Nikon 26307, 26332, S4300 User Manual

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

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Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX S4300

Digital Camera

Stylus TP-1 Charging AC Adapter

Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD

Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19

(with battery case)

USB Cable UC-E6

EH-69P*

• Warranty

* A plug adapter is included only in countries or regions where required, and its

shape varies with country or region of purchase (A18).

NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.

Read This First

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A15).

To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).

Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual:

Symbol Description

A/E/FThese icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E:

SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

•

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

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

of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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

• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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.

“Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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Read This First

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

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continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

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

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

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

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

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normall y. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

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About the Manuals

• No part of the documentation 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 the documentation 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 the documentation is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or om issions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and interna tional 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, images of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A88). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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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.

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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 Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn

the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (included) or the Charge by computer function. The Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately) is also available to charge the battery without using a camera.

• When inserting the battery, do not

attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Return the battery to the battery

case for transportation. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

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

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

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

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For Your Safety

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

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• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

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

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Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION S– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

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Notices

Notice for custome rs in the State of California

WARNING

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES

ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii

Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii

About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Operating the Touch Panel ............................................................................................................... 4

Tapping....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Dragging .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Dragging and Dropping................................................................................................................................... 4

Using the Stylus ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel......................................................... 6

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)............................................................................................... 6

Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)...................................................................................................... 7

Playback Mode (Information Display)...................................................................................................... 8

Playback Mode (Operation Controls)....................................................................................................... 9

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........................................................ 10

Using Menus (d Tab) ................................................................................................................................. 11

Pressing the Shutter-release Button....................................................................................................... 13

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

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback..................................................................................... 15

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 16

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ................................................................................................. 18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 20

Internal Memory and Memory Cards ..................................................................................................... 21

Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 21

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 22

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 23

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time................................................................................. 24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 26

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 27

Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................................... 28

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 29

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 30

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 32

Changing How Images Are Displayed .................................................................................................. 33

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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 34

Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 37

Using A (Auto) Mode ....................................................................................................................... 38

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Settings ............................................................................................... 38

Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu................................................................................ 39

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 41

Changing the Scene Mode Settings....................................................................................................... 41

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)........................................................................................... 43

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................... 50

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings............................................................................................. 50

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ................................................. 51

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings..................................................................................... 53

Smart Portrait Menu Options...................................................................................................................... 53

Basic Shooting Settings .................................................................................................................... 54

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 54

Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 55

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 57

Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 59

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................................................................ 61

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 62

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .............................................................................. 64

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) .............................................................................. 64

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ............................................................... 66

Face Detection..................................................................................................................................... 68

Skin Softening ...................................................................................................................................... 70

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 71

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ...................................................................... 72

Available Playback Modes............................................................................................................................. 72

Switching Between Playback Modes ..................................................................................................... 73

Setting the Picture Rating ............................................................................................................................. 74

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ..................................................... 75

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ......................................................... 76

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................................... 77

Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 77

Transferring Images to the Computer................................................................................................... 79

Viewing Images.................................................................................................................................................... 80

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Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 81

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 82

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) .......................................................... 85

Movie Playback .................................................................................................................................... 86

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 87

The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 88

Reference Section ....................................................................................................................... E1

Using the Draw Option ................................................................................................................ E2

Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E3

Favorite Pictures Mode ................................................................................................................ E5

Adding Images to Albums ...................................................................................................................... E5

Viewing Images in an Album ................................................................................................................ E6

Removing Images from Albums ......................................................................................................... E7

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums............................................................................................... E8

Auto Sort Mode .............................................................................................................................. E9

List by Date Mode....................................................................................................................... E11

Editing Images (Still Images)................................................................................................... E12

Editing Functions....................................................................................................................................... E12

U Paint............................................................................................................................................................ E14

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E17

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............................................................ E18

P Stretch: Stretching Images ........................................................................................................... E19

O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective.............................................. E20

i Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ......................................................................... E21

j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with

Larger Eyes..................................................................................................................................................... E23

g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size ....................................................................................... E24

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E25

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ....................................................... E27

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................................... E29

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E30

Printing Images One by One.............................................................................................................. E31

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

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ......................................................................... E35

q/s/r Touch Shooting ................................................................................................................ E35

X ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................... E42

C Continuous ............................................................................................................................................ E43

W White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .............................................................................................. E44

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The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................................... E47

Introduction

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E49

The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E62

The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E64

File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E86

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. E87

Error Messages............................................................................................................................. E88

e Skin Softening ..................................................................................................................................... E47

y Blink Proof............................................................................................................................................... E48

a Smile Timer ........................................................................................................................................... E48

b Slide Show ............................................................................................................................................. E49

d Protect ..................................................................................................................................................... E51

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order).......................................................................... E53

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E57

E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E58

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ................................... E60

D Movie Options...................................................................................................................................... E62

n Movie AF Mode ................................................................................................................................ E62

Y Wind Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................... E63

c Welcome Screen................................................................................................................................. E64

d Time Zone and Date......................................................................................................................... E65

e Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................ E68

C Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) .............................................................................. E70

g Vibration Reduction ......................................................................................................................... E71

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

h AF Assist .................................................................................................................................................. E73

u Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................................................ E73

i Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................... E74

k Auto Off.................................................................................................................................................... E75

l/m Format Memory/Format Card ............................................................................................ E76

n Language ................................................................................................................................................. E77

o Video Mode ...................................................................................................................................... E77

V Charge by Computer ....................................................................................................................... E78

d Blink Warning........................................................................................................................................ E80

b Eye-Fi Upload........................................................................................................................................ E82

p Reset All.................................................................................................................................................... E83

r Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................. E85

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Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance............................................................................ F2

The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2

The Battery......................................................................................................................................................... F3

Charging AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................. F4

Memory Cards ................................................................................................................................................. F4

Cleaning and Storage.................................................................................................................... F5

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F5

Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F5

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F6

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F13

Supported Standards ................................................................................................................................ F16

Index.................................................................................................................................................. F17

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features.

