Nikon COOLPIX A10 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

Preparing for Shooting

Using the Camera

Shooting Features

Using the Menus

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A10 digital camera. Before using the camera,
please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A vii-x) and familiarize yourself with the
information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer
to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

Attaching the Camera Strap

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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A 6) and
“Using the Camera” (A 13).
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see
“Parts of the Camera” (A 1).

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Other Information

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

Icon Description

B

C

A/E/F

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using
the camera.

This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the
camera.

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or

messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that
monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

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• 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 information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for
contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, mov ies, 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.

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

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the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data

using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to
avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

vi

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

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Turn off in the event of
malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the batteries
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 AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should

the camera or AC adapter 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 batteries.

Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with
care

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

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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.

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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 low-temperature burns.

Do not leave the product
where it will be exposed to
extremely high temperatures,
such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct
sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.

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Observe caution when
handling batteries

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

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

• Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product (A 7). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.

• If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or
EN-MH2-B4) are purchased
separately, charge and use each of
them as a set. Do not combine
batteries from different pairs.

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries
are for use with Nikon digital
cameras only, and are compatible
with COOLPIX A10.

• Insert batteries in the correct
orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble
batteries or attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.

• 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 batteries when no charge
remains.

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

• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.

Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Battery Chargers
(available separately)

• 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 power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon­authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.

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

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

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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

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product regulations.

Do not touch the moving parts
of the lens

Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury.

Handle moving parts with care

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

Observe caution when using
the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. The flash should be no
less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the
subject. Particular care should be
observed when photographing
infants.

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 instructions of
airline and hospital personnel

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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

Modifications

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

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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

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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 USA
Tel: [phone]

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notice for Customers in Europe

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. Do not
dispose of 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.

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

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This symbol on the batteries
indicates that the batteries
are 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. Do not
dispose of as household waste.

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

Introduction

Attaching the Camera Strap............................... ii

About This Manual ................................................... ii

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

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

WARNINGS .................................................................. vii

Notices.................................................................... xi

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

The Camera Body................................................. 1

The Monitor ........................................................... 3

Shooting Mode .......................................................... 3

Playback Mode ........................................................... 5

Preparing for Shooting............................... 6

Insert the Batteries and Memory Card ......... 6

Applicable Batteries................................................. 7

Removing the Batteries or Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards............ 8

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display

Language, Date, and Time................................ 9

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Using the Camera ...................................... 13

Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode

Using the Zoom ...................................................... 15

The Shutter-release Button .............................. 15

Play Back Images............................................... 17

Delete Images .................................................... 18

Using the Flash and Self-timer ..................... 20

Shooting Features ..................................... 21

Changing the Shooting Mode ..................... 21

Recording and Playing Back Movies .......... 23

Using the Menus ........................................ 25

Connecting the Camera to a TV,

Computer, or Printer................................. 27

Connection Methods....................................... 27

Transferring Images to a Computer

... 8

(ViewNX-i) ............................................................ 29

Installing ViewNX-i................................................. 29

Transferring Images to a Computer............ 30

... 13

Reference Section ................................. E1

x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode.............. E3

Scene Mode

(Shooting Suited to Scenes)..................... E4

Tips and Notes ................................................... E5

Special Effects Mode

(Applying Effects When Shooting) ........ E7

Smart Portrait Mode

(Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) .... E8

A (Auto) Mode ......................................... E10

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi

Selector.......................................................... E11

Using the Flash ............................................... E11

Using the Self-timer..................................... E14

Using Macro Mode....................................... E15

Adjusting Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)....................... E16

Default Settings.............................................. E17

Functions That Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously ........................................... E19

Focusing........................................................ E20

Using Face Detection ................................. E20

Using Skin Softening................................... E21

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Focus Lock......................................................... E22

Playback Zoom ........................................... E23

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

... E21

... E24

Editing Still Images.................................... E25

Before Editing Images ................................ E25

Quick Effects:

Changing Hue or Mood ............................ E26

D-Lighting:
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Skin Softening:

Softening Skin Tones................................... E28

Small Picture:

Reducing the Size of an Image............. E29

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........... E30

Connecting the Camera to a TV

(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E31

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

(Direct Print)................................................. E32

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Printing Individual Images ....................... E33

