Nikon COOLPIX S220, COOLPIX S225 Owner Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

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• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation

provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Technical Notes

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Return the battery to the battery case for transportation. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or

skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger

• 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 flames. 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.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (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.

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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.

Notice 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.

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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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

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8

The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................8

The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8

The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

Shutter-release Button .....................................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 12

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................15

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................15

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................16

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................18

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................18

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................20

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................21

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................23

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................24

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................26

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................26

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................26

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30

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Table of Contents

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................31

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................32

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 33

Shooting in Scene Mode...................................................................................................................33

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................33

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................34

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............40

Taking Pictures in Food Mode.....................................................................................................................41

Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................43

a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face................................................................................45

Shooting in Smile Mode....................................................................................................................45

Blink Proof Function...........................................................................................................................................46

c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 47

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................47

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................48

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................49

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................50

Quick Retouch .......................................................................................................................................................51

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................52

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................53

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................54

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................55

Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................55

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................56

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................56

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)..........................................................................57

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................57

Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................58

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................59

Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................60

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode..................................................................................................60

Using Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................................................62

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................62

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................63

Preparing Favorites Folder.............................................................................................................................64

Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder.....................................................................................................65

Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder...............................................................................................66

Removing Pictures from Favorites............................................................................................................66

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Table of Contents

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................67

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................68

D Movies .............................................................................................................................................70

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................70

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................71

D Movie Options................................................................................................................................................71

w Electronic VR....................................................................................................................................................72

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................73

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................73

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 74

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................74

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................76

Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................77

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................78

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 79

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................79

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................80

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................80

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer ....................................................................81

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................84

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................85

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................86

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................87

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................90

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus .............................................................................92

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................92

Displaying the Shooting Menu ..................................................................................................................92

A Image Mode...................................................................................................................................................93

B White Balance................................................................................................................................................95

C Continuous .....................................................................................................................................................97

E ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................99

F Color Options ...............................................................................................................................................99

G AF Area Mode.............................................................................................................................................100

Q Distortion Control ...................................................................................................................................103

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously....................................................................104

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu .....................................................................................105

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................105

b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................107

c Delete..............................................................................................................................................................108

d Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................108

f Rotate Image...............................................................................................................................................109

h Copy ................................................................................................................................................................109

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................111

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................112

w Electronic VR ...............................................................................................................................................113

a Menus..............................................................................................................................................................114

c Welcome Screen .....................................................................................................................................114

d Date ..................................................................................................................................................................115

e Monitor Settings.......................................................................................................................................118

f Date Imprint................................................................................................................................................119

U Motion Detection ....................................................................................................................................120

u Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................................................121

i Sound Settings .........................................................................................................................................121

k Auto Off..........................................................................................................................................................122

l Format Memory/m Format Card...................................................................................................123

n Language......................................................................................................................................................124

o Video Mode ................................................................................................................................................124

d Blink Warning ............................................................................................................................................124

p Reset All..........................................................................................................................................................126

r Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................................128

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................129

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 129

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................129

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................130

Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................131

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................133

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................133

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................134

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................138

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 144

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................147

Index......................................................................................................................................................148

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S220/S225 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

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

the camera.

Notations

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

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Internal Memory and 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 pictures to, or 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 The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

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 114). 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

Lens cover closed

1 Shutter-release button..............................24

Zoom control..................................................23

f : wide .......................................................23

g : tele..........................................................23

h : thumbnail playback.....................47

i : playback zoom................................49

j : help........................................................11

Power switch/Power-on lamp

.......................................................................20, 122

4 Built-in flash......................................................28

5 Self-timer lamp...............................................30

6 Lens .........................................................133, 144

7 Eyelet for camera strap..............................11

8 Built-in microphone....................55, 70, 74

9 Speaker................................................56, 73, 76

10 Lens cover......................................................131

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Parts of the Camera

Opening the pin cover

Indicator lamp................................................74

Flash lamp ........................................................ 29

2 A (shooting mode) button.....................8

3 c (playback) button........................... 8, 26

4 Multi selector.....................................................9

5 k (apply selection) button......................9

6 l (delete) button.........26, 27, 56, 73, 77

7 d button ........ 10, 33, 71, 92, 105, 112

8 Monitor..................................................................6

2 3

5 6

7 8

9 Cable connector...........................79, 81, 85

10 Tripod socket

Pin/power connector cover

.......................................................79, 81, 85, 129

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover................... 14, 18

13 Battery-chamber...........................................14

14 Memory card slot.........................................18

15 Battery latch............................................. 14, 15

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

F3.1

1/125

600

The Monitor

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

Introduction

The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 118).

Shooting

26 25

9 10

F3.1

F3.11/125

1/125

600

1600

1516

1 Shooting mode* ....................20, 33, 45, 70

2 Macro mode....................................................31

3 Zoom indicator......................................23, 31

4 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................44

5 Focus indicator ..............................................24

6 Flash mode.......................................................28

7 Battery level indicator................................20

8 Motion detection icon................... 21, 120

9 Electronic VR icon .....................................113

10 Distortion control icon...........................103

“Date not set” indicator.........................134

Time zone indicator.................................115

12 Date imprint .................................................119

Image mode....................................................93

Movie options ................................................71

Differs according to the current shooting mode.

