Nikon COOLPIX S2550 User Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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 Charging AC adapter, unplug the Charging 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 Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging 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 Charging 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.

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 Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (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 Charging AC Adapter

• 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 plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB 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 Charging AC Adapter 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.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS–SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

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.

Notices

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

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.

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

Table of Contents

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices .......................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

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

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

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

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

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................13

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards....................................................................................................................20

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................20

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................25

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................28

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................28

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................32

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................33

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .....................................................................34

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More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................35

Selecting a Shooting Mode..............................................................................................................35

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ...................................................36

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................37

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................39

Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................41

ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................................................................................42

Color Options.........................................................................................................................................................43

AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................44

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................48

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously........................................................49

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................50

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................50

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera

(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................51

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................53

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................61

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................63

Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................65

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)......................................................66

Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu ........................................................................................................68

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................69

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................69

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................70

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................72

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................73

Selecting a Playback Mode...............................................................................................................74

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................75

Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................75

Viewing Pictures in an Album......................................................................................................................76

Removing Pictures from Albums...............................................................................................................77

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................78

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................78

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums......................................................................................................79

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..............................................................................................81

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..................................................................................................81

Using Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................................................83

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................83

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date).......................................................................................84

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................84

Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................85

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................86

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Playback Option: Playback Menu...................................................................................................87

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)....................................................................................88

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................92

c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)....................................................................................................93

d Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................95

f Rotate Image ..................................................................................................................................................95

E Voice Memos ....................................................................................................................................................96

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card).............................................98

Editing Pictures ..................................................................................................................................99

Editing Functions.................................................................................................................................99

Picture Editing.................................................................................................................................... 101

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................101

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................102

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones...........................................................................................103

g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures........................................................................................................105

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................106

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................107

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 107

The Movie Menu...............................................................................................................................................109

Movie Options ...................................................................................................................................................109

Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................................110

Electronic VR .......................................................................................................................................................110

Movie Playback.................................................................................................................................. 111

Deleting Movie...................................................................................................................................................111

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................112

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................112

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 113

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................113

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................114

Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................118

Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................................................119

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................120

Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................121

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................122

Table of Contents

Basic Camera Setup........................................................................................................................125

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 125

Welcome Screen ..............................................................................................................................................127

Date...........................................................................................................................................................................128

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................131

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)................................................................................................132

Electronic VR........................................................................................................................................................133

Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................134

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................135

Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................................................135

Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................136

Auto Off .................................................................................................................................................................136

Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................137

Language...............................................................................................................................................................138

Video Mode .........................................................................................................................................................138

Charge by Computer......................................................................................................................................139

Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................140

Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................142

Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................144

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................145

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 145

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................147

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................147

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................148

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 148

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................149

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................150

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................151

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................156

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 163

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................166

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 167

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S2550 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 tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

Introduction

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

the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Notations

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “memory card.”

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

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

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

C 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 accessed for picture storage, deletion, or viewing.

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/suppor t/

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

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. Visit the site 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, Charging AC Adapter, 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).

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 Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 127). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1 Shutter-release button..............................26

Zoom control..................................................25

f: wide.........................................................25

g: tele..............................................................25

h: thumbnail playback......................70

i: playback zoom....................................73

j: help ..........................................................50

Power switch/power-on lamp

...............................................................17, 22, 136

Lens cover closed

897

4 Built-in flash......................................................30

Self-timer lamp ..............................................32

AF-assist illuminator.................................135

6 Lens.........................................................147, 163

7 Built-in microphone.........................96, 107

8 Lens cover......................................................145

9 Eyelet for camera strap.............................11

Parts of the Camera

Opening the connector cover

9 10 11 12 13 15 1614

Charge lamp......................................... 15, 118

Flash lamp.........................................................31

2 A (shooting mode) button.............8, 35

3 c (playback) button...................8, 28, 74

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

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

6 l (delete) button ..............28, 29, 97, 111

7 d button............................10, 36, 87, 126

8 Monitor..........................................................6, 23

USB/audio/video output connector

.........................................................112, 114, 120

2 3

5 6 7 8

10 Tripod socket

11 Speaker....................................................97, 111

12 Connector cover........ 112, 114, 120, 150

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................12, 20

14 Battery chamber............................................12

15 Memory card slot..........................................20

16 Battery latch.............................................12, 13

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

10102

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9

9 9 9 9

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9

1 60 0

F 3.2

+1.0

1 /2 5 0

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 131).