Printing Multiple Images .......................... E35

Recording Movies ...................................... E37

Playing Back Movies.................................. E39

Options Available in the Shooting Menus
The Shooting Menu

(for A (Auto) Mode)................................ E42

Image Mode Settings

(Image Size and Quality) ........................... E42

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)............. E 44

Continuous Shooting ................................. E46

ISO Sensitivity................................................... E47

... E27

... E32

... E41

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The Smart Portrait Menu......................... E48

Skin Softening ................................................. E48

Smile Timer ....................................................... E48

Blink Proof.......................................................... E49

The Playback Menu ................................... E50

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Slide Show......................................................... E50

Protect.................................................................. E51

Rotate Image.................................................... E53

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory

and Memory Card) ....................................... E54

The Movie Menu ........................................ E55

Movie Options................................................. E55

Autofocus Mode............................................ E56

The Setup Menu ......................................... E57

Time Zone and Date ................................... E57

Monitor Settings ............................................ E60

Date Stamp....................................................... E62

Electronic VR .................................................... E63

Sound Settings ............................................... E64

Auto Off............................................................... E64

Format Memory/Format Card............... E65

Language ........................................................... E65

Video Mode ...................................................... E65

Reset All............................................................... E66

Battery Type...................................................... E66

Firmware Version........................................... E67

Error Messages............................................ E68

File Names .................................................... E71

Optional Accessories ................................ E72

Technical Notes and Index .................. F1

Caring for the Product.................................. F2

The Camera ............................................................ F2

Batteries.................................................................... F4

Memory Cards ...................................................... F6

Cleaning and Storage................................... F7

Cleaning ................................................................... F7

Storage...................................................................... F7

Troubleshooting ............................................ F8

Specifications ............................................... F15

Applicable Memory Cards ......................... F19

Index................................................................ F21

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Parts of the Camera

Lens cover closed

1 Shutter-release button.................................... 14

2

Zoom control........................................................ 15

f : wide-angle............................................... 15

g : telephoto.................................................. 15

h: thumbnail playback...........17, E24

i : playback zoom...................... 17, E23

j : help ........................................................E4

3 Power switch/power-on lamp ......................9

4 Self-timer lamp.............................................E14

5 Flash ........................................................... 20, E11

6 Lens cover

7 Microphone................................................... E37

8 Lens

9

Power connector cover (for connection

with optional AC adapter).................... E72

10 Eyelet for camera strap .......................................ii

The Camera Body

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4

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Parts of the Camera

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1

Parts of the Camera

1 Flash lamp.......................................................E13

2 b (e movie-record) button .....23, E37

3

A

(shooting mode) button

.................21, E3, E4, E7, E8, E10

4 c (playback) button.......................................17

5 Multi selector......................................................... 25

6 k (apply selection) button ......................... 25

7 d (menu) button.......................................... 25

8 l (delete) button ...............................................18

9

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.....................................6

10 USB/audio/video output connector.......27

11 Connector cover..................................................27

12 Tripod socket .................................................. F17

13 Speaker............................................................. E39

14 Monitor.........................................................................3

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The Monitor

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The information that is displayed changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of
use.

By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate
the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in

Monitor settings (A 25, E60) in the setup menu).

Shooting Mode

2

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26

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Parts of the Camera

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Parts of the Camera

1 Shooting mode.................................................... 21

2 Flash mode.............................................20, E11

3 Macro mode ..........................................20, E15

4 Zoom indicator....................................15, E15

5 Focus indicator.....................................................14

6 Movie options...............................................E55

7 Image mode ..................................................E42

8 Electronic VR icon.......................................E63

9 Exposure compensation value ...20, E16

10

Movie recording time remaining

........................................................................23, E37

11

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ........................................................... 11

12 Internal memory indicator............................11

13 Focus area............................................................... 14

14

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection)............................14, E6, E8

15 Aperture value...................................................... 15

16 Shutter speed........................................................ 15

17 ISO sensitivity................................................ E47

18 Battery level indicator ......................................11

19 Date stamp .................................................... E62

20 “Date not set” indicator .....................9, E57

21 Travel destination icon ........................... E57

22 White balance mode ............................... E44

23 Skin softening............................................... E48

24

Continuous shooting mode

................................................................. E6, E46

25 Blink proof icon ........................................... E49

26 Self-timer indicator ........................... 20, E14

27 Smile timer ..................................................... E48

28 Pet portrait auto release ...........................E6

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Playback Mode

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1 Protect icon....................................................E51