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a Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)...............................................20

b Movie length...............................................70

15 Internal memory indicator......................21

16 Aperture.............................................................24

17 Focus area..............................................24, 100

18 Focus area (Face Priority)..............24, 100

19 Shutter speed .................................................24

20 ISO sensitivity..........................................29, 99

21 Exposure compensation value............32

22 Color options..................................................99

23 White balance mode..................................95

24 Self-timer indicator......................................30

25 Continuous shooting mode..................97

26 Blink proof icon..............................................46

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Playback

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

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1 Date of recording.........................................16

2 Time of recording.........................................16

3 Volume indicator.......................... 55, 73, 76

Category icon in

auto sort mode1............................................60

Favorites folder icon in

favorite pictures mode1...........................66

5 Battery level indicator................................20

6 Protect icon................................................... 108

The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode or the favorites folder currently selected in playback mode is displayed.

Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.

Image mode2..................................................93

Movie options2..............................................71

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ........................26

b Movie length ..............................................73

9 Internal memory indicator......................26

10 Favorite pictures guide.............................65

11 Movie playback guide...............................73

12 List by date guide.........................................57

13 Print set icon....................................................90

14 Small picture icon........................................54

Quick retouch icon......................................51

D-Lighting icon..............................................52

16 Voice memo icon.........................................56

17 File number and type.............................130

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Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

Introduction

The Shooting-mode Selection Menu

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

1 2 3 4

Auto mode

To return to the shooting mode while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the A button again.

The c (Playback) Button

The Playback-mode Selection Menu

In the playback-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to change the playback mode.

1 2 3 4

Play

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

the shooting-mode selection menu.

1. A (auto) mode (A 20)

2. x Scene mode* (A 33)

3. a Smile mode (A 45)

4. D Movie mode (A 70)

* The icon displayed differs depending upon the last

scene mode selected.

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

the playback-mode selection menu.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

1. c Playback mode (A 26)

2. h Favorite pictures mode (A 63)

3. F Auto sort mode (A 60)

4. C List by date mode (A 57)

To return to the playback mode while the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, press the c button again.

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Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

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

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up

Display o

Display n (self-timer)

(A 30) menu

Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down

For Playback

Select previous picture

For the Menu Screen

Move cursor up

Move cursor left

or return to

previous screen

Move cursor down

(exposure compensation) (A 32) guide

Apply selection

Select next picture

Move cursor right or go to next screen (apply selection)

Apply selection (go to next screen)

Flash mode

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Beach/snow

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Introduction

C Note on the Multi Selector

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J and K.

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Basic Operations

The d Button

Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode.

• Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).

Introduction

• Choose the z tab on the left to display the setup menu.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

• Top tab: Display the available

• Bottom tab: Display the setup

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

menus in the current mode

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Shooting menu

area mode

Distortion control

Exit

Press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

The selected option

AF area mode

Face priority

Auto Manual Center

Exit

Press the k button or the multi selector K to apply selection

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector H or I to select the tab, and press either the k button or K

Set up

Electronic VR

Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings

Exit

The selected menu is displayed

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Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

White balance

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Introduction

Exit

Back

Shutter-release Button

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

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take picture

Attaching the Camera Strap

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or

when the battery is running low.

1 Connect the power cable.

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Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on 3.

2 Charge the battery.

Insert the battery at an angle as shown 1, and set it in the battery charger 2.

CHARGE lamp starts blinking when battery is inserted 3. Charging is complete when lamp stops blinking 4.

About 100 minutes are required to charge a fully depleted battery.

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Charging the Battery

The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

• The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat.

Flickers

• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.

• The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon service representative.

3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is

complete.

B Notes on the Battery Charger

• The supplied battery charger is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Be sure to use only genuine Nikon brand rechargeable batteries.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on pages iii before using the battery charger.

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 132), before using the battery.

• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.

C AC Power Supply

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon) (A 129). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low

(A 12).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

First Steps

cover.

2 Insert the battery.

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 battery.

Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and fully insert the battery 2. When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the

correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow battery can then be removed by hand

1. The

• Note that the battery may become hot during use;

observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on

lamp and monitor will turn off.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in

playback mode.

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C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (the auto off function).

Pressing the power switch, or the shutter-release button, while the monitor is off in standby mode will reactivate the monitor.

The time allowed to elapse from before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option (A 122) in the setup menu (A 111).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

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

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2 Use the multi selector to choose

the desired language and press the k button.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9).

3 Choose Yes and press the k button.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press the multi selector J or K to select your

home time zone (A 117) and press the k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I.

Date

Set time and date?

Ye s

Cancel

London Casablanca

Back

London Casablanca

Back

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Edit the date and time.

Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. Press K to move the highlight in the following order.

D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are

displayed) Press J to return to the previous item.

6 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press the k button or

press

The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Date

DYM

01 200901

Date

DYM

15 200905

00 00

14 30

Edit

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D Changing the Date and Time

• Select Date from the Date item (A 115) in the setup menu (A 111) to change the current date and time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.

• Select Time zone from the Date item in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving time settings (A 115).

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Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 129).

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

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memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.

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.

2 Insert the memory card.

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

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to

check the memory card is in the correct orientation.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Do not attempt to remove the card at an angle 2.

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Inserting Memory Cards

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 123). Note that f ormatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose 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/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S220/S225, be sure to format them using this camera (A 123).

Card is not formatted. Format card?

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B The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write p rotect switch. When this 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 record or delete pictures, 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 data 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:

- Take out the battery or memory card

-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: Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

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

Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.

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2 Press the A button.

3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A

and press the k button.

The camera enters A (auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and the number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Battery

exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 94).

Battery low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Auto mode

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.

Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced.

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Image mode The combination of image size and image quality (compression) is displayed. The default setting is i Normal (3,648 × 2,736).

