Nikon A300 User Guide

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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.

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Quick Topic Search

You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page.

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

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A300 digital camera.

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

• Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search”

(Aii).

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using the camera.

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the camera.

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

• Smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart device” 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.

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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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• 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

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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

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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

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The Camera Body

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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

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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

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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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The Monitor

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.....................................................................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

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Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................................... 8

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.........................................................................9

Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................10

Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................12

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How to Attach the Camera Strap

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap

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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.

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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)

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.

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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

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

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

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

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

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

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Shooting Images

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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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• 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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Playing Back Images

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1 Press the c (playback) button

to enter playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c

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

2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through

the images quickly.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button

or shutter-release button.

• When e is displayed in full-frame playback

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

• Move the zoom control toward

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

• In full-frame playback mode, move

the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback mode and display multiple images on the screen.

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Deleting Images

Yes

Erase 1 image?

1 Press the l (delete) button to

delete the image currently displayed on the screen.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

C Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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

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The Image Selection Screen for Deletion

Erase selected images

BackBack

1 Use the multi selector JK to select the

image that you want to delete.

• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.

• When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.

Erase selected images

BackBack

3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.

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

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Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)

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

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

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

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Installing the SnapBridge App

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When you install the SnapBridge app on your smart device and establish a wireless connection between the smart device and a SnapBridge-supported camera, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device, or use the smart device to release the camera shutter (A27).

• This manual describes the procedures for version 2.0 of the SnapBridge app. Use the latest version of the SnapBridge app. The operating procedures may vary depending on the camera’s firmware, version of the SnapBridge app, or OS of the smart device.

• See the manual of your smart device for details on how to operate the smart device.

1 Install the SnapBridge app on the smart device.

• Download the app from the Apple App Store® for iOS, and from Google PlayTM for

Android

. Search for “snapbridge” and then install it.

• Visit the applicable download site for more information about supported OS versions.

• The “SnapBridge 360/170 app” cannot be used with this camera.

2 Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the smart device.

• Use the SnapBridge app to connect to the camera. You cannot connect from the Bluetooth settings screen on the smart device.

C Screens in the SnapBridge App

1 You can view notices from Nikon and the SnapBridge app

Help, as well as configure the app’s settings.

2 Primarily perform connection settings for smart devices

and cameras.

3 You can view, delete, or share the images that are

downloaded from the camera.

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Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device

Later

Set

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.

NextCancel

NFC enabled devices: touch the camera to the smart device. Non-NFC enabled devices: press OK.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery so that the camera does not turn off during the procedure.

• Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera.

1 Camera: Select Network menu (A91)

M Connect to smart device, and press the k button.

• The screen in st ep 2 is displayed when you turn the camera on for the first time. This step is unnecessary in such cases.

2 Camera: Press the k button when the

screen shown on the right is displayed.

• A dialog prompting you whether to use the NFC function is displayed. If you will use the NFC function, touch the NFC antenna of the smart device to Y (N-mark) on the camera. When Start pairing? is displayed on the smart device, tap OK and proceed to step 7. If you will not use the NFC function, press the k button.

3 Camera: Confirm that the screen shown

on the right is displayed.

• Prepare the smart device and proceed to the next step.

Airplane mode

Connect to smart device

Send while shooting

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Restore default settings

App

Camera

On your smart device, go to the app store and search for SnapBridge. After installing, open the SnapBridge app.

Cancel

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4 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and

tap Pair with camera.

• When the dialog to select a camera is displayed, tap the camera you want to connect to.

• If you did not connect to the camera by tapping Skip at the upper-right of the screen when launching the SnapBridge app for the first time, tap Pair with camera in the A tab and proceed to step 5.

5 Smart device: In the Pair with camera screen,

tap the camera name.

• For iOS, if a dialog explaining the procedure is displayed when connecting, confirm the details and tap Understood (if it is not displayed, scroll down the screen). Tap the camera name again when the screen to select an accessory is displayed (it may take some time for the camera name to be displayed).

6 Camera/smart device:

Confirm that the camera and smart device display the same number (six digits).

