Nikon COOLPIX AW120 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

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Waterproofing

The following are important notes about the camera's waterproofing. Before using the camera, please thoroughly read the information in “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Axii).

Waterproofing-related Messages

The camera will display messages related to its waterproof capabilities when you select certain settings or perform certain operations. Read and follow the information displayed in the messages when they are displayed.

Do not open the covers by the water or in sandy locations, as foreign matter could enter the camera.

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Conrm that no foreign matter is present where shown, then close the covers.

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Next, wipe o any water droplets and place on a cloth to dry.

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Remove any foreign matter with a brush or blower.

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To remove foreign matter after use, immerse in fresh water for about 10 minutes.

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After drying thoroughly, use a cloth to remove any droplets remaining on the areas indicated.

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Waterproofing-related messages are displayed in the following situations.

• When turning on and setting the camera for the first time

• When setting the camera to Underwater (A41)

• When turning the camera on after charging

Warning: If the cover is closed without removing foreign particles, water may seep inside the camera or the camera may become damaged. Make sure to check and clean the camera.

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Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX AW120 digital camera. Before

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using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix), "<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (Axii), "<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)" (Axviii), and "Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)" (Axx), 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.

Confirming the Package Contents

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

COOLPIX AW120

Digital Camera

Charging AC Adapter

• User's Manual (this manual) • Warranty

1 A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that

requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase (A14).

2 The brush is used for cleaning the waterproof packing.

NOTES:

• Accessories are not waterproof.

• A memory card is not included with the camera.

EH-71P

Camera strap for land

use

USB Cable UC-E21 Brush

Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL12

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About This Manual

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:

* Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.

• SD and SDHC/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.

Symbol Description

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.

A/E/F

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

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A12).

To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).

Downloading the “Reference Manual”

Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website. http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe website.

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Information and Precautions

Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

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

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sites:

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

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

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

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

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, charging AC adapters, 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 DAMAG E THE CAMERA

AND MAY VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon

holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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.

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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, gove rnment bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

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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

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image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person,

erase all data using commercial deletion software, or set Record location data of Location data options (A87) to Off after formatting the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A76). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

For the COOLPIX AW120, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data. To erase the log data that is obtained but not stored on the memory card, select Create log ➝ End all logs ➝ Erase logs.

You can clear the Wi-Fi setting using Restore default settings in the Wi-Fi options (E92) menu.

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For Your Safety

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

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

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

Do not use the camera or charging 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.

Remove the strap when using the camera underwater

Twisting the camera strap around the neck may cause suffocation.

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

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Do not remain in contact with the camera, charging AC adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the devices become hot.

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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.

Use the appropriate power supply (battery, charging AC adapter, AC adapter, USB cable)

Using a power supply other than those provided or sold by Nikon could result in damage or malfunction.

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn

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

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use the Charging AC Adapter EH-71P (included) and

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USB Cable UC-E21 (included). The Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately) is also available to charge the battery without using a camera.

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

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

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. to insulate the terminal before transporting it. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the charging AC adapter

• 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.

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

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

• Do not handle the plug or charging AC adapter 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 DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

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.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Before boarding an airplane, set the record location data function to OFF. End recording of all logs. Do not use wireless network functions while in the air. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital. If you are using an Eye-Fi card, remove it from the camera before boarding an aircraft or entering a hospital.

Do not touch the camera directly for a long time in low temperatures of 0°C (32°F) or lower

If the skin contacts metal parts etc., it may result in injury to the skin. Wear gloves etc.

Observe caution when using the movie light

Do not look directly into the movie light. This could damage the eyes or result in visual impairment.

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Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This 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/TV technician for help.

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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 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: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that 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.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. 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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<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation

• Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions

provided in “Caring for the Product” (F2).

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Notes About Shockproof Performance

This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 202 cm (6 ft 6 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.

This test does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions.

Changes in appearance, such as paint peeling off and deformation of the drop shock portion are not subject to the Nikon’s in-house test.

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

This drop test drops 5 cameras in 26 directions (8 edges, 12 corners, and 6 faces) from a height of 1 22 cm (48 in .) to make s ure that on e to five ca meras pass the test (if any defect is detected during the test, another five cameras are tested to make sure that the test criteria are satisfied for one to five cameras).

bDo not subject the camera to excessive shock, vibration or pressure

by dropping or hitting it.

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

• Do not use the camera deeper than 18 m (59 ft) underwater.

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

water.

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

Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances

The camera is equivalent to JIS/IEC waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and JIS/IEC dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting images underwater at a depth of 18 m (59 ft) for up to 60 minutes.*

This rating does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions.

* This rating indicates that the camera has been designed to withstand the specified

water pressure for the specified period of time when the camera is used according to the methods defined by Nikon.

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bIf the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure

by dropping or hitting it, the waterproof performance is not guaranteed.

• If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service).

- Do not use the camera deeper than 18 m (59 ft) underwater.

- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or

waterfalls.

- Your Nikon warrantee may not cover troubles caused by water seeping

inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera.

• The waterproof performance of this camera is designed to work for fresh water (swimming pools, rivers and lakes) and seawater only.

• The inner portion of this camera is not waterproof. Water seeping inside the camera could cause a malfunction.

• Accessories are not waterproof.