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 118). When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to reactivate it (A 122).

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 92) depending upon the shooting situations.

D Motion Detection

When Auto (default setting) is selected for the Motion detection option (A 120) in the setup menu and the camera detects camera shake and subject movement, the camera increases shutter speed to reduce blurring.

When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed, the motion detection icon will turn green.

D Electronic Vibration Reduction

When the flash mode (A 28) is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 113) in the setup menu set to Auto, the R icon may appear in the monitor. The appearance of R indicates shooting conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be pronounced. In these situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, microphone, and speaker.

When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

When the camera recognizes a face looking toward the camera, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (default setting). If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a double border and the rest by a single border.

AF area will not appear when shooting pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is recognized

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Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame.

A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Zoom out

Zoom in

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Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.

Focus will be on the center of the screen (without active focus area display) when digital zoom is in effect.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is

in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.

When an image size is small

Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 121) in the setup menu (A 111).

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When a face looking toward the camera is recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by the double border active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green.

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When shooting pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is recognized: Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green. When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture values also appear. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the double border for face recognition may blink, or the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. All of these cases indicate that the camera does not focus. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. See “AF Area Mode” (A 100) or “Face Priority” (A 102) for more information about Face Priority.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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B During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or

removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

B Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the focus indicator glow green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A 101). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

C Blink Warning

If the blink warning screen is displayed shortly after a picture is taken in face priority mode, the eyes of human subjects may have been closed when the picture was taken. Check the picture and decide whether or not another picture should be taken.

• The portrait subject, whose eyes may have been closed when the picture was taken, will be framed by a yellow border in the blink warning screen.

• Press the k button, or press the shutter-release button, to return to shooting mode. See “Blink Warning” (A 124) or “Operating the Blink Warning Screen” (A 125) for more information.

Did someone blink?

Exit

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D Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down (A 28).

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press the c button.

The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures.

Pictures may be displayed briefly at low

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resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.

When playing back pictures stored on the camera’s internal memory, C appears. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images stored on the memory card are played back.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press the l button to delete the

picture currently displayed in the monitor.

A button

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Internal memory indicator

2 Use the multi selector

to select Yes and press the k button.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press the k button.

Erase 1 image?

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

C Options Available in Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option Use Description A

Rotate the zoom control to g to enlarge

Playback zoom

View thumbnails/ apply calendar display

Add favorite pictures

Change playback mode

Switch to shooting mode

g (i)

f (h)

the picture up to 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Rotate the zoom control to f to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails or to apply the calendar display.

Add the picture currently displayed to favorite pictures.

Press the c button to display the playback-mode selection menu and change to list by date, auto sort, or favorite pictures mode.

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.

57, 60,

C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

C Viewing Pictures

• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

• When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting are displayed in full-frame playback,

the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display, depending upon the orientation of the detected face.

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the c button or the power switch to reactivate it (A 122).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture taken.

Erase 1 image?

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D Deleting Multiple Pictures

Multiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option (A 108) in the playback menu (A 105), the list by date menu (A 59), the auto sort menu (A 62), or the favorite pictures menu (A 68).

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.6-4.6 m (2-15 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.5 m (2-8 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).

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W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Y Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press the k button.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 118).

If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Flash mode

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Using the Flash

B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake.

• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off).

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try

again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

• A (auto): U (auto)

• C (scene): varies with the selected scene mode (A 34)

• a (smile): fixed at W (off) when On is selected for Blink proof, U (auto) when Off is selected

for Blink proof (A 46)

The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires several times at low intensity (pre-flash) before the main flash, reducing “red eye.” The camera then analyzes the picture; if red-eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s

and press the k button.

10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions

2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection

will be cancelled.

(such as weddings)

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp remains lit and stops blinking.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to k.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press

the shutter-release button again.

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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.).

1 Press p (macro mode).

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

the k button.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Macro mode

3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.

The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (4 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned before K).

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C Macro Mode

In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus and exposure.

C The Macro Mode Setting

The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and

press the k button.

When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side.

When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “–” side.

Exposure compensation can be set to values between

-2.0 and +2.0 EV. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection

will be cancelled.

Exposure compensation

3 The setting is applied.

The value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

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C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

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Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

Scene auto selector

f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j k Close-up u Food l Museum m o Backlight p

* See “Voice Recordings” (A 74) for details.

Setting the Scene Mode

b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait

Night landscape

Fireworks show

Panorama assistEVoice recording*

n Copy

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon.

The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).

2 Press the multi selector K and press

H, I, J, or K to choose the desired scene, and then press the k button.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

D Image Mode

When the d button is pressed in scene mode, Image mode (A 93) can be adjusted. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except for movie menu).

Scene auto selector

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High (3648 )

Normal (3648)

Normal (2592) Normal (2048) PC screen (1024)

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Shooting in Scene Mode

Features

x Scene auto selector

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 40) for more information.

m U

The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. Can be changed to W.

Other settings can be selected.

Changed to On when the camera selects Close-up scene mode.

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b Portrait

n Off

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward

the camera. See “Face Priority” (A 102) for more information.

• If the camera detects a smiling face of the subject, the smile indicator increases or decreases.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.

• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

p Off

o 0.0

Smile indicator

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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: For those scene modes with Q, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to

save an image will be longer than usual.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 28); n, self-timer (A 30); p, macro mode (A 31); o, exposure compensation (A 32).

