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Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to fi nd the information you need,
the following symbols and conventions are used:
Introduction
This icon marks cautions, information that
should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that
should be read before using the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional information
that may be helpful when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more information is
available elsewhere in this manual or in the
Quick Start Guide.
Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the
camera’s internal memory or on removable memory
cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures
will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the
pictures on the memory card. The memory card
must be removed before the internal memory can
be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pictures.
Basic Photography and
Playback
Scene and Movie Modes
Viewing Pictures on the
Camera
Connecting to Televisions,
Computers, and Printers
Basic Camera Setup:
The Setup Menu
Shooting Options:
The Shooting Menu
Playback Options:
The Playback Menu
Movie Options:
The Movie Menu
Technical Notes
i
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
Observe caution when handling batteries
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or AC
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking
care to avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take the
equipment to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualifi ed technicians.
Should the camera break open as the result
of a fall or other accident, take the product
to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the
product and / or removing the batteries.
Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the pres-
ence of fl ammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.
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 batteries or other
small parts into their mouths.
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Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Before replacing the batteries, turn the
product off . If you are using an AC adapter,
be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the batteries listed on page 6 of
this manual. Do not use other types. Do
not mix old and new batteries or batteries
of diff erent makes or types.
• Charge and use each pair of Nikon rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries together as a set. Do not mix batteries from diff erent pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break the covering.
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully
discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when
no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the batteries, such as
discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries comes in
contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following precaution when handling
the battery charger
If an MH-71 battery charger is provided
with the camera, observe the following
precautions:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug
should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fi re.
• Do not handle the power cable or go near
the battery charger during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or
bend the power cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or fl ame.
Should the insulation be damaged and the
wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fi re or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
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 fi ngers or other objects
are not pinched by the lens cover or other
moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio
CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s eyes
could cause temporary visual impairment.
Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the fl ash should
be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is touching a person
or object
Such use can result in the person being
burned, and / or their clothes igniting from
the heat of the fl ash.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes
or mouth.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this
product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
television technician for help.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages
resulting from the use of this product.
• While every eff ort has been made to ensure
that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it
were you to bring any errors or omissions to
the attention of the Nikon representative in
your area (address provided separately).
CAUTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any
changes or modifi cations made to this device
that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by
Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part
15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
COOLPIX L1
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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product 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.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by
means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins,
securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money,
coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government
has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards
issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued
by the government and of certifi ed documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted fi les can sometimes
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refi ll it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace
any pictures selected for the welcome screen. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by
private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
certifi cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon
tickets, except when a minimum of necessary
copies are to be provided for business use by
a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups,
ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted
creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies,
and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this
product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................ii
Introduction 1
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................................... 2
The Monitor ...................................................................................................................................................4
First Steps ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Inserting Batteries .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Basic Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Basic Photography and Playback 10
Mode .......................................................................................................................................................10
Viewing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................13
Using the Flash ...........................................................................................................................................14
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer .....................................................................................................15
Macro Close-up Mode ..............................................................................................................................16
Exposure Compensation .........................................................................................................................16
Scene and Movie Modes 17
Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................................17
Assist Modes ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Other Scenes .......................................................................................................................................................................22
Movie Mode .................................................................................................................................................25
Viewing Pictures on the Camera 26
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................26
Deleting Pictures ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................................................................................................................27
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ..............................................................................................................................28
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ..............................................................................................................29
Movie Playback ..................................................................................................................................................................30
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 31
Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................................................................................31
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ..........................................................................................................31
Printing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................34
Menus 39
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ................................................................................................41
Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................41
Date ...........................................................................................................................................................................................42
Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................................................43
Date Imprint .........................................................................................................................................................................44
Sound Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................45
Blur Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................45
Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................................45
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Format Memory/ Format Card .................................................................................................................................46
Language ...............................................................................................................................................................................46
Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................................46
Reset all ...................................................................................................................................................................................47
Battery Type ..........................................................................................................................................................................47
Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................................47
Firmware Version ...............................................................................................................................................................47
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .............................................................................................48
Image Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................48
White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................................49
Metering .................................................................................................................................................................................50
Continuous ...........................................................................................................................................................................51
BSS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................51
Color Options ......................................................................................................................................................................52
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................52
Auto-focus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................52
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..............................................................................................54
Print Set ...................................................................................................................................................................................54
Slide Show .............................................................................................................................................................................54
Delete .......................................................................................................................................................................................55
Protect .....................................................................................................................................................................................55
Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................................................................55
Small Pic. .................................................................................................................................................................................56
Copy ..........................................................................................................................................................................................56
Movie Options: The Movie Menu .........................................................................................................57
Movie Options ....................................................................................................................................................................57
Auto-focus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................57
Technical Notes 58
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................58
Caring for the Camera ..............................................................................................................................59
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................60
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................60
Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................61
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................63
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................66
Specifi cations ..............................................................................................................................................70
Index ...............................................................................................................................................................72
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Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera
are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of
this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L1 digital camera. This manual
has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera.
Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the
product will read it.
The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please
be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the cam era.
• Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and set ting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your fi rst photographs, and
trans fer ring them to your computer.
• PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference Manual con-
tains information on using the PictureProject software provided with your camera. For information on view ing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not
be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL
below for contact in for ma tion:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Introduction
1
Parts of the Camera
햲
햳
Power switch (
Introduction
Shutter-release
button (
Eyelet for
camera
strap
Power cord channel
cover for optional AC
adapter (
12)
58)
Power-on lamp
( 10)
10)
Battery-chamber
cover ( 7, 9)
Microphone
25, 29)
(
Memory card slot ( 9)
Battery chamber (
Speaker
(
29, 30, 45)
Built-in fl ash ( 14)
Self-timer lamp
( 15)
Lens (
Lens cover
closed
Lens cover
7)
11)
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown at right.
2
햲
햳
Monitor
쐃
쐇
( 4–5, 10, 13)
Flash lamp (
14)
(auto)
mode ( 10)
Mode selector
10, 17, 25)
(
(scene)
mode ( 17)
Zoom button (
•
(thumbnail playback): 26
(movie)
mode ( 25)
11). See also:
• (playback zoom): 27
• (help): 40
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MENU button (
39)
Multi selector ( 7, 39)
(delete) button
( 13, 26, 27)
Connector cover
31, 32, 35)
(
Tripod socket
(playback) button
( 13, 26)
Replacing the
connector cover
쐃
Cable connector
( 31, 32, 35)
쐇
The Multi Selector
Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items, then
press the center to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to:
: Display fl ash mode menu ( 14)
: Display self-timer menu ( 15)
: Display macro mode menu
( 16)
: Display exposure compensation
menu ( 16)
: Perform D-lighting ( 28)
: Transfer pictures ( 31–32)
3
The Monitor
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:Start
1.
AUTO
999 9
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings):
Shooting
Introduction
21
22
32 4
Playback
1819
14
20
17
19
18
17
16
15
1
+
+
1.
1.0
0
15 14
16
10.10.2005
10.10.2005
00:00
00:00
13 12 10
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
9999/99999999/9999
:Start
:Start
5
101010
9999
9999
12
100NIKON
100NIKON
9999.JPG
9999.JPG
11
13
7
1
2
4
9
6
8
9
10
11
3
5
6
7
8
4
1 Shooting mode ...................................10, 17, 25
2 Exposure lock .......................................................24
3 Zoom indicator ............................................11, 16
4 Focus indicator ....................................................12
5 Battery level indicator .....................................10
6 Internal memory / memor y card
indicator ......................................................................9
7 Camera shake icon ............................................12
8 “Date not set” indicator ..................................61
9 Time zone indicator ..........................................42
10 Self-timer indicator ...........................................15
11 Date imprint / date counter ..........................44
12 Number of exposures
remaining .......................................................10, 67
Movie length ................................................25, 67
13 Flash mode ............................................................14
14 Focus areas .....................................................12, 52
15 Exposure compensation ...............................16
16 Image mode .................................................48, 67
17 Sensitivity ................................................................12
18 Continuous shooting mode .......................51
19 Best Shot Selector (BSS) .................................51
20 Macro close-up mode ....................................16
21 White balance ......................................................49
22 Color option ..........................................................52
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1 Current folder .......................................................68
2 File number and type ......................................68
3 Internal memory / memor y card
indicator ......................................................................9
4 Battery level indicator .....................................10
5 D-Lighting guide ................................................28
6 Volume indicator ........................................ 29, 30
7 Voice memo recording guide .................... 29
8 Voice memo playback guide ......................29
9 Current frame number /
total number of frames
Movie length ........................................................30
10 D-Lighting icon ...................................................28
11 Movie playback indicator ..............................30
12 Voice memo icon ...............................................29
13 Image mode .........................................................48
14 Movie indicator ...................................................30
15 Protect icon ...........................................................55
16 Print-order icon ...................................................38
17 Transfer icon .................................................. 32, 55
18 Time of recording ...........................................7–8
19 Date of recording ............................................7–8
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First Steps
햳햳
햲햲
햴햴
Inserting Batteries
The camera uses two AA batteries. Depending on the country or region of purchase, the package will include either alkaline batteries or an MH-71 battery charger with rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 batteries.
