Nikon 4151EB User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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Introduction

Table of Contents

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Parts of the Camera

Preparing for Shooting

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using Menus

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

118

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer

122

Technical Notes

132

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To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Av-vii) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Ax), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.

• If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for

Shooting” (A6) and “Basic Shooting and Playback Operations” (A12).

Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions

• 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 items 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.

Read This First

Symbol Description

This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

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

A This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

• 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 websites 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 website below for contact information.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

AND MAY VOID YOUR

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

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About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

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

product.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is

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

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

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

To delete the Wi-Fi settings, select Restore default settings in the Wi-Fi options menu (A75).

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries 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

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

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Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

Observe caution when handling batteries

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

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

• Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A7). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

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

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L840.

• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery

insulation or casing.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to

the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-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.

Do not touch the moving parts of the lens

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Handle moving parts with care

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

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment

The flash should be no less than 1 meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

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.

Follow the instructions of airline and hospital personnel

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notices

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Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment 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.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

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

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

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

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

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This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of Commerce for the latest information.

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

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COOLPIX L840, which is equipped with a WSDB-686GN (FCC ID:2AAD3AA1G0J0 / IC ID:4634A-2150EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

Declaration of Conformity (Europe)

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX L840 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_L840.pdf.

Notice for Customers in Singapore

This device complies with radio-frequency regulations.

Notice for Customers in Jamaica

This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA – WSDB686GN”

Complies with IDA Standards

DA103423

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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions

Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

• User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset all in the setup menu (A75) to delete all user information registered and configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information.

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Introduction ................................................................................................................. i

Read This First .............................................................................................................................. i

Other Information......................................................................................................................................... i

Information and Precautions ................................................................................................................ ii

For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... v

WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Notices....................................................................................................................................... viii

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)............................................................................................... x

Parts of the Camera .................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1

The Monitor ................................................................................................................................ 3

Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Playback Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Preparing for Shooting............................................................................................ 6

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

Insert the Batteries and Memory Card .............................................................................. 7

Applicable Batteries.................................................................................................................................... 7

Removing the Batteries or Memory Card ..................................................................................... 8

Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................... 8

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time ................... 9

Raising and Lowering the Flash ....................................................................................................... 11

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ....................................................... 12

Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode..................................................................... 12

Using the Zoom......................................................................................................................................... 14

The Shutter-release Button................................................................................................................. 16

Play Back Images..................................................................................................................... 17

Delete Images .......................................................................................................................... 18

Changing the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................... 20

Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc........................................................................................... 21

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................... 22

Changing the Angle of the Monitor................................................................................. 22

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Shooting Features................................................................................................... 23

o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode....................................................................................... 23

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ...................................................................... 24

Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Shooting with Easy Panorama.......................................................................................................... 30

Playback with Easy Panorama........................................................................................................... 32

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ......................................... 33

Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ......................... 35

Using Smile Timer..................................................................................................................................... 36

Using Self-Collage..................................................................................................................................... 37

Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) .... 38

A (Auto) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 41

Using the Creative Slider ...................................................................................................................... 41

Flash Mode................................................................................................................................ 43

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................... 45

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)......................................................................... 46

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ........................................................ 47

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) .......................................................................... 48

Focusing..................................................................................................................................... 50

Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................. 50

Using Skin Softening............................................................................................................................... 51

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................... 52

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus............................................................................................. 53

Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................... 54

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting........................ 55

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Playback Features.................................................................................................... 57

Playback Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 57

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ........................................................................... 58

List by Date Mode................................................................................................................... 59

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)..................... 60

Viewing Images in a Sequence ........................................................................................................ 60

Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................... 61

Editing Images (Still Images) .............................................................................................. 62

Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................ 62

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ....................................................................................... 62

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................... 63

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................................... 64

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ............ 64

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces........................................................................... 65

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image ........................................................................ 66

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ...................................................................................................... 67

Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 68

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ......................................................... 71

Operations During Movie Playback ................................................................................. 72

Editing Movies ......................................................................................................................... 73

Extracting Only the Desired Portions of a Movie .................................................................. 73

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ......................................................................... 74

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Using Menus.............................................................................................................. 75

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) .................................................................... 77

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................................................................................... 77

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ........................................................................................................ 79

Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 81

ISO Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................................. 83

AF Area Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 84

Autofocus Mode........................................................................................................................................ 87

The Smart Portrait Menu ...................................................................................................... 88

Self-Collage .................................................................................................................................................. 88

Blink Proof...................................................................................................................................................... 89

The Short Movie Show Menu ............................................................................................. 90

Number of Shots ....................................................................................................................................... 90

Special Effects ............................................................................................................................................. 90

Background Music.................................................................................................................................... 91

End Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 91

The Playback Menu ................................................................................................................ 92

Mark for Wi-Fi Upload ........................................................................................................................... 92

Slide Show..................................................................................................................................................... 93

Protect.............................................................................................................................................................. 94

Rotate Image .............................................................................................................................................. 94

Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory).................................. 95

Sequence Display Options.................................................................................................................. 96

The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................... 97

The Movie Menu ..................................................................................................................... 98

Movie Options............................................................................................................................................. 98

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

Movie VR...................................................................................................................................................... 103

Wind Noise Reduction ....................................................................................................................... 103

Frame Rate ................................................................................................................................................. 104

The Wi-Fi Options Menu.................................................................................................... 105

