Nikon COOLPIX A Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in

bold. Memory Cards

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

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 12 for details.

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 vi–viii).

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents..............................................................0xiii

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

Menu Options ..........................................................................016

The Index..................................................................................0253

Troubleshooting......................................................................0238

Error Messages ........................................................................0242

Introduction 0 1

Basic Photography 0 27

Recording and Viewing Movies 0 38

P, S, A, and M Modes 0 52

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 0 60

Release Mode 0 63

Image Quality and Size 0 69

Focus 0 74

ISO Sensitivity 0 81

Exposure 0 85

White Balance 0 89

Image Enhancement 0 99

Flash Photography 0 112

Other Shooting Options 0 121

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps for a quick start with the COOLPIX A. For safety precautions, see “For Your Safety” (0 vi).

1 Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.

2 Charge the battery (0 20).

Insert battery

3 Insert the battery and a memory card (0 21, 23).

Plug charger in

Battery charging

Charging complete

Rear

Memory card slot

4 Turn the camera on (0 2).

When using the camera for the first time, you will be prompted to choose a language and set the camera clock (0 25).

5 Rotate the focus mode

selector to t (autofocus; 0 75).

6 Frame the

photograph (0 29).

7 Focus and shoot (0 30).

The focus area will light green when the focus operation is complete.

8 View the photograph

(0 33).

Focus mode selector

K button

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.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before

using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

❚❚ WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or battery charger, unplug the battery charger 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 disassemble

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

Do not use the camera or battery charger

in the presence of flammable gas

Using the camera in the presence of flammable gases such as propane and gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or dust could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

Do not keep the products within reach of children. Doing so may cause injury. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

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 result in lowtemperature burns.

Store out of direct sunlight

When the camera is not in use, turn it off to close the lens cover and store it out of direct sunlight. Light focused by the lens could cause fire.

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.

• The camera takes EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries only (supplied), which must be charged using the supplied MH-27 battery charger. The optional ML-L3 remote control uses 3 V CR2025 batteries only.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• If leaked battery fluid gets into your eyes, rinse them out immediately with clean running water and get medical treatment.

• Do not attempt to charge nonrechargeable batteries.

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 dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

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• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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 equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Par ti cula r ca re s hou ld be o bserv ed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not aim a flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

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 liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Follow the directions of airline and

hospital personnel

Remove Eye-Fi cards from the camera before boarding an aircraft, and turn the product off during takeoff and landing or when so directed by airline or hospital staff. Radio waves emitted by the device could interfere with aircraft navigation or hospital medical equipment.

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Notices

•

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 specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

• 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).

ATT E NT IO N

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. as household waste.

•

Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

Do not dispose of

• For 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:

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

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

Do not

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

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. is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communicatio ns 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. designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. 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.

These limits are

This

If this equipment does

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user 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 for your equipment. 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 may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. after handling.

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

This power unit

COOLPIX A

Using other interface

Wash hands

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 certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

•

Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image

Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

data. 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 (after disconnecting any optional GPS devices) completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty

Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white

sky). balance (0 94). destroying data storage devices.

Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically

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. 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, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Also, do not copy or

Do not use this product for the

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.

Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) 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 thirdparty rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right 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.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements.

CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikonauthorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as

Nikon

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Quick Start Guide...................................................................................iv

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

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

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera .............................................................2

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

The Monitor..........................................................................................5

The Information Display..................................................................7

The Mode Dial .....................................................................................9

The Command Dial......................................................................... 10

Camera Menus: An Overview.......................................................... 12

Using Camera Menus..................................................................... 13

Menu Options ....................................................................................... 16

First Steps ............................................................................................... 20

Charge the Battery.......................................................................... 20

Insert the Battery............................................................................. 21

Insert a Memory Card ....................................................................23

Basic Setup ........................................................................................25

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Basic Photography 27

Battery Level and Card Capacity .................................................... 27

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i Mode) .............................. 29

Basic Playback....................................................................................... 33

