Nikon COOLPIX L120, 26253 Quick Start 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., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol 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

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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 non-commercial 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.

http://www.mpegla.com

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback:

Easy Auto Mode

More on Playback

Editing Image

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Notes on Camera Care and General Usage

Technical Notes

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

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Observe caution when handling the battery

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

• 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.

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

• Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• When charging Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. When replacing the batteries with EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available separately), purchase two sets (total of four batteries).

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L120.

• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

• 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.

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately)

• Keep Dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Do not use with travel converters or

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adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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

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.

instruments of the hospital.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

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.

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

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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.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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

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

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

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ............................................................................................6

Raising and Lowering the Flash.....................................................................................................................7

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................8

A (Shooting mode) Button........................................................................................................................10

c (Playback) Button........................................................................................................................................10

b (e Movie-record) Button .....................................................................................................................10

The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................11

Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................12

Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen ...........................................................................................13

About the Shutter-release Button.............................................................................................................13

Applicable Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................14

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................14

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................18

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Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................21

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................23

Viewing Images (Playback Mode) .............................................................................................................26

Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................27

Selecting a Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35

Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....................36

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................44

Changing the Sport Continuous Shooting Mode Settings ......................................................49

Macro Mode............................................................................................................................................................51

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ................................................................52

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................52

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................53

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................55

Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................57

ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................58

Color Options.........................................................................................................................................................59

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................60

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Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................63

a Print Order.......................................................................................................................................................67

b Slide Show.......................................................................................................................................................70

d Protect................................................................................................................................................................71

f Rotate Image..................................................................................................................................................73

h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory....................................... 74

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast.....................................................................76

g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size.............................................................................................77

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ........................................................................................................78

Changing Movie Recording Settings......................................................................................................82

Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................84

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................85

Electronic VR ..........................................................................................................................................................85

Wind Noise Reduction......................................................................................................................................86

Enhanced Resolution .......................................................................................................................................86

Deleting Movies....................................................................................................................................................87

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................92

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer......................................................................93

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................98

Printing Images One at a Time....................................................................................................................99

Printing Multiple Images.............................................................................................................................. 100

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Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................105

Time Zone and Date....................................................................................................................................... 106

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................110

Print Date...............................................................................................................................................................112

Vibration Reduction ........................................................................................................................................113

Motion Detection............................................................................................................................................. 114

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................115

Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................................................115

Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................116

Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................117

Language...............................................................................................................................................................118

TV Settings ............................................................................................................................................................119

Blink Warning ..................................................................................................................................................... 119

Reset All .................................................................................................................................................................. 121

Battery Type ........................................................................................................................................................123

Firmware Version.............................................................................................................................................. 124

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................127

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................128

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

Supported Standards..................................................................................................................................... 144

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L120 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:

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

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

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

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

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 in the 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.

C Memory Cards

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

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

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

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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 correctly. 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).

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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 that 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 builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 105). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

4321

765

15 1314

Zoom control .................................................23

f : wide ..................................................23

2 Shutter-release button ............................ 24

5 Speaker ..............................................................87

6 Built-in microphone (stereo) ................ 79

g : tele .....................................................23

h : thumbnail playback ................62

i : playback zoom ...........................64

j : help ...................................................35

Self-timer lamp ............................................. 31

AF-assist illuminator ....................... 25, 115

Power switch/Power-on lamp

...................................................................... 20, 116

7 Eyelet for camera strap ...............................6

8 Flash ................................................................7, 28

DC input connector (for AC adapter

available separately from Nikon)

USB connector and audio/video

output ................................................ 90, 93, 98

11 HDMI mini connector ...............................90

12 Pin cover ...........................................90, 93, 98

13 m (flash pop-up) button ....................7, 28

14 Side zoom control ......................................23

15 Lens ........................................................ 127, 141

....15, 129

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12 13 14

576

10 911

1 Monitor .................................................................8

2 A (shooting mode) button .................10

3 Flash lamp ....................................................... 28

4 b (e movie-record) button ............. 10

5 c (playback) button .......................10, 26

6 Eyelet for camera strap ................................6

7 Multi selector .................................................11

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

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ..................14, 18

10 l (delete) button ...............................27, 87

11 d button ...................12, 52, 66, 82, 104

12 Tripod socket .............................................. 142

13 Battery-chamber ..........................................14

14 Memory card slot ........................................18

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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you take a picture.