Operating the Text Input Keyboard ........................................................................................... 106

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The Setup Menu ................................................................................................................... 107

Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................ 107

Monitor Settings..................................................................................................................................... 109

Date Stamp................................................................................................................................................ 111

Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................... 112

AF Assist ...................................................................................................................................................... 112

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................. 113

Sound Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 113

Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................ 114

Format Card/Format Memory........................................................................................................ 115

Language .................................................................................................................................................... 116

Reset All ...................................................................................................................................................... 116

Battery Type ............................................................................................................................................. 116

Conformity Marking ............................................................................................................................. 117

Firmware Version .................................................................................................................................. 117

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function ..................................................... 118

Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi ......................................................... 118

Take Photos ............................................................................................................................................... 118

View Photos............................................................................................................................................... 118

Installing the Software on the Smart Device ............................................................. 118

Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera............................................................ 119

Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart

Device ...................................................................................................................................... 121

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........................... 122

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ................................................ 124

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)................................................... 126

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................................................................... 126

Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................... 127

Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................... 128

Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) .......................................... 130

Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................................... 130

Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................... 130

Technical Notes..................................................................................................... 132

Caring for the Product ....................................................................................................... 133

The Camera................................................................................................................................................ 133

Batteries........................................................................................................................................................ 134

Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................... 135

Cleaning and Storage......................................................................................................... 136

Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 136

Storage ......................................................................................................................................................... 136

Error Messages...................................................................................................................... 137

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

File Names .............................................................................................................................. 146

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................... 147

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 148

Approved Memory Cards.................................................................................................................. 152

Index......................................................................................................................................... 154

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

1214

876 9

4 33

Zoom control........................................ 14

f : Wide-angle.............................. 14

g : Telephoto................................. 14

h : Thumbnail playback.......... 58

i : Playback zoom......................57

j : Help .............................................24

Shutter-release button.................... 13

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

Power switch/power-on lamp......9

Z (Wi-Fi) button...................119, 121

Self-timer lamp ....................................45

AF-assist illuminator

Speaker

Microphone (stereo)

Flash.................................................... 11, 43

N-Mark (NFC antenna)........119, 121

m (flash pop-up) button......... 11, 43

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

q (snap-back zoom) button...... 15

Lens

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1213

432

15 14

Monitor................................................ 3, 22

A (shooting mode) button

................................23, 24, 33, 35, 38, 41

Flash lamp............................................... 44

b (e movie-record) button..... 68

c (playback) button ......................17

DC input connector (for AC adapter available

separately from Nikon)................. 147

HDMI micro connector

(Type D) .................................................122

USB/audio/video output

connector............................................. 122

Connector cover.............................. 122

Multi selector ........................................75

k (apply selection) button .........75

l (delete) button ..............................18

d (menu) button.......................... 75

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ....................7

Tripod socket ..................................... 150

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Parts of the Camera

The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A109)).

Shooting Mode

The Monitor

9 99

2 9m 0s

F 31 /2 5 0

9 99

9 99 9

+1.0

12 13 14

1617

Shooting mode

........................20, 23, 24, 33, 35, 38, 41

Flash mode.............................................43

Macro mode.......................................... 46

Zoom indicator............................ 14, 46

Focus indicator ....................................13

Movie options (normal speed

movies)...................................................... 98

Movie options (HS movies) ..........99

Image mode.......................................... 77

Easy panorama..................................... 30

Photo VR icon ....................................112

Movie VR icon.................................... 103

Wind noise reduction ...................103

Exposure compensation value

....................................................... 35, 41, 47

Remaining movie recording time

....................................................................... 68

Number of exposures remaining

(still images)........................................... 10

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

Framing border (Moon or Birdwatching scene mode, or snap-

back zoom)..................................... 15, 29

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H D R

PR E

9 99

2 9m 0s

F 3

1 /2 5 0

+1.0

12 0

18192021

222324

Focus area (manual or center)

............................................................... 54, 84

Focus area (target finding AF)

............................................................... 52, 85

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection)................28, 35, 50, 84

Focus area (subject tracking)

............................................................... 85, 86

Aperture value...................................... 16

Shutter speed .......................................16

Travel destination icon................. 107

ISO sensitivity........................................ 83

Battery level indicator......................10

“Date not set” indicator ............... 141

Date stamp.......................................... 111

Wi-Fi communication indicator

..........................................................105, 119

Soft ..............................................................35

Foundation makeup......................... 35

White balance mode........................ 79

Hue.............................................................. 41

Skin softening....................................... 35

Special effects....................................... 90

Vividness .................................................. 41

Continuous shooting mode

............................................................... 28, 81

Blink proof icon.................................... 89

Hand-held/tripod....................... 25, 26

Backlighting (HDR) ............................ 27

Self-timer indicator............................ 45

Pet portrait auto release................. 28

Smile timer .............................................36

Self-Collage ....................................37, 88

Still image capture

(during movie recording)..............71

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Playback Mode

99 9/999

999 9/999 9

m 0s

29m

9 99 9 . JP G

1 5/ 1 1 /2 0 15 12 : 0 0

9 99 / 9 99

1 2

567 8

1617

1819

List by date icon.................................. 59

Protect icon............................................ 94

Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)

....................................................................... 96

Glamour retouch icon..................... 65

Quick effects icon...............................62

D-Lighting icon.................................... 64

Quick retouch icon............................ 63

Red-eye correction icon.................64

Internal memory indicator

Current image number/ total number of images

Movie length or elapsed playback time

Volume indicator................................ 72

Image mode.......................................... 77

Movie options ......................................98

Easy panorama..................................... 32

Small picture icon ..............................66

Crop icon......................................... 57, 67

Easy panorama playback guide Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide

Quick effects guide

Time of recording

Date of recording

Battery level indicator......................10

File number and type ...................146

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Preparing for Shooting

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

B Lens Cap

When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach them at two places.