• For iOS, the number may not be displayed on the smart device depending on th e OS version. Proceed to step 7 in such cases.

Auth. code

123456

Confirm that the same authentication code is displayed on the smart device and press OK.

OKCancelCancel

7 Camera/smart device: Press the k

button on the camera and tap PAIR in the SnapBridge app.

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8 Camera/smart device: Finish the

connection settings.

Camera: Press the k button when the screen shown on the right is displayed.

Smart device: Tap OK when the dialog indicating that pairing is complete is displayed.

Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken.

9 Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

setup process.

• To record location data with photographs, select Yes when Download location data from smart device? is displayed. Enable the location data functions on the smart device, and enable Synchronize location data in the A tab M Auto link options in the SnapBridge app.

• You can synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device by selecting Yes when Sync clock with smart device? is displayed. Enable

Synchronize clocks in the A tab M Auto link options in the SnapBridge app.

Connecting the camera and smart device is complete. Still images captured with the camera are automatically uploaded to the smart device.

C To Learn More About Using the SnapBridge App

See the online help for details on how to use the SnapBridge app (after connecting, refer to the SnapBridge app menu M Help).

http://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html

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C If the Connection Is Unsuccessful

• If the camera displays Could not connect. when connecting.

- Press the k button and repeat the procedure from step 2 in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” (A23) to connect again.

- Press the d button to cancel the connection.

• The issue may be solved by relaunching the app. Close the SnapBridge app completely and then tap the app icon again to launch it. When the app launches, repeat the procedure from step 1 in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” (A23).

• If the camera cannot connect and an error occurs in iOS, the camera may be registered as a device in iOS. Launch the iOS settings app and deregister the device (camera name) in such cases.

Disabling or Enabling the Wireless Connection

Use any of the following methods to disable or enable the connection.

• Switch the setting in Network menu M Airplane mode in the camera. You can

set it to On to turn off all communication functions in places where wireless communication is prohibited.

• Switch the setting in Network menu M Bluetooth M Connection in the

camera.

• Switch the setting in the A tab M Auto link options M Auto link in the

SnapBridge app. You can reduce battery consumption of the smart device by disabling this setting.

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Image Upload and Remote Photography

Image Upload

There are three ways to upload images.

• Movies recorded with this camera cannot be uploaded.

Automatically upload images t o the smart device every time they are captured.

Select images in the camera and upload them to the smart

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Use the smart device to select images in the camera and download them to the smart device.

The size of images that are uploaded is 2 megapixels.

When Network menu M Bluetooth M Send while off in the camera is set to On, images are uploaded to the smart device automatically even when the camera is turned off.

Depending on the iOS version, you must select the camera SSID when you tap OK. See “If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A28) for more information.

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B Notes About When in a Wi-Fi Connection

• If the smart device enters sleep mode or you switch from the SnapBridge app to another app, the Wi-Fi connection will be disconnected.

• Some functions of the SnapBridge app cannot be used during a Wi-Fi connection. To cancel a Wi-Fi connection, tap the A tab M

F M Yes.

Network menu in the camera M Send while shooting M set Still images to Yes.

Playback menu in the camera M use Mark for upload to select images.

A tab in the SnapBridge app M tap Download pictures.

A dialog related to Wi-Fi connections is displayed. Tap

and select images.

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Remote Photography

You can tap the A tab in the SnapBridge app M Remote photography to release the camera shutter using a smart device.

• Follow the instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection. In

iOS, a dialog related to Wi-Fi connections may be displayed. In such cases, see “If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A28).

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

The SnapBridge app normally connects the camera and smart device via Bluetooth. However, switch to a Wi-Fi connection when using Download pictures or remote photography. Depending on the iOS version, you must switch the connection manually. In such cases, use the following procedure to set the connection.

1 Write down the camera SSID (camera name at

default) and password displayed on the screen in the smart device, and then tap View options.

• You can change the SSID or password by using Network

menu M Wi-Fi M Network settings in the camera. To

protect your privacy, we recommend that you change the password regularly. Disable the wireless connection when changing the password (A26).

2 Select the SSID you wrote down in step 1 from

the list of connections.