• At times when you will not be taking pictures such as when the power is off or while you are

carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

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Raising and Lowering the Flash

Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.

• See “Using the Flash” (A 28) for more information on setting the flash.

• Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not

in use.

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The Monitor

The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 110).

Shooting

123

+1.0

3200

1 Shooting mode*.... 20, 33, 46, 48, 50, 79

2 Macro mode .................................................. 51

3 Zoom indicator .....................................23, 51

4 AE/AF-L indicator ........................................ 45

5 Focus indicator ............................................. 24

6 Flash mode ..................................................... 28

7 Battery level indicator .............................. 20

Vibration reduction icon (still images)

.......................................................................21, 113

9 Electronic VR (movies) .............................85

10 Motion detection icon ...................21, 114

11 Wind noise reduction ............................... 86

12 “Date not set” indicator .........................132

13 Travel destination indicator ................106

14 Print date ........................................................112

15 Movie options ............................................... 84

16 Image mode .................................................. 53

4 5

12 13

1/125

F3.1

999

9999

m00s

1m00s

m00s

1m00s

a Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ............................................. 20

b Movie length ........................................... 79

18 Internal memory indicator .................... 21

19 Aperture ........................................................... 24

20 Focus area ................................................22, 24

Focus area (Face Detection,

Pet Detection) ........................................22, 24

22 Shutter speed................................................. 24

23 ISO sensitivity .........................................30, 58

24 Exposure compensation value ........... 32

25 Color options ................................................. 59

26 White balance mode ................................ 55

27 Continuous shooting mode ................ 57

28 Type of sport continuous mode ....... 49

Self-timer indicator/Pet portrait auto

release .........................................................31, 43

* The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.

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Playback

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999

999/ 999

999

999/ 999

9999/9999

999

1m00s 1m00s

1 Date of recording ....................................... 16

2 Time of recording ....................................... 16

3 Volume ..............................................................87

4 Battery level indicator .............................. 20

5 Movie options* ............................................. 84

6 Image mode* ................................................. 53

a Current frame number/

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

total number of frames ..................... 26

b Movie length ........................................... 87

8 Internal memory indicator .................... 26

9 Movie playback indicator ...................... 87

10 Print order icon ............................................ 67

11 Small picture .................................................. 77

12 D-Lighting icon ............................................ 76

13 Protect icon .................................................... 71

14 File number and type .............................131

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Basic Operations

A (Shooting mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

the shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode (A 33).

c (Playback) Button

• During shooting mode, the camera enters the

playback mode when the c button is pressed.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

b (e Movie-record) Button

• Press the b (e movie-record) button in

shooting mode to start recording a movie. Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop recording.

• Press the b (e movie-record) button in

playback mode to enter shooting mode.

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The Multi Selector

Operate the multi selector by pressing it up (H), down (I), left (J), right (K), or by pressing the k button.

For Shooting

Fl ash mode

For Playback

For the Menu Screen

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Shooting menu

Image mode

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

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Using Camera Menus

Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector (A 11) to apply settings of each menu item.

K is displayed when previous

Shooting menu

Image mode

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

L is displayed when there are one

1 Press the d button.

2 Press the multi selector H or I

To change tabs, press J (A 13).

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

k button.

The setting is applied.

Shooting menu

Image mode

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Shooting menu

Image mode

Continuous

ISO sensitivity Color options

Continuous

Single

Continuous BSS

Multi-shot 16

4 When setting is finished, press the d button.

The camera exits the menu display.

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Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen

Shooting menu

Image mode

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

J to highlight the tab.

Shooting menu

Image mode

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

H or I to select a tab

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Elec tronic VR

Enhanced resol ution

To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is displayed in the following modes.

• Easy auto mode, scene mode and smart portrait mode

About 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.

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First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

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

2 Insert the Batteries

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

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked

Applicable Batteries

• Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

• Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

• Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries

* EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.

Turning On and Off the Camera

Remove the lens cap, and then 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). Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor turn off. If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26).