2 Skin softening icon ....................................E28

3 Quick effects icon .......................................E26

4 D-Lighting icon............................................E27

5 Internal memory indicator...............................8

6

Current image number/
total number of images

7 Movie length

8 Volume indicator ........................................E39

9 Image mode ..................................................E42

10 Movie options ...................................... 23, E55

11 Small picture icon...................................... E29

12 Crop icon.........................................E23, E30

13 Movie playback guide..................... 23, E39

14 Quick effects guide ........................... 17, E26

15 Shooting date and time.....................................9

16 Battery level indicator ......................................11

17 File number and type.............................. E71

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Parts of the Camera

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5

Preparing for Shooting

Memory card slot

Insert the Batteries and Memory Card

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from

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falling out.

2 Insert the batteries and memory

card.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative
(–) battery terminals are oriented correctly
and insert the batteries.

• Confirm the correct orientation and slide
the memory card in until it clicks into
place.

B Be Careful to Insert the Memory

Card in Correct Direction

Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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2

1

1

2

Applicable Batteries

Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area around
the negative terminal

Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat

negative terminal

• Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)*

• Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

• Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries

* Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the brand. Although the

batteries are described as being "included" in this manual, the batteries may not be included
depending on the country or region in which the camera was purchased.

B Notes About the Batteries

• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

B Formatting Memory Cards

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make
sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select
Format card (A 25, E65) in the setup menu.

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7

Removing the Batteries or Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject
the card (2).

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

Preparing for Shooting

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the camera’s internal
memory or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory, first remove the memory
card.

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8

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language,

Yes

No

Cancel

Choose time zone and
set date and time?

Date, and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date
and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is

displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on.

• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select

the desired language and press the
k button.

3 Use HI to select Yes and press the k

button.

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Language

Cancel

9

4 Use JK to select your home time

Date and time

2016 00 00

MDhm

Edit

01 01

Y

Press this button in
shooting mode for
shooting-mode
selection menu.

Edit

Date and time

zone and press the k button.

• Press H to turn on daylight saving time
(W is displayed above the map).
Press I to turn it off.

London, Casablanca

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5 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.
6 Set the date and time, and press the

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k button.

• Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date
and time.

• Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm
the setting.

7 When the confirmation screen is displayed, use HI to select Yes and

press the k button.

8 Press the A (shooting mode) button.

10

1 90 0

1 5m 0s

Battery level

indicator

Number of exposures

remaining

Shooting screen

Shooting

mode icon

9 Use HI to select Scene auto selector and

press the k button.

• The camera enters the shooting mode and
you can take images in Scene auto selector
mode.

• While shooting, you can check the battery
level indicator and the number of exposures
remaining.

- Battery level indicator

b: The battery level is high.
B: The battery level is low. Prepare to

replace the batteries.

- Number of exposures remaining

The number of images that can be taken
is displayed. C is displayed when no
memory card is inserted in the camera,
and images are saved in the internal memory.

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C The Auto Off Function

• If you do not operate the camera for about 30 seconds, the monitor turns off, the camera enters
standby mode, and the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after about three minutes in
standby mode.

• The amount of time until the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off
setting (A 25, E64) in the setup menu.

• While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the
following operations:

➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)

button, or b (e movie-record) button

Preparing for Shooting

C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the

z setup menu (A 25).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and
date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving

time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the
clock back one hour.

C The Clock Battery

• The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery. The backup battery is charged when
the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional
AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about ten hours of charging.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 3 (A 9) of “Turn the Camera
On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time” for more information.

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Using the Camera

Zoom out Zoom in

Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode

1 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash,
microphone, and speaker.

• When taking pictures in the “tall” (portrait) orientation,
make sure the flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.

• Move the zoom control to change the zoom position
(A 15).

• When the camera automatically determines the scene
mode, the shooting mode icon changes.

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3 Press the shutter-release button halfway

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Focus area

(A 15).

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green.

• Multiple focus areas can glow green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on

the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is
not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus
indicator (A 3) glows green.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is
unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing
the shutter-release button halfway again.

Using the Camera

4 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-

release button the rest of the way down
(A 15).