• When you establish a wireless connection for the first time, input the password you wrote down in step 1 while making sure to enter the uppercase and lowercase characters correctly. Inputting the password is unnecessary after the first time connecting.

• The Wi-Fi connection is complete when G is displayed next to the camera SSID, as shown on the screen at right. Return to the SnapBridge app and operate the app.

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If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully

• If the connection is disconnected while uploading images through the Send while shooting or Mark for upload function in the camera, the connection and

image upload may resume when you turn the camera off and then on again.

• You may be able to upload by canceling the connection and then establishing a connection again. Tap the A tab in the SnapBridge app M D M Forget camera M camera whose connection you want to cancel M Yes* to cancel the connection, and then follow the instructions in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” (A23) to establish a connection again.

* For iOS, a dialog about device registration will be displayed. Launch the iOS settings

app and deregister the device (camera name).

B Notes About Image Upload and Remote Photography

• While the camera is being operated, uploading may be canceled or you may not be able

to upload images or perform remote photography.

• When the settings listed below are configured on the camera, you cannot upload images

or perform remote photography. Change the settings or switch to playback mode.

- Continuous in A (auto) mode

- Sports, Panorama ass ist, or Pet po rtra it (when set to V Continuous) in scene mode

- Self-Collage or when Blink proof is set to On in smart portrait mode

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Shooting Features

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

The shooting modes described below are available.

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

• b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

• D Special effects Apply effects to images during shooting.

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

• A Auto mode Used for general shoot ing. Settings can be changed to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot that you want to capture.

1 When the shooting screen is

displayed, press the A (shooting mode) button.

2 Use the multi selector HI

Scene auto selector

to select a shooting mode and press the k button.

• When scene mode or special effects

mode is selected, press K t o selec t a scene mode or effect before pressing the k button.

C Help Display

The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed.

You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu.

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A (Auto) Mode

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

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

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A104). The default setting is Target finding AF (A57).

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Creative slider (A32)

• Flash mode (A50)

• Self-timer (A52)

• Macro mode (A54)

• Shooting menu (A98)

Using the Creative Slider

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

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

1 Press the multi selector K.

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2 Use JK to select an item.

Slider

Histogram

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

entire image.

• G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire

image.

• o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of

the entire image.

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

3 Use HI to adjust the level.

• You can preview the results on the screen.

• To set another item, return to step 2.

• Select y Exit to hide the slider.

• To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press

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

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

4 Press the k button when setting is complete.

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

C Creative Slider Settings

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A63).

• The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness and hue are saved in the

camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• See “Using the Histogram” (A55) for more information.

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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.

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

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

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

Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the

background takes up a large portion of the frame)

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

Night portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in

which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

g Night landscape i Close-up j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)

d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures)

d Other scenes

B Notes About x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired settings. In this

case, select another shooting mode (A31).

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

Functions Available in x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

• Flash mode (A50)

• Self-timer (A52)

• Exposure compensation (A55)

• Image mode (A98)

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

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

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

b Portrait (default setting) i Dusk/dawn c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait f Party/indoor

Z Beach z Snow

h Sunset

The camera focuses at infinity.

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

Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR (A124) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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(A36) k Close-up (A36)

(A36) m Fireworks show

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j Night landscape

u Food (A36)

o Backlighting2 (A37)

U Panorama assist (A39)

O Pet portrait (A37)

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(A36)

(A37)

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• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about

6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to x).

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode

setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

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

series.

f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Photo VR (A124) to

Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

j Night landscape

• On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held or

w Tripod.

• u Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring

and noise even when the camera is hand-held.

• w Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera

when shooting.

- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A124) in the setup menu is set

to On.

k Close-up

• Macro mode (A54) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest

position at which it can focus.

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

move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

u Food

• Macro mode (A54) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest

position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The

hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use

the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

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m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.

• The zoom is restricted to four fixed positions.

o Backlighting

• The flash always fires.

O Pet portrait

• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses

on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release).

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

Continuous.

- U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image.

- V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures three

images continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release and Self-portrait Timer

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release and Self-

portrait timer settings.