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Shooting in Scene Mode

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of up to about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i Normal (3648). This rate is maintained for up to 6 pictures.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

e Night portrait

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera. See “Face Priority” (A 102) for more information.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera.

• If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

m V

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

Shooting Suited for the Scene

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Shooting in Scene Mode

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended for dark locations.

m V

The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

g Beach/snow

Shooting Suited for the Scene

n Off

p Off o 0.0

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: For those scene modes with Q, noise reduction is carried out automatically so the time taken to

save an image will be longer than usual.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

i Dusk/dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

• The camera can focus at a distance of 10 cm (4 in.) at the zoom position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned before K). The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 100). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired.

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.).

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Shooting in Scene Mode

u Food

Use when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A 41) for details.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 100). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired.

XWn Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

l Museum

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A 97).

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

m Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

• Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

• Motion detection (A 120) is not activated.

mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

p Panorama assist

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 43) for details.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector scene mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes:

• Auto (A 20) • Portrait (A 34) • Landscape (A35)

• Night portrait (A 35) • Night landscape (A 37) • Close-up (A 37)

• Backlight (A 39)

1 Press the A button in shooting

Shooting Suited for the Scene

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select x (Scene auto selector) (A 33).

The camera enters scene auto selector scene mode.

Scene auto selector

2 Frame the subject and take the picture.

When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

d: Auto g: Night landscape e: Portrait i: Close-up f: Landscape j: Backlight h: Night portrait

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

B Note on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 20) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 33).

C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

U (Auto) (default setting) and W (Off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 28).

• When U (Auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting

for the scene mode it has selected.

• When W (Off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.

C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• The macro mode button on the multi selector (A 9, 31) is disabled.

• AF area mode (A 100) is set to Auto in i (Close-up) mode.

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Taking Pictures in Food Mode

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Use this mode to take pictures of food.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u (Food) (A 33).

Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

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Food

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

white balance.

Press H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue.

3 Frame the picture.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 10 cm (4 in.) at the wide-angle zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is before G). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position.

AF area mode is set to Manual (A 100). Press the k button to move the focus area. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select a focus area and press the k button again to activate the selected focus area.

Self-timer (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings can be adjusted while the focus area is locked.

4 Press the shutter-release button to take the

picture.

Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutterrelease button is pressed the rest of the way down.

When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutterrelease button halfway again.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

B Note on Food Mode

Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 31) is fixed at ON.

C White Balance Setting in Food Mode

• Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects.

• Cha nging whit e balance in food mode will n ot affect white balan ce in the sh ooting men u (A 95).

• The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected.

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Shooting in Scene Mode

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) (A 33).

Panorama direction icons (I) are displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

Panorama assist

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press the k

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L). The yellow panorama direction icon (I I) will move to the direction pressed and press the k button to choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (I) will be displayed in the chosen direction.

Apply flash mode (A 28), self-timer (A 30), macro mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) settings with this step, if necessary. Press the k button again to reselect the direction.

button.

3 Take the first picture.

One third of the last picture taken will be displayed partially transparent.

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4 Take the next picture.

Compose the next picture so that one-third of the frame overlaps the previous picture.

Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

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5 Press the k button when shooting is

complete.

The camera returns to step 2.

End

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B Panorama Assist

Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (A 93) be adjusted until all pictures in the series have been taken.

Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 122) initiates standby mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D R Indicator

R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same exposure, white balance, and focus settings.

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D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 80) and use Panorama Maker (A 83) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

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Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

Shooting in Smile Mode

The camera detects that a face recognized with face priority is smiling and shoots automatically.

1 Enter smile mode by pressing the

A button in shooting mode and selecting a (press the multi selector H or I), and then

Smile

pressing the k button.

2 Frame a picture.

Point the camera at the subject.

When the camera detects a face looking toward the camera, the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green and focus will be locked.

Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

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3 The shutter is automatically released.

If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.

When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks. Immediately after the shutter is released with detection of a smiling face, the self-timer lamp flickers.

Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically take pictures using the recognizing face and the detecting smiling face features repeatedly.

At default settings, the blink proof function is activated (A 46).

Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

4 Exit smile mode by pressing the A button.

Change to another shooting mode.

C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features

When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode, the face is automatically recognized and the smiling face of the recognized one is detected.

• In some shooting conditions, face recognition does not work and faces cannot be detected.

• See “Face Priority” (A 102) for more information.

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Shooting in Smile Mode

Blink Proof Function

The blink proof function is available in smile mode. Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutive

shots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject’s eyes are open takes priority and is saved.

• If the camera detects that it has saved a picture in which the subject’s eyes may have closed, the warning shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.

One or more subjects may have closed their eyes.

• To enable or disable the blink proof function, press the d button in smile mode to display the smile menu and select Blink proof.

• The current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face

C Operation of Shutter-Release Button

Press the shutter-release button to take pictures.

• When the Face priority takes effect, the shutter can be released with the focus locked on the

recognized face even before the camera detects the subject is smiling.

• When the Face priority doesn’t take effect, the camera focuses on subject in the center of the

frame.

C Functions Available in Smile Mode

• Flash is disabled when On is selected for the Blink proof option. When Off is selected for the

Blink proof option, flash mode (A 28) is set to U (auto). Other flash modes can be selected.

• Exposure compensation (A 32) is available.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• When the d button is pressed, the smile menu is displayed and Image mode (A 93) can be

adjusted. Change made to the image mode setting applies to all shooting modes (except the movie menu).

