Nikon COOLPIX L100 Owner Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

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Introduction

First Steps

	G	Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto
		Mode
	A	Shooting in the Auto Mode
	C	Shooting Suited for the Scene
	d	Shooting continuously at high speed (Sport
		Continuous)
	B	Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode
	a	Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically
	c	More on Playback
	D	Movies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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

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 battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

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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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak 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 AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

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

•Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

•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.

•Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

•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.

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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.

iii

For Your Safety

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

iv

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

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: [phone]

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

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.

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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Table of Contents

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................	ii
WARNINGS.............................................................................................................................................................................	ii
Notices......................................................................................................................................................	v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................	1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................	1
Information and Precautions.............................................................................................................	2
Parts of the Camera...............................................................................................................................	4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................	4
Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash ...................................................................................................	6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap............................................................................................	7
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................	8
Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................	10
A(shooting mode) button .........................................................................................................................	10
c(playback) button........................................................................................................................................	10
The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................	11
dbutton.............................................................................................................................................................	12
Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................	12
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................	13
About the Shutter-release Button.............................................................................................................	13
First Steps.............................................................................................................................................	14
Inserting the Batteries ........................................................................................................................	14
Applicable Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................	14
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................	14
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................	16
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................	18
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................	19
GBasic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode .......................................................	20
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G(Easy Auto) Mode .............................................	20
Indicators Displayed in G(Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................	21
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................	22
Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................	23
Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................	24
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................	26
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................	26
Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................	26
Easy auto mode ....................................................................................................................................	28

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Table of Contents

AAuto Mode.....................................................................................................................................	29
Shooting in the Auto Mode..............................................................................................................	29
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................	30
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................	30
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................	33
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................	34
Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................	35
CShooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................	36
Using the Scene Mode .......................................................................................................................	36
Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................	36
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................	37
Taking Pictures for Food Mode...................................................................................................................	44
Taking Pictures for a Panorama ..................................................................................................................	46
dShooting continuously at high speed (Sport Continuous)...........................................	48
Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode ....................................................................................	48
Sport Continuous Menu..................................................................................................................................	49
BHigh Sensitivity Mode................................................................................................................	50
Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode ........................................................................................	50
aCapturing Smiling Faces Automatically..............................................................................	52
Using the Smile Mode ........................................................................................................................	52
cMore on Playback.......................................................................................................................	54
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................	54
Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................	55
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................	56
Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................	57
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................	58
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................	59
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................	60
DMovies .............................................................................................................................................	61
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................	61
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................	62
Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................	62
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................	63
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	Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................	63
	Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................	64
	Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................	64
	Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................	65
	Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................	65
	Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................	66
	Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................	69
	Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................	70
	Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................	71
	Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................	72
	Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................	75
	dShooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................	77
	Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................	77
	Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................	78
	AImage Mode ....................................................................................................................................................	79
	BWhite Balance.................................................................................................................................................	81
	CContinuous ......................................................................................................................................................	83
	FColor Options..................................................................................................................................................	84
	Q Distortion Control.........................................................................................................................................	85
	Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................	86
	Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................	87
	Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................	87
	bSlide Show........................................................................................................................................................	89
	cDelete ...................................................................................................................................................................	90
	Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu..........................................................................................	91
	Displaying the Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................	92
	aMenus..................................................................................................................................................................	94
	cWelcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................	95
	dDate.......................................................................................................................................................................	96
	eMonitor Settings ..........................................................................................................................................	99
	fDate Imprint..................................................................................................................................................	101
	gVibration reduction .................................................................................................................................	102
	UMotion Detection ......................................................................................................................................	103
	hAF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................	104
	iSound Settings ..........................................................................................................................................	104
	kAuto Off ...........................................................................................................................................................	105
	lFormat Memory/mFormat Card....................................................................................................	106
	nLanguage ........................................................................................................................................................	107
	oVideo Mode ..................................................................................................................................................	107
	dBlink Warning...............................................................................................................................................	108		ix

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pReset All ...........................................................................................................................................................	109
sBattery Type ..................................................................................................................................................	111
dProtect ...........................................................................................................................................................	111
fRotate Image................................................................................................................................................	112
hCopy..................................................................................................................................................................	113
rFirmware Version ......................................................................................................................................	114
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................	115
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................	115
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................	115
Image File and Folder Names.......................................................................................................	116
Caring for the Camera .....................................................................................................................	117
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................	118
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................	119
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................	120
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................	123
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................	128
Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................	131
Index ......................................................................................................................................................	132

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L100 digital camera. This manual was 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.

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions,

Binformation that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information

Cthat should be read before using the camera.

Notations

This icon marks tips, additional

Dinformation that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more

Ainformation is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

•A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card”.

•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 in the computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C 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.

Introduction

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Information and Precautions

Introduction

Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL 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 AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

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).

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Information and Precautions

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	Introduction
	Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
	bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”. The copying or reproduction
	of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless
	the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
	postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or
	reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
	prohibited.
•	Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
	The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
	companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
	when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
	not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
	and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
•	Comply with copyright notices
	The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
	woodcut prints, maps, drawings, 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.