• If a liquid such as water droplets

falls on the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, immediately wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera. If the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed under wet conditions near a waterfront or underwater, this could cause water to seep inside the camera or result in camera malfunction. Do not open or close the cover with wet hands. This could cause water to seep inside the camera or result in camera malfunction.

• If a foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as yellow waterproof packing, hinges, memory card slot, or terminals), immediately remove it with a blower. If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, remove it with the included brush. Do not use the included brush for anything other than cleaning the waterproof packing.

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

• Do not leave the camera in low temperature conditions in cold climate regions or in high-temperature conditions of 40°C (104°F) or more (in particular, a place exposed to direct sunlight, inside the cabin of a car, on a boat, on the beach, or near heating apparatus) for a long period of time. This could cause deterioration of the waterproof performance.

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Before Using the Camera Underwater

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

1. Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

• Any foreign substances such as sand, dust or hair inside the battery-

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chamber/memory card slot cover should be removed with a blower.

• Any liquid such as water droplets inside the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover should be wiped off with a soft dry cloth.

2. Make sure that the waterproof packing (A1) of the batterychamber/memory card slot cover is not cracked or deformed.

• The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to

deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

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

• Rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch until it clicks

into place. Make sure that the thin cord of the camera strap does not get caught.

• Make sure that the latch indicator indicates the “Close” status.

Notes About Using the Camera Underwater

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

• Do not dive into water deeper than 18 m (59 ft) with the camera.

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

• Use the camera in the water temperature range from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to

104°F) when using it underwater.

• Do not use the camera at hot springs.

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

underwater.

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

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

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Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater

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

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

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

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

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

Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with fresh water (such as tap water and well-water that do not contain salt) for 10 minutes.

• If the buttons or switches do

not operate properly, foreign substances may have adhered. Since this could cause a malfunction, immerse the camera in fresh water and shake it sufficiently in the water to remove the any foreign substances from the camera.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or malfunction.

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

the sound may deteriorate or become distorted.

- Wipe the water off with a dry soft cloth.

- Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp

implement. If the inside of the camera is damaged, the waterproof performance will deteriorate.

• See “Cleaning” (F7) for more information.

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Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation

The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from −10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F). When you use the camera in cold climate regions, observe the following precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use.

• The performance of the batteries (number of images shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.

• If the camera is in a very cold state, the performance may drop temporarily, for example, the monitor may be darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on or residual images may be produced.

• When snow or water droplets adhere to the exterior of the camera, immediately wipe them off.

- If the buttons or switches are frozen, they may not operate smoothly.

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

the sound may deteriorate or become distorted.

bOperating environmental conditions such as

temperature and humidity may cause fogging (condensation) on the inside of the monitor or lens. This is not the camera malfunction or defect.

bEnvironmental conditions that are likely to cause

condensation inside of the camera

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

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

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

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

bClearing the fogging

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

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

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<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)

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bMap/location name data of this camera

Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA” (F20) and agree to the terms.

• The maps and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) are as of April 2013. The maps and location name information will not be updated.

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

• The detailed map data and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) of the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Republic of Korea are not provided for the COOLPIX AW120.

bNotes about record location data functions and log recording

• When Record location data in Location data options of the Location data options menu is set to On or while recording logs, record location data functions and log recording will continue to operate even after the camera is turned off (A80). The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital. When use of the camera is prohibited or restricted during airplane takeoffs and landings or inside a hospital, end log recording, set Record location data to Off, and then turn off the camera.

• An individual may be identified from still images or movies that have been recorded with location data. Observe caution when you transfer still images or movies recorded with location data, or log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can view them. M ake sure to read “Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (Avi).

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bNotes about measurement functions

The COOLPIX AW120 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument.

• Use information (such as direction, altitude and water depth) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Do not use this information for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land survey applications.

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

bUsing the camera overseas

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

• The location data may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of December 2013).

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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the

Introduction

United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of Commerce for the latest information.

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.

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COOLPIX AW120, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092/IC

Complies with IDA Standards

DA103423

ID:4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

Declaration of Conformity (Europe)

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX AW120 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at

http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_AW120.pdf.

Notice for customers in Singapore

This device complies with radio-frequency regulations.

Notice for Customers in Jamaica

This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA - DW092”

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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions

Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

Introduction

• User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Restore default settings in the Wi-Fi options menu (E92) to delete all user information registered and configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

About This Manual ..................................................................................................................................... iii

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

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

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

Notices.......................................................................................................................................... x

<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation ....................... xii

Notes About Shockproof Performance ....................................................................................... xii

Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances .................................................. xii

Before Using the Camera Underwater ........................................................................................ xiv

Notes About Using the Camera Underwater ......................................................................... xiv

Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater ....................................................................... xv

Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation ........... xvii

<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS,

Electronic Compass) ........................................................................................................... xviii

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)............................................................................................. xx

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

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

Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use .................................................................................... 3

Using the V (Action) Button (Action Control) ............................................................... 4

Using Menus (the d Button)............................................................................................ 6

The Monitor ................................................................................................................................ 8

Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 10

The Basics of Shooting and Playback............................................................... 12

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ........................................................................................ 12

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................... 14

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................................................................................ 16

Internal Memory and Memory Cards............................................................................................ 17

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time ............................... 18

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

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................... 24

Introduction

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Available Shooting Modes .................................................................................................................. 25

Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................... 26

Using the Zoom......................................................................................................................................... 27

Step 4 Focus and Shoot........................................................................................................ 28

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................. 29

Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................... 30

Introduction

Step 6 Delete Images............................................................................................................. 31

Shooting Features................................................................................................... 33

G (Easy Auto) Mode ............................................................................................................ 33

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 35

Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 36

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

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ..................................... 44

A (Auto) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 45

Using Quick Effects .................................................................................................................................. 46

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector.................................................. 47

Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................... 48

Using the Self-timer................................................................................................................................. 50

Using Macro Mode................................................................................................................................... 51

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .................................................................. 52

Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 53

Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) ..................... 55

Options Available in the Shooting Menu .................................................................................. 56

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ........................................................ 58

Focusing..................................................................................................................................... 61

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................... 61

Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................. 62

Using Skin Softening............................................................................................................................... 63

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................. 63

Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................... 64

Playback Features.................................................................................................... 65

Playback Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 65

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display........................................................................... 66

Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu)...................... 67

Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 69

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................... 69

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Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) ................................ 73

Playing Back Movies .............................................................................................................. 74

General Camera Setup........................................................................................... 76

Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ............................ 76

Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps ....................................... 78

Starting Location Data Recording .................................................................................... 78

Displaying Maps...................................................................................................................... 82

When Using Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................. 82

When Using Playback Mode .............................................................................................................. 84

Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge ................................................................................... 86

Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Location Data Options

Menu) .............................................................................................................................................................. 87

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function ........................................................ 89

Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi ............................................................ 89

Take Photos .................................................................................................................................................. 89

View Photos.................................................................................................................................................. 89

Installing the Software on the Smart Device ................................................................ 89

Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera............................................................... 90

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.............................. 92

Connection Methods............................................................................................................. 92

Using ViewNX 2 ....................................................................................................................... 94

Installing ViewNX 2 .................................................................................................................................. 94

Transferring Images to the Computer ......................................................................................... 95

Viewing Images.......................................................................................................................................... 97

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

Introduction

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) ..................................................... E2

Shooting with Easy Panorama .................................................................................................... E2

Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama.............................................................. E4

Favorite Pictures Mode .................................................................................................... E5

Adding Images to Albums ............................................................................................................ E5

Playing Back Images in Albums ................................................................................................. E6

Removing Images from Albums ................................................................................................ E7

Changing the Favorites Album Icon ....................................................................................... E8

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Auto Sort Mode .................................................................................................................. E9

List by Date Mode........................................................................................................... E10

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)............. E11

Viewing Images in a Sequence ............................................................................................... E11

Deleting Images in a Sequence .............................................................................................. E12

Editing Still Images......................................................................................................... E13

Introduction

Before Editing Images ................................................................................................................... E13

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ............................................................................... E14

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ................................................. E15

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ......................................................... E15

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash .... E16

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces.................................................................. E17

Data Imprint: Imprinting Information such as Altitude and Direction

Measured by the Electronic Compass on Images ...................................................... E18

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image................................................................ E19

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ............................................................................................. E20

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ............................. E21

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).............................................. E22

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................................................................................... E23

Printing Individual Images.......................................................................................................... E24

Printing Multiple Images ............................................................................................................. E26

Editing Movies ................................................................................................................. E28

Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............................................................ E28

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ................................................................ E29

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ............................................................ E30

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)............................................................ E30

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............................................................................................... E32

Continuous Shooting .................................................................................................................... E34

ISO Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... E37

AF Area Mode..................................................................................................................................... E38

Autofocus Mode..................................................................................................................

Quick Effects ....................................................................................................................................... E41

The Smart Portrait Menu.............................................................................................. E42

Skin Softening ................................................................................................................................... E42

Smile Timer .......................................................................................................................................... E43

Blink Proof............................................................................................................................................. E44

The Playback Menu ........................................................................................................ E45

Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ...................................................................... E45

Slide Show............................................................................................................................................ E48

Protect..................................................................................................................................................... E49

....

......... E41

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Rotate Image....................................................................................................................................... E50

Voice Memo ........................................................................................................................................ E51

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card).................................. E52

Sequence Display Options ........................................................................................................ E53

Choose Key Picture ........................................................................................................................ E53

The Movie Menu ............................................................................................................. E54

Movie Options.................................................................................................................................... E54

Open with HS Footage................................................................................................................. E58

AF Area Mode .................................................................................................................................... E58

Autofocus Mode............................................................................................................................... E59

Movie VR................................................................................................................................................ E60

Movie Light ......................................................................................................................................... E60

Wind Noise Reduction .................................................................................................................. E61

Frame Rate .......................................................................................................................................... E61

The Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. E62

Welcome Screen............................................................................................................................... E62

Time Zone and Date ...................................................................................................................... E63

Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................................... E65

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ............................................................................... E67

Photo VR ................................................................................................................................................ E68

Motion Detection............................................................................................................................. E69

AF Assist ................................................................................................................................................ E69

Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................................... E70

Sound Settings ................................................................................................................................. E70

Action Control Response ............................................................................................................ E71

Playback Action Control ............................................................................................................. E71

Map actions ......................................................................................................................................... E72

f ................................................................................................................................................. E72

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Format Memory/Format Card.................................................................................................. E73

Language ............................................................................................................................................. E74

TV Settings............................................................................................................................................ E74

Charge by Computer ..................................................................................................................... E75