C Auto Power Off in Smile Mode

In smile mode, the auto power off function (A 122) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not recognize any faces

• The camera recognized the face but cannot detect a smiling face

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures Press the multi selector H, I, J

Increase the number of pictures displayed/apply the calendar display

Decrease the number of pictures displayed

Cancel thumbnail playback

f (h)

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in the 16-picture thumbnail display to apply the calendar display (A 48), and pictures can be found by the date on which they were taken. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to thumbnail display.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 16

g (i)

➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to fullframe playback mode.

Press the k button. 26

, or

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When pictures for which Print set (A 90) and Protect (A 108) settings have been configured

are selected, the icons in the illustration to the right appear. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Film frames

Print set icon

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C Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite

Pictures Mode

• When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 60), the

category icon of the pictures will appear at the right top of the screen.

• When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 63),

the favorite pictures icon will appear at the right top of the screen.

Calendar Display

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) when the pictures are displayed in 16-thumbnail (A 47) in playback mode to apply the calendar display.

Selecting a date displays the first picture taken on that date in full-frame playback mode. The dates on which the pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.

The following operations are available in calendar display.

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To Use Description A

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Select a date Press the multi selector H, I, J

Return to fullframe playback

Return to thumbnail display

The first picture taken on the selected date is

displayed full frame.

g (i) Rotate the zoom control to g (i). 47

, or

K. 9

B Notes on Calendar Display

• Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on 01/

01/2009 in the calendar display.

• The l button and d button are not available in calendar display.

D List by Date Mode

Only the pictures taken on the same date can be played back in list by date mode (A 57). The playback menu operations (A 59) are also available only for the pictures taken on the selected dates.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.

The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

The following operations are available while pictures are zoomed in.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom out f (h)

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

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View other areas of picture

Switch to fullframe playback

Crop picture

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture.

Press the k button. 26

Press the d button to crop current picture to

contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

Pictures Taken in Face Priority

When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face-priority function (A 102) by rotating the zoom control to g (i), the picture will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor.

• If more than one face was detected, the picture will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other faces that were detected.

• When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio, the center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the monitor.

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX S220/S225 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 130). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description

Quick retouch (A 51)

D-Lighting (A 52)

Crop (A 53)

Small picture (A 54)

C Picture Editing

• Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of P 16:9 (3584) (A 93) cannot be edited.

• The COOLPIX S220/S225 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non-

COOLPIX S220/S225 digital cameras.

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• If a copy created using the COOLPIX S220/S225 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture

may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or

on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

1st editing Quick retouch D-Lighting Crop Small picture

Quick retouch ––

D-Lighting ––

Crop ––––

Small picture ––––

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• When pictures will be edited with both the quick retouch or D-lighting option and the crop or

small picture option, the quick retouch or D-lighting option should be applied first.

Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

2nd editing

✔✔

D Original Pictures and Edited

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The

original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Print set (A 90) and Protect (A 108) settings configured for original pictures are not reflected

in their edited copies.

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Quick Retouch

Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch option are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose k Quick

retouch and press the k button.

The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.

3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

amount of enhancement performed and press the k button.

A new copy with enhanced contrast and saturation is created (the time taken to create a copy might be long).

To cancel retouching, press the d button.

Copies created with the quick retouch option can be recognized by the s icon displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information

Playback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete

Exit

Quick retouch

Normal

Back Amount

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting

and press the k button.

The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.

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3 Choose OK and press the k button.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press the k button.

D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

Playback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Print set Slide show Delete

Exit

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Editing Pictures

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 49) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame

playback mode to zoom in on the image.

To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped picture will be displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the picture in its current “tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the Rotate image option (A 109) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the picture, and then rotate the cropped picture back to “tall” (portrait) orientation.

2 Refine copy composition.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

3 Press the d button.

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4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and

press the k button.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and press the k button.

C Image Size

As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the small picture icon displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

Save this image as displayed?

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Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

Option Description

l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120

Suited to television playback.

Suited to display on web pages.

Suited to e-mail attachments.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose g Small

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picture and press the k button.

To cancel creating a small copy and return to playback mode, press the d button.

3 Choose the desired copy size and press the k

button.

4 Choose Yes and press the k button.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To cancel creating a copy at a smaller size, choose No and press the k button.

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

Playback menu

Protect Rotate image

Small picture

Voice memo Copy

Exit

Small picture

640×480

320

240

160

120

Exit

Create small picture file?

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

Bac k

17s

Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.

Recording Voice Memos

1 Display the desired picture in full-frame

playback mode (A 26) and press the d button.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice

memo and press the k button.

The screen for recording voice memos is displayed.

3 Press and hold the k button to record a voice

memo.

Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the k button is released.

Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. During recording, o and p blink in the monitor.

When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of ”Playing Voice Memos” (A 56) to play the voice memo.

Press the d button before or after recording a voice memo to return to full-frame playback mode.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

Playback menu

Protect Rotate image Small picture

Voice memo

Copy

Exit

Back

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Playing Voice Memos

Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode.

1 Display the desired picture in full-

frame playback mode (A 26) and

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press the d button.

The playback menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice

memo and press the k button.

The screen for playing voice memos is displayed.

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Playback menu

3 Press the k button to listen to the voice

memo.

Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the k button is pressed again.

Rotate the zoom control g or f to adjust the volume. Press the d button before or after playing a voice

memo to return to full-frame playback mode.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press the l button. Use the multi selector to choose w and press the k button. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

B Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are

deleted.

• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be de leted before a new voice memo

can be recorded.

• The COOLPIX S220/S225 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other

cameras.