Deleting Unwanted Photographs .............................................34

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ......................................... 35

k Portrait .......................................................................................35

l Landscape.................................................................................35

p Child ...........................................................................................35

m Sports .........................................................................................36

n Close up.....................................................................................36

o Night Portrait...........................................................................36

r Night Landscape ....................................................................36

s Party/Indoor.............................................................................36

t Beach/Snow.............................................................................36

u Sunset.........................................................................................36

v Dusk/Dawn...............................................................................36

w Pet Portrait ...............................................................................36

x Candlelight ................................................................................36

y Blossom......................................................................................36

z Autumn Colors ........................................................................36

0 Food.............................................................................................37

1 Silhouette .................................................................................37

2 High Key ....................................................................................37

3 Low Key .....................................................................................37

Recording and Viewing Movies 38

Recording Movies................................................................................ 38

The Movie Recording Display .....................................................41

Movie Settings..................................................................................43

Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 45

Editing Movies ...................................................................................... 47

Trimming Movies.............................................................................47

Saving Selected Frames ................................................................50

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P, S, A, and M Modes 52

Shutter Speed and Aperture ........................................................... 52

P: Programmed Auto..................................................................... 53

S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................54

A: Aperture-Priority Auto............................................................. 55

M: Manual........................................................................................... 56

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 60

Saving User Settings ...................................................................... 60

Recalling User Settings .................................................................62

Resetting User Settings................................................................. 62

Release Mode 63

Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Movie

Modes .................................................................................................. 63

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes....................................... 66

Image Quality and Size 69

Image Quality ................................................................................... 69

Image Size.......................................................................................... 72

Focus 74

Autofocus ............................................................................................... 75

Autofocus Mode.............................................................................. 75

AF-Area Mode ..................................................................................76

Focus Lock ......................................................................................... 79

Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 80

ISO Sensitivity 81

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................................ 83

Exposure 85

Metering ................................................................................................. 85

Exposure Compensation................................................................... 87

White Balance 89

White Balance Options ...................................................................... 89

Fine-Tuning White Balance .............................................................. 92

Preset Manual ....................................................................................... 94

Image Enhancement 99

Picture Controls.................................................................................... 99

Selecting a Picture Control...........................................................99

Modifying Picture Controls ....................................................... 101

Creating Custom Picture Controls.......................................... 106

Sharing Custom Picture Controls ...........................................109

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows

(Active D-Lighting)........................................................................110

Flash Photography 112

Using the Built-in Flash....................................................................112

Flash Mode...................................................................................... 113

Flash Compensation.........................................................................116

FV Lock ..................................................................................................118

Other Shooting Options 121

Restoring Default Settings .............................................................121

Bracketing ............................................................................................123

Interval Timer Photography...........................................................127

Using a GPS Unit ................................................................................130

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More on Playback 132

Full-Frame Playback .........................................................................132

Photo Information.............................................................................134

Thumbnail Playback .........................................................................140

Calendar Playback .............................................................................142

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................144

Protecting Photographs from Deletion.....................................146

Deleting Photographs .....................................................................148

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ................148

The Playback Menu ......................................................................150

Connections 154

Using ViewNX 2..................................................................................154

Installing ViewNX 2 ......................................................................154

Copy Pictures to the Computer ...............................................156

View Pictures ..................................................................................158

Printing Photographs.......................................................................159

Connecting the Printer ...............................................................159

Printing Pictures One at a Time ...............................................161

Printing Multiple Pictures ..........................................................163

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set..................................166

Viewing Photographs on TV..........................................................169

HDMI Options.................................................................................171

Camera Menus 172

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................172

Playback Folder.........................................................................173

Playback Display Options......................................................173

Image Review.............................................................................173

Rotate Tall ...................................................................................174

Slide Show...................................................................................174

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C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options .........................................176

Reset Shooting Menu ............................................................. 176

Storage Folder........................................................................... 177

Color Space ................................................................................178

Long Exposure NR ................................................................... 179

High ISO NR................................................................................179

Built-in AF-assist Illuminator................................................ 180

Exposure Comp. for Flash .....................................................180

Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash .................................................181

Auto Bracketing Set ................................................................181

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................182

Format Memory Card .............................................................183

Monitor Brightness.................................................................. 183

Photo Info ................................................................................... 184

Flicker Reduction...................................................................... 184

Time Zone and Date ...............................................................185

Language .................................................................................... 186

Image Comment ......................................................................186

Auto Image Rotation ..............................................................187