Blink Warning...................................................................................................................................... E76

Eye-Fi Upload...................................................................................................................................... E77

Reset All.................................................................................................................................................. E78

Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................ E78

The Location Data Options Menu............................................................................. E79

Location data Options .................................................................................................................. E79

Distance Units ................................................................................................................................... E80

Calculate Distance........................................................................................................................... E81

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Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name

Information)......................................................................................................................................... E82

Create Log (Record the Log of Movement Information) ........................................ E83

View Log ................................................................................................................................................ E86

Set Clock from Satellite................................................................................................................. E88

Introduction

Electronic Compass ........................................................................................................................ E89

Altitude/Depth Options............................................................................................................... E91

The Wi-Fi Options Menu............................................................................................... E92

Error Messages................................................................................................................. E94

File Names ......................................................................................................................... E99

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................... E101

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

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

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

The Battery ................................................................................................................................................ F4

Charging AC Adapter ......................................................................................................................... F5

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

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

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

Storage ........................................................................................................................................................ F8

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. F9

USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME

DATA...................................................................................................................................... F20

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... F26

Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................. F31

Index...................................................................................................................................... F34

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Parts of the Camera

Eyelet for camera strap

.........................3

2 Shutter-release button....................28

Power switch/power-on lamp

....22

4 Flash............................................................ 48

5 Positioning antenna ......................... 78

Self-timer lamp.....................................50

AF-assist illuminator..........................76

Movie light.............................................. 73

7 Lens

HDMI micro connector

(Type D)....................................................92

Hinge

..........................................................xiii

Waterproofing packing

..................xiii

11 Micro-USB connector....................... 92

Battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover latch release............ 12, 16

Battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover latch............................. 12, 16

14 Microphone (stereo)................. 67, 69

The Camera Body

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Eyelet for camera strap

.........................3

2 Speaker ..................................... 67, 74, 76

3 OLED monitor (monitor)*......... 8, 22

Zoom control........................................ 27

f : wide-angle ..........................27

g : telephoto .............................27

h : thumbnail playback ......66

i : playback zoom .................65

j : help .........................................35

5 Flash lamp............................................... 48

b (e movie-record) button

........................................................................69

7 c (playback) button....................... 30

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

9 Multi selector ........................................... 6

10 U (map) button ................................. 82

11 V (action) button.................................4

12 Tripod socket

13 A (shooting mode) button....... 24

d (menu) button

...................................6, 55, 67, 73, 76, 87

15 l (delete) button ...................... 31, 75

Parts of the Camera

* Also referred to as the “monitor” in this manual.

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Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use

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

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Using the V (Action) Button (Action

Action menu

Control)

When the V (action) button is pressed, you can perform the function by shaking the camera.

Parts of the Camera

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

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In the action menu, you can select the following options by shaking the camera up/down or forward/backward. Press the V (action) button to select the function.

• Shooting mode: You can select the Easy auto mode, Auto mode, Beach, Snow, Landscape and Underwater modes.

• Start movie recording: Press the V (action) button to begin recording. Press the button again to exit recording.

• Quick playback: Display images in full-frame playback mode.

• Current position: Display the current position on a map (only when the

location data has been obtained (A78)).

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Notes About Playback Action Control

When Playback action control in the setup menu (A76) is set to On, you can shake the camera up/down to display the next image or forward/backward to display the previous image in full-frame playback mode.

Action Control

The following operations can be performed while the map is displayed.

• You can scroll the map when you tilt the camera while pressing the V (action)

button.

• You can zoom in the map by shaking the camera once, and zoom out by shaking it

twice when Map actions in setup menu (A76) is set to On.

B Notes About Action Control

• When using the action control, make sure to hold the camera firmly by passing

your hand through the camera strap. In the action control, only the V (action) button, shutter-release button and power

•

switch can be used.

•

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

77).

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Using Menus (the d Button)

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1 Press the d button.

• The menu is displayed.

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selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

3 Select the desired

menu icon.

• The menu is changed.

4 Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Easy auto mode

Image mode

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

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5 Select a menu option.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

6 Press the k button.

• The settings for the option you selected are displayed.

7 Select a setting.

Photo VR

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8 Press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu, press the d

button.

C Notes About Setting Menu Options

• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Unavailable options are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

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

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1 Shooting mode............................24, 25

2 Flash mode............................................. 48

3 Macro mode ..........................................51

4 Zoom indicator............................ 27, 51

5 Focus indicator.....................................28

Movie options (normal speed

movies)..................................... 73, E54

Movie options (HS movies)

....................................................... 73, E55

8 Image mode ......................... 56, E30

9 Easy panorama.....................................39

10 Vibration reduction icon ........73, 76

11 Motion detection icon ....................76

12 Wind noise reduction ......................73

Exposure compensation value

........................................................................52

Movie recording time remaining

........................................................................69

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ...........................................22

16 Internal memory indicator............22

17 Aperture value......................................29

Focus area (target finding AF)

................................................................ 56, 61

Focus area (for manual or center)

................................................................ 56, 64

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection)............... 40, 44, 56, 62

Focus area (subject tracking)

