Nikon AW100 User Manual

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac: OS, and QuickTimearetrademarks of Apple Inc., registered In the U.S. and other countries. The IFrame logo and the IFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

• SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-.3C, LLC.

• PIctBrIdge Is a trademark.

• HDMfl-iaffli logo and HIgh-DefInItion Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• All other trade names mentioned In this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product Is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video In compliance with the AVC standard ('AVC video") and/or (il) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged In a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license Is granted or shall be Implied for any other use. Additional Information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using GPS/Displaying Maps

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPiX AWl 00 digitai camera. Before using the camera, piease read the information in "For Your Safety" (CDvi) and "<important> Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation, GPS/digitai compass" (QZIxi), and famiiiarize yourseif with the information provided in this manuai. After reading, piease keep this manuai handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

Confirnning the Package Contents

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

COOLPIX AWl 00

Digital Camera

Battery Charger MH-65

(with power cable)*

Audio Video Cable EG-CPl 6 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD

• Warranty

• Shape of power cable depends on country of use.

Camera strap for land use

Filter Adapter UR-E2-3

(with cord)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL12

(with terminal cover)

USB Cable UC-E6

NOTES:

• Accessories are not waterproof.

• A memory card is not included with the camera.

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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of Shooting and Playback" (CDl 5). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic: operations, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic: Operations" (CDl).

Other Information

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

Icon i Description

Tills icon indicates cautions and infoimation tliat sliould be lead betoie

I using the camera.

This icon mail s notes, intoimation that sliould be lead befoie using tile

I camera.

p—,. .j. These icons indicate othei pages containing lelesant intoimation,

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards a re referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold. in this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

^ I "Reference Section", ¿Xc Technical Notes and Index."

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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 sites:

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

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

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

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

h ttp://imaging.nikon. com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

THE USE OF non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may VOID YOUR Nikon warranty.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

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

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 toensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission.

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

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the

Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (CI]94). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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For Your Safety

Drevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourseif or to others, read

foiiowing safety precautions in their entirety before using this eguipment.

Keepth.Aafetv ctio vli

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WARNINGS

/fV Turn off in the event of

malfunction

Shouidyou notice smoke or an unusuai smeii coming from the camera or Battery Charger, unpiug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediateiy, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation couid resuit in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the eguipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

/fk Do not disassemble

Touching the internai parts of the camera or Battery Charger couid resuit in injury. Repairs shouid be performed oniy by quaiified technicians. Shouid the camera or Battery Charger break open as the resuit of a faii or other accident, take the product to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection, after unpiugging the product and/or removing the battery.

/fv Do not use the camera or

Battery Charger in the presence of flammable gas

Using the camera in the presence of fiammabie gases such as propane and gasoiine, as weii as fiammabie sprays or dust couid resuit in expiosion or fire.

/fv Remove the strap when using

the camera underwater

Twisting the camera strap around the

neck may cause suffocation.

A\ Handle the camera strap with

care

Never piace the strap around the neck

of an infant or chiid.

/fv Keep out of reach of children

Do not keep the products within reach

of chiidren. Doing so may cause injury.

Particuiar care shouid be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other smaii parts into their mouths.

/fv Do not remain in contact with

the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact

with the skin for extended periods may

resuit in iow-temperature burns.

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yfV Observe caution when

handling the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn the

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

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-65 (included).

• When inserting the battery, do not

attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the

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

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do notimmersein or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• if liquid from the damaged battery

comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

^ Observe the following

precautions when handling the Battery Charger

Keep dry. failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a drycioth.Continued usecouid result in fire. Do not handle the power cable or go near the Battery Charger during lightning storms, failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection, failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not handle the plug or Battery Charger with wet hands, failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters, failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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A\ Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using

the flash

Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual Impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than

1 m (3 ft 4 In.) from the subject.

A Do not operate the flash with

the flash window touching a person or object

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

Avoid contact with liquid

crystal

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

Turn the power off when using

inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while Inside an airplane during takeoff and landing. Also, before boarding an airplane, set the GPS tracking information recording function to OFF. if using in a hospital, be sure to follow the instructions of the

hospital. The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

Do not touch the camera

directly for a long time in low temperatures of 0°C (32°F) or lower

If the skin contacts metal parts etc.. It

may result in injury to the skin. Wear gloves etc.

Drivers should not operate the

camera while driving.

This could cause a traffic accident.

Observe caution when using

the movie light

Do not look directly Into the movie

light. This could damage the eyes or

result In visual Impairment.

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Notices for Customers In the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential Installation. This eguipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freguency energy and. If not Installed and used In accordance with the Instructions, may cause harmful Interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be

notified that any changes or

modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or

provided by Nikon foryourequipment.

Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon ine.,

1300 Wait Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11 747-3064 USA Tel: 6.31-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian iCES-00.3.

ATTENTION

Cet appareii numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-00.3 du Canada.

Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES

ACCORDING TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this productisto becoiiected separately. The following apply only to

users in European countries:

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

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to

users in European countries:

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

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

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• Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in "Caring for the Products" (£S:2).

Notes on shockproof performance

This camera has passed Nikon's in-house test (drop test from a height of 152 cm (60 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD810F Method

516.5-Shock*.

This test does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions. Changes in appearance, such as paint peeling off and deformation of the drop shock portion are not subject to the Nikon's in-house test.

" U.S. Department of Defense test method standard.

This drop test drops 5 cameras in 26 directions (8 edges, 12 corners, and 6 faces) from a height of 122 cm (48 in.) to make sure that one to five cameras pass fhe tesf (if any defecf is defected during the test, another five cameras are tested to make sure that the test criteria are satisfied for one to five cameras),

• Do not subject the camera to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by cJropping or hitting it.

Failure to observe this precaution could cause water to seep inside the camera and result in camera malfunction.

• Do not use the camera deeper than 10 m (33 ft) underwater.

• Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to running water.

• Do not sit down with the camera in the pocket of your trousers. Do not forcibly stuff the camera into a bag.

Notes on waterproof and dustproof performances

The camera iseguivalent to lEC/JiS waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and lEC/JiS dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 10 m (33 ft) for up to 60 minutes* This rating does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions.

• This rating indicates that fhe camera has been designed fo withstand fhe specified wafer pressure

for fhe specified period of time when fhe camera is used according to fhe methods defined by Nikon,

• If the camera is subjectecJ to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by cJropping or hitting it, the waterproof performance is not guaranteed.

• if the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-

authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged

service).

- Do not use the camera deeper than 10 m (33 ft) underwater.

- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to the running water.

- Your Nikon warrantee may not cover troubles caused by water seeping inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera.

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• The waterproof performance of this camera is designed to work for fresh water and seawater only.

• The inner portion of this camera is not waterproof Water seeping inside the camera

could cause a malfunction.

• Accessories are not waterproof

• Do not handle the camera with wet hands. Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera.

