Nikon COOLPIX S01 Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Table of Contents
For Your Safety
Prepare
Shoot
Reference Manual
View
Connect
The Setup Menu
Tec hnical N ote s
Index
En
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S01 digital camera. To get the most from
your Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (A iii–iv) and all other instructions
thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.
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 before use to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
This icon directs you to related sections in this manual.
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
A
Menus and other text displayed by the camera or computer applications are shown in bold.
The illustrations in this manual may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................ iii
Notices ...................................................................... v
Prepare ..................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera ................................................. 5
Using the Touch Screen .......................................... 6
Adjusting Camera Settings..................................... 7
Shoot 8
Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie
Recording ............................................................... 8
Still Pictures .......................................................................8
The Shooting Mode Display......................................... 11
The Shooting Menu........................................................13
Movies ...............................................................................16
The Movie Mode Display............................................... 17
The Movie Menu .............................................................18
More on Photography and Movie Recording.....20
The Self-Timer .................................................................20
Choosing a Flash Mode.................................................21
Special Effects..................................................................23
Exposure Compensation ..............................................24
Image Size ....................................................................... 25
Touch Shooting.............................................................. 26
Autofocus Mode............................................................. 28
Movie Frame Size........................................................... 29
View 30
Basic Playback........................................................ 30
Viewing Photographs Full Frame .............................. 30
Viewing Movies.............................................................. 31
The Playback Display .....................................................32
The Playback Menu ........................................................33
More on Playback .................................................. 34
Playback Zoom............................................................... 34
Viewing Multiple Images (Thumbnail Playback) ... 35
Adding Pictures to Favorites....................................... 36
Viewing Favorites .......................................................... 38
Viewing Pictures by Date............................................. 39
Slide Shows ..................................................................... 40
Filter Effects..................................................................... 41
Deleting Pictures............................................................ 43
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Tab le o f Co nte nts
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Connect 46
Copying Pictures to a Computer ..........................46
Installing ViewNX 2 ........................................................46
Using ViewNX 2: Downloading Pictures ...................47
Printing Photographs............................................48
Print Orders (DPOF) ...............................................51
Viewing Pictures on TV ......................................... 53
The Setup Menu 54
Choosing a HOME Design .....................................55
Welcome Screen .................................................... 56
Time Zone and Date ..............................................57
Sound Settings....................................................... 59
Formatting .............................................................60
Choosing a Language............................................ 61
Video Mode ............................................................ 62
Computer Charging...............................................63
Restoring Default Settings ................................... 65
Firmware Version................................................... 66
Technical Notes 67
File and Folder Names........................................... 67
Caring for the Camera: Cautions.......................... 68
Cleaning and Storage............................................71
Troubleshooting ....................................................72
Error Messages....................................................... 77
Specifications .........................................................80
Index ....................................................................... 84
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Tab le o f Co nte nts
ii
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. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚ WARNINGS
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction.
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming
from the equipment or charging AC adapter, unplug the
adapter. Continued operation could result in injury. After
turning the equipment off, wait for it to cool and then take
it to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. D o not
use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable
gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not disassemble. Touching the product's internal
parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction,
the product should be repaired only by a qualified
technician. Should the product break open as the result of
a fall or other accident, disconnect the charging AC
adapter and take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
fire or electric shock.
Do not handle the plug or charging AC adapter with
wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
Do not go near the plug during thunderstorms. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Dust on or around the metal parts of the charging AC
adapter plug must be removed with a dry cloth.
Continued use could result in fire.
Keep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that
small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
Do n ot pla ce the stra p arou nd th e neck of an infa nt or
child. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
strangulation.
Observe caution when using the flash.
• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with
the skin or other objects could cause bu rns.
• Using the flash close to the subject's eyes could cause
temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be
observed when photographing infants, when the flash
should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the
subject.
• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in
accidents.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the monitor
break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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For Your Safety
iii
Do not use the charging AC adapter with travel
converters or adapters designed to convert from on e
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure
to observe this precaution could damage the product or
cause overheating or fire.