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• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly, and insert the batteries.

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).

• Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or

backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

• When closing the cover, slide it while securely holding down the area marked 7.

B Formatting a Memory Card

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A75).

Applicable Batteries

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

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

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

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

Insert the Batteries and Memory Card

Memory card slot

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B Notes About the Batteries

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

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

B Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries

When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A134).

Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer.

Removing the Batteries or Memory Card

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

• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.

• Be careful when handling the camera, batteries, and memory card immediately after using the camera, as they may become hot.

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. To use the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card.

Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal

Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat

negative terminal

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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 Remove the lens cap, and then

press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the power

switch again.

2 Use the multi selector

HI to select the desired language and press the k button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button. 4 Select your home time

zone and press the k button.

• Press H to display W above

the map and enable daylight saving time. Press I to disable it.

5 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

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La ng ua ge

Ba ck

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6 Set the date and time, and press

the k button.

• Use JK to select a field and then use HI

to set the date and time.

• Select the minute field and press the

k button to confirm the setting.

7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to

select Yes and press the k button.

8 Press the A (shooting

mode) button.

• The lens extends.

9 Select Scene auto

selector and press the

k button.

• The shooting screen is displayed, and you can take pictures in scene auto selector mode. The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.

• Battery level indicator

b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low.

• Number of exposures remaining

C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory.

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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 z setup menu (A75).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting

Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to

disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.

The Clock Battery

• The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery. The backup battery charges when the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about 10 hours of charging.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again (A9).

Raising and Lowering the Flash

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

• Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when

not in use.

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1 Hold the camera steady.

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

2 Frame the picture.

• Move the zoom control or side zoom control to change the zoom lens position.

• When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the q (snap-

back zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily.

• When the camera recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly.

Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode

Zoom out Zoom in

Zoom in

Zoom out

q (snap-back zoom) button

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3 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutterrelease button halfway again.

4 Without lifting your finger, press

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

B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do

not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries 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.

C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed for about one minute, the monitor turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

• To turn the monitor back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

When Using a Tripod

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

- When the flash is lowered in dark locations or when using a shooting mode in

which the flash does not fire

- When the zoom is at a telephoto position

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A75) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

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Using the Zoom

When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.

• To zoom in: Move toward g

• To zoom out: Move toward f

When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.

• Rotating the zoom control all the

way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording).

• The side zoom control (A1) can

also be moved toward g or f to operate the zoom.

• A zoom indicator is displayed on

the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.

• Digital zoom, which allows you

to further magnify the subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

C Digital Zoom

The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably reduced.

• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.

• The zoom indicator may not change to blue when using certain continuous

shooting settings or other settings.

Wide-angle Telephoto

Wideangle

Telephoto

Optical zoom Digital zoom

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Using the Snap-back Zoom

When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the q (snapback zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily.

• While pressing the q button, frame the subject inside the framing border of

the shooting screen.

• To change the angle of view further, move the zoom control while pressing

the q button.

• Release the q button to return to the original zoom position.

B Notes About Snap-back Zoom

The snap-back zoom cannot be used during movie recording.

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The Shutter-release Button

Press halfway

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Press all the way

Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take a picture. Do not use force when pressing the shutterrelease button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

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1 Press the c (playback) button to

enter playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c button

while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll

through the images quickly.

• To return to shooting mode, press the

A button or shutter-release button.

• When e is displayed in full-frame

playback mode, you can press the k button to apply an effect to the image.

• Move the zoom control

toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on an image.

• In full-frame playback mode, move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback mode and display multiple images on the screen.

Play Back Images

Display the previous image

Display the next image

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1 Press the l (delete) button to

delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector HI to

select the desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the

k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

• Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence, and only the first image of the sequence (the key picture) is displayed in playback mode (default setting).

• If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are deleted.

• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a time and press the l button.

Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

Delete Images

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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Use the multi selector JK to

select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display c.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove

• Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

2 Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press

the k button to confirm the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete operations.

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The shooting modes described below are available.

• o Scene auto selector

The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

• b Scene mode

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

• O Special effects

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

• F Smart portrait

Use glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting, and use the smile timer or self-collage function to take pictures.

• M Short movie show

You can create a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long.

• A Auto mode

Used for general shooting. Settings can be changed to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

1 When the shooting screen is

displayed, press the A (shooting mode) button.

2 Use the multi selector

HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button.

• When scene mode or special effects mode is selected, press K to select a scene mode or effect before pressing the k button.

Changing the Shooting Mode

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When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below.

• m Flash mode

You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions when the flash is raised.

• n Self-timer

The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.

• p Macro mode

Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.

• o Exposure compensation

You can adjust overall image brightness.

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.

Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc.

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Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press the b (e) button again to end recording.

• To play back a movie, select a movie in full-

frame playback mode and press the k button.