• if a liguid such as water droplets falls on the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, immediately wipe it off with a soft dry doth, if the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or dosed under wet

conditions near a waterfront or underwater, this could cause water to seep inside the camera or result in camera malfunction.

Do not open or close the cover with wet hands. This could cause water to seep inside

the camera or result in camera malfunction.

• if a foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as yellow waterproof packing,

hinges, memory card slot, or terminals), immediately remove it with a blower or brush.

• if a foreign substance such as suntan oil, sunscreen lotion, hot spring, bath mix powder, detergent, soap, organic solvent, oil, or alcohol adheres to the camera, immediately wipe it off

• Do not leave the camera in low temperature conditions in cold climate regions or in high-temperature conditions of 40°C (104°F) or more (in particular, a place exposed to

direct sunlight, inside the cabin of a car, on a boat, on the beach, or near heating apparatus) for a long period of time. This could cause deterioration of the waterproof

performance.

Before using the camera underwater

Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater.

1. Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Any foreign substances such as sand, dust or hair inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover should be removed with a blower or brush.

• Any liguid such as water droplets inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover should be wiped off with a soft dry doth.

2. Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover is not cracked or deformed.

• The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once a year to replace the waterproof packing with a new one (charged service).

3. Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

• Rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch until it dicks into place. Make sure that the thin cord of the camera strap does not get caught.

• Make sure that the latch indicator indicates the "Close" status.

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Notes on using the camera underwater

Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera.

• Do not dive into water deeper than 10 m (33 ft) with the camera.

• Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more.

• Use the camera in the water temperature range from 0°C to40°C to 104°F) when using it underwater. Do not immerse the camera in hot water (such as bath or hot spring) that is higher than 40°C (104°F).

• Do not open or close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.

• Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater. Do not jump into water with the camera or subject it to high water pressure conditions such as rapids or waterfalls.

• This camera does not float in water. Make sure not to drop the camera underwater.

Cleaning after using the camera underwater

• After using the camera underwater, clean the camera within 60 minutes. If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles, hot spring particles, or other foreign substances are adhered to it, this could cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance.

• Before cleaning the camera, thoroughly remove water droplets, sand, salt particles, hot spring particles, or other foreign substances from your hands, body, and hair.

• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors to avoid a place where it could be exposed to water spray or sand.

• Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until all foreign substances are washed off with water and all moisture is wiped off.

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1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory carcJ slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water.

Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for 10 minutes.

• If the buttons or switches do not operate

properly, foreign substances may have adhered. Since this could cause a malfunction, immerse the camera in fresh water and shake it sufficiently in the water to remove the any foreign substances from the camera.

• When the camera is immersed in the water, a few air bubbles may come out from

the water drain holes of the camera such as openings in the microphone or speakers. This is not a malfunction.

2. Wipe off water droplets with a soft cloth and dry the camera in the wellventilated and shady place.

• Place the camera on a dry cloth to dry it.

Water will flow out from openings in the microphone or speakers.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from a hair dryer or clothes dryer.

• Do not use chemicals (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser), soap, or neutral

detergents. If the waterproof packing or body of the camera becomes deformed, the waterproof performance will deteriorate.

3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and gently wipe off any water or sand remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth.

• If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall

on a memory card or battery. The water droplets may also seep inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as waterproof packing, hinges, memory card slot, or terminals). If that happens, wipe the water off with a dry soft cloth.

• If the cover is closed when the inside is wet, this could cause condensation or

malfunction.

• If the microphone or speaker openings are clogged with water droplets, the sound

may deteriorate or become distorted.

- Wipe the water off with a dry soft cloth.

- Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp implement. If the inside of the camera is damaged, the waterproof performance will deteriorate.

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Notes on operating temperature and humidity and condensation

The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from -10°C to +40°C (14°Fto 104°F). When you use the camera in coid ciimate regions, observe the foiiowing precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm piace before use.

• The performance of the batteries (number of pictures shot and shooting time) wiii drop temporariiy.

• if the camera is in a very coid state, the performance may drop temporariiy, for exampie, the monitor may be darker than normai immediateiy after the camera is turned on or residuai images may be produced.

• When snoworwaterdropietsadhere to the exterior of the camera, immediateiy wipe them off

- if the buttons or switches are frozen, they may not operate smoothiy.

- if the microphone or speaker openings are ciogged with water dropiets, the sound may deteriorate or become distorted.

• Operating environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may cause fogging (condensation) on the inside of the monitor or lens. This is not the camera malfunction or defect.

• Environmental conditions that are likely to cause condensation inside of the camera

Fogging (condensation) may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens in the following environmental conditions where there are sharp tern parature changes or high humidity.

• The camera is suddenly immersed in low temperature underwater from high temperature on land.

• The camera is brought to a warm place such as inside a building from the cold climate outside.

• The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a high-humidity environment.

• Clearing the fogging

• Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover after turning off the camera in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid any place that has hightemperature/high-humidity, sand or dust). To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature.

• if the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

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Notes on GPS/digital compass

• Map/location name data of this camera

Before using the GPS function, make sure to read "USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA" (¿X-9) and agree to the terms.

• The maps and location name information (Point of Interest: POI) areasof December 2010. The maps and location name information will not be updated.

• The details of geological formations are displayed simplistically according to the scale of a map. The scale of a map and level of detail of the location information vary depending on country and region. If the latitude becomes higher, the horizontal and vertical scales displayed on the monitor vary, therefore displayed geological formations differ from the actual formations. Use the maps and location name information only as a guide.

• Notes on GPS/digital compass

• Do not operate the GPS/digital compass while you are driving a car.

• Use information (such as direction and distance) measured by the camera as a guideline only. This information cannot be used for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land survey applications.

• When you use the camera for mountain climbing , trekking, or underwater, be sure to take a map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately.

• When the camera lens is facing upward, the digital compass is not displayed.

• An individual may be identified from still pictures or movies that have been recorded with location information. Observe caution when you transfer still pictures or movies recorded with location information, or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can view them. Be sure to read "Disposing of Data Storage Devices" (CDv).

• When the RecorcJ GPS data of the GPS options menu is On, the GPS function will continue to operate even when the camera is turned off.

• The electromagnetic waves emitted from the camera may affect the measuring instruments of an airplane or medical equipment. When use of the camera is prohibited during airplane takeoffs and landings or inside a hospital, set the Record GPS data to Off and turn off the camera.

• When the Record GPS data is set to On, the battery will be drained, even when the camera is turned off

• Using the camera overseas

• Before taking the camera with GiPS function overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use. For example, you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China. Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off

• The GjPS may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighbouring countries (as of December 2010).