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If Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on. is displayed

Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, and turn the camera off and then on again.

B Removing the Batteries

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.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 126).

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

(A 126), before using the battery.

• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

B Note on the EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L120, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A 123, 129).

B Battery Type

To improve battery performance, set the Battery type setting (A 123) in the setup menu (A 103) to match the type of batteries inserted into the camera.

The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting.

C Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

C Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A 129). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on. ➝ Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about 30 seconds (default setting).

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

Auto off option (A 116) in the setup menu (A 103).

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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

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 Press the multi selector H or I

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

To cancel the time zone and date settings, select No.

4 Press J or K to choose your home time zone

Language

Cancel

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.

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5 Press H or I to choose the date format, and

Date format

Y/M/D

Year/Month/Day

M/D/Y

Month/Day/Year

D/M/Y

Day/Month/Year

6 Press H, J, I, or K to set the date and press

Choose an item: Press K or J (to change between D, M, Y, Hour, and Minute).

Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. Apply the setting: Choose Minute and press the k

button or K.

7 Make sure that the lens cap has been

The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.

8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the

k button.

Date and time

DMY

0 1 0 1

2011

0000

Edit

The camera enters shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).

Press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k button, to switch to another shooting mode (A 33).

D Print Date and Changing the Date and Time

• To imprint the date on images while taking pictures, set Print date (A 112) in the setup menu (A 103) after the date and time have been set.

• To change the date and time settings of the camera clock, select the Time zone and date option (A 106) in the setup menu (A 103).

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Inserting Memory Cards

Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 129).

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

1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor

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

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

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. Make

sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

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 it at an angle (2).

• The camera, battery or memory card may be hot

immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

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B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 117). 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. To format the memory card, use the multi selector to select Yes

and press the k button. 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.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to format them using this camera (A 117).

B 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.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

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

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

- Insert or remove the card

- Remove the batteries

-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 shocks.

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

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

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

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

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Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 34).

(Easy Auto) Mode

1 Remove the lens cap and press the power

The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash

(A 7). Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase. Proceed

to step 4.

2 Press the A button.

3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

G Easy auto mode and press the k button.

The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and number of

b Battery level high.

Battery level low. Prepare to replace batteries.

Cannot take pictures. Replace the batteries.

The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. The number of images that can be saved varies depending on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 53).

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Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode

h, i, or j mode according to the

When a memory card is

k 4320×3240.

• The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn

off after a few seconds (A 110).

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

on lamp is blinking) (A 116), press the following buttons to turn it back on.

➝ Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (e movie-record) button

C Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode

• When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it (A 24, 34).

• The self-timer (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) are available.

• The macro mode button (A 11, 51) on the multi selector is not available. Changes to macro

mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode.

• Press the d button to change the combination of image quality (compression) and image size in Image mode (A 53).

C Note on the Flash

When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the flash by hand (A 7, 28).

D Notes on Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection

• See Vibration reduction (A 113) or Motion detection (A 114) in the setup menu (A 103) for more information.

• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

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

2 Frame the picture.

When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 34).

When the camera detects a human face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (AF area). 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 camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. Position the main subject near the center of the focus area.

B Notes on Easy Auto Mode

• The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions. In this case, select another shooting mode.

• When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.

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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.

• The side zoom control can be turned toward g or f to operate the zoom.

•

When the camera is turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position.

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control

is operated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, turning and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward g triggers digital zoom.

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

• When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera

focuses in the center of the frame.

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 image quality.

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

turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.

he position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing you to confirm the zoom positions

at which still images can be captured without interpolation using the current image mode setting.

When the image size is small.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 13), 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 a double border in the focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green.

When a face is not detected:

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green.

The camera focuses in 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 8) 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.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

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

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B During Saving

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

Removing the memory card or the battery during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, 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)

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

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

windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock (A 50) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.

B Note on Face Detection

See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 34) for more information.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 115) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the flash (A 28) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images

Viewing Images (Playback Mode)

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

Press the multi selector H or J to display the previous image. Press I or K to display the next image.

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

Press the A button or the b (e movie-record) button to switch to shooting mode. You can also press the shutterrelease button.