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Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

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

• To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward

g (telephoto)

• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward

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

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor
when the zoom control is moved.

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

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to
interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the V position.

The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),

Press halfway

Press all the way

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

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

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B Notes About Scene Auto Selector Mode

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

case, select another shooting mode (E4, E7, E8, E10).

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

B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum
movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do n ot open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while
an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the
memory card.

Using the Camera

C When Using a Tripod

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

• When shooting in dim lighting

• When shooting with the flash mode (E12) set to W (off)

• When using the telephoto setting

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Play Back Images

Full-frame Playback

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1 Press the c (playback) button to enter

playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while

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

2 Use the multi selector HIJK to select an

image to display.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button or

shutter-release button.

• When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you

can press the k button to apply an effect to the image
(E26).

• Move the zoom control toward g (i) in

fu ll-f rame pla ybac k mo de to zoo m in o n th e
image (E23).

• Move the zoom control toward f (h) in

full-frame playback mode to display a list of
images called “thumbnails” (E24).

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Delete Images

1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the

image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select Current

image and press the k button.

Using the Camera

• Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.

• Erase selected images: Multiple images that you select

are deleted (A 19).

• All images: All images are deleted.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

No

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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image

Erase selected images

to be deleted, and then use H to display c.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove c.

• Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to

full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail
playback.

Back

2 Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the

k button to confirm the selection.

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

C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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

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Using the Flash and Self-timer

Flash mode

Macro mode

Exposure compensationSelf-timer

You can use the multi selector to set frequently used functions such as the flash and self­timer.

You can set the following functions using HIJK in the shooting screen.

Using the Camera

• X Flash mode (E11)

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

• n Self-timer (E14)

If you select ON, the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter­release button.

• p Macro mode (E15)

Use macro mode when taking close-up images.

• o Exposure compensation (E16)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode.

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Shooting Features

Changing the Shooting Mode

The following shooting modes are available.

• x Scene auto selector (E3)

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image,
making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

• b Scene mode (E4)

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

• E Special effects (E7)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

• F Smart portrait (E8)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer).
You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

• A Auto mode (E10)

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

1 Press the A (shooting mode) button in the

shooting screen.

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2 Use the multi selector HI to select a

shooting mode and press the k button.

Shooting Features

Scene auto selector

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

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remaining

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1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

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

movie recording.

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop recording.

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Movie options

and press the k button.

• Movies are indicated by the movie options icon.

• See “Recording Movies” (E37) for more information.

• See “Playing Back Movies” (E39) for more information.

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Using the Menus

Menu icons

Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.
The following menus are available.

• A Shooting menu (E41)

Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.
Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.

• G Playback menu (E50)

Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode
or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.

• D Movie menu (E55)

Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.
Allows you to change movie recording settings.

• z Setup menu (E57)

Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language, etc.

1 Press the d (menu) button.

• The menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in
yellow.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

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3 Use HI to select the desired

O

Date stamp

Date and time

Date

O

Date stamp

Date and time

Date

menu icon.

• The menu is changed.

Set up

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Electronic VR

Sound settings

Auto o

4 Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Electronic VR

Sound settings

Auto o

5 Use HI to select a menu

option, and then press the
k button.

• The settings for the option you selected
are displayed.

6 Use HI to select the setting,

and then press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu,

press the d button.

Using the Menus

• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state
of the camera.

• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter­release button, A (shooting mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button.

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Insert the plug straight.

USB/audio/video output connector

Open the
connector cover.

Connection Methods

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV,
computer, or printer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level
is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera
off.

• If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from
an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the
camera to heat up or malfunction.

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

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Viewing images on a TV E31

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Transferring images to a computer (ViewNX-i) A 29

Printing images without using a computer E32

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.
Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video
Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks.

You can transfer images and movies to a computer for viewing and editing.
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with
the USB Cable UC-E16.

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

(A 29).

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print
images without using a computer.
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port
with the USB Cable UC-E16.

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Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)

Installing ViewNX-i

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

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Transferring Images to a Computer

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

1 Prepare a memory card that contains images.

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

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

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

C Transferring Images Saved in the Internal Memory to the Computer

Perform one of the methods listed below.

• Using Copy (A 25, E54) in the playback menu, copy the images saved in the internal memory

to the memory card, and then transfer the images saved in the memory card to the computer.