....................................................... 56, E40

22 Shutter speed ....................................... 29

23 ISO sensitivity ........................................56

(a) Battery level indicator ...............22

(b) Charging AC adapter connection indicator

25 Print date ................................................. 76

26 Travel destination icon........... E64

27 “Date not set” indicator................... 18

Eye-Fi communication indicator

....................................................................... 77

Wi-Fi communication indicator

....................................................................... 89

30 Save location........................................ 82

Log display (Location data)

............................................................... 83, 88

32 Location data reception................. 80

33 Atmospheric pressure .....................86

34 Altitude/water depth.......................86

Log display (altitude/water depth)

............................................................... 83, 88

36 White balance mode........................56

37 Skin softening ....................................... 57

38 Quick effects icon....................... 46, 56

39 Continuous shooting mode........56

40 Blink proof icon....................................57

41 Hand-held/tripod .......................36, 37

42 Backlighting (HDR).............................38

43 Self-timer indicator............................50

44 Smile timer ............................................. 57

45 Pet portrait auto release................. 40

46 Altimeter/depth gauge ..................86

Compass display .................................88

(a) Direction gauge (b) Compass

Location name information (POI

information) ...........................................88

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Parts of the Camera

Album icon in favorite pictures

mode.................................................... E5

Category icon in auto sort mode

.................................................................. E9

3 List by date icon ......................... E10

4 Protect icon........................... 67, E49

Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)

....................................................... 68, E53

6 Print order icon ................... 67, E45

7 Voice memo indicator.... 67, E51

8 Glamour retouch icon ....67, E17

9 Quick effects icon.......30, 46, E14

10 D-Lighting icon................... 67, E15

11 Quick retouch icon........... 67, E15

12 Red-eye correction ...........67, E16

13 Internal memory indicator............22

(a) Current image number/

total number of images

(b) Movie length

15 Image mode ......................... 56, E30

16 Easy panorama.....................................39

17 Movie options...................... 73, E54

18 Small picture icon ............. 67, E19

19 Crop icon................................ 65, E20

20 Volume indicator ............... 74, E51

21 Quick effects guide ........................... 30

Easy panorama playback guide

......................................................... 39, E4

Sequence playback guide

...................................................... 68, E11

Movie playback guide .....................74

23 Time of recording

24 Date of recording

(a) Battery level indicator ...............22

(b) Charging AC adapter connection indicator

26 File number and type ............. E99

Recorded location data indicator

....................................................................... 80

Eye-Fi communication indicator

...................................................... 77, E77

29 Atmospheric pressure .....................86

30 Altitude/water depth.......................86

31 Compass display (compass) ........88

Location name information (POI

information) ...........................................88

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The Basics of Shooting and

Battery latch

Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Press the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover latch release (

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chamber/memory card slot cover latch (

2 Insert the battery.

• Push the orange battery latch in the direction

• The battery locks into place when inserted

B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.

3 Push the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover to the camera ( chamber/memory card slot cover latch until the cover is locked (

• Rotate the battery-chamber/memory card

1) and rotate the battery-

2) to open the cover (3).

indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

correctly.

Correct Direction

1) and rotate the battery-

2).

slot cover latch until it clicks into place.

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B Notes About Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap

or Cord Caught

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

Removing the Battery

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.

Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2).

B High Temperature Caution

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

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

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

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

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

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the

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product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the

country or region in which the camera was purchased.

This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the charging AC adapter.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then

connect the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

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

plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

B Notes

Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.

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Charge lamp Description

Flashes slowly (green)

Off

Flashes quickly (green)

The battery is charging.

When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 20 minutes are re quired to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• The USB cable or charging AC adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the charging AC adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical

outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.

B Notes About Charging

Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-71P, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger

• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer (A92, E75).

• You can use the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; E101) to charge the battery without using the camera.

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Memory card slot

1 Turn off the camera and open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

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• 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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B Notes About Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap

or Cord Caught

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 in the setup menu.

Removing Memory Cards

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

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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Preparation 4 Setting the Display

Dansk

Български

Čeština

Deutsch

English

Español

Cancel

Language

Language, 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

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the camera.

2 Use the multi selector

HI to select the desired language and press the k button.

3 Select Yes and press the k

button.

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Cancel

Yes

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4 Select your home

time zone and press the k button.

• To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.

London, Casablanca

Back

5 Select the date format and press

the k button.

6 Set the date and time, and press

the k button.

• Select a field: Press JK (changes between

D, M, Y, h, and m).

• Edit the date and time: Press HI.

• Confirm the setting: Select the m field and

press the k button.

7 Select Yes and press the k

button.

Date format

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

Date and time

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15/05/2014 15:30

OK?

Yes

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mhDM Y

2014

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foreign matter could enter the

water or in sandy locations, as

Do not open the covers by the

waterproof function, and press K.

• There are 6 message screens.

9 When you have read the message

shown on the right, press the k

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button.

• The camera switches to shooting mode (A22).

After drying thoroughly, use a cloth to remove any droplets remaining on the areas indicated.

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 (A76).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting

Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Enabling daylight saving time moves the clock forward one hour, and disabling it moves the clock back one hour.

C The Clock Battery

• The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery. The backup battery charges when the main battery is 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 10 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 (A18) of “Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” for more information.

C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu (A76).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A94).

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1 Press the power switch.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the power

switch again.

• Note that the power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch.

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2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of

exposures remaining.

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Display Description

b The battery level is high.

B The battery level is low.

Battery exhausted.

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.

The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery.

