, 198

10 Lens cover

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

12711109813

124

16 17 18 1915

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

2 Rotary multi selector..................................... 9

3 c (playback) button....................8, 28, 80

Charge lamp.........................................15, 150

Flash lamp.........................................................32

5 b (movie-record) button ...............8, 129

6 Tripod socket................................................199

7 d button......10, 43, 90, 108, 133, 158

8 l (delete) button................... 29, 118, 140

9 Cover latch................................................12, 20

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................12, 20

11 k (apply selection) button......................9

12 Eyelet for camera strap.............................11

13 HDMI mini connector..............................143

14 HDMI connector cover...........................143

USB/audio/video output connector

.................................................14, 143, 146, 152

16 Connector cover........... 14, 143, 146, 152

17 Battery latch .............................................12, 13

18 Battery chamber...........................................12

19 Memory card slot......................................... 20

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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 that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 163).

Shooting

* The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.

10102

1 m0 0s

1m00s

9 99

999

9 99 9

9999

1 m0 0s

1m00s

9 99

999

1 60 0

1600

F 3.5

F3.5

+1.0

1 /2 50

1/250

7 8

91110 12

1 2 3

22232425

19 18

1 Shooting mode*....................22, 55, 70, 73

2 Macro mode ....................................................36

3 Zoom indicator ......................................25, 36

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

5 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................69

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

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

8 Vibration reduction icon...............23, 166

9 Motion detection icon............................168

10 Wind noise reduction..............................136

11 “Date not set” indicator...............160, 186

12 Travel destination icon...........................160

13 Date imprint..................................................165

14 Movie type .....................................................134

15 HS movie type .............................................139

16 Image mode ....................................................44

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(still images)..............................................22

(b) Movie length..............................129, 135

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

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

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

Focus area (auto)...................................26, 50

Focus area (for manual or center) ..... 50

Focus area (face detection)............26, 50

Focus area

(subject tracking mode)........................... 70

Center-weighted metering area ........ 48

ISO sensitivity...........................................31, 49

Exposure compensation value.....40, 41

Vividness............................................................ 40

Hue........................................................................ 40

White balance................................................ 46

Continuous shooting mode ................. 73

Self-timer/smile timer ........................33, 34

Backlighting (HDR)......................................60

Still image capture

(movie recording) .....................................131

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Playback

The icon for the selected album or the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed.

The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting.

1 m0 0s

1m00s

9 99 / 9 9 9

999/ 999

1 m0 0s

1m00s

9 99 9/ 99 9 9

9999/9999

9 99 9. JP G

9999.JPG

9 99 / 9 9 9

999/ 999

1 5/ 11 /2 0 1 0 1 2 : 00

15/11/2010 12:00

17 16

8 9

1 2 5

1112

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

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

3 Protect icon...................................................114

4 Sequence display..................................83, 86

5 Volume indicator ............................118, 140

Album icon in favorite pictures mode

..................................................................................94

Category icon in auto sort mode1

...............................................................................100

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

8 Movie type2 ..................................................134

9 Image mode2 ......................................44, 131

(a) Current frame number/

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

(b) Movie length........................................140

11 Internal memory indicator .....................28

Sequence playback guide......................83

Movie playback guide............................ 140

13 Skin softening icon...................................126

14 Print set icon ................................................ 109

15 Small picture icon.....................................127

16 D-Lighting icon .......................................... 125

17 Quick retouch icon...................................124

18 Voice memo indicator............................118

19 File number and type.............................185

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Introduction

Main Features of the Operation Controls

Control Name Function

1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (A 17)

2 Mode dial

Shooting mode: changes the shooting mode (A 42)

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

3 Zoom control

Shooting mode: rotate to g (i) to zoom in; rotate to f (h) to zoom out (A 25)

Playback mode: rotate to g (i) to magnify (A 88); rotate to f (h) to display thumbnail or calendar (A 85, 87)

Shutter-release

button

Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26)

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

Movie-record

button

Shooting mode: starts and stops movie recording (A 129)

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

6 Playback button

Power is off: press and hold to turn on the camera in playback mode

Shooting mode: plays back images (A 28, 80, 140)

Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen

7 d button

Turns the menu on and off (A 10, 43, 90, 108, 133, or

158)

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Main Features of the Operation Controls

Introduction

8 Delete button

Shooting mode: deletes the last image captured (

29)

Playback mode: deletes images or voice memo (A 29, 118, or 140)

Rotary multi

selector (up)

Shooting mode: displays the m (flash mode) menu (A 30)

Playback mode: selects the previous image

During menu display: moves the highlight up

Rotary multi

selector (left)

Shooting mode: displays the n (self-timer)/smile timer menu (A 33, 34)

Playback mode: selects the previous image

During menu display: moves the highlight left/ returns to the previous screen

Rotary multi

selector (down)

Shooting mode: displays the p (macro mode) menu (A 36)

Playback mode: selects the next image

During menu display: moves the highlight down

Rotary multi

selector (right)

Shooting mode: displays creative slider (A 38), displays the o (exposure compensation) setting screen (A 41)

Playback mode: selects the next image

During menu display: moves the highlight right/ proceeds to next screen (applies selection)

Rotary multi

selector (rotate)

Playback mode: selects the previous or next image

During menu display: moves the highlight

Apply selection

button

Playback mode (full-frame playback): displays histogram and shooting information (except for movies)/returns to full-frame playback (A 82), displays individual images of a sequence (A 83), plays back movies (A 140)

Playback mode (Zoom in/thumbnail display): switches to full-frame playback (A 85, 88)

During menu display: applies selection (goes to next screen)

Control Name Function

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Main Features of the Operation Controls

Introduction

Using Camera Menus

Press the d button (A 8) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus.

1 Press the d button.

2 Press the rotary multi selector

H or I to choose an item, and then press K or the k button.