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

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

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

AboutThis Manual.....................................................................................................................iii

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

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

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

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

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation,

GPS/digital compass...........................................................................................xi

Notes on shockproof performance...........................................................................................xi

Notes on waterproof and dustproof performances

Before using the camera underwater......................................................................................xi

Notes on using the camera underwater.................................................................................xii

Cleaning after using the camera underwater.........................................................................xii

Notes on operating temperature and humidity and condensation

Notes on GPS/digital compass..............................................................................................xvi

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

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

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

Controls Used in Shooting Mode..............................................................................................4

Controls Used in Playback Mode..............................................................................................5

The Monitor...............................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................9

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Using the Multi Selector..........................................................................................................10

Using Menus (the IÜENU Button)......................................................................................11

Using the Action Button..........................................................................................................13

Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use..............................................................................14

Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback..........................................................................15

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery.........................................................................16

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery...........................................................................18

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

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

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

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

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

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

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

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

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

Step 5 Play Back Images

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

............................. 32

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

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

Ci (Easy Auto) Mode

Changing (Easy Auto) Mode Settings.....................................................................................38

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes).............................................................39

Changing Scene Mode Settings.............................................................................................39

Characteristics of Each Scene................................................................................................40

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)........................................47

Characteristics of Each Special Effect....................................................................................47

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings................................................................................48

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces).....................................................49

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings.................................................................................50

Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu.........................................................................50

O (Auto) Mode...................................................................................................51

Changing flj (Auto) Mode Settings......................................................................................... 51

Options Available in the Shooting Menu (flj (Auto) Mode).....................................................51

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Functions.................................................................................................................53

Flash Modes (Using the Flash)...............................................................................................54

Using the Self-timer................................................................................................................56

Using Macro Mode..................................................................................................................57

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)....................................................................58

Default Settings.......................................................................................................................59

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changing the Image Size (Image Mode)..............................................................61

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)....................................................................61

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

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

Using Face Detection.........................................................................................65

Using Skin Softening..........................................................................................66

Focus Lock.........................................................................................................67

Playback Features.....................................................................................................69

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback..................................................70

Available Playback Modes......................................................................................................70

Switching Between Playback Modes......................................................................................70

Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)........................................71

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

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

Using ViewNX2................................................................................................. 74

Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................74

Transferring Images to the Computer.....................................................................................76

Viewing Images.......................................................................................................................77

Retouching Photographs........................................................................................................78

Editing Movies.........................................................................................................................78

Printing Images.......................................................................................................................78

Recording and Playing Back Movies...........................................................................79

Recording Movies...............................................................................................80

Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)...............................................................83

Playing Back Movies...........................................................................................84

Using GPS/Displaying Maps......................................................................................85

Starting GPS Data Recording

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

Displaying Maps.................................................................................................88

When Using Shooting Mode...................................................................................................88

When Using Playback Mode...................................................................................................88

Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (Map Menu)

General Camera Setup

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

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

The Setup Menu.................................................................................................94

90 93

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Reference Section..................................................................................................

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)...........................................<^2

Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama...................................................................................<^2

Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)...........................................................................................<^4

Using Panorama Assist....................................................................................<^5

Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode

(Sequence).......................................................................................................<^7

Playing Images in a Sequence

Deleting Images in a Sequence............................................................................................<^8

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

Favorite Pictures Mode.....................................................................................<^9

Adding Images to Albums.....................................................................................................<^9

Playing Back Images in Albums..........................................................................................<^10

Removing Images From Albums.........................................................................................<^10

Changing the Favorites Album Icon.........................................................................................1

Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode

............. >^12

....................................................................................... >^14

Editing Images (Still Pictures)........................................................................ <^15

Editing Features..................................................................................................................<^15

13 Quick Retouch; Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Sq D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Glamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or

Eyes Larger.........................................................................................................................<^18

9 Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.....................................................................<^19

S Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image.............................................................<^20

^ Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy.......................................................................................<^21

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)........................................ <^22

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................... <^24

Connecting the Camera to a Printer...................................................................................<^25

Printing Individual Images...................................................................................................<^26

Printing Multiple Images......................................................................................................<^27

Editing Movies.............................................................................................. <^30

Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.......................................................<^30

The Smart Portrait Menu.............................................................................. >^32

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)...............................................................................<^32

Skin Softening.....................................................................................................................<^32

SmileTimer..........................................................................................................................<^32

Blink Proof.............................................................................................................................^33

<^7

<^17

^^17

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The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)............................................................................<^34

White Balance (Adjusting Hue).........................................................................................<>^34

Continuous Shooting...........................................................................................................<^36

ISO Sensitivity.....................................................................................................................<^37

AF Area Mode.....................................................................................................................<^38

Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)...................................................<^40

Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................<>^41

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

<^34

The Playback Menu......................................... ^^42

S Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order).....................................................................<^42

® Slide Show.......................................................................................................................<^45

On Protect............................................................................................................................<^46

The Image Selection Screen...............................................................................................<^47

® Rotate Image...................................................................................................................<^48

§ Voice Memo.....................................................................................................................<^49

GO Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card).........................................<^50

Ql Sequence Display Options............................................................................................<^51

1^ Choose Key Picture.......................................................................................................<^51

The Movie Menu........................................................................................... >^52

Open with HS Footage........................................................................................................<^53

Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)..........................................<^54

Wind Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................<^56

Map Menu..................................................................................................... <^57

Calculate Distance...............................................................................................................^^59

Points of interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location

Create Log (Record the log of moving information)...........................................................<^61

View Log (View the log on a map)...................................................................................... <^63

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The Setup Menu

Welcome Screen...............................................................

Time Zone and Date

Monitor Settings................................................................

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)..

Vibration Reduction...........................................................

Motion Detection.. AF Assist.. Digital Zoom.. Sound Settings... Action Control Response.. Auto Off.. Format Memory/Format Card Language.. TV Settings.. Blink Warning.. Assign Action Button.. Reset All Firmware Version...

File and Folder Names Optional Accessories Error Messages

Technical Notes and Index

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

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...

.....

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Caring for the Products...

The Camera.. The Battery... The Battery Charger.. The Memory Cards...

Caring for the Camera...

Cleaning.. Storage

.....

USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA..

Troubleshooting....................................................................................

Specifications........................................................................................

Supported Standards..

<^66

. <^66 . <^67 . <^70 . <^72 . <^73 . <^74 . <^75 . <^75 . <^76 . <^77 . <^77 . <^78 . <^78 . <^79 . <^80 . <^81 . <^81 . <^84

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and aiso expiains the main functions of each part and basic camera operations.

Parts of the Camera

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

Controls Used in Shooting Mode..........................................................4

Controls Used in Playback Mode.........................................................5

The Monitor.......................................................................................6

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

Basic Operations.....................................................9

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Using the Multi Selector...................................................................10

Using Menus (the

Using the Action Button...................................................................13

Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method

if you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of

Shooting and Piayback" (CDl 5).

lENU

Button)...........................................................11

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

8 9 10 1

I Eyelet for camera strap I Shutter-release button I Power switch/power-on lamp..23 I Flash

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

I GPS antenna

I Self-timer lamp.........................56

AF-assist illuminator

I Movie illuminator......................83

I Lens I Memory card slot

Battery latch..........................18,19

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4, 30

54 86

2 3 4 5 6

B B

I Battery chamber I HDMI mini connector (Type C)..