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C The Auto Off Function

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• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute.

The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A76).

• 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

• While the charging AC adapter is connected to the camera, the monitor turns back on if you press the power switch. The camera turns off if you press the shutterrelease button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button, or b (e movie-record) button.

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Multi selector

1 Press the A button.

2 Use the multi

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selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button.

• G (easy auto) mode

• The selected shooting

Easy auto mode

is used in this example.

mode is saved even if the power is turned off.

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Available Shooting Modes

G Easy auto mode A33

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 A35

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

D Special effects A42

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

F Smart portrait A44

The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically.

A Auto mode A45

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

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• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

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• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”)

2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera automatically determines

B Notes About Easy Auto Mode

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired

scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A24).

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U.

orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A33).

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C When Using a Tripod

Zoom out

Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

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

- When shooting in dim lighting

- When shooting with the flash mode (A49) set to W (off)

- When using the telephoto setting

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

in the setup menu (A76) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Using the 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 shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.

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

C Notes About Digital Zoom

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

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the

Dynamic Fine Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: Image quality is noticeably reduced.

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

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A9) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green).

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

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center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A9) glows green.

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

2 Without lifting your finger, press

the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

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The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and

Press halfway

Press all the way

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

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

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 not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.

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Step 5 Play Back Images

Display the previous image

Display the next image

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button.

• 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 to select an

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image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.

C Notes About the Quick Effects Function

• When e is displayed in full-frame playback

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

• When the effect selection screen is displayed, use

the multi selector JK to select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the confirmation dialog and press the k button to save the image as a separate file. See “Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood” (E14) for more information.

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Step 6 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to

delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector HI to

select the desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To cancel, select No and press the k

button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Use the multi selector JK to

Erase selected images

select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove

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

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

Back

the k button to confirm the selection.

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

B Deleting Images in a Sequence

• If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for sequences of images (A68), all images in the sequence, including the key picture, are deleted.

• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a time and press the l button.

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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Shooting Features

G (Easy Auto) Mode

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button

When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

Portrait

Landscape

Night portrait

Night landscape

The camera is switched to underwater mode when it is lowered into water. When the camera detects it is underwater while Record location data in Location data options is set to On and positioning has been performed, the screen to choose whether to record location data on the image that is shot underwater is displayed. When you select Yes or No and press the k button, the shooting screen is displayed.

• The focus area depends on the composition of the image. When the camera

detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A62).

Close-up

Backlighting

Underwater

Other scenes

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B Note after Taking the Camera out of the Water

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

Functions That Can Be Set Using G (Easy Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A48)

• Self-timer (A50)

• Exposure compensation (A52)

• The Shooting menu (A55)

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

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

Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M b (the 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) k Close-up (A37) c Landscape d Sports (A36) e Night portrait (A36) m Fireworks show (A38) f Party/indoor (A36)

Z Beach z Snow

h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape (A37)

The camera focuses at infinity.

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

Use of a tripod is recommended because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A76) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene

Select a scene and move the zoom control (A2) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.

2, 3

1, 3

u Food (A37) l Museum (A38)

n Black and white copy (A38) o Backlighting (A38)

1, 3

p Easy panorama (A39) O Pet portrait (A40) C Underwater (A41)

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Tips and Notes

d Sports

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 6.9 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow 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

• From the screen displayed after e Night portrait is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.

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• Hand-held (default setting):

- When the e icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the

shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until

a still image is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camer a off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may

be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.

• Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button

is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR (A76) setting in the

setup menu.

f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A76) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand- held or Tripod.

• Hand-held (default setting):

- When the j icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the

shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until

a still image is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camer a off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button

is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR (A76) setting in the

setup menu.

k Close-up

• Macro mode (A51) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

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

u Food

• Macro mode (A51) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

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

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

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

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l Museum

• The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).

• The flash does not fire.

m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at about 4 seconds.

n Black and white copy

• Use together with macro mode (A51) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.

o Backlighting

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• From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, select o or k to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to take.

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

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is

captured.

• o: Use when taking images with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.

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

images continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images.

- A non-HDR composite image

- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized

- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-

Lighting (A67) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camer a off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

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p Easy panorama

• From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the

shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the

button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.

• Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.

• If you press the k button when a captured image is displayed in full-frame

playback mode, the image scrolls automatically.

• You cannot use any image editing functions other than cropping for images captured with easy panorama on this camera.

See “Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)” (E2) for more information.

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

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

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• 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 Single or Continuous.

- Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera captures 1

image.

- Continuous: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera

captures 3 images continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

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

- Y: When the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera automatically

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releases the shutter.

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

face is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when k is selected.

• 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.

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.

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C Underwater

• If you select Underwater, screens about recording of location data (A81) and water depth calibration are displayed followed by messages about waterproofing (refer to the back side of the front cover). The next message is displayed when you press the multi selector K after reading the messages. When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera switches to shooting mode without displaying any subsequent screens.

• See “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Axii) for more information on shooting underwater.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M D (the third icon from the top*) M K M HI M Select the effect M k button

* The last icon you selected is displayed.

Category Description

D Soft (default setting)

E Nostalgic sepia

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F High-contrast monochrome

G High key Gives the entire image a bright tone. H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone.