When C is displayed, images saved in the internal memory are displayed. When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are displayed.

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C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power

When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing the c button will turn the monitor back on (A 116).

C Playback Mode

See “More on Playback” (A 61) and “Editing Image” (A 75) for more information.

C Power On by Pressing the c Button

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

C Viewing Image

Images captured using face detection (A 24) or pet detection (A 43) will be automatically rotated when viewing them in full-frame.

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Deleting Unwanted Images

1 Press the l button to delete the

Press the d button to exit without deleting the image.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

Delete

Current image: The image currently displayed 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

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 multi selector J or K to choose an

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.

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Erase selec ted images

Back

ON/OFF

2 Add y to all desired images and then press

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 71).

C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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

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Using the Flash

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash.

• The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) at the maximum

wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

• If the flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A 20), the camera

automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode. When the flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor.

Selecting a Flash Mode

When using auto mode (A 50), certain scene modes (A 35), or smart portrait mode (A 46), the following flash modes are available.

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 30).

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

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

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 light.

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1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button.

The flash pops up. When the flash is lowered, flash mode is fixed at W (off).

2 Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector.

The flash mode menu is displayed.

3 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

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

few seconds, regardless of the Photo info settings (A 110).

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

Fl ash mode

B Lowering the Flash

Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 7).

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

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A 113) to Off when using a tripod.

• E may be displayed in the monitor. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is automatically increased.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off) or lower the flash for shooting.

C The Flash Lamp

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

• On: Flash fires when picture is taken.

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

• Off: Flash does not fire when a picture is taken.

If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off until the flash has finished charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default setting of flash mode depends on the shooting mode (A 33).

• G (easy auto) mode: U Auto

• Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A 35).

• F (smart portrait) mode: U Auto

• d (sport continuous) mode: W Off (locked)

• A (auto) mode: U Auto

Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time (A 60)

When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A 50), the changed flash setting is saved even if the camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce the effects of red-eye. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix

processes the image before it is saved. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Because pre-flashes are fired before the picture is taken, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the image is captured.

• 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, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 113) in the setup menu (A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

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

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,

The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

Focus and exposure are set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until 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 is set to OFF.

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

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Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation

By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, overall image brightness can be adjusted to make images brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure compensation to the “+” side.

To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure compensation to the “-” side.

0.0

Exposure compensation

3 Press the k button.

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

When set to any value other than 0.0, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0.0, then press the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

he exposure compensation setting applied in A (auto) mode (A 50) is saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off.

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More on Shooting

Selecting Shooting Mode

The following shooting modes can be selected.

G Easy auto mode A 20

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

b Scene A 35

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type.

F Smart portrait A 46

The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

d Sport continuous A 48

Allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully.

A Auto mode A 50

You can change the flash mode, use macro mode (for close-ups), etc., and take pictures. You can also select to take bursts of pictures continuously.

1 Press the A button in shooting

The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

When a scene mode is selected (the second icon from the top), the scene type can be changed by pressing the K button. Press H, I, J, or K to select a scene.

To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press the A button or the shutter-release button.

3 Press the k button.

The camera enters the selected shooting mode.

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Easy Auto Mode

Automatic Scene Selection

The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject.

• U Auto mode (general use)

• e Portrait (A 36)

• f Landscape (A 36)

• h Night portrait (A 37)

• g Night landscape (A 39)

• i Close-up (A 39)

• j Backlighting (A 41)

Notes on Face Detection

• 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 other obstructions

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

• When there are multiple people in the frame, the face on which the camera

focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

• In some cases, including those noted in “Autofocus” (A 25), autofocus may not

perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. When the camera is unable to focus, use another mode, such as A (auto) mode, focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 50).

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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

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

b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait f Party/indoor

Z Beach z Snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n

O Pet portrait

Black and white copy

o Backlighting p Panorama assist

Selecting a Scene Mode

1 Press the A button in shooting

H or I to select scene mode.

The icon of the last scene mode used is displayed. The default setting is b (Portrait) (A 36).

2 Press K, press the multi selector H, I, J, or

K to select a scene, and press the k button.