The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. #85°# or raised upward to approx. #90°#. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.

B Notes About Monitor

• Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.

• The monitor cannot be moved to the left or right.

• Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.

Recording Movies

Changing the Angle of the Monitor

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The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.

* One image is captured at a slow shutter speed.

B Notes About o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

• Depending on shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene

mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A20).

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode icon changes to d.

Functions Available in o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

• Flash mode (A43)

• Self-timer (A45)

• Exposure compensation (A47)

• Image mode (A77)

o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M o (scene auto selector) mode M k button

e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

f Landscape

h Night portrait* (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Night portrait* (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

g Night landscape*

i Close-up

j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)

d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures)

d Other scenes

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When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

The camera focuses at infinity.

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

Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR (A112) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the previous screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon

from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button

b Portrait (default setting) j Night landscape

1, 2

(A26)

c Landscape

1, 2

k Close-up (A26)

d Sports

(A25) u Food (A26)

e Night portrait (A25) m Fireworks show

1, 3

(A26)

f Party/indoor

(A25) o Backlighting (A27)

Z Beach

p Easy panorama2 (A30)

z Snow

O Pet portrait (A28)

h Sunset

2, 3

L Moon (A29)

1, 2

i Dusk/dawn

1, 2, 3

l Bird-watching (A29)

1, 2

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Tips and Notes

d Sports

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about #7# images continuously at a rate of about #9.2# fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

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

e Night portrait

• Raise the flash before shooting.

• On the screen displayed when e Night portrait is selected, select Y Hand-

held or Z Tripod.

• Y Hand-held (default setting):

- While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the

shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still

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

- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image

may be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.

• Z Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release

button is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A112) in the setup

menu is set to On.

f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Photo VR (A112) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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j Night landscape

• On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select

Y Hand-held or Z Tripod.

• Y Hand-held (default setting):

- While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the

shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still

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

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Z Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release

button is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A112) in the setup

menu is set to On.

k Close-up

• Macro mode (A46) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

u Food

• Macro mode (A46) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.

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o Backlighting

• On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select o or k

to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to capture.

• k (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. Raise the flash before shooting.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is

captured.

• o: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots

images continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images:

- A non-HDR composite image

- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized

- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-

Lighting (A64) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

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

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B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release setting.

- Y: The camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter.

- k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat

face is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when k is selected.

• Pet portrait auto release is set to k after five bursts have been taken.

• Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the

Pet portrait auto release setting. When V Continuous is selected, you can take pictures continuously while holding down the shutter-release button all the way.

Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border changes to green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Under some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border.

O Pet portrait

• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

- U Single: The camera captures one image when a dog or cat face is

detected.

- V Continuous: The camera captures three images continuously when a dog

or cat face is detected.

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L Moon

• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (A47) according to shooting conditions such as the waxing and waning of the moon and shooting requirements.

• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of #855# mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). The angle of view becomes equivalent to that of #855# mm lens by pressing the k button.

• When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily.

l Bird-watching

• From the screen displayed after l Bird-watching is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

• U Single: One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

• V Continuous (default setting): While the shutter-release button is held all the

way down, images are captured continuously.

- The frame rate for continuous shooting is about #9.2# fps and the maximum

number of continuous shots is about #7# (when image size is set to #P 4608×3456#).

• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of #440# mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). The angle of view becomes equivalent to that of #440# mm lens by pressing the k button.

• When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily.

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Shooting with Easy Panorama

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

1 Select W Normal or X Wide

as the shooting range and press the k button.

• When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows:

- W Normal: 4800 × 920 when moved

horizontally, 1536 × 4800 when moved vertically

- X Wide: 9600 × 920 when moved horizontally, 1536 × 9600 when

moved vertically

2 Frame the first edge of the

panorama scene, and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle position.

• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

3 Press the shutter-release button

all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

• KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M p (easy panorama) M k button

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4 Move the camera in one of the

four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end.

• When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins.

• Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.

• Focus and exposure are locked until shooting ends.

Example of camera movement

• Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in

the direction of the marking (KLJI).

• Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15

seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting starts.

B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting

• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.

• If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a panorama image is not saved.

• If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching the edge of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.

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Playback with Easy Panorama

Switch to playback mode (A17), display an image captured using easy panorama in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

Playback controls are displayed in the monitor during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.

B Notes About Easy Panorama Images

• The images cannot be edited on this camera.

• This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy

panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

Notes About Printing Panorama Images

The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickly. Advance B Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly.

Pause E

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

C Hold down the k button to rewind. D Hold down the k button to scroll.

F Resume automatic scrolling.

End G Switch to full-frame playback mode.

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Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

* Certain Movie options (A99) are not available.

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M O (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button

Type Description

O Soft* (default setting)

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

P Nostalgic sepia*

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

F High-contrast monochrome*

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

I Selective color

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

l Pop

Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.

o Cross process

Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color.

m Toy camera effect 1*

Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery.

n Toy camera effect 2*

Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery.

b Mirror*

Creates a bilaterally symmetric image whose right half is an inverted mirror image of the left half.

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

• When Selective color or Cross process is

selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again.

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You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces.

1 Press the multi selector K.

2 Apply an effect.

• Use JK to select the desired effect.

• Use HI to select the amount of effect.