I Selective color

l Pop

k Super vivid

o Cross process

m Toy camera

effect 1 n Toy camera

effect 2

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

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

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

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

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

Increases the color saturation of the entire image and sharpens the contrast.

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

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

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

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

Save

Slider

• When Selective color or Cross process is

selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to end color selection.

- Flash mode (A48)

- Self-timer (A50)

- Macro mode (A51)

- Exposure compensation (A52) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.

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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 (A57)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button

1 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at a human face.

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

subject to 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 (A62). 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.

Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode (A48)

• Self-timer (A50)

• Exposure compensation (A52)

• Shooting menu (A55)

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A (Auto) Mode

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

Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by

changing the AF area mode setting (A56). The default setting is Target finding AF (A61).

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A48)

• Self-timer (A50)

• Macro mode (A51)

• Exposure compensation (A52)

• Shooting menu (A55)

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Using Quick Effects

When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.

• The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name.

1 Press the k button when the

image is displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.

• When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about 5 seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.

• To not display the screen shown on the

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right, set Quick effects to Off in the shooting menu (A55).

2 Use the multi selector JK to

select the desired effect and press the k button.

• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to display a confirmation dialog for the applied effect. Move the zoom control toward f (h) to return to the selection screen for effects.

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the d button. When a confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press the k button.

• See “Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood” (E14) for information about the effect types.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

Quick eects

Pop

High key

Cancel

Quick eects

Choose eect

Super vivid

Toy camera

eect 1

Painting

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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.

Function

Flash mode (A48) w

1 m

n Self-timer (A50) www* w

Macro mode (A51) - w - w

3 D

Exposure

4 o

compensation (A52)

* Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” (A53) for more

information.

Easy auto

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Smart

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Using the Flash

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

1 Press the multi selector H (m).

2 Select the desired flash mode

(A49) 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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B The Flash Lamp

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

- On: The flash fires when you press the

shutter-release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The

camera cannot shoot images.

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

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

Auto

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Available Flash Modes

U Auto

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.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash.

W Off

The flash does not fire.

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

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

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.

C The Flash Mode Setting

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

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

the camera is turned off.

C Auto with Red-eye Reduction

Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. 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 image is shot.

• More time than usual is required to save images.

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

• In some rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas

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

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Using the Self-timer

Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A76) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select n 10s or n 2s, and press

the k button.

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• n 10s (10 seconds): Use on important

occasions, such as weddings.

• n 2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera

shake.

• 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 (pet portrait auto

release) is displayed (A40). The self-timer cannot be used.

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 k.

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

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Using Macro Mode

Use macro mode when taking close-up images.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select o and press the k

Macro mode

button.

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

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 the zoom indicator glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. At the wide-angle zoom position from G, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 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.

• 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

Exposure compensation

press the k button.

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

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

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value.

• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

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

the camera is turned off.

• When the shooting mode is Fireworks show (A38) in scene mode, the

exposure compensation cannot be used.

• When the exposure compensation is set while using the flash, the compensation is applied to both the background exposure and to the flash output.

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Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.

Shooting mode

G (easy auto) U

Flash

(A48)

Self-timer

(A50)

Macro

(A51)

compensation

kk20.0

C (scene)

b (portrait) V kk c (landscape) W d (sports) W S (night portrait) V f (party/indoor) V

kk30.0

k kk30.0 kk30.0

Z (beach) U kk z (snow) U kk

h (sunset) W i (dusk/dawn) W

X (night landscape)

kk30.0 kk30.0

kk30.0

k (close-up) W k o u (food) W l (museum) W m (fireworks

show) n (black and

white copy)

W (backlighting) X p (easy

panorama) O (pet portrait) W

W kk0.0

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k o kk0.0

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k 0.0

C (underwater) W kk0.0

R (special effects) W kk0.0 F (smart portrait) U

0.0

A (auto) U kk0.0

Exposure

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

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

The setting cannot be changed.

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

Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to k, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to o.

Self- timer cann ot be used. Pet po rtrait auto rele ase can be turned on or off ( A40).

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On.

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

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Functions That Can Be Set with the d

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The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A6).

Image mode

White balance

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Continuous

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Available functions vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

Function

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Quick effects

Skin softening

Smile timer

Blink proof

The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Additional settings are available for some scene modes. See “Tips and Notes” (A36) for more information.

Easy

Scene

auto

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Special effects

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Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Option Description A

Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images.

• Default setting: P 4608×3456

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

• Default setting: Auto

Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.

• Default setting: Single

Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

• Default setting: Auto When Auto is selected, E is displayed in the monitor while shooting if ISO sensitivity increases.

Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus.

• Default setting: Target finding AF (A61)

Allows you to set the method how the camera focuses.

• Default setting: Pre-focus

Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (A46).

• Default setting: On

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Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Quick effects

E30

E32

E34

E37

E38

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Option Description A

Skin softening

Smile timer

Blink proof

Allows you to select the skin softening level for human faces.

• Default setting: Normal

Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face.

• Default setting: On

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

• Default setting: Off

E42

E43

E44

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

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Self-timer

Macro mode AF area mode (A56)

Image mode Continuous (A56)

Continuous Self-timer (A50)

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A56)

Option Description

Continuous (A56)

Blink proof (A57)

Smile timer (A57)

AF area mode (A56)

When a setting other than Single 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 selftimer cannot be used.