Self-Timer.................................................................................... 188

Auto off Timer ...........................................................................189

Image Review Time ................................................................. 189

Remote on Duration (ML-L3) ............................................... 189

Beep.............................................................................................. 190

Shutter Sound ...........................................................................190

File Number Sequence........................................................... 191

MF Distance Indicator Units................................................. 192

Reverse Indicators.................................................................... 192

Assign Fn1 Button.................................................................... 193

Assign J/Fn2 Button .............................................................194

Reverse Dial Rotation ............................................................. 194

Slot Empty Release Lock........................................................ 195

Eye-Fi Upload ............................................................................195

Firmware Version ..................................................................... 196

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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ..............................197

Creating Retouched Copies ......................................................198

D-Lighting...................................................................................200

Red-Eye Correction..................................................................201

Trim................................................................................................202

Monochrome .............................................................................203

Filter Effects ................................................................................203

Color Balance .............................................................................205

Image Overlay............................................................................206

NEF (RAW) Processing.............................................................209

Resize ............................................................................................211

Quick Retouch ...........................................................................213

Straighten....................................................................................213

Fisheye .........................................................................................213

Color Outline..............................................................................214

Color Sketch ...............................................................................214

Perspective Control .................................................................215

Miniature Effect.........................................................................216

Selective Color...........................................................................217

Side-by-Side Comparison......................................................219

m Recent Settings/O My Menu ...................................................221

My Menu ..........................................................................................222

Technical Notes 226

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)..............................................226

Other Accessories..............................................................................230

Caring for the Camera......................................................................232

Cleaning ...........................................................................................232

Storage..............................................................................................232

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions..........................233

Caring for the Camera.................................................................233

Caring for the Battery ..................................................................234

The Charger.....................................................................................235

Available Settings.............................................................................. 236

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Troubleshooting ................................................................................238

Battery/Display.............................................................................. 238

Shooting (All Modes)................................................................... 238

Shooting (P, S, A, M) ...................................................................240

Playback........................................................................................... 240

Miscellaneous ................................................................................241

Error Messages....................................................................................242

Specifications ......................................................................................245

Approved Memory Cards ...............................................................251

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................252

Index.......................................................................................................253

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To ge t t he most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Symbols and Conventions

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

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 marks references to other pages in this manual.

A 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. that may result from product malfunction.

Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line 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. Nikon representative in your area.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Additional information may be available from the

See the following URL for contact information:

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

9 8

1 Built-in flash .....................................112

2 Shutter-release button

Taking photographs..................... 29

Recording movies......................... 38

3 Power switch.........................................2

4 Eyelets for camera strap....................iv

A The Power Switch

To turn the camera on, rotate the power switch. To turn the camera on for playback without extending the lens, press and hold the K button (0 4).

To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch; the monitor will turn off.

5 Command dial....................................10

6 Power-on lamp...................................25

7 Mode dial...............................................9

8 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1.......... 226

9 Accessory shoe................................ 226

10 Flash pop-up control ..................... 112

9 8

Lens retracted

1 Stereo microphone........................... 43

2 Built-in flash .....................................112

3 Infrared receiver for remote control

............................................................ 67

4 Accessory terminal/USB connector

cover ...............................................231

5 Focus-mode selector........................ 74

6 Focus ring............................................ 80

7 Lens ring

8 Lens.................................................... 245

9 f button

Fn1.................................................. 193

10 AF-assist illuminator/self-timer lamp

............................................................29

11 Accessory terminal......................... 231

12 USB connector........................ 156, 159

13 Lens cover

D The Microphone and Speaker

Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices.

2 3

5 6 7 8

9 10

1 AF lamp/memory-card access lamp

......................................................23, 30

2 Flash lamp.........................................112

3 G button

Menus..................................... 12, 172

4 K button

Playback................................. 33, 132

5 HDMI connector cover................... 170

6 Rotary multi selector*...................... 13

7 J button............................................ 13

8 P button...............................................7

9 O button

Deleting pictures during playback

.............................................. 34, 148

10 Power connector cover..................230

11 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover latch..... 20

12 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ............... 23

13 Tripod so cket

* The rotary multi selector is referred to by the term “multi selector” throughout

this manual.

