Nikon COOLPIX L23 User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Image
Movie Recording and Playback
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Basic Camera Setup
Notes on Camera Care and General Usage
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 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 Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the batteries.
Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
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.
ii
For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
• Before replacing the batteries, turn
the product off. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product (A 12). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
• If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4)
are purchased separately, charge and
use each of them as a set. Do not
combine batteries from different pairs.
• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries
are for use with Nikon digital cameras
only, and are compatible with
COOLPIX L23.
Do not use EN-MH2 rechargeable
batteries with incompatible devices.
•
Insert batteries in the correct orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries
or attempt to remove or break
battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.
Do not immerse in or expose to water.
•
•
Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
•
Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
batteries when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the
batteries, such as discoloration or
deformation.
If liquid from damaged batteries comes
•
in contact with clothing or skin, rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling the
Battery Chargers (available
separately)
• Keep Dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the
plug should be removed with a dry
cloth. Continued use could result in
fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go
near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
iii
For Your Safety
•
Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC
inverters. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the product
or result in overheating or fire.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs 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 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.
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.
Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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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
Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8
A (Shooting Mode) Button ...........................................................................................................................8
c (Playback) Button...........................................................................................................................................8
The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9
Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................10
Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen...........................................................................................11
The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................11
First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12
Inserting the Batteries........................................................................................................................12
Applicable Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................12
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................12
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................14
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................16
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................16
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode .......................................................18
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................18
Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................................................................19
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................20
Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................21
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................22
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images............................................................................................24
Viewing Images (Playback Mode) .............................................................................................................24
Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................25
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................26
Selecting a Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................26
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................28
Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation ...............................................................29
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More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................30
Selecting Shooting Mode .................................................................................................................30
Easy Auto Mode....................................................................................................................................31
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)............................................................................32
Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................32
Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....................33
Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................41
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)..........................................43
Changing the Smart Portrait Settings.....................................................................................................45
Auto Mode..............................................................................................................................................46
Macro Mode............................................................................................................................................................47
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ................................................................48
Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................49
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................51
Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................53
Color Options ........................................................................................................................................................54
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................55
More on Playback..............................................................................................................................56
Full-frame Operation ..........................................................................................................................56
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................57
Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................58
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................59
Playback Menu......................................................................................................................................60
a Print Order .......................................................................................................................................................61
b Slide Show.......................................................................................................................................................64
d Protect................................................................................................................................................................65
f Rotate Image..................................................................................................................................................67
h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory.......................................68
Editing Image......................................................................................................................................69
Image Editing Function .....................................................................................................................69
Editing Images ......................................................................................................................................70
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast.....................................................................70
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones .............................................................................................71
g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size.............................................................................................72
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ........................................................................................................73
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Movie Recording and Playback....................................................................................................75
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................75
Changing Movie Recording Settings......................................................................................................76
Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................77
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................78
Deleting Movies....................................................................................................................................................78
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................79
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................79
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................80
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................80
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer......................................................................81
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................85
Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................86
Printing Images One at a Time....................................................................................................................87
Printing Multiple Images.................................................................................................................................88
Basic Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... 91
Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................91
Welcome Screen..................................................................................................................................................93
Time Zone and Date..........................................................................................................................................94
Monitor Settings...................................................................................................................................................98
Print Date...............................................................................................................................................................100
Electronic VR........................................................................................................................................................101
Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................102
AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................103
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................................................103
Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................104
Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................105
Language...............................................................................................................................................................106
Video Mode .........................................................................................................................................................106
Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................107
Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................109
Battery Type .........................................................................................................................................................111
Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................111
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Notes on Camera Care and General Usage............................................................................112
Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................112
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................114
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................115
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................116
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 116
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................117
File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 118
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................119
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 L23 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,
information that should be read
B
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
C
the camera.
Notations
• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card
are referred to as “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
appearance or display.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
D
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
A
in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
Introduction
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.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
Introduction
• 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 battery chargers, batteries and 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
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,
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
• 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
NIKON WARRANTY.
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
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
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 i llegal cop ies 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 (A 93). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices.
Introduction
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Introduction
9
8
1 Shutter-release button ............................22
Zoom control .................................................21
f : Wide ..................................................21
g : Tele ....................................................21
2
h : Thumbnail playback ...............57
i : Playback zoom ........................... 59
j : Help ...................................................32
3
Power switch/Power-on lamp
Self-timer lamp .............................................28
4
AF-assist illuminator .......................23, 103
1324
7
.... 18, 104
Lens cover closed
5
6
10
5 Flash .....................................................................26
6 Lens ........................................................ 114, 128
7 Built-in microphone ...................................75
Power connector cover (for connecting
8
optional AC adapter) ...............................116
9 Eyelet for camera strap ...............................4
10 Lens cover .....................................................112
Attaching the Camera Strap
2
1
4
3
Parts of the Camera
1234
1 Monitor .................................................................6
2 d button .....................10, 48, 60, 76, 92
3 A (shooting mode) button ....................8
4 Flash lamp .......................................................27
5 Pin cover ........................................... 79, 81, 86
USB connector and audio/video
6
output ................................................ 79, 81, 86
7 c (playback) button ..........................8, 24
8 Multi selector ....................................................9
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1413 1512
9 k (apply selection) button .....................9
10 l (delete) button ...............................25, 78
Battery-chamber/
11
memory card slot cover ..................12, 16
12 Speaker ..............................................................78
13 Tripod socket
14 Memory card slot ........................................16
15 Battery-chamber ..........................................12
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Parts of the Camera
10
9 99
F 2. 7
+
1.0
1 /1 2 5
1
m 0 0 s
1
m 0 0 s
9 9 9
9 9 9 9
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
Introduction
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
after a few seconds (A 98).