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

- r5s: The camera d etects a dog, cat, or human face. The shutter is automatically released

5 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter a utomatically, even if a dog, cat, or human face is detected. Press the shutter-release button.

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

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

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

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

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

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Using Skin Softening

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

• Smart portrait mode (A44)

- The amount of the Skin softening effect can be adjusted.

• x (scene auto selector) mode (A34)

• Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A35)

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A71) even after shooting.

B Notes About Skin Softening

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

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

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

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The use of a tripod makes it easier to frame a picture. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR (A124) to Off in the setup menu.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (Panorama assist) M k button

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

1 Use the multi selector JK to select the

direction in which images are joined, and press the k button.

• If necessary, apply flash mode (A50), self-timer (A52), macro mode (A54) and exposure compensation (A55) settings in this step.

• Press the k button to reselect the direction.

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2 Frame the first portion of the

panorama scene and take the first picture.

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

• About one third of the image is displayed as translucent.

• To cancel shooting, press the k button.

3 Take the next picture.

• Match the outline of the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the previous image, and press the shutterrelease button.

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4 Press the k button when shooting is

complete.

• The camera returns to step 1.

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B Notes About Panorama Assist

• Up to three images can be taken and combined in a panorama series. Shooting automatically ends after the third image is taken.

• A panorama image may not be saved if the translucent portion of a n image is not properly aligned with the subject when taking the next image.

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

• If shooting ends after only the first image is taken, the camera cannot scroll the playback of the image (A41).

• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A126) initiates standby mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

• Images cannot be deleted while shooting in panorama assist mode. When shooting a new image, return to step 1 and start over again.

C R Indicator

In panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series.

When the first image is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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Switch to playback mode (A18), display an image captured using panorama assist in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

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Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selec tor JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.

Function Icon Description

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

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

Pause E

End G Switch to full-frame playback mode.

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

F Resume automatic scrolling.

B Notes About Panorama Assist Images

• The images cannot be edited on this camera.

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

images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

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

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Apply effects to images during shooting.

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

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

Type Description

D Soft (default setting)

E Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast

monochrome

I Selective color

l Pop

o Cross process

m Toy camera

effect 1 n Toy camera

effect 2

b Mirror

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

• When Selective color or Cross process is selected ,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

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Functions Available in Special Effects Mode

• Flash mode (A50)

• Self-timer (A52)

• Macro mode (A54)

• Exposure compensation (A55)

• Image mode (A98)

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Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces

Slider

Effect

When Shooting)

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

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

1 Press the multi selector K.

2 Apply an effect.

• Use JK to select the desired effect.

• Use HI to select the amount of effect.

• You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.

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

• Select y Exit to hide the slider.

• After configuring the desired effects, press the k

button to apply them.

Skin softening

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

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

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

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Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Glamour retouch (A44)

• Smile timer (A46)

• Self-Collage (A47)

• Flash mode (A50)

• Self-timer (A52)

• Smart portrait menu (A108)

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Using Smile Timer

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

When you press the multi selector J to select a

Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.

• Set the glamour retouch function before selecting

smile timer (A44).

• When you press the shutter-release button to take a

picture, smile timer is terminated.

Smile timer

B Notes About Smile Timer

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles (A58). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

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

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Using Self-Collage

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Self-Collage

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

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

1 Press the multi selector J to select n

Self-Collage, and press the k button.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed.

• When you press the d button and select Self-

Collage before pressing J, you can configure the settings for Number of shots, Interval, and Shutter sound (A108).

• If you want to apply glamour retouch when shooting, set the effect before selecting selfcollage (A44).

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2 Take a picture.

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

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

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

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• The collage image is saved.

• Each captured image is saved as an individual

image separate from the collage image.

B Notes About Self-Collage

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

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A63).

Save OK?

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Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

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

• m Flash mode

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

• n Self-timer

The camera releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button.

• p Macro mode

Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.

• o Exposure compensation

You can adjust overall image brightness.

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

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Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

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Flash Mode

Auto

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

1 Press the multi selector H (m).

2 Select the desired flash mode (A51)

and press the k button.

• If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be

canceled.

