Nikon Coolpix 8800 - Digital Camera - 8.0 Megapixel User Manual

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

Trademark Information

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Technical Notes

The Shooting Menu

More on Photography

Basic Photography

First Steps

Scene Mode

Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to ﬁ nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.

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

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

The Playback Menu

The Setup Menu

For Your Safety

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

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Do not look at the sun through the view-

ﬁ nder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewﬁ nder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Turn off immediately in the event of

malfunction

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

Do not use the camera or battery charger

in the presence of ﬂ ammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of ﬂ ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or ﬁ re.

Observe caution when using the camera

strap

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

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

Do not disassemble

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

Observe the following precautions when

handling the battery charger

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

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

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during thunderstorms. 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 ﬂ ame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

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

Observe proper precautions when han-

dling batteries

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

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

• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion batteries (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not expose batteries to ﬂ ame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in 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.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• The battery may be hot to the touch immediately after use or after the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

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

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.

Removing memory cards

Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when operating the

ﬂ ash

Using the ﬂ ash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the ﬂ ash should be no less than one meter (39˝) from the subject.

When using the viewﬁ nder

When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewﬁ nder, care should be taken to not put your ﬁ nger in your eye accidentally.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

Notices

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

CAUTIONS

Modiﬁ cations

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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

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

• Nikon reserves the right to change the speciﬁ cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 has been 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 certiﬁ ed 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 certiﬁ cates, 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.

Table of Contents

For Your Safety................................................................................................. ii

Notices............................................................................................................. iv

Introduction 1

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

The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewﬁ nder) ................................ 4

The Control Panel............................................................................................ 6

The Monitor..................................................................................................... 7

The Shutter-Release Button............................................................................ 7

The Mode Dial ................................................................................................. 8

The Multi Selector ........................................................................................... 8

First Steps 9

Charging the Battery....................................................................................... 9

Inserting the Battery ....................................................................................... 10

Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................. 12

Turning the Camera On .................................................................................. 14

Basic Setup....................................................................................................... 15

Basic Photography 17

Step 1 —Rotate the Mode Dial to

............................................................ 17

Step 2 — Frame the Picture.............................................................................. 18

Step 3 — Focus and Shoot ................................................................................ 20

Step 4 — View the Results (Quick Review / Full-Screen Review) ..................... 23

Scene Mode 26

Taking Pictures for a Panorama......................................................................... 31

More on Playback 65

Viewing Pictures on the Camera .................................................................... 65

Viewing Pictures on TV ................................................................................... 75

Viewing Pictures on a Computer.................................................................... 76

Printing Pictures .............................................................................................. 79

The Shooting Menu 85

Metering .......................................................................................................... 87

Continuous....................................................................................................... 88

Best Shot Selector (BSS)................................................................................... 91

Image Adjustment........................................................................................... 93

Saturation Control........................................................................................... 94

User Setting ..................................................................................................... 95

Image Sharpening ........................................................................................... 96

Lens .................................................................................................................. 97

Exposure Options ............................................................................................ 98

Focus Options .................................................................................................. 100

Zoom Options.................................................................................................. 102

VR Mode .......................................................................................................... 103

Speedlight Options.......................................................................................... 104

Auto Bracketing .............................................................................................. 107

Noise Reduction............................................................................................... 109

Reset................................................................................................................. 110

My Menu.......................................................................................................... 111

CF Card Format................................................................................................ 112

The Playback Menu 113

Delete............................................................................................................... 114

Folders.............................................................................................................. 116

Slide Show........................................................................................................ 120

Protect.............................................................................................................. 122

Hide Image....................................................................................................... 123

Print Set............................................................................................................ 124

Auto Transfer................................................................................................... 126

Move Image..................................................................................................... 128

CF Card Format................................................................................................ 129

Small Pic ........................................................................................................... 129

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The Setup Menu 130

Language ......................................................................................................... 131

Date.................................................................................................................. 131

Folders.............................................................................................................. 133

Monitor Options.............................................................................................. 133

Seq. Numbers................................................................................................... 136

Shutter Sound.................................................................................................. 137

Auto Off........................................................................................................... 138

CF Card Format................................................................................................ 138

Controls............................................................................................................ 138

Shot Conﬁ rmation........................................................................................... 140

info.txt ............................................................................................................. 140

USB ................................................................................................................... 141

Video Mode ..................................................................................................... 141

Reset All ........................................................................................................... 141

Date Imprint .................................................................................................... 142

Firmware Version ............................................................................................ 142

Technical Notes 143

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 143

Approved Memory Cards................................................................................ 144

Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................. 145

Error Messages................................................................................................. 148

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 151

Speciﬁ cations ................................................................................................... 154

Index................................................................................................................. 157

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certiﬁ ed by Nikon speciﬁ cally 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 approved by Nikon 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.