Items can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector (A 9).

To change tabs, press J (A 11).

3 Press H or I to choose an item and press the

k button.

The setting is applied.

4 When setting is finished, press the d button.

The camera exits the menu display.

Exit

Continuous

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

K is displayed when previous menu items are available

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Tab for the menus available in the current shooting mode/ tab for playback mode menu

Tab for movie menu (during shooting mode)/playback menu (during playback mode)

Tab for displaying the setup menu

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Exit

Continuous

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Exit

Continuous

Autofocus mode

Rotary multi

selector

Exit

Full-time AF

Autofocus mode

Single AF

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Main Features of the Operation Controls

Introduction

Switching Between Tabs

The Shutter-release Button

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. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and take a picture by pressing 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 images.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Exit

Continuous

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Exit

Set up

Welcome screen

Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Motion detection

Vibration reduction

Exit

Continuous

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode

Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K

The selected menu is displayed

Press halfway to set focus

and exposure

Press the rest of the way

down to take a picture

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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 the first use or when the battery is running low

(A 14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the supplied battery.

Use the edge of the battery to push the orange 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

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

to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Battery chamber

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Inserting the Battery

First Steps

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned 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 orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• The battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 181), before use.

• 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.

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.

If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or

region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.

2 Insert the battery (A 12).

Do not turn the camera on.

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the

camera.

Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

EH-68P (AR)

USB cable

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Charging the Battery

First Steps

4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an

electrical outlet.

The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging.

About three hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.

5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.

Off

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.

Flickers (green)

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

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Charging the Battery

First Steps

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 181), before use.

• The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of USB-AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Source

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 183) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S8100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (A 145, 174).

• The EN-EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; A 183).

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Charging the Battery

First Steps

Turning On and Off the Camera

Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, the power-on lamp and the monitor will turn off.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in

playback mode (A 28).

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

When the power-on lamp is blinking, the following operations will turn the monitor back on.

- Pressing the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (movie-record) button

- Rotating the mode dial

• In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default setting).

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option (A 171) in the setup menu (A 157).

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First Steps

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2 Use the rotary multi selector to

choose the desired language and press the k button.

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

To cancel setting the date and time, press H or I to select No.

4 Press J or K to choose your home time zone

(A 162) and press the k button.

Rotary multi

selector

Yes

Set time and date?

Date

Cancel

Back

London Casablanca

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 4.

When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.

Back

London Casablanca

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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

First Steps

5 Edit the date and time.

Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed)).

Edit the highlighted item: Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I.

Day, month, and year can be displayed in DMY, YMD, or MDY order.

6 Finally, choose DMY (the order in which the

day, month, and year are displayed) and press the k button or press K.

The clock starts. The lens extends and the screen used for taking pictures is displayed.

Date

DMY

01 01

0000

Edit

201001

Date

1115

1015

2010

Edit

C Date Imprint and Changing the Date and Time

• To imprint the date on images while taking pictures, enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A 165) in the setup menu (A 157) after the date and time have been set.

• To change the camera’s internal time setting, select Date from the Date option (A 160) in the setup menu (A 157) and follow the procedure described from step 5.

• To change the time zone and daylight saving time settings, select Time zone from the Date option (A 160) in the setup menu.

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First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; A 184).

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

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

B Inserting Memory Cards

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

the memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Press the card in (1) to partially eject the card, then remove the card by hand while being careful not to remove the card at an angle (2).

• The battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Memory card slot

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Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 172). Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

When formatting the memory card, use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press the k button.

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

• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S8100 (A 172).

B Note on the Write Protect Switch

When memory card 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 save or delete images, or to format the memory card.

B Notes on 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:

- Remove the battery or memory card

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

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

• 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 corrosive gases.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Yes

Write protect switch

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

(Auto) Mode

This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Rotate the mode dial

to A.

3 Check the battery level indicator and the

number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level Indicator

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.

Display Description

(NO INDICATOR) Battery fully charged.

B (glows)

Battery low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery exhausted.

Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Auto mode

3 5

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: A (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 (A 163).

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power-

on lamp is blinking) (A 171), press the following buttons to turn it back on. ➝ Power switch or Shutter-release button

3 5

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Image mode The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default setting is L 4000 × 3000.

Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be saved on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be saved on the memory card.

Movie options A movie option is displayed for movie recording (A 129,

134).

Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake.

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted, the self-timer (A 33) and macro mode (A 36) can be applied.

• Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider (A 37).

• Press the d button to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 43) according to shooting conditions. The combination of image quality (compression) and image size can be set by using the Image mode option in the shooting menu.

D Vibration Reduction

• See Vibration reduction (A 166) in the setup menu (A 157) for more information.

• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Do not hold the flash down with your fingers or other objects.

Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone.

When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.

When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default setting).

Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the face closest to the camera is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the focus area is not displayed. Position the main subject near the center of the frame.

Flash

3 5

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

• When the camera is turned on, the zoom is at the

widest position.

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the

monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom.

Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not

displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

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 (A 44) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator

turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.

he 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 (A 169) in the setup menu (A 157).

Small image size

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

When a face is detected:

• The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green.

When a face is not detected:

• The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) glow green.

The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green.

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when the subject is dimly lit, the AFassist illuminator (A 169) may light or the flash (A 4, 30) may pop up.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory.

F 3.5

1 /2 50

1/250

Shutter speed Aperture

F 3.5

1 /2 50

1/250

Shutter speed Aperture

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

B Note on Saving Images

While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or

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

B 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 focus area or the 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 the subject is in deep shadow)

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

• Subject contains objects of varying distances from the camera (such as a cage with an animal inside)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped

windows, etc.)

• 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 positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A 51).

B Note on Face Detection

See “AF Area Mode” (A 50) or “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.

B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera

If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A 36) or the Close-up scene mode (A 64).