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 files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A95). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

1

2

3 4

5

6

7

8

Introduction

9

	Zoom control .................................................		23
	f : wide ................................................		23
	g	: tele ..................................................	23
1	h : thumbnail playback ..............		54
	i	: playback zoom ........................	56
	j : help .................................................		13
2	Shutter-release button ............................		24
3	Self-timer lamp .............................................		33
	AF-assist illuminator .......................		25, 104

4	Power switch/Power-on lamp
	.......................................................................	20, 105
5	Built-in microphone ...................................	61
6	Eyelet for camera strap ...............................	7
7	Speaker ..............................................................	63
8	Built-in flash ...............................................	6, 30
9	Lens ........................................................	118, 128

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Parts of the Camera

1

2

3

4

5 6

7

11 12

13						10					9 8
14		15				16

Introduction

1	Monitor .................................................................	8
2	Multi selector .................................................	11
3	A(shooting mode) button .................	10
4	Flash lamp .......................................................	31
5	k(apply selection) button ..................	11
6	c(playback) button .......................	10, 26
7	Eyelet for camera strap ................................	7
8	Battery-chamber/
	memory card slot cover ..................	14, 18

9	l(delete) button	.......................26, 27, 63
10	dbutton .....................	12, 62, 78, 87, 92
11	Pin cover ...........................................	64, 66, 70
12	Cable connector ..........................	64, 66, 70
13	DC input connector (for AC adapter
	available separately from Nikon) ....15, 115
14	Tripod socket
15	Battery-chamber ..........................................	14
16	Memory card slot ........................................	18

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Parts of the Camera

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash

Raising the Built-in Flash.

	Introduction	• See “Using the Flash” (A30) for more information
		about flash settings.

Lowering the Built-in Flash.

•Push the built-in flash down gently.

•When not using the flash, lower the built-in flash.

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Parts of the Camera

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places).

Introduction

B Lens Cap

•Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

•At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are

carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.	7

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A99).

Shooting

			4				6
			5
26	1	2 3
	10				7		8
25
24					10	9	11
23
							12
22
	+1.0						13
	21	1/125	F3.5	999
	20	19	16	15	14
							a
						999
					9999
					1m00s b
		18	17		1m00s

1	Shooting mode*... 20, 29, 36, 48, 50, 52, 61
2	Macro mode ..................................................	34
3	Zoom indicator .....................................	23, 34
4	AE/AF-L indicator ........................................	47
5	Focus indicator .............................................	24
6	Flash mode .....................................................	30
7	Battery level indicator ..............................	20
8	Vibration reduction icon (still pictures) ....	21, 102
	Electronic VR icon (movies) .........	61, 102
9	Motion detection icon ...................	21, 103
10	Distortion control.........................................	85
11	“Date not set” indicator .........................	120
	Time zone indicator ..................................	96
12	Date imprint .................................................	101
13	Image mode ..................................................	79
	Movie options ...............................................	62

	a Number of exposures remaining
14	(still pictures) ...........................................	20
	b Movie length ...........................................	61
15	Internal memory indicator ....................	21
16	Aperture ...........................................................	24
17	Focus area ................................................	22, 24
18	Focus area (Face Priority) ................	22, 24
19	Shutter speed.................................................	24
20	ISO sensitivity ................................................	31
21	Exposure compensation value ...........	35
22	Color options .................................................	84
23	White balance mode ................................	81
24	Continuous shooting mode ................	83
25	Type of sport continuous mode .......	48
26	Self-timer indicator ....................................	33

8 * Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

Parts of the Camera

Playback

12 3 4

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	11

9																									5
											999	999
																		6
8 7													999					999							a
													9999					9999							b
																	1m00s
																	1m00s

Introduction

1	Date of recording .......................................	16
2	Time of recording .......................................	16
3	Volume ..............................................................	63
4	Battery level indicator ..............................	20
	Image mode* .................................................	79
5	Movie options* .............................................	62
	a Current frame number/
6	total number of frames .....................	26
	b Movie length ...........................................	63

7	Internal memory indicator	.................... 26
8	Movie playback indicator ......................	63
9	Print-order icon ............................................	75
10	Small picture ..................................................	60
11	D-Lighting icon ............................................	58
12	Protect icon ..................................................	111
13	File number and type .............................	116

* The displayed icons vary with the settings in shooting mode.

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Introduction

Basic Operations

A(shooting mode) button

• Press Ain playback mode to enter shooting mode.

• Press Ain shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu.

Shooting-mode Selection Menu

In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to select the shooting mode.

1			1GEasy auto mode (A20)
		Easy auto mode
			2bScene (A36)*
2			3dSport continuous (A48), BHigh sensitivity
3			(A50), aSmile (A52)*
4			4DMovie (A61)
5			5AAuto mode (A29)

* The displayed icons vary depending on the last mode selected.