Use appropriate cables. When connecting cables to the
input and output jacks, use only th e cables provided or
sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain complia nce
with product regulations.
Do not damage, heat, modify, or forcibly tug or bend
cables or place them under heavy objects. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in fire or electric
shock.
Do not cover the product during use. The build-up of
heat could deform the casing or cause fire.
Discontinue use immediately should you notice any
changes in the product, such as deformation or
discoloration. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in the built-in battery leaking, overheating, or
rupturing.
Do not remain in contact with the camera or charging
AC adapter for extended periods while the devices
are on or in use. Parts of the device may become hot.
Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for
extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.
Use designated AC charging adapters. When charging
the camera from an outlet, use only AC charging adapters
designated for use with this product.
Do not store in direct sunlight. When the product is not
in use, turn it off and ensure the lens is covered before
storing it out of direct sunlight. Sunlight focused by the
lens could cause fire.
Follow the directions of airlin e and hospital
personnel. Turn the product off during takeoff and
landing or when so directed by airline or hospital staff.
Radio waves emitted by the device could interfere with
aircraft navigation or hospital medical equipment.
Should the camera battery leak and liquid from the
camera battery come into contact with your clothes
or skin, immediately rinse the affec ted area with
water.
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For Your Safety
iv
Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any
means, without Nikon's prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Notices 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 par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfu l
interfe rence to radio o r televisio n 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.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING : Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U. S. A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effor t has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate
and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user 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.
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Notices
v
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATT ENT IO N: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notices for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local
government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a
foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction
of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
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• Cautions on certain copies and reprod uctions
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,
woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this p roduct for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.
Notices
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting image s or formatting camera memory or other data s torage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from
discarded storage devices, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privac y of such data is the user's responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (f or example, pictures
of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the HOME display.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charging 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.
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Notices
Use only Nikon brand accessories: Only Nikon brand
accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your
Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. The use of nonNikon accessories could damage your camera and may void
your Nikon warranty.
Before taking pictures on important occ asions (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
wi ll n ot b e he ld l iab le f or d ama ges or l ost pro fit s th at m ay re sul t
from product malfunction.
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Life-Long Learning: As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning”
commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually-updated information is available on-line at the
following sites:
• For users in the U. S. A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa:
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:
http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product
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. For contact information,
visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
Notices
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Prepare
1 Check the package contents.
Confirm that the package contains the items listed below.
Contact your retailer if anything is missing.
COOLPIX S01 digital
1
camera
Charging AC Adapter
2
EH-69P
1 Comes with memory and a rechargeable batter y, both of which are built in. Memor y cards
can not be used.
2 A plug adapter is supplied in countries or regions where required.
Camera strap
USB Cable UC-E16
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Warra nty
2 Attach the strap.
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If a plug adapter is included,
attach it securely to the charging
AC adapter; note that once the
adapter is attached, attempting
to forcibly remove the plug
adapter could damage the
product.
Shape of plug adapter varies with
country or region of purchase.
Users in Argentina and Korea can
omit this step, as the plug
adapter comes permanently
bonded to the charging AC
adapter.
Prepare
1
3 Charge the camera.
Use the supplied charging AC adapter when charging the
camera for the first time.
3.1 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable to the
camera (q) and AC charging adapter (w).
3.2 Plug the adapter in (e).
The power lamp flashes during
charging and turns off when
charging is complete.
w
q
3.3 Charging takes about two hours and 50 minutes. When
charging is complete, unplug the charging AC adapter and
disconnect the USB cable.
The power-on lamp slowly
flashes orange during charging
and turns off when charging is
complete. If the power-on lamp
flashes orange rapidly, an error
has occurred. Check that the USB
cable is correctly connected and
that the ambient temperature is
between 5°C and 35°C (41°F–
95 °F).
While the charging AC
adapter is connected, the camera
functions only in playback mode
(A 30) and pictures can not be
taken. Turning the camera on
e
slows charging.