Parts of the Camera .............................................................2

The Camera Body ...............................................................................................................2

Operating the Touch Panel.................................................4

Tapping..................................................................................................................................4

Dragging................................................................................................................................4

Dragging and Dropping ..................................................................................................4

Using the Stylus ..................................................................................................................5

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel ...6

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators) ..................................................................6

Shooting Mode (Operation Controls) ........................................................................7

Playback Mode (Information Display) ........................................................................8

Playback Mode (Operation Controls) .........................................................................9

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ................................10

Using Menus (d Tab) ................................................................................................ 11

Pressing the Shutter-release Button.........................................................................13

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

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for

Shooting and Playback” (A15).

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

1 Shutter-release button......................13, 30

Zoom control..................................................29

f: Wide-angle ..........................................29

g: Telephoto ...............................................29

h: Thumbnail playback .....................33

i: Playback zoom ....................................33

Power switch/power-on lamp

......................................................... 22, 23, E75

Lens cover closed

897

4 Flash ......................................................................55

Self-timer lamp...............................................57

AF-assist illuminator...................89, E73

6 Lens

7 Built-in microphone...................82, E58

8 Lens cover ....................................................F2

9 Eyelet for camera strap..............................13

Parts of the Camera

Under the connector cover

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 Monitor/touch panel ....................................6

2 b (e movie-record) button...............82

Charge lamp....................................19, E79

Flash lamp......................................................... 55

4 A (shooting mode) button ..........10, 26

5 c (playback) button ................ 10, 32, 73

USB/audio/video output connector

........................................18, 76, E27, E30

7 Tripod socket

8 Speaker .............................................. 86, E59

Connector cover

.........................................18, 76, E27, E30

Battery-chamber/

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

11 Memory card slot..........................................20

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

13 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Operating the Touch Panel

The monitor on the COOLPIX S4300 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to operate the touch panel.

Tapping

Tap the touch panel.

Use this operation to:

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

• Select icons.

• Select images in thumbnail playback mode

(A33).

• Perform touch shutter, touch AF/AE, or subject

tracking operations (A39).

• Display the menu options by tapping the d tab during shooting or playback (A11).

Dragging

Drag your finger across the touch panel and remove it from the touch panel.

Use this operation to:

• Scroll through images in full-frame playback mode (A32).

• Move the visible portion of an image enlarged with playback zoom (A33).

• Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A61) or other settings.

Dragging and Dropping

Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to the desired location (1), and remove it from the touch panel (2).

Use this operation to:

• Apply the rating setting (A74).

Operating the Touch Panel

Using the Stylus

Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option (A47) or the paint option (A75), that require more precision than using a finger.

Attaching the Stylus

Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.

B Notes About the Touch Panel

• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the included stylus.

• Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.

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B Notes About Tapping/Dragging

• The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.

• The camera may not respond if the followings are performed:

- Bounce your finger off the display.

- Drag your finger over too short a distance.

- Stroke the display too lightly.

- Move your finger too quickly.

• The camera may not respond if something else is touching the touch panel when your finger

touches it.

B Notes About the Touch Panel

• Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.

• Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

F3.5

250

50 50

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)

•

The information displayed on the monitor varies with the camera settings or status. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)). Tap A to display them again.

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1/1/1/ F3.5

F3.5250

1 Shooting mode1....................38, 41, 50, 51

2 Macro mode....................................................59

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 59

4 Focus indicator ..............................................30

5 AE/AF-L indicator ...................................E4

Eye-Fi communication indicator

.................................................................90, E82

7 Movie lengths.................................................82

Number of exposures remaining

(still images)

9 Internal memory indicator......................22

10 Vibration reduction icon..........89, E71

11 Motion detection icon ..............89, E72

“Date not set” indicator

............................................24, E65, E88

Travel destination icon .........88, E65

Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.

Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.

................................................... 22

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1415

14 Aperture .............................................................30

15 Shutter speed .................................................30

Focus area

subject tracking mode

( Focus area (touch AF/AE)

..........................................................39, 40, E40

Focus area

(face or pet detection)...............30, 49, 51

19 Focus area (center)

20 Focus area (auto)..........................................30

21 n Self-timer indicator .............................57

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

Print date indicator ................88, E70

10 11 12 13

29 29

)............. 39, E38

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Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• Tap the d tab to display the menu options and shooting settings can be changed (A11).

• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and the current camera settings.

4 5

1 d Tab ............................................................. 11

2 Slider display ...........................................42, 50

3 Touch AF/AE cancellation.............. E40

4 Basic shooting settings.............................54

5 Information redisplay.................................11

6 Menu options .................................................11

a Scene effect adjustment slider ........42

b Selective color adjustment slider

.............................................................................50

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0 0

29 29

Playback Mode (Information Display)

• The information displayed on the monitor varies with the image played back and the current camera status.

• At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)).

1 23 4

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9999

Playback mode

.............................32, 72, E5, E9, E11

2 Protect icon......................................75, E51

Album icon in favorite pictures mode

Category icon in auto sort mode

d Paint icon ..................................75, E14

a Quick retouch icon .............75, E17

c D-Lighting icon .....................75, E18

i Filter effects icon..................75, E21

r Stretch icon .............................75, E19

q Perspective control icon

.........................................................75, E20

j Glamour retouch icon......75, E23

E Skin softening icon .............70, E23

Eye-Fi communication indicator

.................................................................90, E82

Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.

Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.

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

............. 72, E5

..............................72, E9

6 Internal memory indicator......................32

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ........................32

b Movie length...............................................86

Image mode

Movie options

9 File number and type .......................E86

10 Date/time of recording.............................24

11 Rating indicator .............................................74

C Small picture icon............... 75, E24

p Voice memo icon................75, E59

Print order icon ............................. 75, E53

13 Battery level indicator ................................22

..................................................64

.............................85, E62

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Playback Mode (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• Tap the d tab to display the menu options and deleting or editing will be available (A11).

• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the image played back and the current camera settings.

1 Movie playback..............................................86

2 Rating Tab.........................................................74

3 Display previous/next image................32

2 3

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4 d tab ..............................................................11

5 Menu options .................................................12

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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing images.

While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.

• While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.

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Shooting mode

Auto mode

Shooting mode selection

Playback mode

Play

Playback mode selection

• If you press the A (shooting mode) button while the shooting screen is displayed, the shooting mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes (A26).

• If you press the c (playback) button while the playback screen is displayed, the playback mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (A72).

• To select a desired shooting or playback mode, tap the icon of that mode.

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Using Menus (d Tab)

During Shooting

Use the d tab to change the settings of each shooting mode.

• Change the settings before shooting.

• You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu.

Tap the d tab

• The icons of menu options that can be changed in the current mode are displayed.

• If the d tab is hidden, tap A.

Tap a menu option

• The setting screen of the selected menu option is displayed.

• Tap z to display the setup menu.

• To hide the menu options, tap the d tab.

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Image mode

Tap a setting option to apply the setting

• Tap an icon to apply the setting of that item.

• To finish using the setting screen, tap H.

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Use the d tab to delete or edit images.

• Select images before making changes. You can select images by dragging them while the menu option selection screen is displayed.

• You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu.

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Tap the d tab

• The icons of menu options that can be changed in the current mode are displayed.

• If the d tab is hidden, tap the monitor.

Tap a menu option

• The setting screen of the selected menu option is displayed.

• Tap z to display the setup menu.

• To hide the menu options, tap the d tab.

Retouch

Tap a setting option to apply the setting

• To return to the previous screen, tap J.

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Pressing the Shutter-release Button

When pressed halfway (i.e., when pressed lightly until you feel a slight resistance): Sets focus and exposure.

When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button all the way down): Releases the shutter.

• You can also release the shutter by tapping the

monitor. See “q/s/r Touch shooting” (A39) for more information.

Attaching the Camera Strap

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Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................16

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery..................................................................................18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................20

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................22

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase)

................................................................................................................................................24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................26

Step 3 Frame a Picture.......................................................................................................28

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images....................................................................................................32

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ...................................................................................34

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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the included

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

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EN-EL19.

• Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).

• When the battery is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Charge the battery b efore first use or when it is runnin g low. See page 18 for more information.

Battery latch

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Removing the Battery

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

Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), to partially eject the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

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

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B Note About the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section, “The Battery” (F3), before use.

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

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

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

or region in which the camera was purchased.

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The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,

and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

Charge lamp

USB Cable UC-E6 (included)

Electrical outlet

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

• About 2 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

• See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A19) for more information.

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

• When the camera is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH-69P, the camera cannot be turned on.

Understanding the Charge Lamp

Charge lamp Description

Flashes slowly (green)

Off

Flashes quickly (green)

The battery is charging.

The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off.

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

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

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

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B Note About Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page vii and the section, “The Battery” (F3), before use.

C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S4300 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (A76, E78).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66

(available separately; E87).

C AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; E87) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can be powered

from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback.

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

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

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

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

2 Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in correctly

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until it clicks into place.

Memory card slot

B Inserting the Memory Card

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards co uld damage the camera or the memory card . Be sure to che ck that

the memory card is in the correct orientation.

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

B Formatting Memory Cards

• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting.

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera and select Format card (A89) from the setup menu (A88).

B Note About Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “Memory Cards” (F4) in “Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

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

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

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

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including still images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 74 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for

recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

SD memory card SDHC memory card

SanDisk 2 GB

TOSHIBA 2 GB

Panasonic 2 GB

Lexar – 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB

If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports 2 GB cards.

SDHC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDHC.

SDXC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDXC.

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB

• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot

guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.

SDXC memory card

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• If you are turning the camera on for the first time after purchase, see “Setting the Display Language, Date and Tim e” (A24).

• The lens will extend, and the monitor will turn on.

2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

remaining.

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

Battery level

indicator

D The battery level is high.

B The battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery exhausted.

The camera cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Description

Number of Exposures Remaining

Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.

• C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be saved in the internal memory (approximately 74 MB).

• The number of exposures remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size (image mode) (A65).

• The number of remaining exposures shown in the illustrations in this manual is for example purposes only.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and the display turn off.

• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The lens will not extend.

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 flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

To reactivate the monitor while the power-on lamp is flashing, press any of the following buttons:

- Power switch, sh utter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button or b (e

movie-record) button.

Flashes

No operations performed

No operations

performed

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3 min

Camera enters

Camera turns off

standby mode

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed usin g the Auto off

setting in the setup menu (A88).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting mode or playback mode.

• If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately), the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes (fixed).

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time

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

1 Tap the desired language.

• For more information about operating the touch panel,

see “Operating the Touch Panel” (A4).

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2 Tap Yes.

3 Tap E or F to select your home time zone

and tap I.