• You can simultaneously apply multiple

effects.

B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp. +/-)

• Select f Exit to hide the slider.

• After configuring the desired effects, press

the k button to apply them.

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

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

• The amount of effect may differ between the image on the shooting screen and the saved image.

• When Soft is set, some Movie options (A98) are not available.

Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Glamour retouch (A35)

• Smile timer (A36)

• Self-Collage (A37)

• Flash mode (A43)

• Self-timer (A45)

• Smart portrait menu (A88)

Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button

Sk in s of te ni ng

OF F

Slider

Effect

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Using Smile Timer

When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.

• Set the glamour retouch function before

selecting smile timer (A35).

• When you press the shutter-release button to

take a picture, smile timer is terminated.

B Notes About Smile Timer

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles (A50). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55).

When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait

mode M k button

Sm il e ti me r

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Using Self-Collage

The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a oneframe image (a collage image).

1 Press the multi selector J to

select n Self-Collage, and press the k button.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed.

• When you press the d button and select

Self-Collage before pressing J, you can configure the settings for Number of shots, Interval, and Shutter sound (A88).

• If you want to apply glamour retouch when shooting, set the effect before selecting self-collage (A35).

2 Take a picture.

• When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released.

•

The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting.

• The number of shots is indicated by U in the monitor. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting.

• When the camera finishes taking the specified number of shots, the collage image is saved.

•

Each captured image is saved as an individual image separate from the collage image.

B Notes About Self-Collage

• If you press the shutter-release button before the camera takes the specified number of shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual images.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55).

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button

Se lf -C ol la ge

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You can create a short movie (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) that is up to 30 seconds long by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long.

1 Press the d (menu) button and

configure the settings for recording movies.

•

Number of shots

: Set the number of movie clips that the camera records and the recording time for each movie clip. By default, the camera records 15 movie clips that are 2 seconds each to create a 30-second short movie.

• Special effects: Apply various effects to movies when shooting. Effects can be changed for each movie clip.

• Background music: Select the background music.

• After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release

button to exit the menu.

2 Press the b (e movie-record)

button to record a movie clip.

• The camera stops recording the movie clip when the time specified in step 1 elapses.

• Movie clip recording can be paused temporarily. See “Pausing Movie Recording” (A40).

3 Check the recorded movie clip, or

delete it.

• To check it, press the k button.

• To delete it, press the l button. The last

recorded movie clip or all movie clips can be deleted.

• To continue recording movie clips, repeat the operation in step 2.

• To change the effects, return to step 1.

Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M n Short movie show mode M k button

Nu mb er o f sh ots

Sp ec ia l e ec ts

Ba ck gr ou nd mu si c

En d re co rdi ng

# ## #

2 5m 0s

# ## #

2 4m 3 6s

Number of movie clips

recorded

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4 Save the short movie show.

• The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips.

• To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button on the shooting screen while a movie clip is not being recorded, and then select End recording.

• Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.

Operations During Movie Clip Playback

To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie clip is playing (A1).

Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to

select a control and then pressing the

k button.

B Notes About Recording a Short Movie Show

• The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted.

• Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved.

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.

Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

Pause E

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding.

Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous advancing.

F Resume playback.

End playback G Return to the shooting screen.

End recording p

Save the short movie show using the recorded movie clips.

10s

Playback controls

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C Pausing Movie Recording

• A still image (l 4608×2592) can be captured if you press the shutter-release

button on the shooting screen while a movie is not being recorded.

• You can pause movie recording and play back images or enter other shooting modes to take pictures. Movie recording resumes when you enter short movie show mode again.

Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode

• Self-timer (A45)

• Macro mode (A46)

• Exposure compensation (A47)

• Short movie show menu (A90)

• Movie options menu (A98)

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

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by

changing the AF area mode setting (A84). The default setting is Target

finding AF (A52).

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Creative slider (A41)

• Flash mode (A43)

• Self-timer (A45)

• Macro mode (A46)

• Shooting menu (A77)

Using the Creative Slider

You can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue when shooting.

1 Press the multi selector K.

2 Use JK to select an item.

• F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of

the entire image.

• G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the

entire image.

• o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the

brightness of the entire image.

A (Auto) Mode

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button

Br ig ht ne ss (E xp . +/ -)

+ 2. 0

+ 0. 3

- 2. 0

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3 Use HI to adjust the level.

• You can preview the results on the monitor.

• To set another item, return to step 2.

• Select f Exit to hide the slider.

• To cancel all settings, select P Reset and

press the k button. Return to step 2 and adjust the settings again.

4 Press the k button when setting is complete.

• The settings are applied and the camera returns to the shooting screen.

C Creative Slider Settings

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55).

• The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness and hue are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• See “Using the Histogram” (A47) for more information.

Br ig ht ne ss (E xp . +/ -)

+ 2. 0

+ 0. 3

- 2. 0

Slider

Histogram

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You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

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

• The flash pops up.

• The flash does not fire while it is lowered. W is displayed to indicate that the

flash does not fire.

2 Press the multi selector H (X).

3 Select the desired flash mode

(A44) and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Lowering the Flash

Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A11).

Flash Mode

Au to

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C The Flash Lamp

• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-

release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera

cannot shoot images.

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

• If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.

Available Flash Modes

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A48).

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

the camera is turned off.