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

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

Image mode is set as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting:

• Pre-shooting cache: M (image

• Continuous H: 120 fps: O

• Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image

• Multi-shot 16: L (image size: 2560

If the self-timer is used when Preshooting cache is selected, Continuous operates using the Single setting.

When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected,

the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the

size: 1280 × 960 pixels).

640×480

size: 1280 × 960 pixels)

× 1920 pixels)

rightness.

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Restricted

function

AF area mode

Quick effects Continuous (A56)

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Option Description

White balance (A56)

Quick effects (A56)

Continuous (A56)

Blink proof (A57)

Flash mode (A48)

Self-timer (A50)

Continuous (A56)

ISO sensitivity (A56)

Motion detection (A76)

When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.

The quick effects function cannot be used for images with continuous shooting.

When Quick effects is set to On, images are displayed after shooting regardless of the Image review settings.

When Continuous H, Continuous L,

Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or BSS

is selected, date and time cannot be imprinted on images.

When Blink proof is set to On, date and time cannot be imprinted on images.

If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting.

If the self-timer is used when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting.

If Continuous is set to any setting other than Single when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR oper On setting.

If ISO sensitivity is set to Fixed range

auto or ISO 400 or higher when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR

operates using the On setting.

If Motion detection is set to Auto when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting.

tes using the

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Restricted

function

Motion detection

Blink warning Continuous (A56)

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Digital zoom

Shutter sound Continuous (A56)

Option Description

Flash mode (A48)

Continuous (A56)

ISO sensitivity (A56)

Continuous (A56)

AF area mode (A56)

When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled.

When Pre-shooting cache,

Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.

When a setting other than Single is selected, Blink warning is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E70).

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

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Focusing

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The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

Using Target Finding AF

When AF area mode (A56) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below.

• When the camera detects the main subject, a

yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the focus area that is in focus glows green.

• If no main subject is detected, the camera

automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when you press the shutterrelease button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus glow green.

B Notes About Target Finding AF

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

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

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

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

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

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

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Using Face Detection

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

• G (easy auto) mode (A33)

• Portrait or Night portrait scene mode

(A35)

• Smart portrait mode (A44)

• When AF area mode (A56) in A (auto)

mode (A45) is set to Face priority.

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

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

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• In G (easy auto) mode, the focus area changes depending on the scene.

• In Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the

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

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

closest to the camera.

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• 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

C Face Detection During Movie Recording

When AF area mode (A73) in the movie menu is set to Face priority, the camera focuses on human faces during movie recording. If the b (e movie-record) button is pressed when no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center 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 3 faces).

• Smart portrait mode (A44)

- The skin softening level can be adjusted.

• G (easy auto) mode (A33)

• Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A35)

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A67) even after shooting.

B Notes About Skin Softening

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

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

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

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 (A64).

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Focus Lock

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

1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A55). 2 Position the subject in the

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

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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

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the rest of the way down to take the picture.

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Playback Zoom

Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) zooms in on the image.

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• 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.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet

detection, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting (except when viewing an image captured in a series). To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, adjust the zoom ratio and then press 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 (E20).

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Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

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Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30) 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, use the multi selector HIJK to select an image, and then press the k button to display that image fullframe.

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

B Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2014.

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When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A6).

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Red-eye correction

Glamour retouch

Data imprint

Print order

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Option Description A

Quick retouch*

D-Lighting*

Red-eye correction*

Glamour retouch*

Data imprint*

Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.

Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

Corrects “red-eye” that may occur in images when shooting with a flash.

Detects faces in images and retouches the detected faces glamorously.

Print information, such as altimeter or electronic compass information recorded during shooting, on the images.

Print order

Allows you to select which images are printed, and how many copies of each image are printed, prior to printing.

Slide show Allows you to vie w images in an automati c slide sho w. E48 Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. E49

Rotate image

Allows you to rotate the displayed image to portrait or landscape orientation.

Small picture* Creates a small copy of images. E19

Allows you to use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos and attach them to images.

Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.

Voice memo

Copy

E15

E16

E17

E18

E45

E50

E51

E52

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Option Description A

Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured

Sequence display options

Choose key picture

Favorite pictures

Remove from favorites

* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.

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continuously or to display the sequence as individual images.

• When only the key picture is displayed for a

sequence, press the k button to display each image in the sequence. Press the multi selector H to return to the key picture display.

Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence.

Allows you to add images to an album. This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode.

Allows you to remove images from an album. This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode.

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Recording and Playing Back

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Recording Movies

1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

• If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A76) 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.

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button to start movie recording.

• The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode (A73).

The default setting is Face priority.

• Press the multi selector K to pause recording, and press K again to resume recording (except when p iFrame 720/ 30p (p iFrame 720/25p) or an HS movie option is selected in Movie options). Recording automatically ends if it remains paused for about five minutes.

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end

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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.

Recording and Playing Back Movies

• 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

B Notes About Movie Recording

• Mem ory car ds with an SD Sp eed Cla ss rati ng of 6 or faste r are r ecommen ded wh en recording movies (F31). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

• When using the camera's internal memory, saving movies may take some time.

• Depending on the file size of a movie, it may not be possible to save the movie in

the internal memory or copy it from a memory card to the internal memory.

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

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

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

• The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies. These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.

- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-

vapor lighting.

- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a

moving train or car, may appear skewed.

- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.

- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is

moved.

• 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.