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 8800 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Before using the camera, ready the camera strap and lens cap as shown below.

The Lens Cap

When replacing or removing the lens cap, press the tabs on either side of the cap to release the latch. To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera as shown.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet.

햲햳

햴 햵

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:

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

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

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

Lens ring removed

FUNC button ( 26, 50, 60, 139)

(LCD illuminator)

button ( 6)

(exposure compensation) button ( 44) Voice memo record/ playback button ( 74)

Shutter-release button (

Power switch (

14)

Control panel ( 6)

Built-in Speedlight

(

19, 37, 104–105)

Lens (

146, 154)

Microphone (

59, 74)

Self-timer lamp ( 41, 42)

AF-assist illuminator

(LED; 21, 145, 154)

Shot conﬁ rmation lamp ( 140)

Battery-chamber cover latch (

10)

Tripod socket

Accessory shoe

(

104)

Accessory shoe cover ( 104)

Battery-chamber cover (

10, 11)

Infrared receiver (

42)

(ﬂ ash mode)

button ( 37)

Mode dial (

Introduction

Command dial

Eyelet for camera strap (× 2)

(monitor) button ( 4)

Zoom (

/ ) buttons

( 18, 67, 70)

Electronic viewﬁ nder ( 4, 5)

Monitor (

4, 5, 7)

Memory card

slot cover

(

12, 13)

(menu) button

( 26, 85, 113)

(display) button ( 5, 65)

(quick review) button ( 23)

(delete) button ( 23, 58, 65)

(self-timer) button ( 41)

Vibration reduction (VR) switch (

18, 45)

Lens ring

AE / AF-L (AE / AF lock) button

(

22, 138)

/ MF (focus mode / manual focus) button ( 40, 57)

Speaker ( 64, 74)

Digital I / O (USB) and audio / video (A / V) out connector (

75, 77, 80)

Interface connector cover

Multi selector

( 8)

Diopter adjustment control

( 19)

Memory card slot

( 12, 13)

DC-IN connector ( 11)

Introduction

The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewﬁ nder)

The Button

The electronic viewﬁ nder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difﬁ cult to see. Use the button to switch between the monitor and viewﬁ nder.

The following indicators are displayed during shooting 1:

F2.8

1/60

126

1.0

8M8M8M

TOKYO

15 14 13

10 11 12

6 7 8 9

AE-L

AF-L

AE/AF

6 Battery level indicator 5................... 17

7 “Date not set” icon 6...................... 15

8 Recording indicator ....................... 21

9 Flash indicator ............................... 20

10 Image size ..................................... 35

11 Image quality................................. 35

12 Number of exposures

remaining...................................... 17

13 Date imprint indicator.................. 142

14 Aperture.................................. 49, 50

15 Shutter speed.......................... 48, 50

16 Self-timer indicator........................ 41

17 Vibration reduction (VR)

indicator ................................. 17, 45

18 Exposure compensation................. 44

19 Exposure / focus lock........... 31, 63, 98

1 Auto / scene mode 2................... 17, 26

2 Zoom indicator 3............................. 18

Folder name .................. 25, 116, 133

3 Focus indicator 4............................. 20

4 Focus mode................................... 40

5 Flash mode.................................... 38

1 Icons displayed vary with camera settings. 2 Icon varies with mode or scene selected. 3 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. 4 Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

5 Appears when batteries are running low. 6 Appears when camera clock has not been set.

F5.6F5.6

1/1251/125

1515

8M8M

F5.6

1/125

125

1/125

151515

8M8M8M

F5.6F5.6F5.6

1/12512 51/125

151515

8M8M8M

Introduction

The Button

To hide or display shooting indicators, press the button.