• For information about “Daylight Saving Time”, see page 25.

• Tap J to return to the previous screen.

4 Tap the order in which the day, month, and

year are displayed.

5 Edit the date and time and tap I.

• Tap the desired field and A or B to edit the value.

Language

Čeština

Deutsch

Español

Français

English

Ελληνικά

Indonesia

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Yes N o

Home time zone

Date format

/M/

Date and time

DMY

Dansk

/D/

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6 Tap Yes.

Date and time

• The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the camera enters shooting mode.

OK?

Yes N o

Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 3 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

• When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed

at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, tap p again.

Home time zone

C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the

setup menu (A88).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time by selecting Time zone and date and then Time zone in the setup menu. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the

clock moves back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time.

C The Clock Battery

• The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main battery.

• The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

• If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See “Setting the Display Language, Date and Time” (step 2, A24) for more information.

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C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on imag es as they are taken by setting Print date

in the setup menu (A88).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A77).

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode.

• The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.

2 Tap the desired shooting mode icon.

• A (auto) mode is used in this example. Tap A Auto mode.

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• See “Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel” (A6) for more information.

• The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.

Shooting mode

Auto mode

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

A Auto mode A38

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

C Scene A41

When a shooting scene is selected, the camera settings are optimized to take pictures of that type of scene.

• To select a scene mode, tap the icon of the desired scene mode in the shooting mode selection menu.

R Special effects A50

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Six different effects are available.

• To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then tap the desired effect icon.

F Smart portrait A51

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother.

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C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode

• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure

compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

• When using shooting mode, tap the d tab (A11) to display the menu options for the selected mode. See “Shooting Features” (A37) for information about the menu options available for the current shooting m ode.

Step 3 Frame a Picture

1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

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

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

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2 Frame the picture.

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

• Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the face closest to the came ra is fra med by a doub le border and th e others by a single border.

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

Shooting mode icon

C Using a Tripod

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations:

• Set Vibration reduction (A89) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the

- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A56) is set to c (Off).

- When using the telephoto setting.

camera during shooting.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

• To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom

control to g (telephoto).

• To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom

control to f (wide-angle).

• The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle position when the camera is turned on.

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

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical zoom Digital

zoom

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.

Maximum optical zoom

Digital zoom enabled

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality according to the image mode (A64) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. V moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting.

Small image size

• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A89) in the setup menu.

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

250

F3.5

250

F3.5

1 Press the shutter-release button

halfway, i.e., press the button lightly until you feel a slight resistance.

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, 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:

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

• When a face is not detected: The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) glow green.

• When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A6) will glow green.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash 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 all the way,

i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.

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

• If you press the shutter-release button with too much force, the camera may shake, causing images to be blurred. Press the button gently.

2501/1/1/

Shutter speed

2501/1/1/

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

F3.5

Aperture value

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber /memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.

B Subjects Not Suitable for 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 behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, 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)

• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blinds or windows on a skyscraper)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject (A40). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera

If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A59) or in the Close-up scene mode (A46).

B Note About Face Detection

See “Notes About the Face Detection Function” (A69) for more information.

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C Touch Shutter

At the default setting, the shutter can be rele ased by simply tapping a subject in the monitor (A39) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject that is tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE option, the image is taken by pressing the shutter-release button.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A89) may light up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the fl ash (A55) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed full-frame playback mode.

b (e movie-record) button

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A (shooting mode) button c (playback) button

2 Drag the current image

to display the previous or next image.

• To display the previous image, drag the image to the right or tap G.

• To display the next image, drag the image to the left or tap H.

• Tap and hold G or H to scroll backward or forward through the images.

• Remove the memory card from the camera to play

back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number/total number of images display.

• Press the A button or shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also return the camera to shooting mode.

C Viewing Images

• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or previous image.

• Images taken using face detection (A68) or pet detection (A49) will be rotated and displayed automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A39), or the subject tracking function (A39).

• The orientation of images can be changed using Rotate image (A75).

C Selecting Types of Images for Playback

• See “Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)” (A75) for more information.

• See “Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback” (A72) for more information.

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Changing How Images Are Displayed

When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i) (A2).

Playback Zoom

Image is displayed full-frame Image is zoomed in

• Images can be zoomed up to 10×. You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the

zoom control to f (h) and g (i).

• To view a different area of the image, drag the image or tap A, B, C or D.

• If you are viewing a image that was taken using face detection (A68) or pet

detection (A49), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting, except for pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 or the subject tracking function. If the camera detected multiple faces when the picture was taken, tap M or N to display a different face. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) or g (i) to change the zoom ratio and return to normal magnification.

• To delete images, tap E.

• You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate

file by tapping G (E25).

• Tap H or double-tap an image to return to full-frame playback mode.

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• You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image

you want.

• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom

control to f (h) or g (i).

• To scroll through the images, drag your finger up or down on the monitor or

scroll bar, or tap B or C.

• Tap an image to display it in full-frame playback mode.

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

1 Playback an image to be deleted, tap the d

tab to display the menu options (A12), and tap c.

2 Tap the desired delete option.

• Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-

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frame image or movie (A86).

• Erase selected images: Select multiple images and delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A35) for more information.

• All images: Delete all images.

• If step 1 is performed in thumbnail playback mode (A33), select either Erase

selected images or All images.

3 Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To exit without deleting the image, tap J or No.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Delete

Erase 1 image?

Yes No

B Notes About Deletion

• Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (A75).

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Tap an image to display y.

• To deselect the image, tap the image again and y will

be hidden.