I Hinge...................................

I Waterproofing packing........

USB/Audio video connector Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch release Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch.............................18,20

Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover

Microphone (stereo)..............71,80

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

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

........

18, 20

18,20

..18 ..73

..73

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4 5 6 7 8 9

Parts of the Camera

I Eyelet for camera strap I Speaker I Monitor I Flash lamp

I H: Thumbnail playback I 9 ; Playback zoom I ©:Help

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Zoom buttons

W:Wide

T : Tele

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

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I # (*■!? movie-record) button

...........

71,84,95

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...

[E] (playback) button................9,32

6,26

54 29

29 29 33 33 39

I ® (apply selection) button

........

I Multi selector............................10

Action button

^ : Display map

: Action control

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

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

13 I Tripod socket I d (shooting mode) button I yENU (menu) button

I % (delete) button

........

...

11,50, 51,83

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9, 26

34,84

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Parts of the Camera

Controls Used in Shooting Mode

Control Name Main Function

CS3

fli (shooting

mode) button

Change the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen).

MENU I

Zoom buttons

Multi selector

yENU (menu)

button

♦

Shutter-

release button

# movie

record) button

Playback

button

Delete button Delete the last image that was saved.

Action button

Press T (9) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and W (H) (wide-angle position) to zoom out.

See "Using the Multi Selector" for more information.

Display and hides the menu.

When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and exposure. When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button all the way down): Release the shutter.

Start and stop movie recording.

Play back images.

• Operate the function when the camera is shaken.

• Display the current location on a map.

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Controls Used in Playback Mode

Control Name Main Function

When the camera is turned off, press

Playback

button

Zoom buttons

and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. Return to shooting mode.

Magnify the image with T (9); display image thumbnails or the calendar with

W(H)

Adjust the volume for voice memo and movie playback.

Parts of the Camera

2.3

71,84

OK la

iENU I

Multi selector

Apply

selection

button

:NU (menu)

button

Delete button Delete images.

A (shooting

mode) button

Shutter-

release button

# movie

record) button

Action button

See "Using the Multi Selector" for more information.

• Display individual images of a sequence in full-frame.

• Scroll a picture recorded with easy panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed imaae disolav to full-frame playback mode.

Display and hide the menu.

Return to shooting mode.

Display the location of a picture taken on a map.

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Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

• The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. Information Is displayed when the camera Is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when

(IID94) Is set to Auto info).

Shooting Mode

Photo info In Monitor settings

26 25 24 23

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Parts of the Camera

m Shooting mode 1011 Macro mode Q| Zoom indicator IQ AE/AF-L indicator Q| Flash mode IQ Battery level indicator IQI Vibration reduction icon Q| GPS reception

Ql Log display...........................

IQ Motion detection icon

m Wind noise reduction............

"Date not set" indicator IQ Travel destination indicator

QU Print date............................

IQ Movie options IQ HS movie options QJI Movie length

IQ Image mode.........................

IQ Easy panorama

Number of exposures remain! (still pictures)

imyi Internal memory indicator

Aperture value.................

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

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......

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.....

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..25,27

......

.57

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8.8

..25, 94

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83 ..80, 82

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..22,62

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.30

Focus area (for manual, center)

Focus area (for face detection, pet detection)

Focus area (for subject tracking).52

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

ISO sensitivity

Exposure compensation value

Skin softening

White balance

Blink proof icon

Backlighting (HDR)

Continuous shooting mode

Panorama shooting

Smile timer

Self-timer

Compass display (Direction gauge)

Compass display (Compass)..

Location name information

(POI information)..............

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

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

........

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

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

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

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

46, 52,65

28,52

.......

30,52

....

52Focus area (for auto)

58 50 52

50 44 52 45 50 56

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Parts of the Camera

Playback Mode

I Date of recording I Time of recording

Voice memo indicator..

I Album icon in favorite pictures mode I Category icon in auto sort mode

I List by date mode I Battery level indicator I Protect icon I GPS reception

I Log display I Compass display (Compass)..91

Print order icon........................71

I Image mode I Movie options I Easy panorama indicator I (a) Current image number/total

number of images

I (b) Movie length

.....

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

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.. 24 ,.24 ..71

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70 22

8-3

32 84

IQ Internal memory indicator H| E isy panorama playback guide

■■I Sequence playback guide H| Movie playback guide

List by date guide.................

IQ Volume indicator

Location name information

(POI information)..................

B D-Lighting icon QU Quick retouch icon Q| Filter effects icon

lall picture

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

^1 Sequence display

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

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

m File number and type

.......

.....

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

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

71,

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....

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71,84

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Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

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

Press the H (piayback) button to switch to piayback mode. Press the O (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.

• Whiie using piayback mode, you can aiso switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-reiease button or the # (*'/|f movie-record) button.

Shooting mode Playback mode

Shooting-mode selection

1 1' 4 JC- 3

—

rsi 1 f

Playback-mode selection

■t

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

If you press the O (shooting mode) button while the shooting mode is displayed, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes ([Xl26, 27).

If you press the H (playback) button while the playback mode is displayed, the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (DXl70).

Use the multi selector to select a shooting mode or playback mode (CDlO).

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Basic Operations

Using the Multi Selector

Operate by pressing up (A), down {▼), left {*^), right {►), or the

When Using Shooting Mode

Display ^ (flash mode) menu (dl54), select the item above

Display 0 (self-timer) -

menu (CX356)

Display A (macro mode) menu (0057), choose the item below

Display the |2

(exposure compensation) guide (01158)

. Apply selection

When Using Playback Mode

Select the previous image, move the displayed area when the image is magnified (GH33)

Plays back images of a sequence (<^7), plays back panorama pictures (<^4), plays back movies (0084)*

* When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified, this button switches the

camera to full-frame playback mode.

Select the next image, move the displayed area when the image is magnified (GH33)

—

When Displaying Menus

Select the item above

Select the item on the left, return display to

the previous screen

Select the item below

Select the item on

the right, display

sub-menu (apply selection)

Apply selection

I button.

mmjm

Shooting menu

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Basic Operations

Using Menus (the MENU Button)

When the displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed.

Tabs - Tabs -

button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is

O tab:

Displays available settings in the current shooting mode (I0d27). Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

W tab:

Displays the settings that deal with movie recording.

Stab:

Displays available settings in the current

playback mode (Qd70). Depending on the current playback mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

V tab:

Displays the setup menu (basic camera setup) items.

V tab:

Displays the setup menu (basic camera setup) items.

B If Tabs Are Not Displayed

if you press the MENU button and the screen that allows you to change the image mode is displayed, press to display the tabs.

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Basic Operations

Switching Between Tabs

Press the multi selector ^

to highlight the tab.