Back

Erase 1 image?

Protect Rotate image Small picture

Voice memo

Copy

Exit

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)

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In C list by date mode, playback of only pictures taken on a specified date is possible. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded and played back, movies can be played back, and still pictures can be added to favorites folders. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu (A 59) is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

1 Press the c button in playback

mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to choose C, and then press the k button.

Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

List by date

2 Choose the desired date and press the k

List by date

button.

Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.

The first picture taken on the selected date will be displayed full-frame.

Pressing the k button sorts the displayed images to the favorites folder (A 65).

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen.

B Notes on List by Date Mode

• Up to 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more pictures exist, “*” is displayed

next to the number.

• Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on 01/

01/2009.

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)

Using List by Date Mode

The following operations are available in the list by date screen.

To Use Description A

Select date Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. 9

Press the k button to display the first picture

Switch to fullframe playback

Delete picture

View list by date menu

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Change playback mode

Switch to shooting mode

taken on the selected date.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen.

Press the l button to delete all pictures taken on the selected date. Choose Yes on the

confirmation dialog to be displayed.

Press the d button to display the list by date

menu.

Press the c button to display the playback-

mode selection menu.

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)

List by Date Menu

Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.

Quick retouch* ➝A 51 D-Lighting* ➝A 52 Print set ➝A 90 Slide show ➝A 107 Delete ➝A 108 Protect ➝A 108 Rotate image* ➝A 109 Small picture* ➝A 54 Voice memo* ➝A 55 * During full-frame playback only

When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A 57), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.

B Print Set

When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates? will be displayed.

• Yes: Add the previously marked pictures to the current print set.

• No: Remove print marking from the pictures previously marked.

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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode

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Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders during shooting. If F auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be

viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting.

a Smile D Portraits u Food

U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups

D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes

In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed in thumbnails, edited, and voice memos can be recorded and played back, movies can be played back, and still pictures can be added to favorites folders. When the d button is pressed, the auto sort menu (A 62) is displayed, and all pictures sorted to the same category can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

1 Press the c button in playback

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mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to choose F, and then press the k button.

A list of categories appears. For details of categories, see “Categories and the Contents” (A 61).

The pictures in the folder are displayed.

Auto sort

2 Choose the desired folder icon and press the

k button.

The picture in the selected folder will be displayed in fullframe playback mode.

The icon of the category currently played back will be displayed in the top right of the screen.

Pressing the k button sorts the displayed images to the favorites folder (A 65).

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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode

Categories and the Contents

Folder name Description

a Smile Pictures taken in smile mode (A 45) are displayed.

D Portraits

U Landscape Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 33) are displayed.

V Dusk to dawn

D Close-ups

u Food Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 41) are displayed.

D Movie Movies recorded in movie mode (A 70) are displayed.

X Retouched copies

W Other scenes

* The pictures taken in Scene auto selector scene mode (A 40) are included.

Pictures taken with Face Priority (A 102) in A (auto) mode (A 20) or those taken in Portrait*, Night Portrait*, Party/ indoor, or Backlight* scene mode (A 33) are displayed.

Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn or Fireworks show scene mode (A 33) are displayed.

Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A 33) or with macro (A 31) in A (auto) mode are displayed.

Pictures created using quick retouch (A 51), D-Lighting (A 52), crop (A 53) or small picture (A 54) are displayed.

All pictures that are not included in the other folders are displayed.

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B Notes on Auto Sort Mode

• Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be added to each folder in auto sort mode. If the desired

folder already contains 999 pictures, new pictures or movies cannot be added or displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures and movies that could not be added to a folder in normal playback mode (A 26) or list by date mode (A 57).

• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A 109) cannot be

displayed in auto sort mode.

• Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S220/S225 cannot be displayed

in auto sort mode.

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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode

Using Auto Sort Mode

The following operations are available in the category list screen.

To Use Description A

Select the folder name

Switch to full-frame playback

Delete picture l

Change playback mode

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the folder.

Press the k button to display the first picture in

the selected folder. Press the l button after selecting a category,

and a confirmation dialogue will be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures sorted to that category.

Press the c button to display the playback-

mode selection menu.

Switch to shooting

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mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

Auto Sort Menu

Press the d button in full-frame playback mode in auto sort mode to display the following menus.

Quick retouch ➝A 51 D-Lighting ➝A 52 Print set ➝A 90 Slide show ➝A 107 Delete ➝A 108 Protect ➝A 108 Rotate image ➝A 109 Small picture ➝A 54 Voice memo ➝A 55

B Print Set

When print marking already exists for pictures sorted to categories other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images? will be displayed.

• Yes: Add the previously marked pictures to the current print set.

• No: Remove print marking from the pictures previously marked.

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders.

Sorting/Playback Procedure

Preparing favorites folder (A 64)

(Play back the desired pictures to add in playback mode (A 26),

Playing back the pictures

list by date mode (A 57), or auto sort mode; A 60)

Sorting pictures to favorites folder (A 65)

Viewing the pictures in favorites folder (A 66)

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Preparing Favorites Folder

Changing the display icons for favorites folders enables you to see which pictures have been added to a favorites folder. The icons can be changed again after pictures have been added to the folders.

1 Press the c button in playback

mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to choose h, and then press the k button.

A list of favorite folders is displayed.

Favorite pictures

2 Choose the favorites folder and

press the d button.

Icon selection screen is displayed.

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3 Use the multi selector J or K to choose an

icon color and press the k button.

