Nikon A300 Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page viii).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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Quick Topic Search
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Main Topics
For Smart Device Users .......................................................................................................iii
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. xi
Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1
Getting Started........................................................................................................................7
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................18
Shooting Features................................................................................................................25
Playback Features.................................................................................................................59
Movies ......................................................................................................................................70
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...........................................75
Using the Menu.....................................................................................................................85
Technical Notes..................................................................................................................128
Common Topics
For Your Safety What SnapBridge
Smart Portrait
Mode
Can Do for You
Editing Images
(Still Images)
Selecting a
Shooting Mode
Troubleshooting Index
Special Effects
ii
Mode
Your images. The world. Connected
Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich
your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between
your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination
of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The
stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are
automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can
even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting
access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when
and where you want.
Download the SnapBridge app to get started!
Take advantage of the wide-ranging
convenience by downloading the
SnapBridge app onto your smart device
now. Through a few simple steps, this
app connects your Nikon cameras with a
compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod
touch® or smart devices running on the
TM
Android
available free from the website (http://
snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App
Store® and Google Play
For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for
your area (Avi).
operating system. The app is
TM
.
For Smart Device Users
iii
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…
Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart
device thanks to the constant connection between
the two devices — making online photo sharing
easier than ever
Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the
NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service
A range of services that enriches your imaging life,
including:
• Camera remote control
• Imprinting up to two pieces of credit
information (e.g. copyright, comments,
text and logos) on pictures
• Automatic update of camera’s date and
time info and location info
• Receive camera’s firmware updates
For Smart Device Users
iv
Introduction
Read This First
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A300 digital camera.
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual
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(Aii).
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• 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 on the camera screen, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that
screen indicators can be more clearly shown.
Introduction
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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: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: 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 photogr aphy.
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, AC adapters, and USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon
digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal
could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
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.
NIKON WARRANTY.
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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 screen 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).
Comply with Copyright Notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of
photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.
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 d evice or transferring ownership to another person, be sure
to perform Reset all in the setup menu (A86) to reset camera settings. After that, erase all
data using commercial deletion software or perform Format card/Format memory in the
setup menu to format the device, 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
memory cards.
Conformity Marking
Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera
complies with.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
Failure to observe the precautions marked
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
• Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents or injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that
become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat,
or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source. Continued
operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or
plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature
burns.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane,
gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or
fire.
• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
with this icon carries a high risk of death or
severe injury.
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in death or
severe injury.
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in injury or
property damage.
WARNING
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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute
a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate
medical attention.
• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use
with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for
use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under
heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to
another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter
during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric
shock.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
CAUTION
• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the
use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced
by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or
other medical facilities.
• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used
for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or
product malfunction.
• Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury.
• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
• Do not leave product where it will be exposed to extremely high tempe ratures, for
an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
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DANGER for Rechargeable Batteries
• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or
other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful
physical shocks.
• Do not attempt to recharge the EN-EL19 rechargeable batteries by using a camera
or charger that is not specifically designed to recharge the EN-EL19. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating,
rupturing, or catching fire.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water
and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
WARNING for Rechargeable Batteries
• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.
• Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the
product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such
as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL19 rechargeable batteries if
they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or
catching fire.
• Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire
may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or
dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately
rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in skin irritation.