Shooting
4
28
123
10
27
26
25
24
+
23
1.0
22
Shooting mode* ...........18, 30, 43, 46, 75
1
Macro mode .................................................. 47
2
Zoom indicator .....................................21, 47
3
AE/AF-L indicator ........................................ 42
4
Focus indicator .............................................22
5
Flash mode ..................................................... 26
6
Battery level indicator .............................. 18
7
Motion detection indicator ........19, 102
8
Electronic VR ................................................101
9
“Date not set” indicator .................94, 119
10
Travel destination indicator ..................94
11
Print date ........................................................100
12
Movie options ...............................................77
13
14 Image mode .................................................. 49
* The displayed icons vary with the shooting mode.
6
1/125
19
5
8
9
10 11
999
F2.7
2021
17
16
15
999
999
9999
9999
1
m00s
1m00s
1
m00s
1m00s
18
a
Number of exposures remaining (still images)
15
b Movie length ............................................ 75
Internal memory indicator .................... 19
16
Aperture ........................................................... 22
17
Focus area ................................................20, 22
18
Focus area (Face Detection) .........20, 22
19
Shutter speed.................................................22
20
ISO sensitivity ................................................ 27
21
Exposure compensation value ........... 29
22
Skin softening ...............................................45
23
Blink proof ....................................................... 45
24
Color options ................................................. 54
25
White balance mode ................................ 51
26
Continuous shooting mode ................53
27
Self-timer indicator .................................... 28
28
7
13
a
b
6
12
14
... 18
Playback
1 5/ 0 5 /2 0 11 12 : 0 0
9 99 9 . J P G
9 99 / 9 9 9
1 m0 0 s
9 99 / 9 9 9
1 m0 0 s
9 99 9 / 99 9 9
12
15
14
12
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11
10
Parts of the Camera
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3
4
5
999/ 999
8
9
6
7
999/ 999
9999/9999
1m00s
1m00s
a
b
1 Date of recording ....................................... 14
2 Time of recording ....................................... 14
3 Volume ..............................................................78
4 Battery level indicator .............................. 18
5 Movie options* ............................................. 77
6 Image mode* ................................................. 49
a Current frame number/
7
total number of frames ..................... 24
b Movie length ........................................... 78
* The displayed icons vary with the shooting mode.
8 Internal memory indicator .................... 24
9 Movie playback indicator ......................78
10 Skin softening icon .................................... 71
11 Print order icon ............................................61
12 Small picture .................................................. 72
13 D-Lighting icon ............................................70
14 Protect icon .................................................... 65
15 File number and type .............................118
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Basic Operations
A (Shooting Mode) Button
Introduction
c (Playback) Button
• When the A button is pressed in playback mode,
the camera enters shooting mode.
• When the A button is pressed in shooting mode,
the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed,
which allows you to change the shooting mode
(A 30).
• During shooting mode, the camera enters the
playback mode when the c button is pressed.
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
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Basic Operations
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The Multi Selector
Operate the multi selector by pressing it up H, down I, left J, right K or by
pressing the k button.
For Shooting
Display m (flash mode) menu (A 26)/select the item above.
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Display
n (self-timer)
menu (A 28).
Display
o (exposure
compensation)
guide (A 29).
Apply selection.
Display p (macro mode) menu (A 47)/select the item below.
For Playback
Display the
previous image.
Display the next
image.
For the Menu Screen
Select the item
above.
Select the item
on the left/
return to the
previous screen.
Select the item
below.
Apply selection (Go
to the next screen).
Select the item on
the right/go to the
next screen (apply
selection).
Flash mode
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Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
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Basic Operations
Using Camera Menus
Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode.
Introduction
Use the multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus.
K is displayed when previous
Tab for the menus available
for the current mode
Tab for displaying the setup
menu
menu items are available.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
L is displayed when there are
one or more menu items to follow.
1 Press the d button.
2 Press the multi selector H or
I to choose an item, and
then press K or the k button.
To change tabs, press J (A 11).
Multi selector
3 Press H or I to choose an item and press the
k button.
The setting is applied.
4 When setting is finished, press the d button.
The camera exits the menu display.