Red-eye Reduction

If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye 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 rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the

image. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.

Auto

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

• The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash.

Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

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The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A112) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select n10s or n2s, and press

the k button.

• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important

occasions, such as weddings.

• n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera

shake.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto

release) is displayed (A28). The self-timer cannot be used.

• When the shooting mode is set to smart portrait mode, a Smile timer

(A36) and n Self-Collage (A37) are also available besides self-timer.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

4 Press the shutter-release

button the rest of the way down.

• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released.

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

• To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

Se lf -t im er

F 31 /2 5 0

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Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select ON and press the

k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Move the zoom control to set the

zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.

• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately #10# cm (#4# in.) from the lens.

• #When the zoom position is at the wideangle and in the area indicated by 1, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately #1# cm (#0.4# in.) from the lens.#

Notes 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.).

The Macro Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A48).

• If the setting is applied in A (auto) mode, it will remain saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off.

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)

Ma cr o mo de

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You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and

press the k button.

• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.

• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.

• When the shooting mode is set to smart portrait mode, glamour retouches are displayed (A35).

• When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, the creative slider is displayed (A41).

Exposure Compensation Value

The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A48).

C Using the Histogram

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

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

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

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

Ex po su re co mp en sa ti on

+ 2. 0

+ 0. 3

- 2. 0

Histogram

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Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.)

Flash

(A43)

Self-timer

(A45)

Macro

(A46)

Exposure

compensation

(A47)

(scene auto selector)

Off Off

0.0

Scene

b (portrait) V Off

Off

0.0

c (landscape)

Off

0.0

d (sports)

Off

0.0

e (night portrait)

Off

0.0

f (party/indoor)

Off

0.0

Z (beach) U Off

Off

0.0

z (snow) U Off

Off

0.0

h (sunset)

Off

0.0

i (dusk/dawn)

Off

0.0

j (night landscape)

Off

0.0

k (close-up) W Off

0.0

u (food)

Off

0.0

m (fireworks show)

Off

0.0

o (backlighting)

X/W

Off

0.0

p (easy panorama) W

Off

0.0

O (pet portrait)

Off 0.0

L (moon)

n 2s Off

0.0

l (bird-watching)

Off

Off 0.0

O (

special effects

) W Off Off 0.0

F (smart portrait) U

Off

–

M (short movie show) W

Off Off 0.0

A (auto) U Off O ff –

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The setting that is used when the flash is raised.

U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.

Cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up.

Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto and slow sync with red-eye reduction. When set to Tripod, the flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash and slow sync with red-eye reduction.

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to k. The flash does not fire when HDR is set to o.

Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A28).

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

a Smile timer (A36) and n Self-Collage (A37) are also available besides self-timer.

Glamour retouches are displayed (A35).

The creative slider is displayed (A41).

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The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

Using Face Detection

When the following shooting modes or settings are selected, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.

• o (scene auto selector) mode (A23)

• Portrait or Night portrait scene mode

(A24)

• Smart portrait mode (A35)

• When AF area mode (A84) in A (auto)

mode (A41) is set to Face priority

If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

If the shutter button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:

• In o (scene auto selector) mode, the focus area changes depending on

the scene.

• In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the

camera focuses in the center of the frame.

• In A (auto) mode, the camera selects the focus area containing the subject

closest to the camera.

B Notes About Face Detection

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

Focusing

# ## #

2 5m 0s

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Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces).

• Smart portrait mode (A35)

- You can adjust the amount of Skin softening effect in the glamour retouch.

• o (scene auto selector) mode (A23)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A24)

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A65) even after shooting.

B Notes About Skin Softening

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be

achieved, and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

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Using Target Finding AF

When AF area mode (A84) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway:

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• If no main subject is 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 areas that are in focus are displayed in green.

B Notes About Target Finding AF

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be

the main subject may vary.

• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance

settings.

• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following

situations:

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

1 /2 5 0

F 3

Focus areas

F 3

1 /2 5 0

Focus areas

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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in 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)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A54).

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Focus Lock

Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject.

1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A84). 2 Position the subject in the

center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green.

• Exposure is also locked.

3 Without lifting your finger,

recompose the picture.

• Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject.

4 Press the shutter-release button

the rest of the way down to take the picture.

F 3

1 /2 5 0

F 3

1 /2 5 0

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Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Restricted

function

Option Description

Flash mode

Continuous (A81)

When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used.

Blink proof (A89)

When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.

Self-timer

AF area mode (A84)

When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.

Macro mode

AF area mode (A84)

When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used.

Image mode Continuous (A81)

Image mode is set as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting:

• Pre-shooting cache: q (image

size: 1600 × 1200 pixels)

• Continuous H: 120 fps: O (image

size: 640 × 480 pixels)

• Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image

size: 1280 × 960 pixels)

White balance

Hue (using the creative slider) (A41)

When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu cannot be set. To set White balance, select P in the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, and hue.

Continuous Self-timer (A45)

If the self-timer is used when Pre- shooting cache is selected, the setting is fixed at Single.

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A81)

When Pre-shooting cache,

Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, ISO sensitivity is fi

xed at Auto.

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B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be

available (A113).

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.

AF area mode

White balance (A79)

When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.

Blink proof

Smile timer (A36)

When Smile timer is selected, Blink proof is disabled.

Self-Collage (A37)

When Self-Collage is selected, Blink proof is disabled.