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Table of Contents
Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii
Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii
For Smart Device Users ...................................................................................................... iii
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ v
Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... v
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................... v
Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... vi
For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... viii
Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................... 2
The Monitor .............................................................................................................................................. 4
For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
For Playback..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting Started....................................................................................................................... 7
How to Attach the Camera Strap ...................................................................................................... 8
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card......................................................................................... 9
Removing the Battery or Memory Card ......................................................................................................... 9
Memory Cards and Internal Memory ............................................................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 10
Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 12
Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ............................................................................................................. 12
Setup from the Camera Menus ........................................................................................................................ 14
What SnapBridge Can Do for You................................................................................................................... 16
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 18
Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 19
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................. 21
Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 22
Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 23
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 24
Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 25
Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 26
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A (Auto) Mode .................................................................................................................................... 27
Using the Creative Slider ...................................................................................................................................... 27
x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode....................................................................................................... 29
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 30
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 31
Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Shooting with Panorama Assist ....................................................................................................................... 34
Playback with Panorama Assist ........................................................................................................................ 36
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)....................................................... 37
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)....................................... 39
Using Smile Timer ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
Using Self-Collage..................................................................................................................................................... 42
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 44
Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 45
Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) ...................................................................................... 49
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 50
Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 51
Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 52
The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 52
Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 52
Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 54
Focus Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) ........................................................................................ 56
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 58
Playback Features................................................................................................................ 59
Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ......................................................................................... 61
List by Date Mode................................................................................................................................. 62
Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 63
Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ........................................................................................................ 63
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 64
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................................................................................... 64
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ............................. 65
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces ........................................................................................... 66
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image......................................................................................... 68
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 69
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Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 71
Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 74
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......................................... 75
Utilizing Images..................................................................................................................................... 76
Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................................................... 77
Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................... 78
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ............................................................................................................. 78
Printing Images One at a Time ......................................................................................................................... 79
Printing Multiple Images ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)......................................................................... 82
Installing ViewNX-i.................................................................................................................................................... 82
Transferring Images to a Computer .............................................................................................................. 82
Using the Menu.................................................................................................................... 85
Menu Operations.................................................................................................................................. 86
The Image Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................... 88
Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................... 89
The Shooting Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 89
The Smart Portrait Menu....................................................................................................................................... 90
The Movie Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 90
The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 91
The Network Menu ............................................ ...................................................................................................... 91
The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 92
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options).......................................................... 93
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................................................................................................... 93
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)......................................................................................... 95
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)......................................................................................................................... 95
Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................................................. 97
ISO Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................................................. 98
AF Area Mode.............................................................................................................................................................. 99
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 102
The Smart Portrait Menu................................................................................................................. 103
Self-Collage ................................................................................................................................................................ 103
Blink Proof ................................................................................................................................................................... 104
The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 105
Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 105
Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 106
Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 107
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Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)............................................... 108
The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 109
Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 109
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 110
Movie VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 111
The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 112
Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 113
The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 114
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 114
Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 116
Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 119
AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 120
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 120
Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 121
Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 121
Format Card/Format Memory ........................................................................................................................ 122
Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 123
Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 123
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 124
Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 125
Video Mode................................................................................................................................................................ 125
Charge by Computer ........................................................................................................................................... 126
Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 127
Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 127
Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 127
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 128
Notices................................................................................................................................................... 129
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 131
Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 133
The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 133
The Battery ............................................................................................ ..................................................................... 134
The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 135
Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................................... 136
Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 137
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 137
Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 137
Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 138
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 142
File Names ............................................................................................................................................ 149
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Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 150
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 151
Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 155
Index....................................................................................................................................................... 157
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................2
The Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 4
Parts of the Camera
1
The Camera Body
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6
1
10
9
11
12
88
7
Lens cover closed
1
Shutter-release button............................ 20
2
Zoom control................................................ 51
f: Wide-angle....................................... 51
g: Telephoto............................................. 51
h: Thumbnail playback................... 61
i: Playback zoom.................................. 60
3
Power switch/power-on lamp ...........12
4
Flash.................................................................... 45
5
Self-timer lamp ............................................ 48
AF-assist illuminator
6
Lens
7
Lens cover
8
Built-in microphone
9
Power connector cover (for
connection with optional AC adapter)
10
Eyelet for camera strap .............................. 8
11
Connector cover......................................... 76
12
USB/audio/video output connector
............................................................................... 76
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
2
1
8
9
4
2
5
3
6
7
11
10
12
13
1
Charge lamp.................................................. 10
Flash lamp....................................................... 45
2
b (e movie-record) button............. 21
3
A (shooting mode) button
................................................26, 27, 30, 37, 39
4
c (playback) button ........................ ......22
5
Multi selector ................................................ 86
6
k (apply selection) button .................86
7
l (delete) button ...................................... 23
8
d (menu) button.................................. 86
9
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ............................ 9
10
Tripod socket ..............................................153
11
Speaker
12
Monitor................................................................ 4
13
N-Mark (NFC antenna) ............................ 13
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
3
The Monitor
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2
Flash mode..................................................... 45
3
Macro mode .................................................. 49
4
Zoom indicator.................................... 49, 51
5
Focus indicator............................................. 20
6
AE/AF-L indicator ....................................... 35
7
Movie options ........................................... 109
8
Image mode .................................................. 93
9
Panorama assist........................................... 34
10
Photo VR icon ............................................ 119
11
Movie VR icon.............................................111
12
Wind noise reduction............................111
13
Exposure compensation value
............................................................................... 50
14
Remaining movie recording time
........................................................................71, 72
15
Number of exposures remaining
(still images)................................................... 20
16
Internal memory indicator................... 20
17
F-number ........................................................ 52
18
Shutter speed ............................................... 52
The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen 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 (A116)).