4 Use the multi selector H, I, J, or K to

choose an icon and press the k button.

The icon will be changed and the monitor display will return to the list of favorite folders screen as in step 2.

Favorite pictures

Choose icon

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Choose icon

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B Icons for Favorites Folder

Choose icons for favorites folders separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used. When favorite pictures stored to the internal memory, or a memory card, are played back without an icon having been selected, icons are displayed as numbers (default setting). Remove the memory card from the camera to change icons for the internal memory.

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

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Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder

Pictures can be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding the pictures enables easier and faster searching.

1 Playback the pictures in playback mode (A 26), list by date mode

(A 57), or auto sort mode (A 60).

2 Select your favorite picture and press the k

button.

Select full-frame playback mode and press the k button.

The favorites folders selection screen is displayed.

3 Use the multi selector to choose the favorites

folder and press the k button.

The pictures are added to the selected favorites folder.

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B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures

• A favorites folder can contain up to 200 pictures.

• If the selected picture has been already added to the favorites folder, the checkbox on the

selected folder will have the On mark (w).

• One picture can be added to multiple favorite folders.

• When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or

moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 69).

• Movies cannot be added to favorites folders.

D More information

See ”Removing Pictures from Favorites” (A 66) for more information.

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Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder

Pictures can be displayed by selecting the favorites folder to which they were added in h favorite pictures mode. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged or pictures can be displayed in thumbnails, edited, or voice memos can be recorded or played back.

1 Press the c button in playback

mode to display the playback-mode selection menu, press the multi selector H or I to choose h, and press the k button.

A list of favorites folders is displayed.

If the pictures have been added to the favorites folders, pictures in those favorites folders are displayed.

2 Choose the desired favorite folder and press

the k button.

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The pictures in the selected favorites folder will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

The icon of the favorites folder currently played back will be displayed on the top right of the screen.

Removing Pictures from Favorites

Press the k button in the full-frame display in step 2 above and the removing favorites screen will be displayed.

To remove the picture from favorites, choose Yes and press the k button. To cancel removing, choose No and press the k button.

B Difference between Removing and Deleting Favorites

In favorite pictures mode, pictures that have been added to the favorites folder are displayed (A 69). Deleting a picture during playback will delete the original picture that has been added to the favorites folder. To remove a picture from favorites without deleting it, just remove the desired picture from favorites folder.

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Remove this picture from favorites?

Favorite pictures

Choose icon

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Using Favorite Pictures Mode

The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen.

To Use Description A

Select favorites folder

Switch to full-frame playback

Delete picture

Change the icon for favorites folder

Change playback mode

Switch to shooting mode

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.9

Press the k button to display the first picture in

the favorites folder.

Press the l button after selecting a favorites folder, and a confirmation dialogue will be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button

to delete all pictures sorted to that favorites folder.

Change the icon for favorites folder. 64

Press the c button to display the playback-

mode selection menu.

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to the last shooting mode selected.

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Favorite Pictures Menu

Press the d button in full-frame playback mode in favorite pictures mode to display the following menus.

Quick retouch ➝A 51 D-Lighting ➝A 52 Print set ➝A 90 Slide show ➝A 107 Delete ➝A 108 Protect ➝A 108 Rotate image ➝A 109 Small picture ➝A 54 Voice memo ➝A 55

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B Print Set

When print marking already exists for pictures sorted to folders other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images? will be displayed.

• Yes: Add the previously marked pictures to the current print set.

• No: Remove print marking from the pictures previously marked.

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures

When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 130). Only the file names of pictures are added to favorites folders. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the favorites folder are played back. Deleting a picture (A 26, 67, 108) during playback will delete the original picture that has been added to favorites, so be careful when deleting pictures.

Adding to Favorites

Internal memory and memory card

Favorites Folder 1

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Favorites Picture Playback

Favorites Folder 1

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Calling a file PlaybackInternal

Adds a file name

memory or

memory card

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Favorites Folder 2

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Movies

25s

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.

1 Enter movie mode by pressing the

A button in shooting mode and selecting D (press the multi selector H or I), and then pressing the k button.

The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor.

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time. Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes full,

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or recording time reaches 25 minutes.

B Recording Movies

• Flash mode (A 28), self- timer (A 30), and exposure compensation (A 32) cannot be applied or

changed. Macro mode (A 31) is available.

• Macro mode setting cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or

change setting as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied

before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies are being recorded.

• The angle of view (field of view) when recording movies is smaller than when taking still pictures.

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B Note on Recording Movies

When the movie has been fully recorded to the internal memory or memory card, the monitor display will revert to the normal shooting mode display. Do not open the ba ttery-chamber/ memory card slot cover while movies are being recorded. Removing the memory card while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

D Changing Movie Settings

Movie options (A 71) and Electronic VR (A 72) settings can be changed.

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The Movie Menu

Movie options and Electronic VR (A 72) settings can be changed from the

movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

D Movie Options

Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Option Image size and frame rate

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

I TV movie 640

L Small size 320P

S Small size 320

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length

Option

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

I TV movie 640 1 min 19 s Approx. 14 min 10 s

L Small size 320P 1 min 19 s Approx. 14 min 10 s

S Small size 320 2 min 36 s Approx. 25 min

* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card.

This camera can record movies up to 25 minutes in length. A maximum movie length of 25 minutes is displayed, regardless of memory card capacity.

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Internal memory

(approx.44 MB)

40 s Approx. 7 min 10 s

Memory card

(512 MB)

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D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

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The Movie Menu

w Electronic VR

Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M w Electronic VR

Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.