The shooting mode screen for the selected scene is displayed.

Scene Mode Types and Characteristics ➝ (A 36)

3 Frame the subject and take a

For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash before shooting.

D Image Mode

Press the d button in scene mode to change the combination of image quality (compression) and image size in Image mode (A 53). If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).

D Viewing the Description of Each Scene (Help)

Choose a scene type from the scene selection screen (step 2) and rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

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

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when the flash is raised (A 28); n: self-timer (A 31); p: macro mode (A 51); o: exposure compensation (A 32).

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face

Detection” (A 24) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

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

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

(A 113) to Off when using a tripod.

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e Night portrait O

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

• Raise the flash before shooting.

• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face

Detection” (A 24) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

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

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.

Default setting can be modified.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

f Party/indoor

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

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 113) to Off when using a tripod.

m V

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

Default setting can be modified.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

Z Beach

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

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

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

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

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

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

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

i Dusk/dawn O

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

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

(A 113) to Off when using a tripod.

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j Night landscape O

Use this mode when taking night landscape pictures. Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

k Close-up

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

• Macro mode (A 51) will turn on and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near G).

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 50).

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*

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

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

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u Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 51) will turn on and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

• You can adjust the hue using the slider displayed on the left side of the monitor. Press the multi selector H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue. Adjustments made to the hue setting are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 50).

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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.

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

• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 57).

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction

(A 113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

• The AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

(A 113) to Off when using a tripod.

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m Fireworks show O

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 8) 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 115) does not light.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

n Black and white copy

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

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

• Use macro mode (A 51) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

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

* Default setting can be modified.

o Backlighting

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

• Raise the flash before shooting.

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

frame.

mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama image using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See Shooting for a Panorama (A 44) for details.

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

* Default setting can be modified.

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O Pet portrait

Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or a cat, the camera then focuses on the detected face. When the subject is in focus, the shutter is released automatically in the default setting (Pet portrait auto release).

• Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected.

- Single: One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

- Continuous: When the detected face is in focus, three images are continuously

captured (Frame rate: approx. 0.7 fps when image mode is set to R 4320×3240). When Continuous is selected, F appears on the monitor.

• The face detected by the camera is framed by a double border (focus area), and the double border turns green when focus is acquired. The faces of up to five pets can be detected simultaneously. When the camera detects more than one face, the face displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double border (AF area), and the faces outside the focus area are framed by single borders.

•

Even if the camera does not detect any face of a pet, the shutter can be released when the shutter-release button is pressed.

- If the camera does not detect any face of a pet, the camera focuses on the subject in the

center of the frame.

- While the shutter-release button is held all the way down when Continuous is

selected, up to 19 images can be captured at a rate of about 0.7 fps (when image mode is set to R 4320×3240). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released.

• The auto shutter-release setting can be changed by pressing the multi selector J (n).

- Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When the detected face is in focus, the

camera automatically releases the shutter. When Pet portrait auto release is selected, d appears on the monitor.

- Off: The shutter is released only using the shutter-release button.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light. The button sound and shutter sound

(A 115) will not go off.

• In some shooting conditions, such as the distance between the camera and the pets, the speed of the pets’ movement, the direction in which the faces are turned or the brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable to detect the dogs or cats, or may detect subjects other than dogs or cats.

• Pet portrait auto release is automatically set to Off in the following situations.

- When five series of images are captured using auto release

- When the camera is turned back on after entering standby mode (A 15)

- When there is no remaining space in the internal memory or on the memory card To continue using Pet portrait auto release to take more pictures, press the multi selector J (n) and change the setting again.

m W n Y

This can be set to Off. Self-timer cannot be used.

Default setting can be modified.

p Off

o 0.0

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Shooting for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 113) to Off when using a tripod.

1 Press the A button in shooting

The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which images are joined.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

Select how images are joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

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

Apply flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 31), macro mode (A 51) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings with this step, if necessary.

Press the k button to reselect the direction.

3 Frame the first portion of the

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 until you have taken the necessary number of images to complete the panorama.

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5 Press the k button when shooting is

The camera returns to step 2.

B 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 53) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

• The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 116) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D Note on R

All images captured in a panorama series have the same white balance, exposure, and focus settings.

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 93) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 96) to join them in a single

panorama.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A 131) for more information.

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Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)

The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

1 Press the A button in shooting

H or I to select F, and press the k button.

The camera enters smart portrait mode.

2 Frame the picture.

Raise the flash when using it (A 7).

Point the camera at the subject.

If the camera detects a person’s face, the face is framed by a double yellow border in the focus area, and when the face comes into focus, the double border turns green for a moment and the focus is locked.

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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.

3 The shutter is automatically released.

If the camera detects the smiling face of the person framed by a double border, the shutter is automatically released.

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

4 Exit this shooting mode.

Exit automatic shooting with the smile detection feature by turning the power off or by pressing the A button to change to another shooting mode.

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B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

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

• Note on Face Detection ➝ A 34

C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode

When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A 116) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations:

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detects a face but does not detect a smiling face.

C Self-Timer Lamp Blinking

he self-timer lamp blinks when the camera detects a face, and flickers immediately after the shutter

is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

he shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the

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

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode (A 28) changes automatically to U (auto flash) when the flash is raised. (This can be changed.)

• The self-timer and macro mode are not available.

• The exposure compensation (A 32) is available.

• Press the d button in smart portrait mode to change the combination of image quality

(compression) and image size in image mode (A 53). If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

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Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)

Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured.

• With the default setting of Continuous H, the camera shoots up to 20 images

at a rate of up to about 15.3 frames per second (fps).

• ISO sensitivity is set high.

• Image mode can be set to M 2048×1536 or smaller.

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

first image in each series.

1 Press the A button in shooting

H or I to select d, and press the k button.

The camera enters sport continuous mode.

2 Press the d button, then confirm or set the

Sport continuous menu ➝ A 49 Press the d button after setting the items to return to

shooting mode.

Sport continuous

Image mode

Sport continuous

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway sets the focus and exposure.

Continuous shooting continues as long while the shutterrelease button is held all the way down, and stops when the number of shot frames reaches the maximum available number (A 49).

C Functions Available with Sport Continuous

• The exposure compensation (A 32) is available.

• The flash is disabled.

• The self-timer and macro mode are not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 115) does not light.

• In sport continuous mode, press the d button to adjust Image mode or Sport continuous

(type of sport continuous mode) setting (A 49).

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B Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting

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

• Because the ISO sensitivity is set to 400 or higher, images may appear rough as a result. Proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather (images may be overexposed).

• Smear (A 128) visible in the monitor when shooting with sport continuous will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting.

• Variances in brightness or hue may occur in images captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent and mercury-vapor.

• The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/4000 to 1/60 s.

• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shutter speed settings and the

write speed of the memory card.

• When using sport continuous mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

Changing the Sport Continuous Shooting Mode Settings

After displaying the d (sport continuous) mode shooting screen (A 48), press the d button (A 5) to set the following options in the sport continuous menu.

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11).

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

Image mode (A 53) can be set.

• In sport continuous mode, the following image mode settings are available:

M 2048×1536, N 1024×768 (default setting), O 640×480, m 1920×1080

• The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu is saved separately from the image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.

Select the sport continuous mode type to determine the maximum continuous shooting speed and maximum number of frames to be captured.

• k Continuous H (default setting): Approx. 15.3 frames per second (20 frames max.)

• l Continuous M: Approx. 7.9 frames per second (20 frames max.)

• m Continuous L: Approx. 4.5 frames per second (20 frames max.)

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Auto Mode

In A(auto) mode, macro mode ( applied and pictures can be taken using flash mode (

Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 52) depending upon the shooting situations.

51) and exposure compensation (

28) and self-timer (

32) can be

31).

1 Press the A button.

The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A

The camera enters A (auto) mode. Set the flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 31), exposure

compensation (A 32), and macro mode (A 51) to match the shooting conditions.

Press the d button to display the shooting menu, and set the items in the shooting menu to match the shooting conditions (A 52).

3 Frame the subject and take a

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

D Focus Lock

When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.

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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.).

When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also be used with some scene modes (A 39, 40, 41).

1 Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Macro mode

3 Turn the zoom control or the side zoom

The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near G).

When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• G (easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode

button on the multi selector cannot be used.

• Scene mode: Varies with the selected scene mode (A 35). Macro mode is turned on when

k Close-up or u Food are selected in scene mode.

• F (smart portrait) mode, d (sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.

• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off.

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Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 50), the shooting menu contains the following options.

Choose image size and quality (compression). This setting can be changed when using any shooting mode.

White balance A 55

Match white balance to the light source.

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

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Set the camera to A (auto) mode (A 50). Press the d button to display the shooting menu.

Shooting menu

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11).

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

Image mode

Continuous

ISO sensitivity Color options

B Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied at the Same Time

Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 60).

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Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

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

Choose image size and quality (compression). The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be saved, depends on the size and quality (compression) of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the image.

Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or

Q 4320×3240P 4320 × 3240

high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

L 2592×1944 2592 × 1944

M 2048×1536 2048 × 1536

N 1024×768 1024 × 768

O 640×480 640 × 480

P 4224×2376 4224 × 2376

4320 × 3240

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

Smaller size allows more images to be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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

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

Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 8, 9).

C Notes on 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 (except for sport continuous mode).

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features.

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 60)

C Image Mode for Sport Continuous Mode

• In sport continuous mode (A 48), the following image mode settings are available:

M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, O 640×480, m 1920×1080 (image size 1920 × 1080, compression ratio 1:8)

• The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu (A 48) is saved separately from the

image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.

➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Q 4320×3240P 15 550 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

R 4320×3240 30 1100 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

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 4224×2376 41 1520 35 × 20/14 × 8

m 1920×1080

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining

182 6700 16 × 9/6.5 × 3.5

display shows “9999.”

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.

Sport continuous mode only

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

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

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”.

Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

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

b Preset manual

Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 56).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with flash mode.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 8). However, when Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.

B Notes on White Balance

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 60)

• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).

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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 is used

2 Display the shooting menu (A 52), use the

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

3 Select 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

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Flash

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Preset manual

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

The shutter is released (no image is captured) and the new white-balance value is set.

B Note on Preset Manual

he camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the

flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

Cancel

Measure

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Continuous

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

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

U Single (default setting)

One image is captured each time shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to 19 images are captured at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R 4320×3240.

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 ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, the camera shoots 16 images at a rate of about 22 frames per second (fps), then arranges them in a single image. Images are captured with the image mode locked at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 8). When set to Single, no icon is displayed.

B Notes on Continuous Shooting

• When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

• The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, and the shooting environment.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. Be Set at the Same Time” (A 60)

➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

B Note on BSS

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.

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B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A 128) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting.

ISO Sensitivity

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

Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

• When ISO sensitivity is locked, Motion detection (A 114) does not function.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 8). When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 80, but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 80 (A 30).

B Note on ISO Sensitivity

his feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time“ (A 60)

B ISO 3200 and ISO 6400

When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the available Image mode settings are limited to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and

O 640×480. The image mode indicator displayed while shooting lights in red, and X is displayed next to the ISO sensitivity indicator in the bottom left of the monitor.

3200

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Color Options

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Color options

Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for images exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

Save images in black-and-white.

q Sepia

Save images in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 8). However, when Standard color is selected, no icon is displayed. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor.

B Note on Color Options

his feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 60)

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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time

Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.

When using Continuous, BSS, or Multi- shot 16, the flash cannot be used.

Digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with Multi-shot 16.

When using Multi-shot 16, Image mode

Continuous (A 57)

ISO sensitivity (A 58)

is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When the ISO sensitivity is set to 3200

or 6400, the available Image mode are restricted to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and O 640×480. For all other image mode settings, if ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the image mode setting changes to M 2048×1536.

White balance Color options (A 59)

Continuous (A 57)

ISO sensitivity (A 58)

When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When using the self-timer, the setting is fixed at Single.

When using Multi-shot 16, ISO sensitivity is set automatically according to the brightness.

The shooting date cannot be imprinted on images captured when using Continuous or BSS.

Motion detection does not function

when shooting with Multi-shot 16.

Motion detection does not function when ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto.

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