• Connect the camera to the computer without inserting a memory card into the camera.

USB

cable.

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If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown on the right is displayed,
follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and videos, click

Change program. A program selection
dialog will be displayed; select Import File
using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

• When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.1

If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, click the dialog
and then click Import File/Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Mac OS X

If Nikon Transfer 2 does not automatically start, launch the Image Capture application that
comes bundled with Mac while the camera and your computer are connected, and select
Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your
computer.

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2
to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

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B Notes About Connecting the USB Cable

Start Transfer

Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

C Using ViewNX-i

Consult online help for more information.

2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer.

• Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred
images are displayed.

3 Terminate the connection.

• If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer
operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then
remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB
cable.

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Reference Section

The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.

Shooting

x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ............................................................... E3

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ............................................ E4

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................ E7

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ............ E8

A (Auto) Mode........................................................................................... E10

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ...................... E11

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ............................. E19

Focusing .........................................................................................................E20

Playback

Playback Zoom............................................................................................. E23

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display ...............................................E24

Editing Still Images ..................................................................................... E25

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)..........E31

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................... E32

E1

Movies

Recording Movies........................................................................................E37

Playing Back Movies ................................................................................... E39

Menu

Options Available in the Shooting Menus ......................................... E41

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......................................... E42

The Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................E48

The Playback Menu.....................................................................................E50

The Movie Menu ..........................................................................................E55

The Setup Menu...........................................................................................E57

Additional Information

Error Messages .............................................................................................E68

File Names...................................................................................................... E71

Optional Accessories .................................................................................. E72

E2

x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

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

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

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

e Portrait

f Landscape

h Night portrait

g Night landscape

i Close-up

j Backlighting

d Other scenes

Functions Available in x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

• Flash mode (E11)

• Self-timer (E14)

• Exposure compensation (E16)

• Scene auto selector mode menu (E41)

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E3

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

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

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

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

b Portrait

(default setting)

f Party/indoor

(E5)

i Dusk/dawn

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m Fireworks show

(E6)

1

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

2

The camera focuses at infinity.

3

Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow.

1

2, 3

c Landscape

Z Beach

j

2, 3

o Backlighting

2

1

Night landscape

1

(E6)

2, 3

To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene

Select a scene and move the zoom control (A 1) toward
g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the

original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.

1

d Sports

(E5)

1

z Snow

k Close-up

(E5)

O Pet portrait

(E6)

e Night portrait

(E5)

h Sunset

1

u Food

(E5)

Landscape

3

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1

E4

Tips and Notes

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• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6

images continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).

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

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

e Night portrait

• The flash always fires.

f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady.

k Close-up

• Macro mode (E15) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at
which it can focus.

u Food

• Macro mode (E15) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at
which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue
setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is
turned off.

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• The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

o Backlighting

• The flash always fires.

O Pet portrait

• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it.
By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet
portrait auto release).

• From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

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

- V Continuous: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures three images

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continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings.

- Y: The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face.

- k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is

detected. Press the shutter-release button.

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

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

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

B Focus Area

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

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

E6

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

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

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

Type Description

E Nostalgic sepia
(default setting)

F High-contrast
monochrome

I Selective color* Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.
l Pop* Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.

y Cyanotype Changes the color of the entire image into blue monotone.

b Mirror*

* The effect is not applied to movies.

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

• When Selective color is selected, use the multi selector

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

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

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

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

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E7

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (E48)). You can use the skin softening
option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

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

k

button

1 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at a human face.

2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to

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smile.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is
automatically released.

• Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases the shutter.

3 End automatic shooting.

• Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting.

-Set Smile timer to Off.

-Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles
(E20). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

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

E8

Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode (E11)

• Self-timer (E14)

• Exposure compensation (E16)

• Smart portrait menu (E41)

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E9

A (Auto) Mode

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

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

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

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (E11)

• Self-timer (E14)

• Macro mode (E15)

• Exposure compensation (E16)

• Shooting menu (E41)

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E10

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Auto

The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode (E17).

Using the Flash

When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to
match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H (X).

2 Select the desired flash mode (E12) and

press the k button.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

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E11

Available Flash Modes

Auto

U

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

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

Auto with red-eye reduction

V

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (E13).

Off

W

The flash does not fire.