Selecting Menu Items

"""""

Press the multi selector Press A or ▼ to select an When you finish A or ▼ to select an item, item and then press the changing settings, press and then press ► or the ® button. the miENU (menu) button ® button. to exit the menu.

B Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages

Press the multi selector A or ▼ to select a tab, and press the ® button or ►.

The selected menu is displayed.

■ 1 MENU 1

The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.

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Basic Operations

Using the Action Button

When the action button is pressed, either of the foiiowing operations set in Assign action button of the setup menu ([Xl94) can be performed.

• Dispiay maps.

• Perform the function by shaking the camera (action controi).

Display map

Dispiay the current iocation on a map during shooting (oniy when Record GPS data in GPS options of the map menu ([X|86) is set to On).

Dispiay the shooting iocation of an image on a map during piayback (oniy images on which position information is recorded).

Action control

As shown in the iiiustration, use your wrist and shake the camera for a singie down or forward/backward stroke to perform the functions.

Action menu

in the action menu, you can seiect the foiiowing options by shaking the camera up/down or forward/backward.

• Shooting mode: You can seiect the Easy auto mode. Auto mode. Beach,

Snow, Landscape and Underwater modes.

• Start movie recording: Press the action button to begin shooting. Press the

button again to exit shooting.

• Quick playback: Dispiay images in fuii-frame piayback mode.

• Current position: Dispiay the current iocation on a map (oniy when Record GPS data in GPS options of the map menu (DXl86) is set to On).

Press the action button to seiect the function.

up/

in Quick playback or fuii-frame piayback mode, shake the camera up/down to dispiay the next image or forward/backward to dispiay the previous image.

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Basic Operations

7a Notes on Action Control

• When using the action control, be sure to hold the camera firmly by passing your hand through

the camera strap.

• In the action control, only the action button, shutter-release button and power switch can be used.

• Action control may not perform well depending on how the camera is shaken. Change the Action

control response ([1^95).

Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use

Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater.

Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method

Use the included filter adapter to attach a commercially available (|) 40.5 mm filter. The filter adapter is used in cases such as when attaching the color filter or polarizing filter.

Attach the filter adapter to the camera strap using a cord.

7k Note on Using the Filter Adapter

Lights of AF-assist illuminator/movie illuminator (Cul2) are blocked out when the filter adapter is attached. Set AF illuminator (CX]95) and movie illuminator (CX183) to Off when using the filter adapter.

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The Basics of Shooting and

Playback

Preparation

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery.................................................................................... 16

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery......................................................................................18

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

Shooting

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

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only).......................................24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

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

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Playback

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

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

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Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

Connect the power cable in the order indicated below.

Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward ((l)), and press down until it locks into place (@).

• CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.

• A fully-exhausted battery charges in about two hours and 30 minutes.

• When charaina is comolete. the CHARGE lamo

SIODS DlinKinu,

• See 'Understanding CHARGE Lamp (uDl 7j.

When charging is complete, remove the battery, and then unplug the

charger.

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Understanding CHARGE Lamp

Status Description

Blinks Battery charging. On Battery fully charged.

• The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the

Flickers

battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41T to 95T) before use.

• The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

a Notes on Battery Charger

Be sure to read and follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (L^vi) thoroughly before using the Battery Charger. Be sure to read and follow the warnings for 'The Battery Charger" (¿5-5) thoroughly before using

the battery.

a Notes on Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (L^vi) thoroughly before using the battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for 'The Battery" (¿5-4) thoroughly before using the battery.

B AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EFI-62F (available separately) (<^87) is used, power is included to the camera

from an electrical outlet, enabling taking and playing back pictures.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC Adapter other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Preparation 2 Insert the Battery

Press the battery-chamber/memory-card slot cover latch release (Ci)) and rotate the battery-chamber/memory-card slot cover latch ((?)) to open the cover (@).

Insert the battery.

• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown

insert the battery (i?)).

• When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch locks it in place.

(CD),

and fully

a Inserting the Battery Correctly

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

Push the battery chamber/memory card slot-coverto the camera (hib) and rotate

the battery chamber/ memory card slot

cover latch until the cover is locked ((?)).

• Rotate the battery-chamber/memory-card slot cover latch until It clicks into place.

a Note on Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord

Caught

If the camera strap or filter adapter's cord gets caught in the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when it is closed, the cover could be damaged. Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, make sure that the strap or cord does not get caught in it.

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Preparation 2 Insert the Battery

Removing the Battery

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (IID23) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (CD). Then, remove the battery straight (@).

a High Temperature Caution

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

a Opening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover

Do not open and dose the battery chamber/memory card slot-cover in a sandy or dusty environment or with wet hands. If the cover is closed without removing foreign particles, water may seep inside the camera or the camera may become damaged.

• If foreign particles get inside the cover or camera, immediately remove them with a blower or brush.

• If liquid such as water gets inside the cover or camera, immediately wipe it off with a soft and dry

cloth.

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

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

Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card until it clicks

into place.

a Inserting the Memory Card

Correctly

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to

confirm that the memory card is in the

Close the battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover.

a Note on Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord

Caught

a Formatting a Memory Card

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

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera and press the MENU button, and

select Format card from the setup menu ([X194).

7a Note on Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as "The Memory Cards" (¿i'6) in "Caring for the Products".

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

Press the memory card in lightly with your finger ((D) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ((?)). ’

a High Temperature Caution

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

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera's internal memory (approximately 83 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera's internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

Approved Memory Cards

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

• When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• If you are turning the camera on for the first time/

see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time" (CX]24).

• The monitor is turned on.

Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Battery level indicator

Battery Level

Display Description

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining is displayed.

• When a memory card is not inserted, [H is displayed and images are recorded to the internal memory (approx. 83 MB).

• The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size (image mode) (CX]61).

• The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs from the actual

value.

Battery level high. Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

sly

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

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

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off.

• Hold down the H (playback) button to turn on the camera in playback mode.

B Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will be turned off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor is turned on again when any of the following buttons is pressed.

—* Power switch, shutter-release button, O (shooting mode) button, E (playback) button, or

0 (^1? movie-record) button

Blinks

No operations

performed.

No operations

performed.

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standby mode.

■ The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (CY194).

■ In the default setting, the camera enters standby mode in about five minutes when you are using shooting mode or playback mode.

■ If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62F, the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes.

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera Is turned on.

Press the multi selector A or

to choose the desired language and press the @ button.

Press A or T to choose

Yes

and press the

button.

• To cancel setting, select No.

Press or ► to selectyour home

time zone (Time zone), and press the @ button.

• See "Daylight Saving Time" (0ZI25) for more information about davliqht

saving time.

Press A or T to choose the date display order

and press the @ button or ►.

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Press ▲,

or ► to set date and time, and

press the @ button.

• To choose an item; Press ► or^ (selected in the following

order: D (day) —* M (month) —* Y (year) —* hour —*

minute).

• To set the contents: Press A or ▼.

• Finish setting: Choose minute, and press the® button or ►.