C The Flash Lamp

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

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

button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot

images.

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

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

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Flash Mode

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Available Flash Modes

Auto

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

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

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.

Off

The flash does not fire.

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.

Fill flash

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

Slow sync

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

B Notes About Using the Flash

If you use the flash while the zoom is at the wide-angle position, the image periphery may appear dark depending on the distance to the subject.

Try moving the zoom slightly toward telephoto to correct the problem.

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A61).

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

camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

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

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

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Flash Mode

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Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A124) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select n10s, n2s, or r5s, and press

the k button.

• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions,

such as weddings.

• n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.

• r5s (5 seconds): Use to take self-portraits (self-

portrait timer).

• If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be

canceled.

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

and r5s (self-portrait timer) are displayed (A37). n10s and n2s cannot be used.

• When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode, you can also use a Smile timer

(A46), n Self-Collage (A47) or r5s Self-portrait timer in addition to n10s and n2s.

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

• Focus and exposure are set.

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4 Press the shutter-release button

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

• When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to OFF.

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

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Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)

Macro mode

Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select ON and press the k button.

• If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be canceled.

3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom

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

• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 9 cm (3.6 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A61).

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

even after the camera is turned off.

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Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)

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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting

Exposure compensation

Histogram

Brightness)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and press

the k button.

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

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

• The compensation value is applied, even without

pressing the k button.

• When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode, the glamour retouch screen is displayed instead of the exposure compensation screen (A44).

• When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the creative slider is displayed instead of the exposure compensation screen (A32).

C Exposure Compensation Value

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A61).

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

even after the camera is turned off.

C Using the Histogram

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

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

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

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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

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Using the Zoom

Wide-angle Telephoto

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

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

• To zoom in: Move toward g

• To zoom out: Move toward f

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

• A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting

screen when the zoom control is moved.

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify

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

C Digital Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

settings or other settings.

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Using the Zoom

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Focusing

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Focus areas

The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and F-number),

Press halfway

Press all the way

Using Target Finding AF

When AF area mode (A104) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses

on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• If no main subject is detected, the camera

automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus are displayed in green.

press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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

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B Notes About Target Finding AF

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• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary.

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

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

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

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

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

Using Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.

• e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or d

Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode

(A34)

• Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A35)

• Smart portrait mode (A44)

• When AF area mode (A104) in A (auto) mode

(A32) is set to Face priority.

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

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

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

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

camera focuses in the center of the frame.

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

closest to the camera.

B Notes About Face Detection

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

• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other wise obstructed

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

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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.

the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing

a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

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

a cage)

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

similarly shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A60).

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Focus Lock

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

1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A104). 2 Position the subject in the

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

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

• Exposure is also locked.

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the picture.

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

4 Press the shutter-release button all the

way down to take the picture.

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

Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.

Flash

(A50)

x (scene auto selector)

C (scene)

b (portrait) V Off c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor)

W W V V

Z (beach) U Off z (snow) U Off

h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn) j (night landscape)

k (close-up) W Off u (food) m (fireworks show) o (backlighting)

U (panorama assist) W Off Off 0.0

O (pet portrait)

Self-timer

(A52)

Off

Macro

(A54)

Off

Off 0.0

Exposure

compensation

(A55)

0.0

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Flash

(A50)

Self-timer

(A52)

Macro

(A54)

Exposure

compensation

(A55)

R (special effects) W Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) U Off

A (auto) U Off Off –

The camera automatically selects the flash m ode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually.

Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected.

Cannot be changed.

Cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction.

May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

The n10s and n2s self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release (A37) and selfportrait timer (A37) can be turned on or off.

a Smile timer (A46), n Self-Collage (A47), or r5s Self-portrait timer can be used in addition to the n10s and n2s self-timer.

The glamour retouch screen is displayed (A44).

Creative slider is displayed (A32).

Off

–

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted function Option Description

Flash mode

Self-timer AF area mode (A104)

Macro mode AF area mode (A104)

Image mode ISO sensitivity (A103)

White balance

AF area mode Digital zoom (A125)

Blink proof Self-Collage (A47)

Digital zoom AF area mode (A10

Continuous (A102)

Blink proof (A109)

Hue (Using the creative Slider) (A32)

When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used.