C Flash

• When the flash mode (A 30) is set to U (auto) (default setting) and the subject is dimly lit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the flash fires when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way.

• If the flash mode is set to W (off) (A 30), the camera can shoot pictures with the flash lowered.

• Lower the flash by gently pushing it down. When not taking pictures, lower the flash.

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)

Press the c (playback) button.

The last image captured will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to view previous or next images (A 9).

To return to shooting mode, press the c button, shutter-release button, or b (movie-record) button.

When playing back images saved in the camera’s internal memory, C is displayed. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are played back.

Rotary multi selector

(playback)

button

b (movie-record) button

4 / 4

4/ 4

1 5/ 11 /2 0 10 1 5: 30

15/11/2010 15:30

0 00 4. JP G

0004.JPG

Internal

memory

indicator

C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power

When the power-on lamp is blinking, press the power switch, shutter-release button, or c button to turn the monitor back on (A 171).

C Operations Available in Playback Mode

See “More on Playback” (A 80) or “Editing Images” (A 122) for more information.

C Displaying Shooting Information

Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the highlight, histogram, and shooting information (A 82). Press the

k button again to return to 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 Images

•

When images in which a face was detected during shooting (A52) are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display except images captured with continuous shooting mode (

73).

• When images captured with the continuous shooting feature are displayed, each series of images is treated as a group, and only the group’s “key picture” is displayed (sequence display ➝ A 83).

+1.0

ISO 100

F 3.5

1/250

0004.JPG

100NIKON

4/ 4

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Deleting Unwanted Images

1 Press the l button to delete the image

currently displayed in the monitor.

To exit without deleting, press the rotary multi selector J.

2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to

choose the desired deletion method and press the k button.

Current image: Only the current image or voice memo (A 118) is deleted.

Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted.

➝ “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen”

All images: All images are deleted.

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

Deleted images cannot be recovered. To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k

button.

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to

choose an image to be deleted and press H to add y to the image and mark it for deletion.

To undo the selection, press I to remove y. Rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (i) to switch back

to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

2 Add y to all desired images and then press the k button to confirm

the selection.

A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.

B Notes on Deletion

• Deleted images cannot be restored. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (A 114).

•

Deleting images captured with the continuous shooting feature ➝ “Deleting Images in a Sequence” (A84)

C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image captured.

Current image

All images

Erase selected images

Delete

Yes

Erase 1 image?

ON/OFF

Back

Erase selected images

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Using the Flash

The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.

• When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (1 ft.

8 in.-13 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Raising and Lowering the Flash

• Auto flash (U auto, V auto with red-

eye reduction, or Y slow sync): if the subject is dimly lit, the flash automatically pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera determines whether or not the flash pops up based on the brightness of the subject and the settings used during shooting.

• W off: The flash does not pop up, even when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway. The camera can shoot pictures with the flash lowered.

• X fill flash: The flash pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway during shooting. When not taking pictures, lower the flash. Lower the flash by gently pushing it down, being careful

not to pinch fingers or other objects.

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 32).

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

Fill flash

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

Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

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Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).

The flash mode menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired mode and press the k button.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed. When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 164).

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

Flash mode

3 5

B Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration

reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

• E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is

automatically increased.

• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim

lighting. More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied.

B Note on the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.

o reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).

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Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

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

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

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 42).

• A (auto): U (auto)

• x (scene auto selector): U (auto). The camera selects the optimum flash mode setting for the

scene mode it has selected.

• y: varies with the selected scene mode (A 61–67)

• j (night landscape): fixed at W (off)

• e (night portrait): fixed at V (auto with red-eye reduction)

• R (backlighting): fixed at X (fill flash) (when HDR is Off), fixed at W (off) (when HDR is On) (A 60)

• s (subject tracking): U (auto)

• C (continuous): fixed at W (off)

The flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. Additionally, if the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.

Note the followings when shooting.

• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is

pressed and when the shutter is released.

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction

processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in the setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or

2s and press the k button.

10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings. 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake. When a is selected, the camera uses face detection to

detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (A 34).

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 canceled.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF.

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

Self-timer

F 3.5

1 /2 50

1/250

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Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer

The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces.

This feature can be used when shooting mode (A 42) is set to A (auto) mode or the e (night portrait) or Portrait scene mode (A 55).

1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

To adjust settings for flash mode, creative slider, exposure compensation, or items in the shooting menu, adjust the settings before pressing n.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a

(smile timer) and press the k button.

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

3 Frame a picture.

Point the camera at the subject.

When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a double border (focus area).

Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders around the others.

When more than one face is detected, press the k button and select the face to be focused on. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose the face to be focused on, and press the k button.

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way.

Smile detection begins, and if the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the double border turns green and the shutter is automatically released.

Each time the shutter is released, the camera repeats automatic shooting by face detection and smile detection.

Smile timer

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5 Press the shutter-release button all the way when shooting is

complete.

Automatic shooting ends.

Shooting also ends in the following situations.

• When 12 pictures have been taken

• If five minutes pass after pressing the shutter-release button in step 4 without a smile

being detected

C Notes on the Smile Timer

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.

• See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 53) for more information.

• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

C Notes on Skin Softening

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before

saving images. Therefore, more time than usual is required to save images.

• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may

be modified though the camera detects a face.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted.

• Skin softening can also be applied on saved images (A 126).

C How the Self-timer Lamp Functions When Using Smile Timer

If the camera detects a face after pressing the shutter-release button in step 4, the self-timer lamp blinks, and turns off just before the shutter is released.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.

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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro

mode).

The macro mode menu is displayed.

2 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 canceled.

3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.

The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

When the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

Macro mode

C Autofocus

When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 54) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on.

C The Macro Mode Setting

A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting. When using A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s

memory even if the camera is turned off.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue

Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted for taking pictures by pressing the rotary multi selector K (o). Items that can be set vary by the shooting mode.