• After finishing the setting, the shooting screen is displayed

Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector A to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3. When the daylight-saving time function is enabled, % is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press ▼ to disable the daylight saving time function.

E8 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date setting in the setup menu (lCd94).

• In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in V setup menu, when the daylight saving

time function is enabled, the camera's clock is set forward by one hour, and when disabled, set

back by one hour. When the ^ travel destination is set, the camera automatically calculates the

time difference between the travel destination and the ^ home time zone, and saves images

using the date and time of the travel destination.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, ^ will blink when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu (ICIÌ94) to set the date and time.

B The Clock Battery

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

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

date and time for several days.

• If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed

when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 2 of "Setting the Display

Language, Date, and Time" (L3]24) for more information.

B Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu (ÍW194).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the

ViewNX 2 software ([Xl74).

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Press the O button.

• The shooting-mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shootina

mode, is displayed.

Press the multi selector A or T

to select a shooting mode.

• Cl Easy auto mode is used in this

example. Select Cl Easy auto mode.

Multi selector

Press the @ button.

• The camera switches to Cl (easy auto) mode. The shooting mode icon changes to

^3/ ^3/ EH liH/ 03, OH or ES according to the subject and composition.

See 'The Monitor" (CD6) for more information. The selected shooting mode is saved even if the power is turned off.

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

£1 Easy auto mode OZ338

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simple shooting.

^ Scene QZ339

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

• To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection menu and then press the multi selector ►. Select the desired scene by pressing A, ▼, or ►,

and then press the ® button.

SO Special effects 01147

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

• To select an effect, press the multi selector ► in the shooting-mode selection

menu, press A, or ► to select effects, and press the ® button.

iMl Smart portrait 01349

The camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don't press the shutter-release button (smile timer). The skin softening function m. '

Q Auto mode OZ351

Basic shoot )erformed. Also, change the settings for the options in trie snoouny menu iOllSI) according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

B Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode

• The functions of the multi selector A (^), ▼ {^), M (0) or ► (0) can be set. See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (C1Q.53) for more information.

• Press the MENU button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See "Shooting

Features" (QdSS) for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting mode.

B Action Control

When Assign action button in the setup menu ([X394) is set to Action control, the shooting mode can be switched by action control (CE] 13).

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

Ready the camera.

• Keep your fingers, hair, camera strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AFassist illuminator and microphone.

• To shoot in the "tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

Frame the picture.

• When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (dl26).

• When the camera detects a face, a yellow double

border (focus area) is displayed.

See "Using Face Detection” (CÜZI6.5) for more

information.

• When non-human subjects are photographed, or a subject with which no face can be detected is framed, the focus area is not displayed. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

C Notes on (Easy Auto) Mode

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is set to WiM .

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode.

B ISO Sensitivity

Q@û] (ISO sensitivity, [lul7) may be displayed on the shooting screen. When [®î) is displayed, the ISO sensitivity is automatically raised.

B Using a Tripod

• In the following situations, use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during

shooting and toavoid the effects of camera shake.

- When shooting in dark surroundings or when flash mode (Dul54) is set to ® (off)

- When shooting at the telephoto zoom position

• To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup

menu (C394) to Off,

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Press the zoom buttons to activate the optical zoom.

• The subject fills a larger area of the frame: Press T

(zoom in).

• The area visible increases in the frame: Press W

(zoom out).

• When the power is turned on, the zoom is at the

maximum wide-angle position.

• A zoom position is displayed at the top of the

monitor when the zoom button is pressed.

Optical zoom Digital zoom

Digital Zoom

If the zoom button T is pressed continuously when optical zoom is set at the maximum telephoto zoom position (maximum optical zoom), digital zoom will be activated.

Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4x beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

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The focus will be at the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when the digital zoom is in effect.

B Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality depending on the image mode (Cd61) and digital zoom magnification. interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond ¿h. When the zoom is increased beyond the i£b position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator also turns yellow. ¿h moves right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image mode setting.

□miJ

When the image size is small

Using Digital zoom in the setup menu (LT]94), it is possible to set the digital zoom so that it does not operate.

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.

• when you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When a face is detected:

Focuses on the face around which a double border

(focus area) is displayed (see "Using Face Detection”

(dl65) for more information). When the camera has

focused on that face, the double border will turn green.

When a face is not detected:

Focuses on the focus area selected by the camera according to the shooting scene. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas).

When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame, and the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus

indicator (СПб) lights in green.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus

indicatOf may blink (c^d, the cameia is unable tofocu^ r[iange the compoMtion and

press the shutter-release button halfwav again.

Press the shutter-release button all the way, i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.

• The shutter is released and the picture is recorded.

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

blurred. Press the button gently.

Shutter speed

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

a During Recording

• While the indicator showing the number of exposures remaining is blinking, images are being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Cutting the power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the

camera or card.

• Depending on the settings or shooting conditions, the image recording time may take longer

than usual (¿X-16).

Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations, in some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area lights in green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark)

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

standing in front of a white wall)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., an animal inside a cage)

• Subjects that repeat the same pattern (e.g., as window blinds or buildings lined with windows of

the same shape)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock {L^67) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.

AF-a$$i$t Illuminator and Flash

In dark places, the AF-assist illuminator (UJ95) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the flash ([X154) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

B To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

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

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Step 5 Play Back Images

Press the [►] (playback) button.

• When you switch from shooting moc to playback mode, the last image savi will be displayed in full-frame playbaci

mode.

Use the multi selector to view the previous and next images.

• To view previous images; A or

• To view next images: ▼ or ►

• The image can be also selected by using action control (GZiTB) and shaking the camera.

• To return to shooting mode, press the flj button, the shutter-release button, or the #

movie-record) button.

To play back images that are saved

in the internal memory, remove the memory card. [H is displayed

around "current image number/ ^ .

, I r. u I Current image

total number of images on the ,

, , , number

playback screen. t * i l. r

’ Total number of

images

B Viewing Pictures

• Pictures taken using face detection (Cul65) or pet detection (Lb346) will be rotated automatically when displayed in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face (except for

pictures taken when Continuous in the shooting menu (Ü.351 ) was set).

• When pictures taken with the continuous shooting feature are displayed, each series of images is treated as a group, and only the group's "key picture" is displayed (see "Playing Images Captured

Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)" (0372) for more information).

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

image.

B More Information

• See "Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)" (U3/1) for more information.

• See "Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback" (Lb370) for more information.

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Changing How Images Are Displayed

When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by pressing the zoom button

w (H)/T (9). ■

Step 5 Play Back Images

Playback Zoom

(Я)

^ Ai"'-""

(B)

1 -

L— Display position guide

1 ■

Image is displayed in full- Image is zoomed in. frame playback mode.

• To adjust the zoom ratio by pressing the zoom button W (H)/T (9). images

can be zoomed up to 1 Ox.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector A, ▼, or ►.