14 Speaker ..................................................3

15 W (Q) button

Thumbnails .................................. 140

Zooming out during playback

..................................................... 142

Help...................................................12

16 X button

Zooming in during playback ... 144

17 S (g) button

ISO.....................................................81

Fn2 ................................................. 194

18 E (N/L) button

Exposure compensation..............87

Adjusting aperture........................56

Protecting photographs from

deletion ..................................... 146

19 Monitor ................................................12

20 HDMI mini connector (Type C).... 169

21 Battery latch........................................22

The Monitor

The following are the indicators that may be displayed in the monitor (the display is shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes):

❚❚ Shooting Mode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

33 32 31

29 28 27

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1 Shooting mode.....................................9

2 Flash mode.......................................113

3 Release mode..................................... 63

4 Autofocus mode................................ 75

5 AF-area mode .................................... 76

6 Active D-Lighting............................ 110

7 Picture Control................................... 99

8 White balance.................................... 89

9 Image size........................................... 72

10 Image quality.....................................69

11 Guide

12 Bracketing indicator.......................123

18 16

13 Distance indicator..............................80

14 Bracketing progress indicator ..... 125

15 Exposure Indicator ............................57

16 Flash-ready indicator..................... 112

17 Number of exposures remaining

14 15

............................................................27

18 ISO Sensitivity.....................................81

19 Auto ISO sensitivity control.............83

20 Exposure compensation..................87

21 Flash compensation....................... 116

22 Aperture........................................55, 56

23 Shutter speed ..............................54, 56

24 AE lock indicator

25 FV lock indicator ............................. 118

26 Metering ..............................................85

27 Battery indicator ................................27

28 GPS connection indicator............. 130

29 Eye-Fi connection indicator ......... 195

30 Monitor brightness indicator....... 194

31 “Beep” indicator.............................. 190

32 Help indicator.....................................12

33 Focus area............................................30

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Protect status...................................146

Retouch indicator............................197

Frame number/total number of

images

Image quality..................................... 69

Image size...........................................72

File name...........................................191

Time of recording..................... 25, 185

Date of recording..................... 25, 185

Folder name .....................................177

The Information Display

To adjust camera settings, press the P button. Current settings are shown in the monitor information display; highlight items using the multi selector (0 13) and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

P button

1 Image quality..................................... 69

2 Image size........................................... 72

3 White balance....................................89

4 ISO sensitivity..................................... 81

5 Release mode..................................... 63

6 AF mode.............................................. 74

7 AF-area mode .................................... 76

8 Metering.............................................. 85

9 Active D-Lighting............................ 110

10 Bracketing increment ....................123

11 Picture Control................................... 99

12 Exposure compensation.................. 87

Exposure compensation value ...... 87

13 Flash compensation indicator .....116

Flash compensation value............ 116

14 Flash mode .......................................113

15 Help icon ............................................. 12

16 Shutter speed...............................54, 56

17 Aperture ........................................55, 56

18 Exposure indicator.............................57

Exposure compensation display....87

Bracketing progress indicator ..... 125

19 “K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1000 exposures)..............27

20 Number of exposures remaining...27 21 Manual flash indicator

Flash compensation indicator for

optional flash units ..................... 116

22 Battery indicator ................................27

23 “Beep” indicator.............................. 190

24 Eye-Fi connection indicator ......... 195

25 GPS connection indicator............. 130

26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .........83

27 FV lock indicator ............................. 118

28 Bracketing indicator....................... 123

ADL bracketing progress indicator

......................................................... 125

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

A The Information Display

To hide the information display, press the P button again.

The Mode Dial

Rotate the mode dial to choose from the following shooting modes:

Mode dial

i Auto Mode (0 29)

Select this mode for simple, point-and-shoot photography.

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P— Programmed auto (0 53)

• S—Shutter-priority auto (0 54)

• A— Aperture-priority auto (0 55)

• M—Manual (0 56)

d and e Modes (0 60)

Store and recall customized shooting settings.

Scene Modes (0 35)

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene.

Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

The Command Dial

The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor.

E (N/L) button

Exposure compensation/

S (g) button

ISO sensitivity

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 53).

Mode dial

Command dial

Aperture

Mode P Command

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