Nikon COOLPIX S02 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Prepare

Shoot

Reference Manual

View

Connect

The Setup Menu

Technical Notes

Index

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S02 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.

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......................................... 10

The Shooting Menu........................................................12

Movies ...............................................................................15

The Movie Mode Display............................................... 16

The Movie Menu .............................................................17

More on Photography and Movie Recording.....19

The Self-Timer .................................................................19

Choosing a Flash Mode.................................................20

Scene Selection...............................................................22

Exposure Compensation ..............................................23

Image Size ........................................................................24

Touch Shooting.............................................................. 25

Special Effects................................................................. 27

Autofocus Mode............................................................. 28

Movie Options ................................................................ 29

Opening with Normal-Speed or HS Footage.......... 32

Customizing My Menu ................................................. 33

Basic Playback........................................................35

Viewing Photographs Full Frame .............................. 35

Viewing Movies.............................................................. 36

The Playback Display .....................................................37

The Playback Menu ........................................................38

More on Playback .................................................. 39

Playback Zoom............................................................... 39

Viewing Multiple Images (Thumbnail Playback) ... 40

Adding Pictures to Favorites....................................... 41

Viewing Favorites .......................................................... 43

Viewing Pictures by Date............................................. 44

Slide Shows ..................................................................... 45

Filter Effects..................................................................... 47

Deleting Pictures............................................................ 49

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Connect 52

Copying Pictures to a Computer ..........................52

Installing ViewNX 2 ........................................................52

Using ViewNX 2: Downloading Pictures ...................53

Printing Photographs............................................54

Print Orders (DPOF) ...............................................57

Viewing Pictures on TV ......................................... 59

The Setup Menu 61

Choosing a HOME Design .....................................62

Welcome Screen ....................................................63

Time Zone and Date ..............................................64

Sound Settings....................................................... 67

Formatting ............................................................. 68

Choosing a Language............................................69

Video Mode ............................................................ 70

Computer Charging............................................... 71

Restoring Default Settings ................................... 73

Firmware Version...................................................74

Technical Notes 75

File Names .............................................................. 75

Caring for the Camera: Cautions.......................... 76

Cleaning and Storage............................................ 79

Troubleshooting .................................................... 80

Error Messages.......................................................85

Specifications .........................................................87

Index ....................................................................... 91

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For Your Safety

To prevent dama ge to your Nikon product o r injury to yourself or t o others, read the follow ing 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 warn ings. 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. Do no t use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not disassemble. Touchi ng 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 wit h 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 haz ard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant 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 burns.

• Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cau se

temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

• Do not 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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Do not use the charging AC adapter with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from o ne voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure

to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Use appropriate cables. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

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 a ny 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.

Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed autom obile or in dire ct sunli ght. Failure to observe this

precaution could cause damage or fire.

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 su nlight. Sunlight focused by the lens could cause fire.

Follow the directions of airline 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 affected area with water.

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For Your Safety

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 ri ght 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 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 equ ipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circui t 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 effort 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

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do no t dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling he lps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect

disposal.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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 came ra, 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 p rohibited.

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 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, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. D o not use this product for the purpose of making illega l copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Notices

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting camera memory or other data storage 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 privacy of such data is the user's re sponsibility.

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 (for 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 o perational 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 de aler.

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

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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/

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Prepare

1 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.

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

Prepare

2 Charge the camera.

Use the supplied charging AC adapter when charging the camera for the first time.

2.1 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable to the

camera (q) and AC charging adapter (w).

2.2 Plug the adapter in (e).

The power lamp flashes during charging and turns off when charging is complete.

2.3 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 (charging a fullyexhausted battery takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes). 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).

Pictures can not be taken while the charging AC adapter is connected.

Once the clock has been set (A 3), the camera will also charge when connected to a computer via a USB cable (A 71).

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3 Ready the camera for shooting.

3.1 Turn the camera on.

3.2 Tap the desired language.

3.3 Set the clock.

When prompted to choose whether to set the camera clock, tap Yes. 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 Yes to set the clock.

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To turn 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. Set the clock before proceeding.

To choose another language or adjust the clock, use the

Language (A 69) or Time zone and date (A 64) option

in the setup menu.

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3.4 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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Parts of the Camera

1 Power switch/power-on lamp ............................................. 2 11 Monitor/touch screen ............................................................ 6

2 Shutter-release button........................................................... 9 12 Speaker ............................................................................. 36, 46

3 c (playback) button...........................................................35 13 Connector cover .........................................................2, 53, 59

4 Zoom control............................................................... 9, 39, 40 14 HOME button ........................................................................... 7

5 Eyelet for camera strap ..........................................................1 15 Reset button .................................................................... 80, 86

6 Self-timer lamp ......................................................................19

AF-assist illuminator .............................................................13

7 Flash..........................................................................................20

8 Microphone (stereo).............................................................15

9 Lens

10 Lens cover

To turn the camera 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.