• Pictures taken using face detection (IIDOS) or pet detection (IID46) are

enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting (except for pictures taken when Continuous in the shooting menu (LddSl) was set), if more than one face is detected when the image was captured, use A, ▼, or ► to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, first change the zoom ratio, and then press

A, ▼, •<(, or ►.

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

pressing the

lENU

button

(<Xi21).

• Press the @ button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

Full-frcime Plciyback

Mode

Image Thumbnail Display

(4,9 and 16 images per screen)

Calendar Display

You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. You can change the number of images displayed by pressing the zoom button W (H)/T (Я). ■ ■ Press the multi selector A, ▼, or ► to select an image and then press the @) button to display that image in full-frame playback mode. When 16 images are displayed, press the zoom button W (H) to switch to calendar display. While using calendar dispiw mode, press the multi selector A, ▼, -^,or ► to select a date and then press the @ button to display the first picture taken on that day.

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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Press the p button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor.

Press the multi selector A or ▼ to select the desired deletion method and press the @ button.

• Current image; Only the current image is deleted.

• Erase selected images; Multiple images can be

selected and deleted. See "Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen" (CZI3.5) for more information.

• All images .

• To exit v'ltliout deleting, pmss tlie HiENU button.

Press A or T to select

Yes

and press the

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To cancel, press A or ▼ to select No and press the ® button.

7a Notes on Deletion

• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (Q371).

B Deleting Images in a Sequence

• When images are taken with continuous shooting, each series of images is treated as a group

(pictures in a sequence) and only the group's "key picture" is displayed in the default setting (<^7).

• When the ^ button is pressed during displaying only the key picture, all images in the sequence,

including the key picture, are deleted.

• To delete each picture in a sequence, before pressing the ^ button, press the @ button to display each image in the sequence individually.

B Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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

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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

Press the multi selector or ► to select an

image to be deleted, and then press ▲ to display

• To cancel the selection, press ▼ to removt' ^

• Press the zoom button (QZI29) T (9) to switch back to full-frame playback mode or W (B) to display thumbnails.

Add ‘is? to all images that you want to delete and then press the @

button to apply the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor.

Erase selected images

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'M*

B Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode (Q70), images in the same album or category, or pictures taken on the same date can be deleted.

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Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features that are avaiiabie when using shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you wiii iearn how to seiect different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

bhooting menu

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(Easy Auto) Mode

When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simple shooting.

I Display the shooting screen ^ O (shooting mode) button ^ Cl (Easy auto) mode

I (CD26, 27)

When the i ameia is pointed at the suli|ei t the i ameia aiitoniatli ally switi hes to the settini) that is suited toi the tollowim 1 shootini) mode.

• Portrait Landscape

- Cl

• lEi

Night portrait

•

Night landscape Close-up

• IS

. ES

Backlighting

• ^

Underwater*

Other scenes

. O

• The camera is switched to underwater mode when it is lowered into water.

• The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance

with the composition. The camera detects and focuses on faces (see "Using Face Detection" (CDCS) for more information).

7a Notes on Easy Auto Mode

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is set to WiM.

• The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions. In this case, select another

shooting mode.

C Note after Taking the Camera out of the Water

After taking the camera out of water, sometimes it may not automatically switch to another scene from underwater mode. Gently brush any water droplets with your hand from the camera or wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth. See "Cleaning after using the camera underwater" (CXlxiii) for more information on caring for the camera.

Changing £1 (Easy Auto) Mode Settings

• See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (IID.S3) for more

information on flash mode (CDSd), self-timer ([X|56), and exposure compensation (CDSS).

• Functions that can be set using the

The combination of image size and image guality (image mode) can be set using the

lENU

button (CDCl).

B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

These features may not be used in combination with certain features ([X163).

lENU

button:

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the followinc that are optimized for the

Display the shooting screen ^ O (shooting mode) button ^ ^ (the second icon from the top*) ^ ^ select a scene (QZI26,27)

* The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is ^ (portrait).

^ Portrait (QZI40) H Landscape (dl40) 4; Sports ([~|40) H Night portrait (dl41) ^ Party/indoor ([~|41) S Beach (CDdl)

Snow

(ifOdl)

'M Sunset (dl41)

iii Dusk/dawn ([~|42) a Night landscape (dl42)

B View a Description of Each Scene (Help Information)

Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and press the zoom button (CI]29) T (©) to view a description of that scene (help). To return to the original screen, press the zoom button T (@) again.

enes is seiected, pictures are captured using setting “cted scene.

lose-up (QZI42)

ill Food (ull4.3)

Fireworks show (QZ343)

I Q Black and while copy (GH43)

Backlighting (CX344)

m Panorama (CX145)

1Underwater (dl46)

Changing Scene Mode Settings

• See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector"

information. The setting varies with scene mode. See "Default Settings" for more information.

• Functions that can be set using the

The combination of image size and image guality (image mode) can be set by pressing the

lENU

button in shooting mode (CDCl, except Easy panorama).

lENU

button:

(IID5.3)

for more

([Xl59)

B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

These features may not be used in combination with certain features ([X163).

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Characteristics of Each Scene

Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which (U is indicated. Set

Vibration reduction in the setup menu (CD94) to Off when using a tripod to

stabiiize the camera.

S Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face (see "Using Face

Detection” (dl65) for more information).

• After the skin softening feature makes the subject's skin

appear smoother, the camera records the image (dl66).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The digital zoom is not available.

H Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and citvscapes.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (CXlb) always lights in green.

'k Sports

Use this mode when shooting spoiting e\^ents The c ameia captures a series of still pictures that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

• To capture a series of images, hold down the shutterrelease button all the way. Up to 12 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is set to

• The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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

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

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

H Night portrait |_^

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

• The camera detects and focuses on a face (see "Using Face Detection” (dl65) for more information).

• After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (CD66).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The digital zoom is not available.

Party/indoor

Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

• When shooting in dark surroundings, hold the camera steadily to avoid the effects of camera shake. To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ([X194) to Off.

m Beach

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

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

EJ Snow

Capture the brightness of sunlit snow.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

^Sunset |y^|

Preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

iii Dusk/dawn [/

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

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (GUb) always lights in green.

H Night landscape [J]

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the atmosphere of a night landscape.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator {CX]6) always lights in green.

^ Close-up

Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (QZ357) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.

• You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on. Press the ® button and then press the multi selector A, ▼,

r ► to move the focus area. To adjust the following settings, press the @ button to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.

- Flash mode, self-timer or exposure compensation The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

II Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (iID57j is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.

• You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector A or ▼.The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on. Press the ® button and then press the multi selector A, ▼,

or ► to move the focus area. To adjust the following settings, press the ® button to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.

- Hue, self-timer or exposure compensation

• The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

M Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

• The camera captures up to ten images while the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector) (QZI52)).

Fireworks show [Jj

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

• The camera focuses at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

focus area or focus indicator (CPb) always lights in green.

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G Black and white copy

Provide clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

• When shooting nearby object, shoot with macro mode (CD57).