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

Fill flash

X

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The flash fires whenever an image is tak en. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.

Slow sync

Y

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

E12

C The Flash Lamp

The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter­release button halfway.

• On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the
way down.

• Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.

• Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken.

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

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).

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

turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect.
Additionally, if the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to
reduce red-eye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is
pressed and when the shutter is released.

• More time than usual is required to save images.

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

• In some cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these

cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.

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Using the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after
you press the shutter-release button.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select ON and press the k button.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y

(pe t portra it auto releas e) is di splaye d (E6). The self-timer
cannot be used.

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3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-

release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

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

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set
to OFF.

• To stop the countdown, press the shutter­release button again.

C The Self-timer Setting

The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).

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Self-timer

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Using Macro Mode

Use macro mode when taking close-up images.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select ON and press the k button.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Macro mode

3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio

to a position where F and the zoom
indicator glow green.

• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens.
When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects
as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.

B Notes About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

C The Macro Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).

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

turned off.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and press the

Exposure compensation

k button.

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

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

• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing

the k button.

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C Exposure Compensation Value

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).

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

turned off.

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+0.3

-2.0

Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.

Flash

(E11)

x (scene auto selector) U

1

Scene

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

W
W
V
V

3

3

4

5

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

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

3

W

3

W

3

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

O (pet portrait)

3

W

3

W

3

X

3

W

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

7

A (auto) U Off Off 0.0

Self-timer

(E14)

Off Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

3

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

Off

Off

Off

Y

Off

3

6

8

On

Off

Off

Off 0.0

Off

Macro

(E15)

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Exposure

compensation

(E16)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

3

0.0

0.0

0.0

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E17

1

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

2

The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects
Close-up.

3

The setting cannot be changed.

4

The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red­eye reduction.

5

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

6

Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (E6).

7

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

8

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted function Option Description

Continuous (E46)

Flash mode

Blink proof (E49)

Self-timer Smile timer (E48)

Continuous Self-timer (E14)

Shutter sound Continuous (E46)

When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be
used.

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

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

When the self-timer is used, the setting changes to
Single.

When Continuous is selected, the shutter sound is
disabled.

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Focusing

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The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

Using Face Detection

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

• Portrait or Night portrait in x (scene auto selector)

mode (E3)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (E4)

• Smart portrait mode (E8)

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

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If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

B Notes About Face Detection

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

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

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Using Skin Softening

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

• Smart portrait mode (E8)

• Portrait or Night portrait in x (scene auto selector) mode (E3)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (E4)

B Notes About Skin Softening

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

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

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

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

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

subject makes that subject appear very dark)

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

shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

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

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

shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus
several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as
the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (E22).

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Focus Lock

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

1 Select A (auto) mode (E10).
2 Position the subject in the center of

the frame and press the shutter­release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the

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picture.

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

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the picture.

F 3.2

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Playback Zoom

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g

(i)

f

(h)

Image is zoomed in.

Image is displayed full-frame.

Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 17) zooms in on the
image.

3.0

• You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i).

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

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

mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include
only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (E30).

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Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

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29

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21

20

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28

27

Thumbnail PlaybackFull-frame Playback Calendar Display

g

(i)

f

(h)

g

(i)

f

(h)

Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 17) displays
images as thumbnails.

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

f (h) or g (i).

• While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select an

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image and then press the k button to display that image full-frame.

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

B Notes About Calendar Display

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

2016.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

21

21

20

20

28

28

27

27

2016

1

22

22

29

29

11

2

23

23

30

30

1

Sat

3

12

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19181818171717161616151515141414131313

19

26252525242424

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Editing Still Images

Before Editing Images

You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.

• Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.

C Restrictions on Image Editing

• An image can be edited up to 10 times.

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

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Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood

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Quick effects type Description

Toy camera effect 1/Toy camera effect 2/
Cross process (red)/Cross process (yellow)/
Cross process (green)/Cross process (blue)

Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look
for the image.

Soft/Fisheye/Cross screen/Miniature effect Processes images with a variety of effects.

1 Display the image to which you want to apply

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

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2 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the

desired effect and press the k button.

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• Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to
full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail
playback.

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

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created.

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Quick eects

Miniature eect Fisheye

Cross process

Cross process

(yellow)

(green)

Cancel

Cross process

(red)

Cross process

(blue)

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

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

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

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

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

k button.