Histogram (P, S, A only; not displayed when AE

lock is on)

Framing guidesView through lens only

Current settings

F2.8

1/60

126

8M8M8M 8M8M8M

F2.8

1/60

126

20 Ultra HS recording indicator........... 89

21 Spot metering target ..................... 87

22 Flash mode for optional

Speedlights.................................. 105

23 White balance ............................... 55

24 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ........... 53

25 Image adjustment.......................... 93

Black-and-white indicator.............. 94

26 Focus areas

................................ 100

27 Length of movie ............................ 59

28 Exposure display...................... 50, 51

Manual focus display..................... 57

29 Exposure mode........................ 47–50

30 Best Shot Selector (BSS)................. 91

Bracketing indicator..................... 107

Noise reduction ........................... 109

31 Converter lens setting.................... 97

32 Metering mode ............................. 87

33 Continuous shooting mode ........... 89

34 User Settings bank......................... 95

Five focus areas are available when Auto is selected for AF-area mode in P, S, A, or M mode ( 100). The active focus area lights when the camera focuses. Nine focus areas are displayed when Manual is selected in P, S, A, or M mode ( 100) or (Portrait), (Night portrait), or (Close up) is selected in scene mode ( 26).

1.0

8M8M8M

100

TOKYO

AE/AF

F2.8

1/60

126

32 31

29 28

2220 21

895

”895”

Introduction

The Button

To view settings in the dark, press the button ( 2). The LCD illuminator (control panel backlight) will light for about eight seconds or until the button is pressed again.

The Control Panel

4 Exposure compensation

indicator........................................ 44

5 Flash mode.................................... 38

6 Exposure count display (number of

exposures remaining)..................... 17

Exposure indicator................... 50, 51

7 Continuous shooting mode ........... 89

8 Self-timer ...................................... 41

9 Metering mode ............................. 87

10 Focus mode................................... 40

11 Manual focus indicator.................. 57

12 Battery level indicator .................... 17

1 White balance indicator................. 55

2 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)

indicator........................................ 53

3 Shutter speed 2......................... 48, 50

Aperture 2................................ 49, 50

Continuous mode.......................... 88

Selected scene (scene mode) ......... 26

Movie mode.................................. 60

White balance ............................... 54

Image transfer status..................... 77

Exposure compensation................. 44

Image mode.................................. 35

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .......... 52

User Settings bank ........................ 95

2 Press FUNC button to switch between shut-

ter-speed and aperture displays (S and A modes

excluded).

1 Control panel is shown with all elements lit for

illustrative purposes.

Introduction

Do Not Use Excessive Force

Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge connecting the monitor to the camera body.

The Monitor

The Shutter-Release Button

Fold out to use Range of rotation

Stow on camera body

Storage position

†

Frame self-portraits

* Monitor shows mirror im-

age of what will appear in ﬁ nal picture.

† If camera is on, monitor

turns off and electronic viewﬁ nder turns on automatically.

0°

90°

180°

The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To release the shutter, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Press halfway

to lock focus

and exposure

Press all the

way down to

shoot

Introduction

To select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

The Multi Selector

The Mode Dial

Auto ( 17)

A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for ﬁ rst time users of digital cameras.

P S A M ( 46)

Choose these modes for varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture.

Playback ( 65)

Play pictures back in the monitor.

WB ( 54)

Display a menu of white balance options.

ISO ( 52)

Display a menu of sensitivity (ISO equivalency) options.

( 33)

Display a menu of image quality and size options.

The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.

Move cursor up

Move cursor down

Press center to

make selection

Cancel and return to previous menu,

or move cursor left

Display sub-menu, move cur-

sor right, or make selection.

Choose from ﬁ ve movie modes.

Setup ( 130)

Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.

Scene ( 26)

Choose from ﬁ fteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.

First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before ﬁ rst use or when the battery is running low.

Connect the power cable

Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56 battery charger (햲) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (햳). The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on (햴).

Charge the battery

Remove terminal cover and slide the EN-EL7 into the MH-56 terminals ﬁ rst. During charging, the CHARGE lamp shows battery status as follows:

CHARGE

lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

Flickers

Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 5–35 °C (41–95 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

About two and a half hours are required to charge a fully depleted battery.