When Using A (Auto) Mode (A 22) and Continuous Shooting Mode (A 73)

Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider.

See “Operating the Creative Slider” (A 38) for more information.

When Using Scene Mode (A 55) and Subject Tracking Mode (A 70)

Brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted.

See “Adjusting Exposure Compensation” (A 41) for more information.

o Brightness (Exp. +/–)

Use to brighten or darken the overall image.

G Vividness

Vividness adjustment is used to adjust the vividness of the entire image.

F Hue

Hue adjustment is used to adjust the hue of the entire image.

o Exposure compensation

Use to brighten or darken the overall image.

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Operating the Creative Slider

When using A (auto) mode and C (continuous) mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pictures.

1 Press the rotary multi selector K (o).

The creative slider screen is displayed.

2 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to

choose o, G, or F.

The screen for adjusting o brightness (exposure compensation), G vividness, and F hue is displayed.

3 Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue.

The rotary multi selector is used as follows.

• HI: The slider moves. The effect can be adjusted

while confirming the results in the monitor. The effect can also be adjusted by rotating the rotary multi selector.

• J K: Switches between brightness (exposure

compensation), vividness, and hue.

For more information on each item, see the following.

• “Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (A 40)

• “Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)” (A 40)

• “Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)” (A 40)

To turn off the effects of the creative slider, press J or K to choose P, and press the k button.

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

0.0

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

+1.0

Slider

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4 When adjustment is complete, press J or K

to choose y and press the k button.

If the k button (except when P is selected) or the shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the selected amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied, the camera returns to the shooting screen.

If brightness is adjusted, H and the compensation value are displayed.

If vividness is adjusted, a is displayed. If hue is adjusted, b is displayed.

5 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.

Exit

3 5

+0.3

C Creative Slider Settings

A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue; these settings are saved in the camera's memory even when the camera is turned off.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Adjust the overall brightness of the image.

• To make the subject brighter, move the slider

toward “+”.

• To make the subject darker, move the slider toward

“–”.

D Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.

• 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.

Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)

Adjust the overall vividness of the image.

• Vividness increases as the slider is moved up.

Vividness decreases as the slider is moved down.

Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)

Adjust the overall hue of the image.

• The overall image becomes more reddish as the

slider is moved up. The overall image becomes more

bluish as the slider is moved down.

+1.0

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

Histogram

Slider

Exposure compensation value

Vividness

Slider

Hue

Slider

B Note on White Balance Adjustment

When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu (A 46) cannot be set.

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Adjusting Exposure Compensation

When using scene mode and subject tracking mode, brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted for taking pictures.

1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure

compensation).

The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a

compensation value.

To make the subject brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

To make the subject darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

3 Press the k button to set the compensation value.

When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor.

4 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

+0.3

Exposure compensation

0.0

Histogram

Exposure compensation guide

Exposure compensation value

3 5

+0.3

C Histogram

See “Using the Histogram” (A 40) for more information.

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Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)

Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select one of the following shooting modes.

Auto mode

(Auto) mode (A 22)

Pictures can be taken with an automatic, pointand-shoot mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras. Brightness, vividness, and hue can be adjusted using the creative slider. Various settings are available in the shooting menu (A 43).

Scene mode (A 55)

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. x (Scene auto selector) : By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically

selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

y : Choose the desired scene from 13 different scene types,

and the camera’s settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

j (Night landscape) : Produces night landscape shots with reduced blurring

and noise.

e (Night portrait) : The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving

the atmosphere of the evening or night view.

R (Backlighting) : The flash fires when there is backlight to prevent the

subject from being hidden in shadow, or use the HDR function to shoot when there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the same frame.

C Continuous shooting mode (A 73)

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

s Subject tracking mode (A 70)

Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. By registering a subject, the focus area will automatically move to track and focus on the subject.

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Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22).

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Rotate the mode dial to A (auto) mode (A 42). Press the d button to display the shooting menu.

• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.

Image mode A 44

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved. This setting can be changed when using any shooting mode.

White balance A 46

In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye, set white balance to suit the light source.

Metering A 48

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

ISO sensitivity A 49

Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.

AF area mode A 50

Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

Autofocus mode A 54

Choose how the camera focuses.

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Exit

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Metering ISO sensitivity

AF area mode Autofocus mode

B Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 78).

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Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably “grainy,” but limiting the number of images that can be saved.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7).

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode

Image mode Size (pixels)

Description

H 4000 × 3000P 4000 × 3000

Images will be higher quality than I. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

I 4000 × 3000 (default setting)

4000 × 3000

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.R 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2448

L 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1944

M 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536

Smaller size than I, R, or L allows more images to be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

N 1024 × 768 1024 × 768

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

O 640 × 480 640 × 480

Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

p 3968 × 2232 3968 × 2232

Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

C Image Mode

• When using shooting modes other than A (auto) mode, this setting can be changed by pressing

the d button.

• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved differs depending on the composition of the image. In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999.”

Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Image mode

Internal memory (approx. 102 MB)

Memory card1

(4 GB)

Print size2 (cm/in.)

H 4000 × 3000P 17 650 34 × 25/13 × 10

I 4000 × 3000 35 1280 34 × 25/13 × 10

R 3264 × 2448 52 1910 28 × 21/11 × 8

L 2592 × 1944 81 2940 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5

M 2048 × 1536 126 4640 17 × 13/7 × 5

N 1024 × 768 411 15000 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5

O 640 × 480 731 24100 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

p 3968 × 2232 47 1720 34 × 19/13 × 7.5

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). However, when Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balance

Auto (default setting)

White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

Preset manual

Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 47).

Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

Fluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Flash

Use with the flash.

B Notes on White Balance

• When hue is adjusted using the creative slider (A 38), this feature cannot be set.

• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).

C White Balance Settings

his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode

(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same White balance setting.