While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, you can return to shooting mode by pressing Aagain.

c(playback) button

• During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when cis pressed.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down cto turn the camera on in playback mode.

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Basic Operations

The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

For Shooting

Display m(flash mode) menu (A30)/select the item above.

Display n	Display o(exposure
(self-timer) menu	compensation)
(A33).	menu (A35).	Self-timer

Apply selection.

Display p(macro mode) menu (A34).

Introduction

For Playback

Display the previous picture.

Display the next picture.

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For the Menu Screen

Select the item above.

Select the item to the left/return to the previous screen.

Select the item below.

Apply selection (Go to the next screen).

Select the item to the right/

go to the next screen (apply selection).

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Distortion control

Exit

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In this manual, H, I, Jand Kare used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right
operating parts of the multi selector.	11

Basic Operations

Introduction

dbutton

Press dto display the menu for the selected mode.

•Use the multi selector to apply settings (A11).

•Select the tab on the left to display the setup menu.

•To exit the menu display, press dagain.

Upper tab: Menus available for the current mode are displayed.

Lower tab: Display the setup menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

Displayed when there are more previous menu items.

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

Set up

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

AF assist

Sound settings

Auto off

Exit

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

Color options

Distortion control

Exit

The selected option.

AF assist

Auto

Off

Exit

	Press kor the			multi selector	Press kor the multi selector
	Kto proceed			to the next set	Kto apply selection.
	of options.
Switching Between Tabs
	Shooting menu		Shooting menu			Set up
	Image mode		Image mode			Menus
	White balance		White balance			Welcome screen
	Continuous		Continuous			Date
	Color options		Color options			Monitor settings
	Distortion control		Distortion control			Date imprint
	Exit		Exit			Exit
	Press the multi selector		Press the multi selector		The selected menu will
	Jto highlight the tab.	HIto select a tab and			be displayed.
		press kor K.

To display the tabs, press the multi selector Jwhile the menu is displayed in the following modes.

12 • Easy auto mode, scene mode, smile mode, movie mode

Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g(j) when M/jis displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g(j) again.

Continuous

Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16.

Exit Back

About the Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. 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 the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Introduction

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take picture.

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Steps First

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot	3
cover.
• Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent	1
the batteries from falling out.	2

2 Inserting the Batteries

• Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.

	3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot	1
	cover.

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Applicable Batteries

This camera uses the following R6/AA-size batteries.

•Four LR6/L40 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

•Four FR6/L91 lithium batteries

Rechargeable batteries cannot be used.

Turning On and Off the Camera

After removing the lens cap, press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment, then the monitor will turn on. Press the

power switch again to turn the camera off. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

14 If the camera is turned off, hold down cto turn the camera on in playback mode.

Inserting the Batteries

B Removing the Batteries

Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

•	Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 118).
•	Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”	First
	(A118), before using the battery.
•	Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.	Steps
•	Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

Batteries with peeling

Batteries with insulation that

Batteries with a flat

does not cover the area

negative terminal

around the negative terminal.

B Battery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A111).

C Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

C Alternative Power Resources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A115). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera off automatically.

While the monitor is off during standby mode, it will turn on again when the power switch or shutterrelease button is pressed.

The amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is determined by the Auto off setting (A105) in the setup menu (A91).

C Lens Error

If Lens Error is displayed, make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then turn the camera on again. 15

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Steps First

A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

Remove the lens cap.

2Use the multi selector to choose

the desired language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A11).

3	Choose Yes and press k.
			Date
	If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.			Set time and date?
				No
				Yes
				Cancel
4	Press Jor Kto select your home time zone
	(city name) (A98) and press k.		London
			Casablanca
				Back

D Daylight Saving Time

To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press Hon the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving time to on.

When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the Wmark appears on the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving time setting, press I.

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Daylight saving time

London

Casablanca

Back

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Change the date and time.
	Date
• Press Hor Ito edit the highlighted item.
• Press Kto move the cursor in the following order.		D			M				Y
D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y	0 1				0 1			2 00 9
• Press Jto return to the previous item.			0 0				0 0
								Edit
6 Choose the order in which the day, month
	Date
and year are displayed and press kor K.
• The settings are applied.		D			M				Y
		1 5			0 5			2 0 0 9
			1 5				1 0
								Edit

7Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press A.

• The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.

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

8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.

Easy auto mode

•The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A20).

•Press the multi selector Hor Ibefore k, to switch to another shooting mode. See “Shooting in the Auto Mode” (A29), “Using the Scene Mode” (A36), “Shooting in the Sport Continuous Mode” (A48),

“Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode” (A50), “Using

the Smile Mode” (A52), or “Recording Movies” (A61) for more information.

Steps First

D Changing the date and time

•To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A96) in the setup menu (A91) and follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.

•To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the

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Inserting Memory Cards

Steps First

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A115).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor	3
are off and open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the	1
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.	2

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

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