Unplug the charger

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

The MH-56 Battery Charger

Before using the MH-56, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages

ii–iii of this manual.

The MH-56 is for use with EN-EL7 batteries. Do not use with non-compatible batteries. The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-56 and is for domestic use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative.

CHARGE lamp starts

blinking when

battery is inserted.

Charging is complete

when lamp stops

blinking.

1 2

First Steps

Turn the camera off

Insert the battery

Insert a fully-charged EN-EL7 battery as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover.

Inserting Batteries

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.

Close the battery-chamber cover

Close the battery-chamber cover (햲) and slide the latch to the position (햳).

Open the battery-chamber cover

Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the position (햲) and ﬂ ip the battery-chamber cover open (햳).

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

EN-EL7 Batteries

Before using the EN-EL7, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 147 of this manual.

Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the tem per a ture should be in the vi cin i ty of 5–35 °C (41– 95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.

When the Battery Is Not in Use

When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To remove the battery, open the battery-chamber cover as described in Step 2, above, and slide the battery out. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-54 AC adapter (available separately; 143). Do not,

under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

overheating or in damage to the camera.

Removing the Battery-Chamber Cover

To r emove the battery-chamber cover when using the optional MB-CP11 battery pack, open the cover, press it down (햲) and twist it off as shown (햳).

Replace the battery-chamber cover when the battery pack is not in use. To replace the cover, insert one corner and press down while rotating the cover as shown until it clicks into place.

Recycle Used Batteries

Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

First Steps

The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. See “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 144) for a list of compatible cards.

Turn the camera off

Open the memory card slot cover

A yellow notice detailing memory card insertion is placed in the memory card slot at shipment. Remove the notice and read the instructions.

Inserting Memory Cards

Insert a memory card

Check that the eject button is all the way down (햲) and then insert a memory card as shown in the label inside the memory card slot cover (햳).

Inserting Memory Cards

Insert memory cards terminals ﬁ rst. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.

Close the memory card slot cover

Format Memory Cards Before First Use

Memory cards must be formatted before ﬁ rst use. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” (

112).

Direction

of insertion

Front

Terminals

Upside down

Sideways

DO NOT INSERT:

First Steps

The Eject Button

If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down before inserting memory cards.

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press the eject button to pop it up (햲), then press it again to partially eject the card (햳). The card can then be removed by hand. Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.

햲

햶

햳

햴

햵

First Steps

Turning the Camera On

Ready the monitor

Turn the camera on

The ﬁ rst time the camera is turned on, a languageselection dialog will be displayed ( 15). Choose a language and set the time and date.

Tur ning the Camera Off

To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch to the off position. The displays will turn off and the lens will retract.

Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are displayed), the monitor and electronic viewﬁ nder will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode, reducing the drain on the batteries (if the camera is powered by an optional AC adapter or the Loop option is selected during a slide show [ 120], the display will turn off after thirty minutes). To reactivate the display, press the , , or button, choose a new mode, or press the shutter-release button halfway.

The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 138).

First Steps

The Clock Battery

When the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, the clock battery will charge in about 10 hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of backup power. The clock may be reset when the battery runs low; when the

battery is exhausted, the DATE menu is displayed automatically.

The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.

† Select No to exit to mode selected with mode dial. If time and date are not set,

(“date not set”) icon will ﬂ ash in monitor during shooting and all pictures will have time stamp of “00.00.0000 00:00.” Movies will be dated “01.09.2004 00:00.”

DATE

Set time and date?

Yes

Conﬁ rmation dialog displayed.

Highlight Yes .

†

DATE

Set time and date?

Yes

日本語

Deutsch English

Español Français Italiano Nederlands

Svenska

Cancel

Set

Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese),

(Simpliﬁ ed Chinese),

(Traditional Chinese), or (Korean).

* Press button to exit without selecting language.

Basic Setup

HOME TIME ZONE

Back Set

London, Casablanca

Display map of world time zones.

Select home time zone.

HOME TIME ZONE

Back Set

London, Casablanca

First Steps

‡ If daylight saving time ( 132) is in effect in local time zone, highlight DaylightSav-

ing and press center of multi selector. To return to Step 6, highlight current time zone. To return to Step 4, highlight Time zone and press multi selector right.