Introduction
Charge the batteries (EN-MH1-B2 batteries only)
1
If the camera came with a battery charger and rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1-B2
NiMH batteries, charge the batteries as described below. If the camera came
with a pair of alkaline batteries, skip to Step 2 on the following page.
1.1 Plug the charger in
Connect the power cable to the charger (햲햲)
and then plug it into a power outlet (햳햳). The
CHARGE lamp will light (햴햴).
1.2 Charge the batteries
Insert the batteries as indicated on the charger. The CHARGE lamp will start to blink.
Charging is complete when the CHARGE
lamp stops blinking.
A pair of new or fully exhausted batteries will
charge in about two and a half hours.
Batteries
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 59 of this manual. The camera
can be used with AA alkaline (LR6) batteries, Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1-B2 NiMH batteries,
ZR6 oxy-nickel batteries, and FR6/L91 lithium batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or
batteries of diff erent makes or types. Batteries with the following defects can not be used:
Peeling or
damaged
insulation
EN-MH1-B2 Batteries
Charge EN-MH1-B2 batteries before fi rst use. Charge and use as a set: do not charge batteries one at a time or mix batteries from diff erent pairs. Note that the batteries may tend to
discharge more quickly when new or after a long period of disuse. The batteries will retain a
charge longer once they have been used and recharged several times. “Memory” eff ects that
result in reduced battery capacity can be avoided by periodically refreshing the batteries as
described in the Appendix ( 69).
6
Insulation does
not reach negative
terminal
Flat negative
terminal
Insert the batteries
햲
햴
햳
2
Is the Camera Off ?
Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off before inserting or removing batteries.
햳
2.1 Open the battery chamber
햴
Hold the camera upside down to prevent the
햲
batteries from falling out.
2.2 Insert the batteries
Insert the batteries as shown.
2.3 Close the battery chamber
The Battery Type Menu
After replacing the batteries, check that the option selected for Battery Type in the
setup menu matches the type of battery used ( 47).
Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on.
Choose a language and set the time and date as described below.
The Multi Selector
The multi selector is used in the steps that follow. The buttons
needed to perform a task are shown in black; if more than one
button is highlighted, any of the highlighted buttons can be
used. For example, “press the multi selector up or down” is
shown as illustrated at right.
Introduction
1
Turn camera on.
2
Highlight language.
7
AUTO
3
4
Introduction
Confi rmation dialog displayed.
* If daylight saving time is in eff ect, press multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving
and press center of multi selector.
5
Display map of world time zones.
7
Display DATE menu.
9
Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit
Month, Year, hour, and minute.
TIME ZONE menu displayed.
6
Select home time zone.
8
Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year
may diff er in some areas).
10
Highlight D M Y.
*
11
Choose date display order.
8
12
AUTO
AUTO
Exit DATE menu. Camera is now ready
for use.
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Inserting Memory Cards
CARD IS NOT FORMATTED
Forma t
ConfirmConfirmConfirm
No
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 10 MB) or on
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 58). Internal memory is used for
recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted.
To insert a memory card:
Turn the camera off
1
Confi rm that the power-on lamp is off before inserting or removing memory cards.
Insert the memory card
2
Open the battery chamber, holding the camera
upside down to keep the batteries from falling
out. Slide the memory card in as shown until it
clicks into place. Close the battery chamber.
Turn the camera on
3
If no message is displayed in the monitor, the
camera is ready for use.
If the message shown at right is displayed, the
memory card must be formatted before use.
Note that formatting permanently deletes all pic-
tures and other data on the memory card. Be sure
to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep
before beginning formatting.
To begin formatting, press the multi selector up to highlight Format and
then press the center of the multi selector. Do not turn the camera off or
remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete.
Introduction
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confi rm that the power-on lamp is
off . Open the battery-chamber cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card
can then be removed by hand.
The Write Protect Switch
SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures
can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not
be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.
Write protect switch
9
AUTOAUTOAUTO
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Basic Photography and Playback
Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “pointand-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras.
Select mode
1
Slide the mode selector to .
Turn the camera on
2
Basic Photography and Playback
2.1 Turn the camera on
The power-on lamp will light and the monitor
will turn on. To turn the camera off at any time,
press the power switch again. Do not remove
the batteries while the power-on lamp is lit.
2.2 Check indicators in the monitor
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Display Battery level
NO ICON Batteries fully charged.
WARNING!!
EXHAUSTED
Low battery; ready spare batteries.
BATTERY
Batteries exhausted. Replace batteries.
Number of exposures
remaining ( 67)
Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode)
If no operations are performed for about a minute, the monitor will turn off and the camera
will enter stand-by mode to reduce the drain on the battery. While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink and the monitor can be reactivated by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are
performed for another three minutes.