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

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

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

When 3200 is selected, the image mode setting of only r 2272×1704, q 1600×1200, or O 640×480 can be selected. If any image mode setting other than above is selected, the image mode setting is automatically changed to r 2272×1704 when ISO sensitivity is set to 3200.

When Hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance setting is not available in the shooting menu.

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame regardless of the AF area mode setting.

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

Whe

n Subject tracking is selected,

4) digital zoom cannot be used.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

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

available (A125).

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

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Playback Features

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

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

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

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(h)

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Displayed area guide

Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A18) zooms in on the image.

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

f (h) or g (i).

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

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

playback mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (A74).

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Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

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(i)

(h)

(i)

(h)

Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A18) displays images as thumbnails.

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

toward f (h) or g (i).

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

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

B Notes About Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2016.

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2016

Tue

Sat

Thu

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List by Date Mode

List by date

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

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

• Functions in the playback menu (A110) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy).

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

- d button: The functions listed below are

available.

• Slide show

• Protect*

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

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

B Notes About List by Date Mode

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

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

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

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

January 1, 2016.

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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Quick effects

Painting Photo

illustration

Soft portrait

Portrait

(color + B&W)

Fisheye Cross screen

Before Editing Images

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

C Restrictions on Image Editing

• An image can be edited up to 10 times.

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

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood

Process images with a variety of effects.

Painting, Photo illustration, Soft portrait, Portrait (color + B&W), Fisheye, Cross screen, or Miniature effect can be selected.

1 Display the image to which you want to

apply an effect in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.

2 Use the multi selector HIJK to

select the desired effect and press the k button.

• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

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

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created.

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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

D-Lighting

Cancel

Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button

Use the multi selector HI to select the

Quick retouch

amount of effect applied and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

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D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button

Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press

the k button.

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

Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Redeye correction M k button

Preview the result and press the k button.

• To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector

Red-eye correction

SaveBack

B Notes About Red-eye Correction

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

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

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

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

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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

Preview

Save

Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button

1 Use the multi selector HIJK to

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

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

2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to

Small face

select the effect level, and press the k button.

• You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button. F (Small face), B (Skin softening), l (Found ation makeup), m (Glare reduction), E (Hide eye bags), A (Big eyes), G (Whiten eyes), n (Eye shadow), o (Mascara), H (Whiten teeth), p (Lipstick), D (Redden cheeks)

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

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3 Preview the result and press the k

button.

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

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the

d button.

Subject selection

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4 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created.

B Notes About Glamour Retouch

• Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes.

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

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

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

Save OK?

Yes

Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image

Small picture

Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button

1 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired copy size and press the k button.

• Images captured at an image mode setting of z

5120×2880 are saved at a size of 640 × 360, and images captured at an image mode setting of s 3864×3864 are saved at 480 × 480. Press the k button to proceed to step 2.

2 Select Yes and press the k button.

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

Create small picture file?

Yes

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

3.0

1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A65). 2 Adjust the image so that only the

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

• Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a magnification rate at which u is displayed.

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

3.0

3 Check that the desired cropping area is

Trim

displayed, and then press the k button.

Save

4 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created.

C Image Size

• The aspect ratio (horizontal and vertical ratio) of a cropped image is the same as that of the original image.

• An image that is c ropped to a size of 320 × 240 or sm aller is displayed at a small size on the playback screen.

Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

Save this image as displayed?

Yes

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Movies

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1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to

start movie recording.

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

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording. 4 Select a movie in full-frame playback

mode and press the k button to play it back.

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Movie Frame

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

• If Photo info in Monitor settings (A121) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie

before you start recording.

Maximum Movie Recording Time

Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

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

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

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A163). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating is used.

B Camera Temperature

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

when the camera is used in a hot area.

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

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

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Notes About Movie Recording

B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing . Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the

camera or the memory card.

B Notes About Recorded Movies

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

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

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

• Smear (A140) visible on the screen with movie recording will be recorded with movies.

Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movies is recommended.