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Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Display the shooting menu (A 43), use the

rotary multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button.

The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance.

3 Choose Measure.

To apply the most recently measured white balance value, choose Cancel and press the k button. The white balance setting will not be measured again and the most recently measured value will be set.

4 Frame the reference object in the measuring

window.

5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved.

Auto

White balance

Exit

Preset manual

Dayl i g h t

Daylight

Inca n d e sc e n t

Incandescent

Fluo r e s ce n t

Fluorescent

Clou d y

Cloudy

Preset manual

Exit

Cancel

Measure

Preset manual

Exit

Cancel

Measure

Measuring window

B Note on Preset Manual

A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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Metering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering.

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering

G Matrix (default setting)

Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical shooting.

q Center-weighted

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 51) to meter off-center subjects.

B Note on Metering

While digital zoom is in effect, metering is set to center-weighted or spot metering. However, the active metering area is not displayed.

C Metering Settings

his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode

(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.

D Metering Area

he active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for

Metering.

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ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even

with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

• Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects,

shooting without the flash, shooting with the camera zoomed in, etc., images

may contain noise.

The icon for the ISO sensitivity setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

• When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 160, but is displayed

if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 160 (A 31).

• When Fixed range auto is selected, U 400 is displayed.

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 160 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800 when lighting is dim.

Fixed range auto

Limits the ISO sensitivity to ISO 160-400 when the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity to 400 for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.

160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.

B Notes on ISO Sensitivity

• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

• Motion detection (A 168) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other

than Auto.

C ISO Sensitivity Settings

his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode

(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same ISO sensitivity setting.

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AF Area Mode

Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode

a Face priority (default setting)

When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is detected, the AF area mode setting switches to Auto, and the camera will automatically select the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

w Auto

The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.

x Manual

Select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Rotate the rotary multi selector or press H, I, J, or K to move the focus area to where the subject is, and take a picture. To cancel focus area selection and change flash, macro mode, or self-timer settings, or adjust brightness, vividness, or hue, first press the k button. To return to the focus area selection screen, press the k button again.

3 5

Focus area

3 5

Focus areas

Focus area

Selectable focus area

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y Center

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The focus area is always displayed at the center of the screen.

3 5

Focus area

B Notes on AF Area Mode

• When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area

mode setting.

• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

• Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27).

C AF Area Mode Settings

his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode

(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same AF area mode setting.

D Focus Lock

Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.

he following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway

and recompose the picture.

• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to

take the picture.

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F 3.5

1 /2 5 0

1/250

F 3.5

1 /2 5 0

1/250

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Face Detection

When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, which the camera automatically detects that face and focus on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations.

• When AF area mode is set to Face priority in A (auto) mode or continuous

shooting mode (A 50)

• When the following scene modes are selected:

- Scene auto selector (A 56)

- e (night portrait) (A 59)

- Portrait (A 61)

• When smile timer is selected (A 34)

1 Frame a picture.

When the camera detects a face, that face is framed by a yellow double border.

When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies as follows depending upon the shooting mode.

Shooting mode Face framed by double border

Number of faces

that can be detected

A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (Face priority)

The face closest to the camera

• Other faces framed by single border.

Up to 12

Scene auto selector, e (night portrait), and Portrait scene modes

Smile timer

The face closest to the center of the frame

• Other faces framed by single border.

Up to 3

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2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked.

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

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

When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way when using smile timer, smile detection begins, and the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects a smiling face (A 34).

F 3.5

1 /2 50

1/250

B Notes on Face Detection

• If the camera is unable to detect any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto.

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait and e (night portrait) scene modes, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• When using autofocus and shooting subjects that are difficult to focus on (A 27), the subject may not be in focus even though the double border is green. If the subject is not in focus, change AF area mode to Manual or Center in A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting (A 51) by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.

• Images captured using face detection will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientation of the faces detected, in full-frame and thumbnail playback modes (excluding images captured using continuous shooting mode (A 73)).

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Autofocus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode

A Single AF (default setting)

The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

B Full-time AF

The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.

B Note on Autofocus Mode

here may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.

B The Autofocus Mode Setting for Subject Tracking Mode and Continuous

Shooting Mode

his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using subject tracking mode (A 70)

or continuous shooting mode (A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same setting, and the default setting is Single AF. The default setting for subject tracking mode is Full-time AF.

D Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording

Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A 135) in the movie menu (A 132).

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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.

x (Scene auto selector) (A 56)

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

• Choose a scene type from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (j) to view a description (help) of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following shooting scenes.

b Portrait (default setting) (A 61) c Landscape (A 61) f Party/indoor (A 62) Z Beach (A 62) z Snow (A 62) h Sunset (A 63) i Dusk/dawn (A 63) k Close-up (A 64) u Food (A 65) l Museum (A 66) m Fireworks show (A 66) n Copy (A 67) p Panorama assist (A 67)

Exit

Scene menu

Portrait Landscape Party/indoor

Beach

Snow Sunset

j Night Landscape (A 58) e Night Portrait (A 59) R Backlighting (A 60)

Rotate the mode dial to j, e, or R and take pictures.

C Image Mode

he Image mode setting (A 44) can be changed by pressing the d button in scene mode.

Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

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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.

1 Rotate the mode dial to

The camera enters scene auto selector.

2 Frame the subject and take a picture.

The shooting mode icon changes.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

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

• d: Auto (general shooting) • e: Portrait

• f: Landscape • h: Night portrait

• g: Night landscape • i: Close-up

• j: Backlighting

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B Notes on Scene Auto Selector

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should

this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene manually (A 58).

C Focusing Using Scene Auto Selector

• When the camera detects a human face in scene auto selector, it focuses on that face. See “Face

Detection” (A 52) for more information.

• When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically

selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera as same as when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A 50).