For Shooting
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AE/AF-L
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The Monitor
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Focus area (target finding AF)
.....................................................................52, 100
20
Focus area (manual or center)
....................................................................... 55, 99
21
Focus area (face detection,
pet detection)........................33, 39, 53, 99
22
Focus area (subject tracking)
..................................................................100, 101
23
Location data ......................................14, 125
24
Travel destination icon......................... 114
25
ISO sensitivity................................................ 98
26
Battery level indicator ..............................20
27
Date stamp.................................................. 118
28
“Date not set” indicator ....................... 143
29
Bluetooth communication indicator
............................................................................... 13
30
Airplane mode ...........................................112
31
Wi-Fi communication indicator
............................................................................... 12
32
Soft...................................................................... 39
33
White balance .............................................. 95
34
Foundation makeup................................. 39
35
Hue...................................................................... 27
36
Skin softening............................................... 39
37
Vividness...................................................27, 39
38
Continuous shooting mode ................ 97
39
Blink proof icon .........................................104
40
Hand-held/tripod....................................... 31
41
Self-timer indicator.................................... 47
42
Smile timer ..................................................... 41
43
Self-Collage .................................................... 42
44
Pet portrait auto release......................... 32
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List by date icon.......................................... 62
2
Protect icon................................................. 107
3
Glamour retouch icon .............................66
4
Quick effects icon....................................... 63
5
D-Lighting icon............................................ 64
6
Quick retouch icon .................................... 64
7
Red-eye correction icon......................... 65
8
Internal memory indicator ................... 20
9
Current image number/
total number of images
10
Movie length or elapsed playback
time
11
Image mode .................................................. 93
12
Panorama assist........................................... 34
13
Movie options ............................................109
14
Small picture icon ...................................... 68
15
Crop icon..................................................60, 69
16
Volume indicator........................................ 74
17
Quick effects guide
18
Panorama assist playback guide
Movie playback guide
19
Time of recording
20
Date of recording
21
Battery level indicator.............................. 20
22
Charging AC Adapter connection
indicator
23
File number and type ............................149
24
Recorded location data indicator
..................................................................... 14, 125
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
6
Getting Started
How to Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................................... 8
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.........................................................................9
Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................10
Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................12
Getting Started
7
How to Attach the Camera Strap
Getting Started
How to Attach the Camera Strap
8
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Battery latch Memory card slot
• With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the
orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4).
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).
• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as
this could cause a malfunction.
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.
• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other
data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep
before formatting the memory card.
• Insert the memory card into the camera , press the d button, and select Format card in
the setup menu (A86).
Removing the Battery or Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Move the battery latch to eject the battery.
• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.
• Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after
using the camera, as they may be 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.
Getting Started
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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Charging the Battery
USB cable (included)
Electrical outlet
Charging AC Adapter
Charge lamp
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC
Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibl y remove the plug adapter
could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which
the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes
permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.
• Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the
battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The charge lamp slowly flashes while
the battery is charging.
• When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off. Unplug the Charging AC
Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable.
Charging time is about 2 hours and 40 minutes for a fully exhausted battery.
• The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly flashes, possibly due
to one of the reasons described below.
- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.
- The battery is damaged.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
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B Notes About the USB Cable
Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an
angle.
B Turning the Camera On While Charging
If you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera
turns on in playback mode, and captured images can be played back. Shooting is not
possible.
C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer.
• You can use the MH-66 Battery Charger (available separately) to charge the battery
without using the camera.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
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Camera Setup
Multi selector
k button
(apply selection)
Up
Down
Left Right
Power
switch
Language
CancelCancel
Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet
• Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart
device”).
• The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may
differ from those of the actual products.
1 Turn the camera on.
• Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.
• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
H or I on the multi selector to highlight a
language and press k to select.
• The language can be changed at any time using
the Language option in the setup menu (A86).
2 Press k when the dialog at right is
displayed.
• If you do not wish to use a smart device to
configure the camera, press d (A14).
Use SnapBridge to send photos to your
smart device and share them online.
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
later from the Network menu, press
MENU.
Later
Set
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Camera Setup
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3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the
Camera
smart device.
• Android Devices with NFC Support
After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart
device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC
antenna on the smart device to launch the
SnapBridge app.
- If the SnapBridge download site is displayed,
download and install the app before repeating
the above steps.
• iOS Devices and Android Devices Without
NFC Support
Press the camera k button. The camera will wait
for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on
the smart device and follow the on-screen
instructions to tap the name of the camera you
want to pair with.
App
Camera
On your smart device, go to the app
store and search for SnapBridge. After
installing, open the SnapBridge app.
Cancel
Connect to Camera
Camera name
4 Check the authentication code.
• After confirming that the camera and smart device
display the same six-digit authentication code,
follow the steps below to complete pairing (note
that the code may not be displayed in some
versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps
below even if the code is not displayed).
-On the camera, press k.
- On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of
the button varies with the smart device).
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Getting Started
Camera Setup
Auth. code
Confirm that the same authentication
code is displayed on the smart device
and press OK.
OKCancelCancel
5 Press k when the dialog at right is
displayed.
• When a constant connection between the camera
and smart device is established, the dialog at right
is displayed.
• If the camera displays Could not connect., press
k to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings,
press d.
Your camera and smart device are
connected!
SnapBridge will send your photos to
your smart device as they are taken.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
process.
• To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable
the location data features both in th e SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself
(for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device).
• You can also synchronize the camera clock to the ti me reported by the smart device
by selecting Yes when prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge
app. If you sel ect No, set the camera clock from the menus as described in Step 2 on
page 15.
• Setup is complete when the camera returns to the shooting display.
• See page 16 for more information on using SnapBridge.
Setup from the Camera Menus
The camera clock can be set manually.
Next
1 Turn the camera on (A12).
• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
H or I on the multi selector to highlight a
language and press k to select.
• The language can be changed at any time using
the Language option in the setup menu (A86).
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Getting Started
Camera Setup
Language
CancelCancel
2 Press d when the
BackBack
dialog at right is
displayed.
• Select Yes when prompted to
set the camera clock.
Use SnapBridge to send photos to your
smart device and share them online.
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
later from the Network menu, press
MENU.
Later
3 Highlight your home time zone and
press k.
• To t urn day light s aving t ime on press H; W will be
displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn
daylight saving time off.
4 Press H or I to choose a date format and press k.
Set
5 Enter the current date and time and
press k.
• Press J or K to highlight items and press H or I
to change.
• Press k to set the clock.
Date and time
M
D
Y
h m
EditEdit
6 When prompted, press H or I to highlight Yes and press k.
• The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete.
C Resetting the Clock
The Time zone and date option in the setup menu can be used to choose the time zone
and set the camera clock.
Daylight saving time can be turned on or off in the Time zone menu.
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Getting Started
Camera Setup
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