Once the clock has been set
(A 3), the camera will also
charge when connected to a
computer via a USB cable
(A 63).
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2
4 Ready the camera for shooting.
4.1 Turn the camera on.
4.2 Tap the desired language.
4.3 Set the clock.
When prompted to choose whether to
set the camera clock, tap Ye s . Tap C or
D to highlight your home time zone
and tap I to select.
Tap to choose a date format. The
options shown at right will be
displayed; tap to highlight items and
tap A or B to change. Tapping I
displays a confirmation dialog; tap Ye s
to set the clock.
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To t ur n daylight saving time on
or off, tap p.
The clock is powered by the
camera’s built-in battery. If the
battery is exhausted, you will be
prompted to re-enter the date
and time the next time the
camera is turned on. Be sure to
set the clock before proceeding.
To choose another language or
adjust the clock, use the
Language (A 61) or Time
zone and date (A 57) option
in the setup menu.
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3
4.4 Choose a design for the HOME display.
Tap to highlight a HOME design and tap
I to select.
The camera exits to the HOME display when setup is
complete.
The HOME display...........A 7
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4
Parts of the Camera
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
11
14
15 16
12
13
1 Power switch/power-on lamp.............................................. 2 11 Monitor/touch screen ............................................................ 6
2 Shutter-release button........................................................... 9 12 Speaker ....................................................................................31
3 c (playback) button...........................................................30 13 Connector cover ..................................................2, 47, 48, 53
4 Zoom control...............................................................9, 34, 35 14 HOME button ........................................................................... 7
5 Eyelet for camera strap ..........................................................1 15 USB and audio/video connector ..................... 2, 47, 48, 53
6 Self-timer lamp ......................................................................20
AF-assist illuminator .............................................................14
7 Flash..........................................................................................21
8 Microphone ............................................................................16
9 Lens
10 Lens cover
To turn the came ra on or off, press the power switch. If the camera is off, pressing and holding the c button will turn the camera
on and start playback without extending the lens.
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16 Reset button.................................................................... 72, 78
Part s of the C amera
5
Using the Touch Screen
The following operations can be performed by touching or sliding a finger over the monitor:
Tap: Tap the monitor. Touch and hold: Touch the monitor
and leave your finger in place for a
short period.
Drag: Drag a finger over the
monitor.
Drag and drop: Touch an item in
the display, drag it to the desired
location (q), and lift your finger
from the monitor (w).
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The touch screen: Do not touch the display with sharp
objects or apply excessive force. The touch screen may not be
compatible with some types of protective film.
Using the touch screen: The device may not respond as
expected if you flick your finger to drag items across the
display, drag items only a short distance, glide your finger
lightly over the display, or move your finger too quickly. The
screen may not respond as expected if touched in two or
more locations at the same time.
Using the Touch Screen
6
Adjusting Camera Settings
Use the HOME display when adjusting camera settings or switching between photo, movie,
and playback modes. To view the HOME display, touch the W button.
Shooting
Take photos (A 8).
Play
View pictures (A 30).
Movie
Shoot movies (A 16).
Menus
Settings are adjusted from the menus. Tap C or drag the HOME display up to view the menu for the current mode.
Shooting menu............. A13
Movie menu ...................A 18
Playback menu..............A 33
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Adjust basic camera settings (A 54).
Set up
The W button
Adjusting Camera Settings
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
Shoot
Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording
Still Pictures
1 Touc h the W button.
2 Tap Shooting.
Battery level and memory
remaining............................... A 11
The shutter-release
button........................................ A 9
The self-timer .................A 20
The flash............................A 21
Special effects ................A 23
Exposure compensation
....................................................A 24
Image size........................A 25
Touch shooting..............A 26
More on photography
..A 14
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
3 Frame the shot.
Ready the camera and frame the shot.
4 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
lock focus and exposure.
5 Shoot.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down.
Shutter speed Aperture
Holding the camera: Be careful
that your fingers or hair, the
camera strap, or other objects do
not obstruct the lens, flash, AFassist illuminator, or microphone.