• Tap B or C or drag the scroll bar vertically to scroll

through the display.

• Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or

f (h) to change the number of images displayed.

2 Display y to all images to delete and tap I to apply the selection.

• The confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more operations.

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C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, you can select images for deletion from an album, category, or shooting date (A72).

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This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode.

You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

Shooting mode

Auto mode

Flash mode

Auto

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Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A26–27)

• If the camera detects a human face, the camera automatically focuses on it (see “Face Detection” (A68) for more information).

• If no faces are detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas).

• At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in

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the monitor (A39) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject that is tapped on the monitor (touch shutter) (A39).

• The Subject tracking option, which moves the active focus area to track the registered subject, can be enabled (A39).

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Settings

• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

• If you tap the d tab (A11), the menu options available in A (auto) mode are displayed. See “Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu” (A39) for more information.

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Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu

In A (auto) mode, the following options can be changed.

On the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11)

Option Description A

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

A Image mode

q/s/r Touch shooting

X ISO sensitivity

V Continuous

W White balance

image quality used when saving images (A64). The default setting is P 4608×3456. This setting is applied to other shooting modes.

Select between Touch shutter (default setting), which allows you to release the shutter by tapping the monitor, Touch AF/AE, which allows you to set the focus area by tapping the monitor, and Subject tracking, which moves the focus area to track the registered subject.

Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

Allows you to select from continuous settings of Single, Continuous, BSS (A47), or Multi-shot 16. The default setting is Single (i.e., only one image is captured at a time). In Continuous, while the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6 images are taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456.

Allows you to adjust the colors in the image to suit the light source, which can make colors appear as they do to the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image. Set the flash mode (A55) to c (Off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash.

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C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

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When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A31), try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.

1 Switch to A (auto) mode (A38) and

select Touch AF/AE for the touch shooting setting.

2 Tap another subject that is as far from

the camera as the desired subject.

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3 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green.

• Exposure is locked for the subject on which focus is acquired when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

4 Continue holding down the shutter-

release button halfway and recompose the image.

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

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way down to take the picture.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene M select a scene (A26–27)

x Scene auto

e Night portrait

h Sunset

u Food

A Draw

selector

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A46

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A47

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b Portrait

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f Party/indoor

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i Dusk/dawn

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l Museum

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o Backlighting

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c Landscape

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Z Beach

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j Night landscape

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m Fireworks show

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U Panorama assist

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d Sports

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z Snow

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k Close-up

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n Black and white

copy

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O Pet portrait

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C Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

When u is tapped in the scene selection screen, the help selection screen is displayed. Tap a scene icon to display a description of the features of that mode. Tap J to return to the help selection screen.

Help selection

Changing the Scene Mode Settings

• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and

exposure compensation for some scenes. See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information.

• If you tap the d tab (A11), the available menu options are displayed. You can set the Image mode (A64) and Touch shooting (A39) settings in scene mode (the settings cannot be changed in some scenes).

-If you change the Image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all

shooting modes.

- Touch shutter (default setting) or Touch AF/AE can be selected for Touch

shooting.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Adjusting Scene Effect

The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed by tapping g in the scene modes listed below.

• Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode.

• After you finish making the adjustment, tap H to hide the scene effect adjustment slider.

u Food

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More blue

Scene effect

adjustment slider

More red

c Landscape, k Close-up

h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn

Less vivid

More blue

More vivid

More red

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

x Scene auto selector

The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown below when the shot is framed.

e : Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes

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

• The area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area) depends on the composition of the image. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A68) for more information.

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A38) or select the desired scene mode manually.

• Digital zoom is not available.

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).

• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function (A70).

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust image saturation.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

d Sports

Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

• To take pictures continuously, hold down the shutter-release button. Up to 6 images are taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to P 4608×3456.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

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

• Continuous shooting is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time when the

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shutter is released using the Touch shutter function (A39).

e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night.

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).

• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function (A70).

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

• Hold the camera steady when shooting in dark conditions. Set Vibration reduction (A89) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with O. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Z Beach

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

z Snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust

image color.

i Dusk/dawn

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

• The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust image color.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

k Close-up

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

• Macro mode (A59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

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touch AF/AE (A39).

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust image saturation.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held

down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

u Food

Use when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the lighting. This adjustment is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with O. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

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 at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

• The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).

• BSS (Best Shot Selector) is disabled with touch shutter shooting (A39).

m Fireworks show

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

• Camera focuses at infinity.

• The focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

n Black and white copy

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

• Use with macro mode (A59) when shooting a subject at close distance.

A Draw

Write a memo or draw an image on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480. See “Using the Draw Option” (E2) for more information.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

o Backlighting

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).

U Panorama assist

Takes a series of pictures that you can join together into a panorama on a computer (E3).

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• Tap A, B, C, or D to select the direction in which images will be joined in the completed panorama.

• After taking the first picture using the shutter-release button or touch shutter, take the necessary shots while checking how each picture will connect to the next. To finish shooting, tap H.

• Transfer the images to a computer and use Panorama Maker 6 (A78, E4) to join them into a single panorama.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

O Pet portrait

Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release) 3 times at the default setting.

• A double border (focus area) is displayed around the detected face, and it turns green when the focus is acquired. Up to five faces can be detected. When the camera detects

more than one face, the double border is displayed around the largest face, and single borders are displayed around the others.

• If the shutter-release button is pressed when no pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• To change the C Continuous setting used in this mode, tap the d tab to display the menu options.

- Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When the pet portrait auto release function is activated

and the focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera releases the shutter 3 times (continuous shooting speed rate: about 1.2 frames per second when the image mode setting is P 4608×3456). When the pet portrait auto release function is disabled, up to 6 pictures can be continuously taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second while the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode setting is P 4608×3456).

• To change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting, tap the d tab to display the menu options.

- On (default setting): The shutter is automatically released when the focus is acquired

on the detected face.

- Off: The shutter is released using the shutter-release button or touch shutter (A39).

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera, the orientation or

brightness of the face, and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause it to detect faces other than those of dogs or cats.

• Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:

- Five bursts have been taken.

- Internal memory or the memory card is full. To continue taking pictures with Pet portrait auto release, select the d tab and change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting to On again.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M R Special effects M select an effect (A26–27)

The following six effects are available.

Category Description

O Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

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P Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast

monochrome

G High key Gives the entire image a bright tone. H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone.

I Selective color

Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.

Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.

Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.

Special effects

• When Selective color is selected, tap or drag the slider to select the color to keep.

• After you select the desired color, tap H to hide the slider. To return to the color selection screen, tap g.

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

• Tap the d tab (A11) to display the available menu options. You can set the Image mode (A64) and Touch shooting (A39) settings in special effects mode.

-If you change the Image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all

shooting modes.

- Touch shutter (default setting) or Touch AF/AE can be selected for Touch

shooting.

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On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait (A26–27)

1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to

smile without pressing the shutter-release button.

• When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When focus is acquired on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

• Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders around the others. Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A53) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

• Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

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• Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop shooting.

-Turn the camera off.

-Set Smile timer to Off.

- Press the A button and select other shooting mode.

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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

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

• See “Notes About the Face Detection Function” (A69) for more information.

C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A89) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

C Self-timer Lamp

The self-timer lamp flashes slowly when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and it flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

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The 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.

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings

• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, and exposure

compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

• If you tap the d tab (A11), the menu options available in smart portrait mode are displayed. See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A53) for more information.

Smart Portrait Menu Options

In smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed.

On the smart portrait mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11)

Option Description A

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

A Image mode

q/r Touch shooting

e Skin softening

y Blink proof

a Smile timer

image quality used when saving images (A64). The default setting is P 4608×3456. This setting is applied to other shooting modes.

Choose from Touch shutter (default setting), which allows you to release the shutter by tapping the monitor, or Touch AF/AE, which allows you to set the focus area by tapping the monitor.

Allows you to set the skin softening effect. The camera softens facial skin tones by applying the skin softening function before sav ing images. You can select the amount of effect that is applied. The default setting is Normal.

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off.

When On (default setting) is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

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Basic Shooting Settings

When in shooting mode, you can set the following functions by tapping the icons at the bottom of the monitor:

1Flash mode 2 Self-timer 3Macro mode 4 Exposure compensation

1 2 3 4

• When the icons are hidden, tap A.

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

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• See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information on the default settings in each shooting mode.

Functions

Flash mode (A55) Self-timer (A57)

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Exposure compensation (A61)

Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information.

Varies by the smart portrait menu settings. See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information.

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C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions.

Basic Shooting Settings

1 Tap the flash mode icon.

2 Tap the desired flash mode icon.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A56) for more

information.

• Tap the flash mode setting icon to return to the previous screen.

• If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that item is displayed.

3 Frame the subject and take a picture.

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

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-

release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot

take pictures.

- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

• If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while the flash is changing.

Flash mode

Auto

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C Effective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–14 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.4 m (1 ft 8 in.–7 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Basic Shooting Settings

Available Flash Modes

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Suited to images of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that caused by the use of flash.

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting.

Fill flash

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

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Slow sync

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

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

- See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information.

- See “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (A54) for more information.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

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

camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).

If the camera detects red-eye when an image is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce redeye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• 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.

Basic Shooting Settings

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Using the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Tap the self-timer icon.

2 Tap Y or Z.

• Y (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings

• Z (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

• Tap the self-timer setting icon to return to the previous

screen.

• If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that item is displayed.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

Self-timer

Off

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Basic Shooting Settings

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4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lam p stops flashing and glows steadily.

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

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

Shooting Features

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B Note About Self-timer

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

Basic Shooting Settings

Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects.

1 Tap the macro mode icon.

2 Tap o.

• Tap the macro mode setting icon to return to the previous screen.

• If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that item is displayed.

3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to

a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

• How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) from the lens. The camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) from the lens when the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position (at the position where G is displayed).

Macro mode

Shooting Features

OffOn

Basic Shooting Settings

B Note About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

C Autofocus

When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor can be heard.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• Macro mode cannot be used depending on the shooting mode. See “Default Settings” (A62) for

more information.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

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

the camera is turned off.

Shooting Features

Basic Shooting Settings

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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

1 Tap the exposure compensation icon.

2 Tap C or D to change the exposure

compensation value.

• To make the image brighter, ap ply positive (+) exposure compensation.

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

• You can also drag the slider to change the value.

• If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the monitor display returns to the

shooting screen.

3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

• To exit the setting screen without taking a picture, tap

• To cancel the exposure compensation, return to step 1, revert the value to 0, and tap J.

Exposure compensation

5050 50

Shooting Features

C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (a uto) mo de is st ored in t he cam era’s me mory ev en after the camera is turned off.

Basic Shooting Settings

Default Settings

The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below.

• See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes.

Flash mode

(A55)

A (auto) a Off Off 0.0

R (Special effects) a Off Off 0.0

F (Smart portrait)

The function cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

The function can be used when Smile timer is set to Off.

The setting cannot be changed.

Shooting Features

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

Self-timer

(A57)

Off

Macro mode

(A59)

Off

after the camera is turned off (except the self-timer setting).