Date stamp Continuous (A81)

When Pre-shooting cache,

Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,

date and time cannot be stamped on images.

Digital zoom

AF area mode (A84)

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

Shutter sound Continuous (A81)

When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled.

Restricted

function

Option Description

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Playback Features

Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A17) zooms in on the image.

• You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward

f (h) or g (i).

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.

• When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-

frame playback mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (A67).

Playback Zoom

4/ 4

15 / 1 1/ 2 01 5 1 5 :3 0

00 0 4 . J PG

3. 0

(i)

(h)

Image is zoomed in.Full-frame Playback

Displayed area guide

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Playback Features

Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A17) displays images as thumbnails.

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

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

• While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select an image and then press the k button to display that image in fullframe playback mode.

• While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day.

B Notes About Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2015.

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

1/ 2 0

15 / 11 / 20 1 5 1 5: 3 0

00 0 1. JP G

1/ 2 0

Sun M on Tu e W ed Th u Fri Sat

20 15

302929

2827272 6262525242423232222

21202019191818171716161515

14131312121111

109988

7665544

322

Thumbnail

Playback

Full-frame

Playback

Calendar Display

(i)

(h)

(i)

(h)

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Playback Features

Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date.

• Functions in the playback menu (A92) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy).

• The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed.

- d button: The functions listed below are available.

• Slide show

• Protect*

* The same settings can be applied to all images captured on the selected

date.

- l button: Deletes all images captured on the selected date.

B Notes About List by Date Mode

• Up to the most recent 29 dates can be selected. If images exist for more than 29

dates, all images saved earlier than the most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.

• The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed.

• Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured

on January 1, 2015.

List by Date Mode

Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button

Li st b y dat e

20/11/2015

15/11/2015

1 0

05/11/2015

04/11/2015

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Playback Features

Viewing Images in a Sequence

Images captured continuously or with the self-collage function are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. For the self-collage function, a collage image is used as the key picture. To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button.

After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.

• To display the previous or next image, press the multi selector JK.

• To display images that are not included in the sequence, press H to return to the key picture display.

• To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, or to play them back in a slide show, set Sequence display options to Individual pictures in the playback menu (A96).

B Sequence Display Options

Images captured continuously with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence.

Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence

• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the

d button to select functions in playback menu (A92).

• If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings

can be applied to all images in the sequence:

- Mark for Wi-Fi upload, Protect, Copy

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

1 /5

1 5/ 1 1/ 2 01 5 15 : 30

0 00 4 .J P G

1 /5

1 5/ 1 1/ 2 01 5 15 : 30

0 00 4 .J P G

Ba ckBa ck

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Playback Features

Deleting Images in a Sequence

When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed.

• When the key picture is displayed:

- Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are

deleted.

- Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase

selected images screen (A19), all images in that sequence are deleted.

- All images: All images on the memory card or in the

internal memory are deleted.

• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode:

- Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.

- Erase selected images: Images that are selected in the sequence are

deleted.

- Entire sequence: All images in the displayed sequence are

deleted.

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Playback Features

Before Editing Images

You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.

C Restrictions on Image Editing

• An image can be edited up to 10 times. Still images created by editing movies can

be edited up to nine times.

• You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood

Process images with a variety of effects. You can select Painting, Photo illustration, Soft portrait, Background

monochrome portrait, Fisheye, Cross screen, or Miniature effect.

1 Display the image to which you

want to apply an effect in fullframe playback mode and press the k button.

2 Use the multi selector HIJK to

select the desired effect and press the k button.

• Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created.

Editing Images (Still Images)

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Playback Features

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

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D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Use the multi selector HI to select

OK and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel

and press the k button.

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash

Preview the result and press the k button.

• To exit without saving the copy, press the multi

selector J.

Notes About Red-eye Correction

• Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected.

• Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not

red.

• Red-eye correction may not produce the desired results in some images.

• In rare cases, red-eye correction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the

image.

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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

1 Use the multi selector HIJK to

select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button.

• When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.

2 Use JK to select the effect, use

HI to select the effect level, and press the k button.

• You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.

Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button.

F Small face, B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, m Glare reduction, E Hide eye bags, A Big eyes, G Whiten eyes, n Eye shadow, o Mascara, H Whiten teeth, p Lipstick, D Redden cheeks

• Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a person.

3 Preview the result and press the

k button.

• To change the settings, press J to return to step 2.

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the d button.

4 Select Yes and press the

k button.

• An edited copy is created.

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B Notes About Glamour Retouch

• One face can be edited at a time. To apply glamour retouch to another face, edit the edited image again.

• Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.

• If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.

• The glamour retouch function is available only for images captured at an ISO sensitivity of 1600 or lower, and the image size of 640 × 480 or larger.

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image

1 Use the multi selector HI to

select the desired copy size and press the k button.

• For images captured at an image mode

setting of l 4608×2592, only 640×360 is displayed, and for those of s 3456×3456, only 480×480 is displayed.

2 Select Yes and press the

k button.

• An edited copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:8).

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Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A57). 2 Adjust the image so that only the

portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button.

• Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.

Set a magnification rate at which u is displayed.

• Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display.

3 Select Yes and press the

k button.

• An edited copy is created.

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• The aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) after cropping is the same as the original image.

• When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback.

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

2 Lower the flash (A11).

• Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled.