When framing pictures in “tall”
(portrait) orientation, hold the
camera so that the flash is above
the lens.
Zoom: Use the zoom control to
zoom in or out.
f (h):
Zoom out
To focus, lightly press the
shutter-release button, stopping
when you feel resistance. This is
referred to as “pressing the
shutter-release button halfway”.
Next, press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down
to release the shutter.
g (i): Zoom
in
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Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
Viewing pictures...........A 30
Deleting pictures ..........A 43
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
The Shooting Mode Display
1 Scene ........................................................................................12
2 Macro zoom range ................................................................14
3 Zoom indicator.................................................................. 9, 14
4 “Date not set” indicator ................................................ 12, 54
Travel destination..................................................................58
5 Battery level............................................................................11
6 Self-timer.................................................................................20
7 Flash indicator........................................................................11
8 Focus area......................................................................... 11, 14
9 Flash mode..............................................................................21
10 Shutter speed
11 Aperture
12 Number of exposures remaining.......................................11
The indicators displayed vary with camera settings and
shooting conditions. Some indicators only appear for a few
seconds after the camera is turned on or an operation is
performed; to display the indicators again, tap A.
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus
status is shown as follows:
Face dete cted
c
Q
• If the camera fails to focus, the focus area or in-focus indicator
will flash red; recompose the shot and try again.
Battery level is shown as follows:
D Battery charged.
B Low battery. Charge camera.
NBattery
exhausted.
The number of expos ures remaining varies with available
memory and the option selected for Image mode (A 25).
No face detected
Digital zoom in effect
Battery exhausted. Charge camera.
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Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
The camera automatically selects from the following
scene modes according to the type of subject: e (portraits),
f (landscapes), h (night portraits), g (night landscapes), i
(close-ups), j (backlit subjects), and G (other subjects).
Note that if fill flash is selected, the camera will automatically
select G mode, while in other cases, the camera may fail to
select the appropriate scene.
Motion detection: If the camera detects subject
movement or camera shake, it will raise ISO sensitivity for
faster shutter speeds and the shutter speed and aper ture will
be displayed in green.
At the default flash mode of w Auto, the flash fires
to provide additional lighting as required. To turn the flash
off, tap B and select y Off (A 21).
If O flashes in the monitor during shooting, be s ure to reset
the clock (A 57).
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu can be displayed by touching the W button when
the camera is in shooting mode and tapping C. Tap B or C to display
the desired item and tap to view options.
BC
Self-timer
Flash mode Choose a flash mode. A 21
Special effects Take pictures with special effects. A 23
Exposure comp. Adjust exposure to make pictures lighter or darker. A 24
BC
Image mode Choose an image size. A 25
Touch shooting Choose whether pictures can be taken by tapping the display. A 26
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Release the shutter ten seconds after the shutter-release button is
pressed.
Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording
A 20
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❚❚ Taking Photographs
If you hold the zoom control to g
after zooming in to the maximum
optical zoom position, you can
further increase magnification by up
to 4× with digital zoom. G mode is
selected when digital zoom is in
effect. Note that due to the digital
processing used to enlarge the
image, pictures become noticeably
“grainy” at positions past the V icon
in the zoom display. To prevent loss of quality at higher zoom
ratios, choose a smaller Image mode setting (A 25).
When i mode is selected, a G
icon will appear in the zoom display
and the zoom display will turn green
when zoom is between this icon and the W position. At the W
position the camera can focus on objects as close as about
5 cm (2 in.) to the lens, while at the G position it can focus on
subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.).
Optical
zoom
Digital zoom takes
Digital
zoom
fg
effect
Autofocus: If faces are detected,
the camera will focus on the face
closest to the camera. If no face is
detected or digital zoom is in effect,
the camera will focus on the subject
in the center of the display.
The AF-assist illuminator (A 5) may
light to assist the focus operation if
the subject is poorly lit.