16 HDMI micro connector (Type D)........................................ 59

17 USB and audio/video connector ..................... 2, 53, 54, 59

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Parts of the Camera

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 apply excessive force or touch the display with sharp objects (the optional TP-1 stylus may be used). 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

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 35).

Movie

Shoot movies (A 15).

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............. A 12

Movie menu ...................A 17

Playback menu.............. A 38

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Adjust basic camera settings (A 61).

Set up

The W button

Adjusting Camera Settings

Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes

Shoot

Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

Still Pictures

1 Touch the W button.

2 Tap Shooting.

Battery level and memory

remaining............................... A 10

The shutter-release

button........................................ A 9

The self-timer .................A 19

The flash............................A 20

Scene selection..............A 22

Exposure compensation

....................................................A 23

Image size........................A 24

Touch shooting .............A 25

Special effects ................A 27

The Shooting Mode Display

1 Scene........................................................................................ 22

2 w Flash indicator ..........................................................20

3 Macro zoom range................................................................ 14

4 Zoom indicator ..................................................................9, 13

5 O “Date not set” indicator .......................................... 11, 61

x Travel destination ...........................................................66

6 e Battery level .................................................................11

7 ij Self-timer................................................................... 19

8 b Exposure compensation................................................ 23

9 u Hand-held night scene..................................................22

Y Backlit scene HDR.......................................................... 22

10 Focus area ........................................................................ 11, 13

11 “My Menu” ..............................................................................33

12 Shutter speed 13 Aperture

14 Number of exposures remaining ......................................11

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Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes

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 detected

The focus area or in-focus indicator lights green when the camera focuses. If the camera fails to focus, the focus area or infocus indicator will flash red; recompose the shot and try again.

Battery level is shown as follows:

D e

NBattery exhausted.

The number of exposures remaining varies with available

memory and the option selected for Image mode (A 24). Amounts over 10,000 are shown as “9999”.

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No face detected

Digital zoom in effect

Battery charged. Low battery. Charge camera.

Battery exhausted. Charge camera.

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 aperture 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, select y Off for Flash mode (A 20).

If O flashes in the monitor during shooting, reset the clock (A 64).

Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

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.

Self-timer

Flash mode Choose a flash mode. A 20

Scene selection Match settings to the subject or situation. A 22

Exposure comp. Adjust exposure to make pictures lighter or darker. A 23

Image mode Choose an image size. A 24

Touch shooting Choose whether pictures can be taken by tapping the display. A 25

Special effects Take pictures with special effects. A 27

Customize My Menu Choose the menu item accessed via “My Menu”. A 33

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Release the shutter ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

A 19

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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. Digital zoom is available only when Scene auto selector is chosen for Scene selection (A 22); d mode is automatically selected when digital zoom is in effect.

At positions past the V icon in the zoom display, the zoom display turns yellow to indicate that pictures may become noticeably “grainy”. The V icon moves to the right at smaller image sizes (A 24).

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

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

1.7 m (5 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 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 fo cus 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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Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

Shoot View Connect The Setup Menu Technical Notes

At the zoom position where G

and the zoom indicator light in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm ( 8 in.) or farther from the lens. At a wider-angle zoom position than that indicated by G, it can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) or farther from the lens.

Touch shooting: At default settings, you can take pictures

simply by tapping subjects in the display (A 25). 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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Movies

1 Touch 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.

Viewing movies............. A 36

Deleting movies............ A 49

The self-timer .................A 19

Exposure compensation

....................................................A 23

Touch shooting .............A 25

Special effects ................A 27

Autofocus mode ...........A 28

Movie type and frame size

....................................................A 29

The Movie Mode Display

1 Movie mode indicator.......................................................... 15

2 Zoom indicator ............................................................... 15, 18

3 O “Date not set” indicator .......................................... 11, 61

x Travel destination ...........................................................66

4 e Battery level .................................................................11

5 ij Self-timer................................................................... 19

6 b Exposure compensation................................................ 23

7 “My Menu” ..............................................................................33

8 Time available........................................................................ 18

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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Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

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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.

Self-timer

Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses during movie recording. A 28

Special effects Shoot movies with special effects. A 27

Exposure comp. Adjust exposure to make movies lighter or darker. A 23

Movie options Choose the movie type and frame size. A 29

Touch shooting Choose whether movies can be recorded by tapping the display. A 25

Open with HS footage

Customize My Menu Choose the menu item accessed via “My Menu”. A 33

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Start recording about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

Choose whether HS movies open with high- or normal-speed footage.

Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

A 19

A 32

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❚❚ Recording Movies

The display shows the approximate amount of recording

time available; but note that the actual length that can be

recorded varies with the scene recorded and subject movement. Recording may end before the time indicated to prevent overheating. The maximum length for individual clips is 29 minutes or 4 GB.

The camera may record sounds made by camera c ontrols 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 13); optical zoom is not available.

Distortion may be visible in the monitor and the final movie if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may leave afterimages when the camera is panned while flicker and banding may be visible under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps. Depending on the zoom ratio and distance to the subject, “moiré” may also 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.

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. Wait for the camera to cool.

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 13) , 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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Point-and-Shoot Photography and Movie Recording

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