D-Lighting

OK

Cancel

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Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Skin softening M

k

button

1 Use the multi selector HI to select the

Skin softening

amount of effect applied and press the
k button.

• The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which
the effect was applied enlarged in the monitor.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

2 Preview the result and press the k button.

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• Skin tones of up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to
the center of the frame, are softened.

• If more than one face was processed, use JK to display a
different face.

• Press the d button to adjust the amount of effect
applied. The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1.

B Notes About Skin Softening

• Skin softening cannot be applied if no faces are detected in the image.

• Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera

may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as
expected.

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Normal

Amount

Preview

Back Save

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image

Press the c button (playback mode) M sele ct an image M d button M Small picture M

k

button

1 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired copy size and press the k button.

• For images taken at an image mode setting of

l 4608× 2592, only 640×360 is displayed.

2 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created (compression ratio of
approximately 1:16).

Small picture

640×480

×

240

320

×

120

160

Create small picture le?

Yes

No

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Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

3 .0

1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (E23).
2 Refine copy composition and press the

d button.

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

• Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that
only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• An edited copy is created.

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C Image Size

When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is displayed at a smaller
size during playback.

C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation

Use the Rotate image option (E53) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape
orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to “tall” orientation.

Save this image as

displayed?

3.0

Yes

No

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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)

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Connect the camera to a TV using an audio/video cable (E72) to play back images or
movies on the TV.

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

• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an
angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

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

• See the documentation provided with your TV for details.

3 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.

• Images are displayed on the TV.

• The camera monitor does not turn on.

B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV

Make sure that Video mode (E65) in the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

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

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

1 Turn off the camera.
2 Turn on the printer.

• Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable.

• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an

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angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

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4 Turn on the camera.

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

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1 Connect the camera to a printer (E32).
2 Use the multi selector to select the desired

image and press the k button.

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

3 Use HI to select Copies and press the

k button.

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1

Start print

Copies

Paper size

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4 Select the desired number of copies (up to

nine) and press the k button.

Copies

4

5 Select Paper size and press the k button.

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PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper si ze

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

• To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size
option.

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

7 Select Start print and press the k button.

• Printing starts.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

8 When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the

USB cable.

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prints

Printing Multiple Images

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Print menu

Paper size

Print all images

Print selection

1 Connect the camera to a printer (E32).
2 When the Print selection screen is displayed,

press the d button.

3 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper

size and press the k button.

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

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

• To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size
option.

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

5 Select Print selection or Print all images and

press the k button.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

Paper size

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Print selection

Print selection

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3

5

Back

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

• Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use
HI to specify the number of copies to be printed.

• Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the
numeral indicating the number of cop ies to b e print ed. If
no copies have been specified for images, the selection
is canceled.

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

• Press the k button when setting is complete.

• When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select

Start print and press the k button to start printing.

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Print selection

Start print

Cancel

Print all images

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

• When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select

Print all images

Start print and press the k button to start printing.

Start print

Cancel

6 When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the

USB cable.

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Recording Movies

1 90 0

1 5m 0s

Movie recording time

remaining

7 m3 0 s

• When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), Movie

options (E55) is set to g 480/30p or u 240/30p. f 720/30p cannot be

selected.

1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

• If Photo info in the Monitor settings (E60) in the setup

menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will
be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie
recording starts.

• When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area
visible in the frame) is narrower compared to that of still
images.

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

movie recording.

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

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3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop recording.

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B Maximum Movie Length

Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is
sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

• The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.

• Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.

• The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of

memory card.

B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum
movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do n ot open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while
an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the
memory card.

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B Notes About Movie Recording

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording

movies (F19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed
Class rating are used.

• The optical zoom ratio cannot be changed once recording starts.

• Use the zoom control to operate digital zoom while recording movies. The zoom range is

between the optical zoom ratio before recording a movie and up to 4×.

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

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

when brightness changes may be recorded.

• Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording is recorded with movies. Avoiding bright

objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with repeating
patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.)
in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the
layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.

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Movie options

Volume indicator

• The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when
the camera is used in a hot area.

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

B Notes About Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected (E21). Should this occur, try the following:

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

recording.

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

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

Playing Back Movies

Press the c button to enter playback mode.
Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (E55).
Press the k button to play back movies.