The illuminator has a range of about
1.4 m (4 ft 7 in.) at the maximum
wide-angle position and about 0.8 m
(2 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Although the focus area may still be displayed or the infocus indicator light green, the camera may fail to focus if the
subject is very dark, fast-moving, mixes areas of sharply
contrasting brightness (e.g., is half in the shade) or near and
distant objects (e.g., is behind the bars of a cage), is dominated
by regular geometric patterns (e.g., venetian blinds or a row of
windows in a skyscraper), or contrasts poorly with the
background (e.g., is the same color as the background). Should
this occur, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway a
second time or recomposing the photograph.
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
Touch shooting: At default settings, you can take pictures
simply by tapping subjects in the display (A 26). If faces are
detected, you can focus and take pictures by tapping inside the
double borders.
Sleep: If no operations are performed for a set period, the
display will turn off and the power-on lamp will flash. Pressing
the shutter-release button, power switch, or c button
reactivates the display. If no operations are performed for an
additional three minutes, the camera will turn off.
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
Movies
1 Touc h the W button.
2 Tap Movie.
3 Frame the shot.
4 Start recording.
Press the shutter-release button all the way
down.
5 End recording.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time
to end recording.
To view movies, press the c button.
Viewing movies............. A 31
Deleting movies............A 43
The self-timer .................A 20
Special effects ................A 23
Exposure compensation
....................................................A 24
Touch shooting..............A 26
Autofocus mode ...........A 28
Frame size........................A 29
More on movies ............A 19
Zoom: Use the zoom control to
zoom in or out.
f (h):
Zoom ou t
g (i):
Zoom in
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The Movie Mode Display
1 Movie mode indicator..........................................................16
2 Zoom indicator................................................................ 16, 19
3 “Date not set” indicator ................................................ 12, 54
Travel destination..................................................................58
4 Battery level............................................................................11
5 Self-timer.................................................................................20
6 Time available ........................................................................29
The camera focuses on the
subject in the center of the frame.
The focus indicator lights green
when the camera focuses, red if the
camera is unable to focus.
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
The Movie Menu
The movie menu can be displayed by touching the W button when the
camera is in movie mode and tapping C. Tap B or C to display the
desired item and tap to view options.
BC
Self-timer
Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses during movie recording. A 28
Special effects Shoot movies with special effects. A 23
Exposure comp. Adjust exposure to make movies lighter or darker. A 24
BC
Movie options Choose a frame size. A 29
Touch shooting Choose whether movies can be recorded by tapping the display. A 26
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Start recording about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is
pressed.
Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording
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Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes
❚❚ Recording Movies
The camer a may r ecord sound s mad e by ca mera c ontro ls or
by the lens during focusing or when aperture is adjusted to
reflect changes in the brightness of the subject. Digital zoom
can be used, but footage shot with digital zoom will be
noticeably “grainy” (A 14); optical zoom is not available.
Depending on the zoom ratio and distance to the subject,
“moiré” may be visible where the scene features regular
repeating patterns. This is a naturally-occurring interference
pattern arising from the interaction of the image sensor grid
with a regular repeating grid pattern in the subject and does
not indicate a malfunction. In addition, smear (A 69) may be
recorded when bright objects such as the sun, sunlight, or
electric lights are in the frame; if possible, avoid framing bright
light sources in the display.
The temperature of the camera
may rise if it is used for extended
periods or in hot environments. If
there is risk of overheating during
movie recording, a count-down
timer will be displayed; recording
will end automatically and the
camera will turn off when the timer expires.
Autofocus: When Single AF (the default setting; A 28) is
selected for Autofocus mode in the movie menu, the
camera will focus when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway and focus and exposure will lock during movie
recording. If the camera fails to focus (A 14), try the following
method:
1 Select Single AF for Autofocus mode in the movie
menu.
2 Find an object that is at the same distance from the camera
as your subject and frame it in the center of the display.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
4 Keeping the button pressed halfway, recompose the shot
with your original subject in the desired position.
5 Press the button the rest of the way down to start recording.
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