C Shooting with Night Landscape and Night Portrait When Using Scene Auto

Selector

• If the camera switches to g (night landscape) when using scene auto selector, slow shutter

speeds are used to capture the ambience of night landscapes (the camera does not shoot continuously).

• If the camera switches to h (night portrait) when using scene auto selector, flash mode is fixed

at slow sync with red-eye reduction for shooting human subjects (the camera does not shoot continuously).

• In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to

Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector

• U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). When U

(auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects 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.

• The self-timer (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings can be adjusted.

• Smile timer (A 34) cannot be used.

• The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector (A 9, 36) is disabled.

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Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)

The mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting (A 55). See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)”

(A 56) for more information on scene auto selector. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode

(A 30); n, self-timer (A 33); p, macro mode (A 36); o, exposure compensation (A 37).

* Default setting can be modified.

j Night landscape

Produces night landscape shots with reduced blurring and noise. When the j icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images at high speed which will be combined into a single image and saved.

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

is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green. However, because the camera focuses at infinity, it may not be able to focus on nearby objects.

• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.

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* Default setting can be modified.

e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images at high speed which will be combined into a single image and saved.

• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (see “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before saving images (A 35).

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

• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without

moving it until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

m V n Off* p Off o 0.0*

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When HDR is set to On, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).

Default setting can be modified.

R Backlighting

Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Set HDR to On or Off in the o (backlighting) menu according to the shooting conditions and subject. Press the d button to display the o (backlighting) menu.

• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. The o icon is displayed at the top left of the monitor.

• On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame. The D icon and the P icon are displayed at the top left of the monitor.

When HDR is set to Off:

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

• The flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

When HDR is set to On:

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

• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images.

- An image processed by D-Lighting (A 125) at the time

of shooting

- HDR (high dynamic range) composite image (the effects

of over-exposure and under-exposure are reduced)

• The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If only one image can be saved, an image processed by D-Lighting is the only image saved.

• If there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the frame, the D icon lights in green.

• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without

moving it until a still image is displayed.

• After taking a picture, it takes some time to save the image. Do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Digital zoom is not available.

mm1n Off

p Off o 0.0

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* Default setting can be modified.

y M b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, focus will be on the face closest to the camera.

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before saving images (A 35).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

y M c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

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Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be modified.

Default setting can be modified.

* Default setting can be modified.

y M 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 at the center of the frame.

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

m V

n Off

p Off o 0.0

y M Z Beach

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

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

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

y M z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

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

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* Default setting can be modified.

y M h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

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

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

y M i Dusk/dawn

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

• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

O: Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction

(A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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* Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

y M k Close-up

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

• Macro mode (A 36) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

• AF area mode is set to Manual and the focus area in which the camera focuses can be selected (A 50). Press the k button and then move the focus area by rotating the rotary multi selector or by pressing H, I, J, or K. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*

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* Default setting can be modified.

y M u Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 36) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• Hue can be adjusted in the range of the slider displayed on the left in the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H to make the image more reddish, or I to make it more bluish. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even

after the camera is turned

off.

• AF area mode is set to Manual and the focus area in which the camera focuses can be selected (A 50). Press the k button and then move the focus area by rotating the rotary multi selector or by pressing H, I, J, or K. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Hue and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

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* Default setting can be modified.

y M 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 the subject at the center of the frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 75).

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that

Vibration reduction (A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

y M m Fireworks show

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.

• Only the four optical zoom positions shown on the right

can be applied. When the zoom control is rotated, zoom will not stop at any position other than the four indicated (digital zoom is available).

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

O: Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction

(A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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* Default setting can be modified.

y M n Copy

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

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

• Use macro mode (A 36) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

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

y M 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 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 68) for more information.

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Shooting for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

Rotate the mode dial to

, press the

button and choose

Panorama assist (A

55).

Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

direction and press the k

button.

Select the direction in which images will be joined in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K), or down (L).

The yellow panorama direction icon (I I ) is displayed for the current direction and the direction is fixed when the k button is pressed. The icon changes to the white fixed direction I icon.

If necessary, apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 33), macro mode (A 36), and exposure compensation (A 37) settings with this step.

Press the k button again to choose a different direction.

3 Frame the first portion of the

panorama scene and take the first picture.

One third of the image will be displayed as translucent.

4 Take the next picture.

Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button.

Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to complete the scene.

Exit

Scene menu

Panorama assist

Image mode

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F 3.5

1 /2 50

1/250

End

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5 Press the k button when shooting is

complete.

The camera returns to step 2.

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B Notes on Panorama Assist

• Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture.They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 44) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 171) initiates standby mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D R Indicator

In panorama assist mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series.

When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

D Panorama Maker 5

Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.

ransfer images to a computer (A 145) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 149) to join them in a

single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 185) for more information.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. By registering a subject, the camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject.

1 Rotate the mode dial to s (subject tracking).

The camera enters subject tracking mode and a white border is displayed at the center of the frame.

2 Register a subject.

Align the subject with the border at the center of the frame and press the k button.

• The subject is registered.

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

border will glow red. Change the composition and try registering the subject again.

When the subject is registered, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that subject.

To change the subject, press the k button to deregister the current subject.

If the camera cannot track the registered subject anymore, the focus area will disappear and the registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.

3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked.

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

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

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

Start

Star t

Start

F 3.5

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B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to registering

the subject. If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.

• It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of the subject.

• When using autofocus and shooting subjects that are difficult to focus on (A 27), the subject may not be in focus even though the focus area glows green. If the subject is not in focus, change AF area mode (A 50) to Manual or Center in A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting (A 51) by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.

C Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode

• Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings can be adjusted.

• Self-timer (A 33) and macro mode (A 36) cannot be used.

• Press the d button to display the s (subject tracking) menu and adjust Image mode or

Autofocus mode (A 72).

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Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings

While using s (subject tracking) mode (A 70), press the d button (A 8) and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu.

• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10).

• Press the d button to exit the menu.

Image mode

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (A 44). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

Autofocus mode

Set Autofocus mode (A 54) used for subject tracking mode (the default setting is Full-time AF).

When using subject tracking mode while set to Full-time AF, the camera continuously focuses once a subject is registered for subject tracking until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of lens drive movement can be heard. Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting in A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode. The autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous series of images.

• The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the

first picture in each series.

1 Rotate the mode dial to

C (continuous).

The camera enters continuous shooting mode.

2 Press the d button and confirm or change

the settings in the continuous menu.

See “Continuous Menu” (A 75) for more information. Press the d button after changing the settings and

return to the shooting screen.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

If the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.

If the camera does not detect any faces, the camera selects the focus areas (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

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

When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, or BSS is selected in the continuous menu, images are captured while the shutter-release button is held all the way down.

When Sport continuous or Multi-shot 16 is selected in the continuous menu, the number of images determined by the setting are captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. There is no need to hold the shutter-release button down.

After taking a picture, the camera returns to the shooting screen. If O is displayed, do not turn the camera off.

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Exit

Continuous

Image mode White balance Metering

Continuous

ISO sensitivity AF area mode

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B Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode

• It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish saving the captured images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of the memory card, etc.

• When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.

• The speed of continuous shooting may decrease depending on the image mode, type of memory

card used, and shooting conditions.

• When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache, Sport continuous, or Multi-shot 16, banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.

• When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, accurate exposure may not be achieved (images may be over-exposed) in images captured on bright sunny days.

• Note that shooting stops when the flash is lowered while shooting with the continuous shooting feature.

C Functions Available in Continuous Shooting Mode

• Flash and self-timer cannot be used.

• Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider

(A 37).

• Press the d button to display the C (continuous) menu and change continuous shooting mode settings (A 75).

C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode

Each time images are captured using Continuous H, Continuous L, Sport continuous, or Preshooting cache, the captured images are saved as a “sequence” (A 83).

D More Information

• See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.

• See “Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)” (A 83) for more

information.

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Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings

After displaying the V (continuous) mode shooting screen (A 73), press the d button (A 8) to set the following options in the continuous menu.

• Items other than Continuous share the same settings with A (auto) mode,

and the settings are saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.

• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10).

• To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.

• Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 78).

Image mode A 44

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (except for Sport continuous and Multi-shot 16). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

White balance A 46

In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye, set white balance to suit the light source.

Metering A 48

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

Continuous

Choose the desired continuous shooting option. Continuous settings can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A 6).

Option Description

k Continuous H (default setting)

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously at a rate of about ten fps. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or five pictures have been taken.

m Continuous L

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to 26 images are captured continuously at a rate of up to about 1.8 fps. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released.

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Option Description

q Pre-shooting cache

Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments, by saving images from before the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way. Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and continues when the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way (A 77).

• Frame rate: up to 5 fps

• Number of frames:

Up to five frames (including up to two frames

captured in the pre-shooting cache) Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released or when the maximum number of frames has been shot.

n Sport continuous

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 54 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/120 s or faster. Image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).

D BSS (best shot selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. The camera captures a series of up to five images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved.

• BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not

moving. When shooting moving subjects or when the

composition of the picture changes while shooting,

the desired results may not be achieved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image.

• Image mode is fixed at L (image

size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

• Digital zoom is not available.

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ISO sensitivity A 49

Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.

AF area mode A 50

Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

Autofocus mode A 54

Choose how the camera focuses.

C Pre-shooting Cache

When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. Up to two images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache.

he pre-shooting cache setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A 6). When the

pre-shooting cache is not set, no icon is displayed. The pre-shooting cache icon lights in green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• If the number of exposures remaining is less than five, shooting with the pre-shooting cache is not possible. Before shooting, check that there are five or more exposures remaining.

Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing

all the way

Press down halfway Press down fully

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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some settings in the A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode menus cannot be used with other functions.

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Setting Descriptions

Image mode Continuous (A 73)

When using Sport continuous, image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels). When using Multi-shot 16, image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

White balance

Hue (using the creative slider) (A 38)

When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu cannot be set.

Continuous (A 73)

When shooting with Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, White balance is fixed at Auto.

Metering Continuous (A 73)

When shooting with Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, Metering is fixed at Matrix.

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 73)

When shooting with Continuous L, 3200 cannot be selected. If Continuous L is selected when ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, sensitivity changes to 1600.

When shooting with Pre-shooting cache,

Sport continuous, or Multi-shot 16, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically set

according to the brightness.

AF area mode

Smile timer (A 34)

Face detection is used regardless of the AF area mode setting.

Continuous (A 73)

When shooting with Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, AF area mode is fixed at Center.

Autofocus mode Continuous (A 73)

When shooting with Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, Autofocus mode is fixed at Single AF.

Date imprint Continuous (A 73)

When using any setting other than Multi- shot 16, the date is not imprinted.

Motion detection ISO sensitivity (A 49)

Motion detection is disabled when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto.

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AF assist Continuous (A 73)

When shooting with Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, the AF-assist illuminator does not light.

Digital zoom Continuous (A 73)

When using Multi-shot 16, digital zoom is disabled.

Blink warning Smile timer (A 34) Blink warning does not function.

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B Features Not Available in Continuous Shooting Mode

When using continuous shooting mode, the following features cannot be used.

• Flash mode (A 30)

• Self-timer (A 33)/smile timer (A 34)

• Motion detection (A 168)

• Blink warning (A 175)

D More Information

See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 169) for more information.

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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

Press the c (playback) button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display images that have been captured (A 28).

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

Function Control Description A

Select images

Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or next images. Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through images. Images can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.

Switch to thumbnail display/calendar display mode (except for list by date mode)

f (h)

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) with 16 thumbnails displayed to switch to calendar display.