10
Frame a picture
AUTOAUTOAUTO
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3
3.1 Ready the camera
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fi ngers and other objects away from
the lens, fl ash, and microphone.
3.2 Frame the picture
Frame the subject near the center of the
monitor.
Basic Photography and Playback
Zoom
Use the button to frame the subject in the monitor. Press to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the
frame. Press to zoom in up to 5 × so that the subject
fi lls a larger area of the frame. Pressing for about two
seconds at 5 × zoom will trigger digital zoom, allowing the
subject to be magnifi ed up to 4 × more, for a total of magnifi cation of 20 ×. Note that unlike optical zoom, digital zoom
does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture.
Instead, details visible at 5 × zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is
in eff ect.
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PICTURE IS BLURRED.
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4.1 Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway. The
camera will select the focus area ( 4–5) containing the subject closest to the camera. If
the camera is able to focus on this subject,
the focus (AF●) indicator and focus area will
be displayed in green. If they blink red, the
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camera was unable to focus. Change the
composition and try again.
4.2 Take the picture
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
way down to take the picture. Note that the
fl ash may fi re if the subject is poorly lit.
The Shutter-Release Button
To set focus and exposure, lightly press the shutter-release
button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance (햳).
Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is
held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture,
press the shutter-release button down the rest of the way (햴).
Use a gentle touch; moving the camera while pressing the
shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures.
When Lighting Is Poor
If lighting is poor and the fl ash is off , a icon will be displayed to warn that pictures may be blurred as a result of
the slow shutter speeds. If an ISO icon is displayed, sensitivity has been raised to compensate for poor lighting and
pictures may be aff ected by “noise” in the form of randomlyspaced, brightly-colored dots. The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, doubling recording times.
If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken,
the picture may be blurred. Select No to exit without re-
cording the picture.
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Press the button to display a picture in the monitor
Use the multi selector to view additional pictures: press
the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the
order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to
the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briefl y
at low resolution while being read from memory.
Press the
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight one of the following options and
press the center of the multi selector:
• No: Exit without deleting the picture.
• Yes : Delete the picture.
button again to return to shooting mode.
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During Recording
The or icon will blink while pictures are recorded. Removing memory cards or batteries
while these icons are blinking could aff ect pictures or damage the camera or card.
Auto Mode
In addition to the fl ash, self-timer, and macro close-up options described on pages 14–16,
(auto) mode off ers a menu of shooting options controlling such settings as image size,
picture color, and white balance ( 48–53).
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Using the Flash
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The fl ash has a range of 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–11 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed
all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.5–2 m (1 ft. 8 in.–6 ft. 7 in.). The
following fl ash modes are available:
Mode Description
AUTO Auto Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.
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Auto with redeye reduction
Off Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.
Fill fl ash
Slow sync
Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see below).
Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate)
shadows and back-lit subjects.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.
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Highlight mode.
Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even
when camera is off .
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Display options.
3
Red-eye Reduction
The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the sub-
ject’s pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will process the image to further its eff ects (this may slightly increase the time needed to record
the picture). This mode is not recommended where a quick shutter response is required;
if the desired results are not achieved, try again at a diff erent fl ash setting.
The Flash Lamp
The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fi re when picture is taken
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off : Flash will not fi re when picture is taken.
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AUTO
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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
OFF
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AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the
self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a fl at, level
surface.
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OFF
Self-timer
Display options.
OFF
Off
On
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AUTO
AUTO
Make selection (to exit without changing
mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon in display.
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AUTO
AUTO
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Set focus and exposure.
Start timer; display in monitor shows seconds remaining before shutter is released.
To stop timer before picture is taken, press
shutter-release button again.
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The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before
the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi nal second
to warn that the shutter is about to be released.
Self-timer
Highlight ON.
OFF
OFF
Off
On
AUTO
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Macro Close-up Mode
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1.
AUTO
OFF
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OFF
Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.).
OFF
OFF
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Macro close-up
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OFF
Macro close-up
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Display options.
3
Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
Highlight ON.
shown by icon in display.
AUTO
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Frame picture. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; if zoom is adjusted
until icon turns green, camera can focus
at distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.).
AUTO
AUTO
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Focus and shoot. Note that fl ash may be unable to light entire subject at distanc-
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es of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.); if fl ash fi res, play picture back and check results.
Exposure Compensation
Use exposure compensation to make the entire picture brighter or darker.
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Display options.
Exposure comp.
+0.3
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1.
1.0
0
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Highlight option.
Make selection (to exit without changing selection, wait two seconds). If positive value
is selected, pictures will be brighter; if negative value is selected, pictures will be darker.
icon is displayed in monitor.
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Exposure comp.
+1.3
+1.0
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