TIME ZONE

01. 09. 2004 00 : 00

Time zone

DaylightSaving

London, Casablanca

TIME ZONE menu displayed.

‡

Display DATE menu.

DATE

DM Y

00 : 00

01 .. 200409

DATE

DM Y

00 : 00

01 .. 200409

Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and

Year may differ in some areas).

Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to

edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.

DATE

00 :

01 .. 200409

DATE

10 :

01 .. 200410

DM Y

Highlight D M Y.

Choose order in which Day, Month,

and Year will be displayed.

DATE

10 :

10 .. 200401

MD Y

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Exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 142).

Basic Photography

The Battery Indicator

Shooting

display

Control

panel

Status Notes

—

Battery fully charged.

Camera functions normally.

Battery partially discharged.

Low battery. Ready spare

battery.

If built-in Speedlight ﬁ res, monitor turns off while ﬂ ash recharges.

WARNING!!

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

(ﬂ ashes)

Battery exhausted.

No pictures can be taken until battery has been recharged or replaced.

Step 1 —Rotate the Mode Dial to

Shooting mode:

indicates

auto mode.

Battery

indicator

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Monitor / electronic

viewﬁ nder

Control panel

Exposure mode ( 46): P (programmed auto) is automatically selected in mode.

Number of exposures remaining ( 36): Depends on capacity of memory card and options chosen for image quality and size.

Image quality / size ( 33): Choose according to how picture will be used.

This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for ﬁ rst-time users of digital cameras.

Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on

The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic viewﬁ nder will display a welcome message ( 135). The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is displayed and the control panel lights.

Vibration reduction (VR) indicator ( 45): Displayed when vibration reduction is on. Vibration reduction reduces blurring caused by small camera movements (camera shake).

Basic Photography

Step 2 — Frame the Picture

Ready the camera

Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

Don’t Block the Shot

To avoid mufﬂ ed sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep ﬁ ngers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, built-in Speedlight, and AF-assist lamp (LED).

Before shooting, check that vibration reduction (VR) is on. Vibration reduction reduces blurring caused by camera shake and stabilizes the view through the lens in the shooting display.

Frame the subject

The camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 10 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 40 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor:

• Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.

• Press the button to zoom in on your subject so that it ﬁ lls a larger area of the frame.

• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magniﬁ cation, holding the button down for about two seconds will trigger digital zoom, and the zoom indicator will turn yellow. Use the and buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white.

Indicator shows

amount of zoom

Zoom

out

Zoom

Digital zoom

Middle zoom

position

Wide

angle

Telephoto

Digital

zoom

Basic Photography

The Built-in Speedlight

In mode, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if additional light is required for correct exposure. Do not place your ﬁ ngers where they will obstruct the built-in Speedlight. If the Speedlight is prevented from popping up when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, a message will be displayed (

150).

Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the Speedlight. To lower the Speedlight, gently press it straight down until it clicks into place. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides.

Digital Zoom ( 102)

In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to ﬁ ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.

Vibration reduction (VR) will not produce the desired results with digital zoom, but is effective at reducing the effects of camera shake at when used with optical zoom.

When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, the image in the display is processed to compensate and some mottling may occur. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Viewﬁ nder Focus

If the image in the electronic viewﬁ nder seems blurred, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the image is in sharp focus. When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewﬁ nder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting your ﬁ nger in your eye.

Display Lag

The image from the camera CCD must be processed before it can be displayed in the monitor or electronic viewﬁ nder, resulting in a slight lag between the movement of the subject and the image in the display. This lag can be reduced by selecting Quick response for the Monitor options > Shutter release speed option in the setup menu ( 133).

Basic Photography

Focus

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure ( 7). In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If the subject is poorly lit and the ﬂ ash is on, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and ﬂ ash indicators:

Focus

indicator

On (green) Subject in focus.

Blinks green

Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using focus lock, focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot.

Flash

indicator

On (red)

Built-in Speedlight will ﬁ re when picture is taken.

Blinks red Built-in Speedlight is charging.

Off

Built-in Speedlight is off or not required.

Take the picture

Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the

shutter-release button down smoothly.

Step 3 — Focus and Shoot

Focus indicator

Flash indicator

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