85, 87

Select a different shooting date (list by date mode)

f (h)

Return to the list by date screen. 104

Playback zoom

g (i)

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge the image up to 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Display shooting information

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

Display individual images of a sequence

If pressed when displaying a sequence that is displayed by its key picture only, all images in the sequence are displayed as individual images. To return to key picture only display, press the rotary multi selector H.

Play back movies

Play back the movie currently displayed. 140

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Delete images

Select a deletion method and delete images. When using favorite pictures mode (A 92), auto sort mode (A 100), or list by date mode (A 104), images in the same album, category, or shooting date can be deleted.

29, 84

Display menus

Display the menu for the selected mode. 107

Switch to another playback mode

Display the menu and select the N (playback mode) tab to switch to favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the c button or shutter-release button. The b (movie-record) button can also be used to switch to shooting mode.

Function Control Description A

C Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Images

Image orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image (A 116) in the playback menu (A 107).

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Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information

Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the highlight, histogram, and the shooting information (not possible with movies). Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode.

Areas of the image that are extremely bright (highlight areas) blink. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation to adjust image brightness.

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

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2 Folder name

3 File name

4 Aperture

5 Shutter speed

6 Exposure compensation

7 ISO sensitivity

Current frame number/ total number of frames

9 Histogram

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Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)

Each time the following continuous shooting mode (A 73) settings are used to take pictures, the captured images are saved as a “sequence”.

In full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (A 85), the first image of a sequence is used as the “key picture”, i.e., it is displayed to represent the images in the sequence.

• F is displayed in the playback screen for images

captured in a sequence (A 7).

While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in fullframe playback mode, press the k button to display each image in the sequence individually. To return to key picture only display, press the rotary multi selector H.

The following operations are available when each image in a sequence is displayed individually.

• Choose an image: Rotate the rotary multi selector or press J or K.

• Zoom in: Rotate the zoom control to g (i) (A 88).

• Display the histogram and shooting information: Press the k button (A 82).

• Continuous H • Continuous L • Sport continuous

• Pre-shooting cache

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D Sequence Display Options

Select Sequence display options (A 121) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images.

D Changing Key Picture in Sequence

A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (A 121) in the playback menu.

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Deleting Images in a Sequence

If images in a sequence are selected and the l button is pressed when Sequence display options is set to Key picture only, the deletion method can be selected.

• Erase current picture: Delete only the image that is

displayed (A 29).

• Erase selected images: Select images for deletion

(A 29).

• Erase entire sequence: Delete all images in the sequence that is being played

back.

• To exit without deleting, press the rotary multi selector J.

Erase current picture

Erase entire sequence

Erase selected images

Delete

B Note on Sequence

Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S8100 cannot be displayed as a sequence.

C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence

When the d button is pressed during key picture playback, the following menu operations are available for the images in that sequence.

Press the d button after displaying individual images. Settings can be applied to individual images.

When the d button is pressed during key picture playback, the same settings can be applied to all images in that sequence. Press the d button after displaying individual images to apply settings to individual images.

• Quick retouch

(A 124) • D-Lighting1 (A 125)

• Skin softening

(A 126) • Print set2 (A 109)

• Slide show (A 113) • Protect

(A 114)

• Rotate image

(A 116) • Small picture1 (A 127)

• Voice memo

(A 117) • Copy2 (A 119)

• Sequence display options (A 121) • Choose key picture (A 121)

• Favorite pictures

(A 92)

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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode).

The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.

Function Control Description A

Choose images

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

Increase the number of images displayed/apply the calendar display

f (h)

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase the number of image thumbnails displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in the 16-image thumbnail display to apply the calendar display (A 87), and images can be found by the date on which they were captured. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to thumbnail display.

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Decrease the number of images displayed

g (i)

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease the number of image thumbnails displayed: 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to

g(i

) in 4-image thumbnail display to return

to full-frame playback mode.

Delete images

Select a deletion method and delete images. When using favorite pictures mode (A 92) or auto sort mode (A 100), images in the same album or category can be deleted.

Switch to full-frame playback mode

Press the k button. 80

Switch to shooting mode

Press the c button or shutter-release button. The b (movie-record) button can also be used to switch to shooting mode.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When images marked using Print set (A 109) or Protect (A 114) are selected, the icons shown on the

right are displayed with them. The icon shown on the right is displayed when an

image in a sequence (A 83) is selected. Movies are displayed as film frames.

C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures Mode

and Auto Sort Mode

• When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 92), the icon of the album being played back is displayed at the top right of the monitor.

• In auto sort mode (A 100), the current image’s category icon is displayed at the top right of the monitor.

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Print set icon

Protect icon

Sequence

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Calendar Display

With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 85), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display.

Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were captured. The dates on which images were captured are underlined in yellow.

The following operations are available in calendar display.

Function Control Description A

Select date

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

Return to full-frame playback

The first image captured on the selected date is displayed full frame.

Return to thumbnail display

g (i)

Rotate the zoom control to g (i). 85

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Su M Tu W Th F Sa

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15 22

14 21

13 20

12 19

11 18

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B Notes on Calendar Display

• Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,

2010.

• The l button and d button are not available in calendar display.

D List by Date Mode

Only the images captured on the same date can be played back in list by date mode (A 104). The list by date options (A 106) are also available only for the images captured on the selected dates.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) enlarges display of the center portion of the current image.

• The guide displayed at bottom right shows the

portion of the image currently displayed.

The following operations are available while image display is enlarged.

Function Control Description A

Zoom in

g (i)

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

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Zoom out

f (h)

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

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View other areas of image

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

Delete images

Switch to fullframe playback mode

Press the k button. 80

Crop image

Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged portion and save the copy as a separate file.

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Switch to shooting mode

Press the c button or shutter-release button. The b (movie-record) button can also be used to switch to shooting mode.