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Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
Continuous
Single
Continuous
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Basic Operations
Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
Press the multi selector
J to highlight the tab.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
Press the multi selector
HI to select a tab and
press the k button or K.
When using the following modes, you can display the tabs by pressing the multi
selector J while the menu is displayed.
• Easy auto mode, scene mode, and movie mode
Set up
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Electronic VR
Motion detection
AF assist
The selected menu will
be displayed.
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. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain
locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and
take a picture by pressing 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 images.
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Press halfway to set
focus and exposure
Press the rest of the
way down to take a
picture
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First Steps
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Inserting the Batteries
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent
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the batteries from falling out.
The camera, batteries or memory card may be hot
immediately after using the camera. Observe caution
when removing the batteries or memory card.
2 Inserting the Batteries.
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–)
terminals are oriented correctly as described on the
label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and
insert the batteries.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
Applicable Batteries
• Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)
• Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
• Two EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries
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Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) lights, and then the monitor
turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor
turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch
again. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp
and monitor turn off.
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in
playback mode (A 24).
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Inserting the Batteries
B Removing the Batteries
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 113).
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(A 113), before using the battery.
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
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Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
B Note for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger
This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, “The Battery” (A 113),
before using the battery.
B Battery Type
By setting Battery type (A 111) in the setup menu (A 91) to match the type of batteries inserted
in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.
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 (A 111).
C Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
C Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available
separately) (A 116). Do not, under an y 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 Power Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby
mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,
the camera will turn off automatically.
When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing the following button will turn the monitor back on.
➝ Power switch, shutter-release button, A button or c button
• In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about 30 seconds (default
setting).
• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the
Auto off option (A 104) in the setup menu (A 91).
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and
the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the
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monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when
the monitor turns on).
2 Press the multi selector H or
I to choose the desired
language and press the k
button.
Multi selector
3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k
button.
To cancel the time zone and date setting, select No.
4 Press J or K to choose your home time zone
(A 97) and press the k button.
D Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight
saving time function while setting the region in step 4.
When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed
at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving
time function.
Language
Cancel
Time zone and date
Choose time zone and
set date and time?
Cancel
London
Casablanca
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London
Casablanca
Yes
No
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5 Press H or I to choose the date format and
press the k button or K.
6 Press H, J, I, or K to set the date and time
and press the k button.
Choose an item: Press K or J (to change between D, M,
Y, Hour, or Minute).
Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I.
Apply the setting: Choose Minute and press the k
button.
7 Press the A button.
The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection
screen is displayed.
8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the
k button.
The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take
pictures in Easy auto mode (A 18).
Press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k
button, to switch to another shooting mode (A 30).
Date format
Y/M/D
Year/Month/Day
M/D/Y
Month/Day/Year
D/M/Y
Day/Month/Year
Date and time
D
01
Press this button in
shooting mode for
shooting-mode
selection menu.
0000
Easy auto mode
201101
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YM
C Print date and Changing the Date and Time
• To imprint the date on images while taking pictures, set Print date (A 100) in the setup menu
(A 91) after the date and time have been set.
• To change the date and time settings of the camera clock, select Time zone and date (A 94) in
the setup menu (A 91).
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Inserting Memory Cards
Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 22 MB) or on
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 117).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, images are automatically saved on the
memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or
transferred. Remove the memory card to save images in the internal memory, or
play back, delete or transfer images from the internal memory.
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1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor
are off and open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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 until it clicks into place.
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.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on
lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Press the card in (1) to partially eject the card, then
remove the card by hand while being careful not to
remove it at an angle (2).
• The camera, batteries or memory card may be hot
immediately after using the camera. Observe caution
when removing the batteries or memory card.
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Inserting Memory Cards
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message shown on the right is displayed, the memory card
must be formatted before use. Note that formatting perm anently
deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the
memory card.
To format, use the multi selector to select Yes and press the k
button. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press the
k button.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memor y card slot cover until formatting is
complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to
format them using this camera (A 105).
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
Yes
No
B The Write Protect Switch
When memory card switch is in the lock position, data cannot
be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch
is in the lock position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the
write position to save or delete images, or to format the
memory card.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while d ata is being written to or deleted from the
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Insert or remove the card
- Remove the batteries
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G(Easy Auto) Mode
In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate
shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures
using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 31).
1 Press the power switch.
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase. Proceed to
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode
step 4.
2 Press the A button.
3 Press the multi selector H or
I to choose G Easy auto
mode and press the k
button.
The camera enters G (easy auto)
mode.
4 Check the battery level and the number of
exposures remaining.
Battery level indicator
Display Description
b Battery level high.
Battery level low.
Prepare to replace batteries.
Cannot take pictures.
Replace the batteries.
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B
N
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
The number of exposures remaining depends on the capacity of the internal memory or
memory card and image mode setting (A 49).
Easy auto mode
Multi selector
Battery level indicator
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Number of exposures
remaining
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