3 Press the b (e movie-record)

button to start movie recording.

•

The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

• Press the multi selector K to pause recording, and press K again to resume recording (except when an HS movie option is selected in Movie options). Recording automatically ends if it remains paused for about five minutes.

• You can capture a still image by pressing the shutter-release button while recording a movie (A71).

4 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end

recording.

5 Select a movie in full-frame

playback mode and press the k button to play it back.

• An image with a movie options icon is a movie.

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Area Captured in Movies

• The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu.

• If Photo info in Monitor settings (A109) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in

a movie before you start recording.

Maximum Movie Recording Time

Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

• The remaining recording time for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.

• The actual remaining recording time may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of memory card.

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A152). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

B Notes About Camera Temperature

• The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of

time or when the camera is used in a hot area.

• If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the

camera will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.

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Notes About Movie Recording

B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do

not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries 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.

Notes About Recorded Movies

• When using the camera’s internal memory, saving movies may take some time.

• There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.

• The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement,

vibration reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.

• The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies.

These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.

- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodiumvapor lighting.

- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a moving train or car, may appear skewed.

- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.

- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved.

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, colored stripes may appear on subjects with repeating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.

Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording

• When Movie VR (A103) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording.

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Movie VR to Off to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Notes About Autofocus for Movie Recording

Autofocus may not perform as expected (A53). Should this occur, try the following:

1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before

starting movie recording.

2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the

intended subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and modify the composition.

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If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved.

• While y is displayed in the monitor, still

images can be captured. While z is displayed, still images cannot be captured.

• The size of the captured image varies

depending on the Movie options setting (A98).

B Notes About Capturing Still Images During Movie Recording

• Still images cannot be captured during a movie recording in the following situations:

- When the remaining movie recording time is less than five seconds

- When Movie options is set to Z 1080/60i, U 1080/50i, g 480/30p,

W 480/25p, or HS movie

• The sound of pressing the shutter-release button may be recorded in the movie.

• If the camera moves when the shutter-release button is pressed, the image may be

blurred.

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1).

Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to

select a control and then pressing the k button.

Operations During Movie Playback

Function Icon Description

Rewind

Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.

Advance

Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

Pause E

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding.

Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous advancing.

Extract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a separate file.

One frame from a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still image.

Resume playback.

End

Return to full-frame playback mode.

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Extracting Only the Desired Portions of a Movie

The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.

1 Play back a movie and pause at the start point of the

portion that you want to extract (A72).

2 Use the multi selector JK to

select I in the playback controls, and then press the k button.

3 Use HI to select M (choose start

point) in the editing controls.

• Use JK to move the start point.

• To cancel editing, select O (return), and

press the k button.

4 Use HI to select N (choose end

point).

• Use JK to move the end point.

• To preview the specified portion, select G

and then press the k button. Press the k button again to stop previewing.

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5 Use HI to select m (save) and

press the k button.

• Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie.

Notes About Movie Editing

• Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera

from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible.

• A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again.

• The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected

using the start and end points.

• Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image

A frame from a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still image.

• Pause movie playback so that the frame to be

extracted is displayed (A72).

• Use the multi selector JK to select H in

the playback controls, and then press the k button.

• When the confirmation dialog is displayed,

select Yes and press the k button to save.

• The image quality of the still images to be saved is normal (compression ratio of approximately 1:8). The size of the image varies depending on the type (image size; A98) of the original movie. For example, a still image saved from a movie recorded with e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p is n (1920 × 1080 pixels).

B Notes About Saving Still Images

Still images cannot be saved from movies recorded at Z 1080/60i, U 1080/ 50i, or HS movie (A98).

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Using Menus

You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.

• A Shooting menu

Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.

• G Playback menu Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.

• D Movie menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change movie recording settings.

• J Wi-Fi options menu Allows you to configure Wi-Fi settings for connecting the camera and a smart device.

• z Setup menu Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language, etc.

1 Press the d (menu) button.

• The menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi

selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

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3 Select a menu icon and

press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

4 Select a menu option

and press the k button.

• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera.

5 Select a setting and

press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.

• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button, A button, or b (e) button.

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Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)

* This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed

setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.

* The numerical values indicate the number of pixels that are captured.

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

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Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button

Option* Compression ratio

Aspect ratio

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R 3264×2448 Approx. 1:8 4:3

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q 1600×1200 Approx. 1:8 4:3

O 640×480 Approx. 1:8 4:3

g 4608×2592 Approx. 1:8 16:9

s 3456×3456 Approx. 1:8 1:1

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B Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio

Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Notes About Image Mode

This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55).

Number of Images That Can Be Saved

• The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the

monitor when shooting (A10).

• Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.

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

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.

B Notes About White Balance

• Lower the flash when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash (A11).

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A55).

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button

Option Description

a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted.

b Preset manual

Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A80).

c Daylight Use under direct sunlight.

d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy Use under overcast skies.

g Flash Use with the flash.

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Using Preset Manual

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

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting

that will be used during shooting.

2 Use the multi selector HI to

select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press

the k button.

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

3 Select Measure.

• To apply the last measured value, select

Cancel and press the k button.

4 Frame the white or gray reference

object in the measuring window, and press the k button to measure the value.

• The shutter is released and measurement is complete (no image is saved).

Notes About Preset Manual

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

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