Exposure

compensation

0.0

(A61)

Basic Shooting Settings

The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below.

Flash mode

(A55)

x (A43) a

b (A43) b Off Off c (A43) c d (A44) c e (A44) b f (A44) b

Z (A45) a Off Off z (A45) a Off Off

h (A45) c i (A45) c j (A46) c

k (A46) c Off On u (A46) c l (A47) c m (A47) c

Self-timer

(A57)

Off –

Off Off

Off

Off Off

Off On

Macro mode

(A59)

Off

Off Off 0

Off

n (A47) c Off Off 0

(A47) ––––

o (A48) X

Off Off

U (A48) c Off Off 0

O (A49) c

The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has selected (A55). c (Off) can be selected manually.

The setting cannot be changed.

When the camera selects close-up scene mode in scene auto selector scene mode, macro mode (A59) is enabled.

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

The setting may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction.

Self-timer is disabled. Pet portrait auto release shutter can be enabled or disabled (A49).

–

Off 0

Exposure

compensation

(A61)

Shooting Features

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

• You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.

On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M A Image mode

Set the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but limiting the number of images that can be recorded.

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Image mode* Description

Shooting Features

Q 4608×3456P

P 4608×3456

(default setting)

r 2272×1704

q 1600×1200

O 640×480

g 4608×2592

* The total number of pixels recorded, and the number of pixels recorded horizontally and

vertically. Example: P 4608×3456 = Approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels

Higher quality than P, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

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

Smaller size than P, R, or r allows more images to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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

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

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

C Image Mode

• The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode by tapping the

d tab to display the menu options and then tapping the A.

• Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

C Number of Exposures Remaining

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

Image mode

Q 4608×3456P 7 490 Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

P 4608×3456 14 950 Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

R 3264×2448 29 1980 Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8

r 2272×1704 63 3750 Approx. 19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6

q 1600×1200 138 7550 Approx. 13 × 10/5.3 × 4

O 640×480 447 24000 Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

g 4608×2592 19 1200 Approx. 39 × 22/15 × 8.5

The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting screen when 50 or fewer remain (A22).

If there are 10,000 or more pictures saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback screen as the current frame number or total number of frames.

Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the

Internal memory1

(approx. 74 MB)

Memory card

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.

(4 GB)

1, 2

Print size3 (cm/in.)

Shooting Features

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Flash mode

Self-timer

Macro mode

Shooting Features

Image mode

ISO sensitivity

Continuous

Motion detection

Blink warning

Restricted

function

Option Description

Continuous (A39)

Blink proof (A53) When On is selected, flash is disabled.

Subject tracking (A39)

Continuous (A39)

ISO sensitivity (A39)

Continuous (A39)

Self-timer (A57)

Touch shutter (A39)

Subject tracking (A39)

Continuous (A39)

ISO sensitivity (A39)

Continuous (A39)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.

When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, self-timer is disabled.

When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, macro mode is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When the

ISO sensitivity

available

Image mode

2272×1704, q 1600×1200

If an image size other than these is set before changing the automatically changes to

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

When taking a picture using the self-timer, the continuous setting is fixed to Single.

When using the touch shutter function, one image is taken each time the monitor is tapped.

When taking a picture using the subject tracking function, Motion detection is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled.

When a setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled.

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled.

ISO sensitivity

setting is

settings are limited to

, and O

3200

r 2272×1704

3200

, the

640×480

, it

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Restricted

function

Digital zoom

Option Description

Continuous (A39)

Subject tracking (A39)

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.

When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, digital zoom is disabled.

Shooting Features

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Digital zoom cannot be used depending on the shooting mode (E73).

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when digital zoom is in effect.

Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

Shooting mode

(auto) mode (A38)

Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait scene mode (A41)

Smart portrait mode (A51) Up to 3

Shooting Features

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12

Focus area

(double border)

The face closest to the camera

The face closest to the center of the frame

• In A (auto) mode, if no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera automatically selects one (or more) of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.

• In Scene auto selector scene mode, the focus area changes depending on the selected scene.

• In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, if no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Tap a face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face (A39).

• In subject tracking mode, subject tracking begins when a detected face framed by a border is tapped (A39).

Face Detection

B Notes About the Face Detection Function

• 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 the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on

which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, such as those described in “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A31), the

subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. Should this occur, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject (A40).

C Notes About Images Including Detected Faces

• When images in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the images will be

automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected, except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A39), or the subject tracking function (A39).

• In full-frame playback mode, the image is enlarged with the detected face at the center of the

screen when the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or when the detected face is double-tapped (A33), except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A39), or the subject tracking function (A39).

Shooting Features

Skin Softening

If you are using one of the shooting modes listed below when the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.

• Scene auto selector (A43), Portrait (A43) or Night portrait (A44) scene mode

• Smart portrait mode

• Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by

using Glamour retouch (A75).

Shooting Features

B Notes About Skin Softening

• More time than usual may be required to save an image when shooting with skin softening

function.

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

be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin softening to Off and shoot again.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when Portrait or Night portrait is selected in the

scene mode (including x Scene auto selector scene mode).

Playback Features

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This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images.

Playback mode

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Auto sort

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.

Available Playback Modes

c Play A32

All i mages ar e played back. Wh en you switch fr om shoot ing mode to p layback mode, this mode is selected.

h Favorite pictures E5

Only images added to albums are played back. Images should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A75).

F Auto sort E9

Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. You can play back images in a specific category only.

C List by date E11

Only images captured on the same date are played back.