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• To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A 1).

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Functions Available During Playback

Paused

Playback controls are displayed in the monitor.
The operations listed below can be performed by using the
multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the

k button.

Function Icon Description

Rewind

Advance

Pause E

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End

Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.

A

Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

B

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

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

C

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

D

continuous advancing.

Resume playback.

F

Return to full-frame playback mode.

G

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Options Available in the Shooting Menus

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The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting.

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

Scene auto

selector mode

Scene

Image mode (E42) wwwww
White balance (E44) ––––w
Continuous (E46) ––––w
ISO sensitivity (E47) ––––w
Skin softening (E48) –––w –
Smile timer (E48) –––w –
Blink proof (E49) –––w –

Special

effects

Smart

portrait

Auto mode

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button

Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.
The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and
the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of

images that can be saved is reduced.

Option* Compression ratio

Q 4608×3456P Approx. 1:4 4:3

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P 4608×3456 (default setting) Approx. 1:8 4:3
R 3264×2448 Approx. 1:8 4:3

r 2272×1704 Approx. 1:8 4:3
q 1600×1200 Approx. 1:8 4:3

O 640×480 Approx. 1:8 4:3

l 4608×2592 Approx. 1:8 16:9

* The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically.

Example: P 4608×3456 = approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels

Aspect ratio

(horizontal to vertical)

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C Notes About Image Mode

• The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode. The
changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.

C Number of Images That Can Be Saved

• The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when
shooting (A 11).

• Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly
depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and
the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary
depending on the make of the memory card.

• If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining
display shows “9999”.

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button

Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the
colors in images match what you see with your eyes.

• Use Auto under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of

the image you are taking.

Option Description

a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.

b Preset manual

c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

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e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy Use when taking images under overcast skies.

g Flash Use with the flash.

Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto,
Incandescent, etc. (E45).

B Notes About White Balance

• Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash
(E11).

• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.

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Using Preset Manual

DaylightDa yl ig ht

IncandescentIn ca nd es ce nt

FluorescentFl uo re sce nt

CloudyCl ou dy

AutoAut o

Preset manual

White balance

Measuring window

Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during
shooting.

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset

manual in the White balance menu, and

press the k button.

• The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white
balance.

3 Select Measure and frame the reference

Preset manual

object in the measuring window.

• To apply the last measured value, select Cancel and press
the k button.

Cancel

Measure

4 Press the k button to measure the value.

• The shutter is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved.

B Notes About Preset Manual

A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,
set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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E45

Continuous Shooting

Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button

Option Description

U Single
(default setting)

V Continuous

B Notes About Continuous Shooting

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• When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are
fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

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

• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.

One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are
captured continuously.

• The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1.2 fps and the maximum
number of continuous shots is about 6 (when image mode is set to
P 4608×3456).

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ISO Sensitivity

Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button

A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects
of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by
camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

• When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.

Option Description

a Auto
(default setting)

80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.

Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 80 to

1600.

C ISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen

When Auto is selected, E is displayed when the ISO sensitivity increases.

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The Smart Portrait Menu

• See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E42) for information about Image

mode.

Skin Softening

Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button

Option Description

e On (default setting)

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Off Turns skin softening off.

The result of skin softening effect on your subject cannot be confirmed when framing images
for shooting. Check the results in playback mode, after taking images.

Smile Timer

Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button

The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a
smile is detected.

Option Description

a On (default setting) Enables the smile timer.

Off Turns the smile timer off.

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When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human
faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones
before saving the image.

Blink Proof

Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button

Option Description

The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot
and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.

y On

Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.

• If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have
been closed, A blink was detected in the picture just taken. is
displayed for a few seconds.

• The flash cannot be used.

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The Playback Menu

• See “Editing Still Images” (E25) for information about image editing functions.

Slide Show

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button

Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back
in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start

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and press the k button.

• The slide show begins.

• To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and

press the k button before selecting Start.

• The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes
even if Loop is enabled.

2 Select End or Restart.

• The screen shown on the right is displayed after the slide
show ends or is paused. To exit the show, select G and
then press the k button. To resume the slide show, select
F and then press the k button.

Operations During Playback

• Use JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold to rewind/fast forward.

• Press the k button to pause or end the slide show.

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Slide show

Start

Loop

Pause