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, colored stripes

may appear on subjects with repeating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.

B Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording

• When Movie VR (A116) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e.,

the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording.

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Movie VR to Off to

prevent potential errors caused by this function.

B Notes About Autofocus for Movie Recording

Autofocus may not perform as expected (A59). Should this occur, try the following:

1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before starting

movie recording.

2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended

subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and modify the composition.

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Operations During Movie Playback

Volume indicator

When paused

To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2).

Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

Function Icon Description

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

Fastforward

Pause E

End G Return to full-frame playback mode.

B Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie.

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

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

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

continuous advancing.

F Resume playback.

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

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

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Utilizing Images

Open the connector cover.

Insert the plug.

USB/audio/video output connector

In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below.

Viewing Images on a TV

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of an optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks.

Printing Images Without Using a Computer

If you connect the camera to a P ictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)

You can transfer images and movies to a computer for viewing and editing. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the USB cable.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX-i on the computer.

B Notes About Connecting Cables to the Camera

• Make sure to turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

• Make sure that the camera battery is sufficiently charged. If the EH-62G AC Adapter (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-62G. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.

• For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

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Viewing Images on a TV

Yellow White

1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.

• Connect the yellow plug to the vid eo-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV.

• Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

2 Set the TV’s input to external video input.

• See the documentation provided with your TV for details.

3 Press and hold down the c (playback)

button to turn on the camera.

• Images are displayed on the TV.

• The camera screen does not turn on.

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Printing Images Without a Computer

Print selection

Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

1 Turn on the printer. 2 Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB

cable.

• Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

3 The camera is automatically turned on.

• The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed on the camera screen, followed by the Print selection screen (2).

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B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed

Print selection

When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A131), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera of f and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.

Printing Images One at a Time

1 Use the multi selector JK to select the

desired image and press the k button.

• Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to fullframe playback.

2 Use HI to select Copies and press the

k button.

• Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button.

3 Select Paper size and press the k

button.

• Select the desired paper size and press the k button.

• To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default.

• The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use.

4 Select Start print and press the k

button.

• Printing starts.

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Printing Images Without a Computer

PictBridge

prints

Start print

Copies

Paper size

PictBridge

prints

Start print

Copies

Paper size

PictBridge

prints

Start print

Copies

Paper size

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Printing Multiple Images

Print selection

1 When the Print selection screen is

displayed, press the d (menu) button.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select

Paper size and press the k button.

• Select the desired paper size and press the k button.

• To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default.

• The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use.

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

3 Select Print selection or Print all

images and press the k button.

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Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

Paper size

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

Paper size

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Print selection

Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each.

• Use the multi selector JK to select images,

Print selection

and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed.

• Images selected for printing are indicated by M

and the number of copies to be printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0.

BackBack

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

to switch to thumbnail playback.

• Press the k button when setting is complete. When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing.

Print all images

One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed.

• When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing.

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Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)

Installing ViewNX-i

ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.

Transferring Images to a Computer

1 Prepare a memory card that contains images.

You can use any of the methods below to transfer images from the memory card to a computer.

• SD memory card slot/card reader: Insert the memory card into the card slot of your computer or the card reader (commercially available) that is connected to the computer.

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.

B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Disconnect all other USB-powered devices from the computer. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.

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Nikon A300 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Topic Search

Main Topics

Common Topics

Introduction

Read This First

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

For Shooting

For Playback

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Charging the Battery

Camera Setup

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

Recording Movies

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion

Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)

Installing the SnapBridge App

Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device

Disabling or Enabling the Wireless Connection

Image Upload and Remote Photography

Image Upload

Remote Photography

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

If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully

Shooting Features

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Using the Creative Slider

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

Tips and Notes About Scene Mode

Using Skin Softening

Shooting with Panorama Assist

Playback with Panorama Assist

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

Using Smile Timer

Using Self-Collage

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

Flash Mode

Self-timer

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

Using the Zoom

Focusing

The Shutter-release Button

Using Target Finding AF

Using Face Detection

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Focus Lock

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

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

List by Date Mode

Editing Images (Still Images)

Before Editing Images

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

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

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

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