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

Switching Between Playback Modes

1 Press the c button in playback mode.

• The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback mode selection menu) is displayed.

2 Tap the desired playback mode icon.

• If you select c (playback), the playback screen is displayed.

• When an option other than c (playback) is selected, the album, category or shooting date selection screen is displayed.

• To return to the current playback mode, press the c button.

3 Tap an album, category or shooting date.

• For h Favorite Pictures Mode, see E5

• For F Auto Sort Mode, see E9

• For C List by Date Mode, see E11

• Repeat the procedure from step 1 to select an album,

category or shooting date again.

Playback mode

Play

Auto sort

Other scenes

Auto sort mode

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

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Setting the Picture Rating

If images have been assigned a rating of one to five, they can be played back in groups defined by rating.

• To set a rating, tap the rating tab in full-frame

playback or thumbnail playback (A33) mode and drag and drop the desired rating icon onto an image.

• Drag and drop another icon to change the rating.

• Drag and drop L to cancel the rating.

• An image’s rating can be confirmed by the number

of shown in full-frame playback mode.

• While setting the ratings, drag the current image to display the previous or next image. It is possible to zoom or switch to thumbnail display by using the zoom control (f (h)/g (i)).

Playback Features

Playing Back images by Rating

Tap the rating tab in full-frame playback or thumbnail playback mode and tap a rating icon to display the images with that rating.

• The icon of the tapped rating turns yellow, and only the images assigned with the selected rating are displayed. Multiple ratings can be selected.

• To stop displaying images of a selected rating, tap the icon of the rating to deselect it.

• To stop playback by rating, deselect all ratings.

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B Notes About the Rating

• Each rating can be applied to a maximum of 999 images.

• The ratings applied on the COOLPIX S4300 are not recognized by your computer.

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

If you tap the d tab when viewing images in fullframe playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, the following menu options are displayed.

• Tap an icon to display the menu for that option (A12).

Item Description A

h Favorite pictures

c Delete

b Slide show

d Protect

Add images to an album. In favorite pictures mode, remove images from an album.

Delete images or movies. 34

Play back images , stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated slide show.

Protect selected images from accidental deletion. E51

When using a printer to print images saved on the

a Print order

memory card, you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed, and how many copies of each image are printed.

U Paint

Draw on images or add decorations to images. Painted copies are stored as separate files.

Edit images. Available editing functions are k Quick

retouch, I D-Lighting, P Stretch, O Perspective

M Retouch

control, i Filter effects, j Glamour retouch, and

g Small picture. f Rotate image is available to set the orientation of

images when they are played back on the camera.

Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in

E Voice memo

microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo can also be played back and deleted.

1, 3

h Copy

This function can also be performed in thumbnail playback mode. If the camera is switched

Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.

to thumbnail playback mode while images are played back in favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, this function can be performed only on the images sorted to the selected folder, category or date.

The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name. Pictures taken, or movies at an image mode setting of g 4608×2592 (A64) cannot be edited. Once an image has been edited, some editing functions may become unavailable (E12, E13).

This fun ction ca nnot be selected when u sing favorite p ictures mode, a uto sort mode, or li st by date mode.

E49

E53

E14

E12

E57

E58

E60

Playback Features

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

USB/audio/video output connector

How to open the connector cover

Viewing images on a TV E27

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.

Playback Features

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A77

Printing images without using a computer E29

Connection method : Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks.

If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 79.

• If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

Insert the plug straight.

Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images.

Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

• Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1)

• Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)

• Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

• Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)

Playback Features

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.

• Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

Using ViewNX 2

2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the

installation window.

• If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release).

• Click Next to display the installation window.

3 Start the installer.

• We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.

Playback Features

• Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.

4 Download the software.

• When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

• Windows: Click Yes.

• Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

• Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode)

• QuickTime (Windows only)

6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Using ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change program. A program

selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

Playback Features

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

B Connecting the USB Cable

The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

Using ViewNX 2

2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).

• Click Start Transfer (2).

• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

3 Terminate the connection.

Playback Features

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.

• Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.

C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

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Movies

You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.

In playback mode, tap R to play a movie.

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. The settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied when recording movies.

• The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A84).

• When no memory card is inserted (when recording in the internal memory),

Movie options (A85) is set to y VGA (640×480) by default. N HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected.

1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in

Maximum Movie Length

shooting mode.

• Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A26)

except Draw scene mode.

* Maximum movie length shown in the illustrations may

differ from the actual display.

2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start

Recording and Playing Back Movies

movie recording.

• Recording begins after the monitor turns off briefly.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. Focus

areas are not displayed during recording.

• When N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) is

selected for Movie options (A85), monitor display changes t o an aspect ratio of 16:9 with movie reco rding (the area indicated at right is recorded).

• If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A88) in the

setup menu is set to Movie frm+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.

• The approximate remaining movie length is displayed. C is displayed while saving to

the internal memory.

• Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie recording time has elapsed.

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.

Nikon 26307, 26332, S4300 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

Confirming the Package Contents

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Operating the Touch Panel

Tapping

Dragging

Dragging and Dropping

Using the Stylus

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)

Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)

Playback Mode (Information Display)

Playback Mode (Operation Controls)

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Pressing the Shutter-release Button

Attaching the Camera Strap

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Approved Memory Cards

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Step 5 Play Back Images

Changing How Images Are Displayed

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Shooting Features

Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Changing the Scene Mode Settings

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings

Smart Portrait Menu Options

Basic Shooting Settings

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Face Detection

Skin Softening

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

Available Playback Modes

Switching Between Playback Modes

Setting the Picture Rating

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

Viewing Images

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies