Nikon A300 User Guide

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 vi).

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

Quick Topic Search

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Main Topics

Introduction ............................................................................................................................iii

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. ix

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

Getting Started........................................................................................................................7

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................14

Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)..............................................................21

Shooting Features................................................................................................................30

Playback Features.................................................................................................................64

Movies ......................................................................................................................................75

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...........................................80

Using the Menu.....................................................................................................................90

Technical Notes..................................................................................................................133

Common Topics

For Your Safety Connecting to a

Smart Portrait

Mode

Smart Device

Editing Images

(Still Images)

Selecting a

Shooting Mode

Troubleshooting Index

Special Effects

Mode

Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A300 digital camera.

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

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

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• 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.

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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 (A91) 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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For Your Safety

• 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

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... iii

Read This First ......................................................................................................................................... iii

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................................................................................... iii

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

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

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

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 14

Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 15

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................. 17

Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 18

Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 19

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 20

Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)............................................................. 21

Installing the SnapBridge App ......................................................................................................... 22

Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device ............................................................................. 23

Disabling or Enabling the Wireless Connection .................................................................................... 26

Image Upload and Remote Photography.................................................................................... 27

Image Upload.............................................................................................................................................................. 27

Remote Photography ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Table of Contents

If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS ......................................................... 28

If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully ............................................................................................ 29

Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 31

A (Auto) Mode .................................................................................................................................... 32

Using the Creative Slider ...................................................................................................................................... 32

x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode....................................................................................................... 34

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 35

Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 36

Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 38

Shooting with Panorama Assist ....................................................................................................................... 39

Playback with Panorama Assist ........................................................................................................................ 41

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)....................................................... 42

Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)....................................... 44

Using Smile Timer ..................................................................................................................................................... 46

Using Self-Collage..................................................................................................................................................... 47

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 49

Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 50

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 52

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) ...................................................................................... 54

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 55

Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 56

Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 57

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 57

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 57

Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 58

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 59

Focus Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) ........................................................................................ 61

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 63

Playback Features................................................................................................................ 64

Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 65

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ......................................................................................... 66

List by Date Mode................................................................................................................................. 67

Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 68

Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 68

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ........................................................................................................ 68

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 69

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................................................................................... 69

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ............................. 70

Table of Contents

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces ........................................................................................... 71

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image......................................................................................... 73

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 74

Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 75

Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 76

Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 79

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......................................... 80

Utilizing Images..................................................................................................................................... 81

Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................................................... 82

Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................... 83

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ............................................................................................................. 83

Printing Images One at a Time ......................................................................................................................... 84

Printing Multiple Images ...................................................................................................................................... 85

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)......................................................................... 87

Installing ViewNX-i.................................................................................................................................................... 87

Transferring Images to a Computer .............................................................................................................. 87

Using the Menu.................................................................................................................... 90

Menu Operations.................................................................................................................................. 91

The Image Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................... 93

Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................... 94

The Shooting Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 94

The Smart Portrait Menu....................................................................................................................................... 95

The Movie Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 95

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 96

The Network Menu ............................................ ...................................................................................................... 96

The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 97

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options).......................................................... 98

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................................................................................................... 98

The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)...................................................................................... 100

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 100

Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 102

ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 103

AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 104

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 107

The Smart Portrait Menu................................................................................................................. 108

Self-Collage ................................................................................................................................................................ 108

Blink Proof ................................................................................................................................................................... 109

The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 110

Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 110

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Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 111

Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 112

Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 112

Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)............................................... 113

The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 114

Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 114

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 115

Movie VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 116

Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 116

The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 117

Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 118

The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 119

Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 119

Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 121

Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 123

Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 124

AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 125

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 125

Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 126

Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 126

Format Card/Format Memory ........................................................................................................................ 127

Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 128

Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 128

Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 129

Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 130

Video Mode................................................................................................................................................................ 130

Charge by Computer ........................................................................................................................................... 131

Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 132

Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 132

Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 132

Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 133

Notices................................................................................................................................................... 134

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 136

Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 139

The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 139

The Battery ............................................................................................ ..................................................................... 140

The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 141

Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................................... 142

Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 143

Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 143

Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 143

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Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 144

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 148

File Names ............................................................................................................................................ 157

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 158

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 159

Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 163

Index....................................................................................................................................................... 165

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Parts of the Camera

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

The Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 4

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

2453

Lens cover closed

Shutter-release button............................ 16

Zoom control................................................ 56

f: Wide-angle....................................... 56

g: Telephoto............................................. 56

h: Thumbnail playback................... 66

i: Playback zoom.................................. 65

Power switch/power-on lamp ...........12

Flash.................................................................... 50

Self-timer lamp ............................................ 53

AF-assist illuminator

Lens

Lens cover

Built-in microphone

Power connector cover (for connection with optional AC adapter)

Eyelet for camera strap .............................. 8

Connector cover......................................... 81

USB/audio/video output connector

............................................................................... 81

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

11 10

Charge lamp.................................................. 10

Flash lamp....................................................... 50

b (e movie-record) button............. 17

A (shooting mode) button

................................................31, 32, 35, 42, 44

c (playback) button ........................ ......18

Multi selector ................................................ 91

k (apply selection) button .................91

l (delete) button ...................................... 19

d (menu) button.................................. 91

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ............................ 9

Tripod socket ..............................................161

Speaker

Monitor................................................................ 4

N-Mark (NFC antenna) ............................ 23

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

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Shooting mode ............31, 32, 35, 42, 44

Flash mode..................................................... 50

Macro mode .................................................. 54

Zoom indicator.................................... 54, 56

Focus indicator............................................. 16

AE/AF-L indicator ....................................... 40

Movie options ........................................... 114

Image mode .................................................. 98

Panorama assist........................................... 39

Photo VR icon ............................................ 124

Movie VR icon.............................................116

Wind noise reduction............................116

Exposure compensation value

............................................................................... 55

Remaining movie recording time

........................................................................76, 77

Number of exposures remaining

(still images)................................................... 16

Internal memory indicator................... 16

F-number ........................................................ 57

Shutter speed ............................................... 57

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 (A121)).

For Shooting

356

AE/AF-L

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Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

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Focus area (target finding AF)

.....................................................................57, 105

Focus area (manual or center)

.....................................................................60, 104

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection).....................38, 44, 58, 104

Focus area (subject tracking)

..................................................................105, 106

Location data ............................................. 130

Travel destination icon......................... 119

ISO sensitivity............................................. 103

Battery level indicator ..............................16

Date stamp.................................................. 123

“Date not set” indicator ....................... 149

Bluetooth communication indicator

............................................................................ 117

Airplane mode ...........................................117

Wi-Fi communication indicator

.............................................................................117

Soft...................................................................... 44

White balance ............................................ 100

Foundation makeup................................. 44

Hue...................................................................... 32

Skin softening............................................... 44

Vividness...................................................32, 44

Continuous shooting mode ..............102

Blink proof icon .........................................109

Hand-held/tripod....................................... 36

Self-timer indicator.................................... 52

Smile timer ..................................................... 46

Self-Collage .................................................... 47

Pet portrait auto release......................... 37

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List by date icon.......................................... 67

Protect icon................................................. 112

Glamour retouch icon .............................71

Quick effects icon....................................... 68

D-Lighting icon............................................ 69

Quick retouch icon .................................... 69

Red-eye correction icon......................... 70

Internal memory indicator ................... 16

Current image number/ total number of images

Movie length or elapsed playback time

Image mode .................................................. 98

Panorama assist........................................... 39

Movie options ............................................114

Small picture icon ...................................... 73

Crop icon..................................................65, 74

Volume indicator........................................ 79

Quick effects guide

Panorama assist playback guide Movie playback guide

Time of recording

Date of recording

Battery level indicator.............................. 16

Charging AC Adapter connection indicator

File number and type ............................157

Recorded location data indicator

.............................................................................130

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

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

How to Attach the Camera Strap

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap

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 (A91).

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

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

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

Camera Setup

Multi selector

k button (apply selection)

Down

Left Right

Power switch

d button

Language

CancelCancel

1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on.

• Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.

• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Use

HI on the multi selector to highlight a language and press the k button to select.

• The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu (A91).

2 When the dialog shown on the right is

displayed, press the d or k button as indicated below.

• When not wirelessly connecting to a smart device: Press d to proceed to step 3.

• When wirelessly connecting to a smart device: Press the k button. See “Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)” (A21) for details on the setup procedure.

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

3 Use HI to choose Yes when Choose time zone and set date

and time? is displayed, and press the k button.

Getting Started

Camera Setup

4 Highlight your home time zone and

Date and time

EditEdit

h m

press the k button.

• To t urn day light s aving t ime on, p ress H. The clock is set ahead one hour and W is displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off.

BackBack

5 Use HI to choose a date format and press the k button. 6 Enter the current date and time and

press the k button.

• Use JK to highlight items and use HI to change.

• Press the k button to set the clock.

7 When prompted, choose Yes and press the k button.

• The shooting screen is displayed when setup is complete.

• You can change the time zone and set the camera clock in Time zone an d date in

the setup menu (A91).

Getting Started

Camera Setup

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images...................................................................................................................15

Recording Movies.................................................................................................................17

Playing Back Images............................................................................................................18

Deleting Images....................................................................................................................19

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

Zoom out Zoom in

x (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In x (scene auto selector) mode, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

1 Hold the camera steady.

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

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

2 Frame the picture.

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

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• When the camera recognizes the shooting scene,

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the shooting mode icon changes accordingly.

• 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.

3 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.

• 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 all the way down.

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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 battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing . Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the

camera or the memory card.

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C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed f or about one minute, the screen 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 screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

C When Using a Tripod

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

- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode (A49) set to W (off)

- 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 (A91) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Recording Movies

Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movierecord) 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.

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