Option Description

w On Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes.

k Off (default setting) Disable electronic VR.

At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 9).

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Movie Playback

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a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.

Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume.

Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

During playback

To Use Description

Rewind K

Advance L

Pause

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

Rewind movie. Playback resumes when the k button is released.

Advance movie. Playback resumes when the k button is released.

Pause playback. While paused, use the controls to perform the following operations.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while the

k button is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

the k button is pressed.

Resume playback.

Pausing

Volume indicator

10s

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Deleting Movie Files

Press the l button when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 26), or when selected in thumbnail playback mode (A 47). A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete the movie, or choose No and press the k button to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

Erase 1 image?

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon.

The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector).

Scene auto selector

2 Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J,

or K to select E, and then press the k button.

The length of recording that can be made is displayed.

Voice recording

3 Press the multi selector J or K to choose k

and press the k button to start recording.

The indicator lamp lights during recording. After about 30

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seconds, the camera’s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off. Press the c button to reactivate the monitor.

See “Operations During Recording” (A 75) for more information.

Record

4 Press J or K to choose m and press the k button to end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after 120 minutes of recording on the memory card.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

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Operations During Recording

Making Voice Recordings

Recording indicator

Progress indicator

Record

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Time remaining

Index number

Controls display

To Use Description

Press the multi selector J or K.

Select a control in the controls display

m : press the k button to end recording. r : press the k button to pause playback. Select k

while paused and press the k button to resume recording.

During recording, press the multi selector H or I to create index. Camera can skip to any index during

Create index*

playback. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers are assigned in ascending order, to a maximum of 98.

* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio

players. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

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Playing Voice Recordings

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon.

2 Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J,

or K to select E, and then press the k button.

The voice recording screen is displayed.

Scene auto selector

Voice recording

3 Press the multi selector J or K to select l.

4 Press H or I to choose the desired file and

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press the k button.

Playback starts.

For more information, see “Operations During Playback” (A 77).

Playback

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Operations During Playback

Playing Voice Recordings

Index

Progress indicator

File number

Controls display

Playback

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Playback time

Index number

Date and time of recording

Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the bottom of the monitor. Press the multi selector J

or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

To Use Description

Rewind n

Advance o

Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when the k button is released.

Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when the k button is released.

Skip to previous

p Skip to previous index.

index

Skip to next index

Pause

q Skip to next index.

rlPause playback. r changes to l.

Resume playback. l changes to r.

End m End playback and return to the voice recording screen.

Deleting Sound Files

Press the l button during playback or after selecting a sound file in the voice recording screen (use the multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose Yes and press the k button. To cancel deletion, choose No and press the k button.

Delete

File will be deleted. OK?

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Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press the multi selector J or K to select

s in the voice recording screen (A 76, step 3) and press the k button.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the option

and press the k button.

q: Copy recordings from internal memory to

memory card.

r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal

memory.

3 Choose the copy option and press the k

button.

Selected files: Proceed to step 4.

Copy all files: Proceed to step 5.

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4 Choose the desired file.

Press the multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the multi selector K again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.

• Press the k button to finalize file selection.

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Copy sound files

Exit

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Selected files

Copy all files

Exit

Select sound files

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5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press the k

button.

Copying starts.

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The COOLPIX S220/S225 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera.

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable (AV cable) to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

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3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down the c button to turn on the

camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and the pictures taken will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting an AV Cable

When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 111)>Video mode (A 124).

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Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the

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supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions),

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.5)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the

camera from turning off unexpectedly.

• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S220/S225 can be powered from

a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will c ause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

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Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light up.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start.

To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device.

Windows XP

When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start.

To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

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B Connecting the USB Cable

• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly.

Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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Connecting to a Computer

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

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Start Transfer button

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which the pictures were transferred opens automatically when transfer ends.

If ViewNX has been installed, ViewNX will start automatically and transferred pictures can be viewed.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

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Connecting to a Computer

D Using a Card Reader

The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.

• If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device

must support these features of the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card

is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer” (A 82) and transfer pictures.

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must

first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 78, 109).

D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Camera Files

• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a

picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-

compatible audio player.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 39) to create

a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4>Panorama Maker 4. Macintosh Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the

Panorama Maker 4 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help

information contained in Panorama Maker.

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D Image File Names and Folder Names

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 130) for more information.

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Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 147) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing

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Connect to printer (A 85)

using Print set option (A 90)

Print pictures one at a

time (A 86)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Print multiple pictures (A 87)

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the

camera from turning off unexpectedly.

• If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S220/S225 can be powered from

a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will c ause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s Print set menu (A 90).

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1 Turn off the camera.

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2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

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B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. Wh en disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below.

1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

picture and press the k button.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-

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thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback.

2 Choose Copies and press the k button.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press the k button.

4 Choose Paper size and press the k button.

5 Choose the desired Paper size and press the

k button.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Print selection

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm

4×6 in.

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6 Choose Start print and press the k button.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies Paper size

Exit

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print selection screen (step 1) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button.

Current print/ total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below.

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Cancel

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press the d button.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size

and press the k button.

To exit the print menu, press the d button.

Print menu

Print selection Print all images DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

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3 Choose the desired Paper size and press the

k button.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm

4×6 in.

Exit

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4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press the k button.

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Print selection

Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Check marks are not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display. Press the k button when setting is complete.

The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

Print selection

Back

Print selection

prints

003

Start print

Cancel

Exit

Print all images

prints

004

Start print

Cancel

Exit