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

iB Backlighting

Use when light is coming from behind the subiect, throwing features or details into shadow. In the screen that is displayed when SB Backlighting scene mode is selected, On or Off can be selected in HDR (high dynamic range) composition.

• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.

- The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of

the frame.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a

single picture.

On; Use when shooting scenes with high contrast.

- The [nllD]!^ icon is displayed on the shooting screen. If

there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the frame, the [ri][i[^ icon lights in green.

- The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of

the frame.

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

the camera shoots pictures continuously, and saves the following two images.

- An image processed by D-Lighting (dl71) at the time of shooting

- HDR composite image (loss of detail is reduced in highlights and shadows)

- The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If only one image can be saved,

an image processed by D-Lighting is the only image saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without

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

- Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (GZI94)

to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

- The digital zoom is not available.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

w Panorama

Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. In the screen that is displayed when W Panorama scene mode is selected, Select Easy

panorama or Panorama assist

• Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on

the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture.

- Shooting range can be selected from Normal (180®) (default setting) or Wide (360®).

- Press the shutter-release button all the way and release it, then move the camera

slowly in the horizontal or vertical direction.

- When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the

frame.

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

- Display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and

press the ® button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the picture automatically. See "Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)” (<^2).

• Panorama assist; Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama.

- Press the multi selector ▲, or ► to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and press the ® button.

- After shooting the first picture, shoot the necessary number of pictures while confirming the seams.To finish shooting, press the® button.

- Transfer taken pictures to a computer and use the included Panorama Maker 5 software (dl76, <^6) to join them in a single panorama. See "Panorama Assist" (<^5) for more information.

a Note on Printing Panorama Pictures

When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings. Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the printer.

For more information, see your printer's manual or contact a digital photo lab.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Pet portrait

Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats.

• Select Single or Continuous (three pictures are shot continuously).

- Single; One picture is captured at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses

on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release (default setting) mode, three pictures are shot continuously (frame rate with continuous shooting; approximately 1.4 frames per second when image mode is set to a 4608x3456) If pet portrait auto release is not used, up to 12 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.4 frames per second while the shutter-release button is fully held down (when image mode is set to 3 4608x3456).

• The camera detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat. In the default setting, when the subject is in focus, the shutter is released automatically (Pet portrait auto release).

• Up to five pet faces are detected simultaneously.

• If a pefs face is not detected, press the shutter-release button halfway to focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Press the multi selector M (0) to change the pet portrait auto release settings.

- Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When the camera focuses on the

detected face, the shutter is released automatically. When Pet portrait auto release is selected, [fl is displayed on the shooting screen. OFF: Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter.

• In the following situations. Pet portrait auto release is automatically switched to OFF.

- When pet portrait auto release is repeated five times

- When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector M (0) to set again.

• The digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions such as pet-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets, direction in which the pets are facing, and brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable to detect a dog or cat, or a border is displayed around something other than a dog or cat.

‘iit Underwater

Use this mode for underwater shooting.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

• The digital zoom is not available.

• See "<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation, GPS/digital compass” (CDxi) for more information on shooting underwater.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Select one of the six special effects for shooting. The effect is applied to pictures during shooting.

Display the shooting screen ^ O (shooting mode) button ^ SO (the third icon from the

top*) ^ ^ Select the effect (QZI26,27)

The last icon you selected is displayed. The default setting is SO (Soft).

The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

Characteristics of Each Special Effect

Option

SO Soft SE Nostalgic sepia

High-contrast

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monochrome HI High key LO Low key

Selective color

♦ Selective color . i . .

want to [etam usm< ] tlv multi selei toi A oi ▼. To adjust the following settings, press the @ button to temporarily cancel color selection, and then adjust each setting.

- Flash mode {IID54)

- Macro mode {CX]57) To return to the color selection screen, press the ® button again.

I Description

Soften tlie image bv adding a sliglit blui to the oveiall image Add a sepia tone and leduce the contiabt to simulate tlie (jualities

I of an old photograph.

Change the image to black and white and gives it shaip contiast

I Give the overall image a bright tone. I Give the overall image a dark tone.

Cleate a black and white image in which onlv the specified coloi

I remains.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (iXISS) for more

Information on flash mode (IID54), self-timer ([Xl56), macro mode (CDS/), and exposure compensation (CDSS).

• Functions that can be set using the and image quality (image mode) can be set using the

lENU

button:The combination of image size

lENU

button (CDCl).

B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

These features may not be used in combination with certain features ([X163).

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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces

If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-release button (Smile timer). The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer.

I Display the shooting screen ^ O (shooting mode) button ^ Smart portrait mode

I ([I]26, 27)

Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile.

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

• Up to three faces can be detected. When more than one face is aetectea, tne race closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the Smile

timer (dl50) feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

• Each time thc^ shuttei is leleabed, automatic shooting UMiig tace detection and smile detection is repeated.

Shooting ends.

• To finish automatic shooting of smile detection, press the Ck button to switch to another shooting mode.

C Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• The digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.

• See "Notes on Face Detection" (CXlbS) for more information.

B Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (C]95) is activated and the camera turns off when anyone of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

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

B When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks

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

B Releasing the Shutter Manually

The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the

camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

• See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (CDSS) for more Information on flash mode ([Xl54), self-timer ([Xl56), and exposure compensation (CDSS).

• See "Options Available In the Smart Portrait Menu" (below) for more Information on functions that can be set using the

lENU

button.

Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu

In smart portrait mode, the following option settings can be changed.

Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode ^ MENU button ^ tab (uZI11)

Option Description

Allovy you to select the combination of image size and

Image mode

Skin softening

Smile timer

Blink proof

image quality used when saving images ) The default setting is 3 4608x3456. This setting is also applied to other

61 shooting modes. Enable skin softening. The camera makes facial skin tones

softer before saving images. The extent of effect applied can

<«32 be selected. The default setting is Normal.

When set to On (default setting), the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a

<«32 smile is detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subjects eyes are open is saved.

«33

The flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off

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Notes on using the camera underwater

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Table of Contents

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

4 5 6 7 8 9

Controls Used in Shooting Mode

Controls Used in Playback Mode

The Monitor

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Using the Multi Selector

When Using Shooting Mode

When Using Playback Mode

When Displaying Menus

Using Menus (the MENU Button)

B If Tabs Are Not Displayed

Switching Between Tabs

Selecting Menu Items

B Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages

Using the Action Button

Display map

Action control

7a Notes on Action Control

Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use

Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method

7k Note on Using the Filter Adapter

Understanding CHARGE Lamp

a Notes on Battery Charger

a Notes on Battery

a Inserting the Battery Correctly

Removing the Battery

a Opening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover

Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Insert the memory card.

7a Note on Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Approved Memory Cards

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Turning the Camera On and Off

B Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Daylight Saving Time

E8 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Press the O button.

Press the @ button.

Available Shooting Modes

B Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode

Step 3 Frame a Picture