Shooting

1 3

1 Shooting mode* ........22, 50, 63, 66, 107

2 Macro mode....................................................33

3 Zoom indicator......................................25, 33

4 Focus indicator..............................................26

5 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................62

6 Flash mode.......................................................30

7 Battery level indicator................................22

8 Electronic VR icon .....................................133

9 Motion detection icon................... 23, 134

10 “Date not set” indicator......................... 151

11 Travel destination...................................... 128

12 Print date........................................................132

13 Movie options .............................................109

14 Image mode....................................................37

a Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)...............................................22

b Movie length...........................................107

Differs according to the current shooting mode.

27 26 25 24

+1.0 1 600

8 91011

999

F3.2

1 /250

17 16

1 m00s

999

9999

1 m00s

ab19 182021

16 Internal memory indicator......................23

17 Aperture.............................................................26

18 Focus area (auto)..................................26, 44

Focus area (for manual or center)

20 Focus area (face priority)..........26, 44, 63

Focus area

(subject tracking mode)...........................66

22 Shutter speed.................................................26

23 ISO sensitivity..........................................31, 42

24 Exposure compensation value............34

25 Skin softening.........................................63, 65

26 Smile timer................................................63, 65

27 Blink proof icon..............................................65

28 Color options ..................................................43

29 White balance mode..................................39

30 Continuous shooting mode..................41

31 Self-timer indicator......................................32

............44

Playback

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9 / 9 9 9

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9 9/ 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9. J P G

9 9 9 / 9 9 9

1 5/ 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 :0 0

18 17

20 19

15 14

1 2 453

1 5/05/2011 12:00

9999.J PG

999/ 999

1012

7 8

999/ 999

9999/9999

Parts of the Camera

1 m00s

Introduction

1 Date of recording.........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Protect icon......................................................95

4 Volume indicator............................... 97, 111

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode1...........................76

Category icon in

auto sort mode1............................................81

6 Battery level indicator................................22

7 Movie options2........................................... 109

Image mode

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ........................28

..................................................37

10 Internal memory indicator......................28

11 Movie playback guide............................111

12 Add to favorite pictures guide.............75

13 List by date guide.........................................84

14 Skin softening icon...................................103

15 Print order icon..............................................88

16 Small picture icon .....................................105

17 D-Lighting icon...........................................102

18 Quick retouch icon...................................101

19 Voice memo icon.........................................97

20 File number and type.............................150

b Movie length............................................111

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

Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.

Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

Introduction

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

The c (Playback) Button

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

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

shooting mode.

the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35).

playback mode.

the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 74).

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

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.

Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select options, or press the k (apply selection) button.

Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or move cursor up

Display o

Display n (self-timer)

(A 32) menu

Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu or move cursor down

Playback

Select previous picture

Menu Screen

(exposure compensation) (A 34) guide

Apply selection

Select next picture

Flash mode

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Introduction

Move cursor up

Move cursor left

or return to the

previous screen

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

Apply selection (go to the next screen)

Move cursor down

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.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Beach

Basic Operations

The d Button

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

Introduction

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

• Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Displayed when previous menu items are available

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab

Display the available menus in the current mode

Display the setup menu

Shooting

Autofocus mode

Exit

Choose an option and press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

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

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode

Exit

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Autofocus mode

Single AF

Full-time AF

Exit

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

Set up

We lcome screen

Date Monitor settings Print date El ectronic VR Motion detection

Exit

The selected menu is displayed

Basic Operations

The Shutter-release Button

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

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

Attaching the Camera Strap

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

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

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cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.

Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up (1) as the battery is inserted (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 backw ards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Battery chamber

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off 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 (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

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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 146), before using the battery.

• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and

completely exhaust it before returning it to storage.

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

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If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or

region in which the camera was purchased. The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Korea and Argentina.

2 Insert the battery (A 12).

Do not turn the camera on.

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the

camera.

Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

USB cable

4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical

outlet.

The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging.

About two hours and ten minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly (green)

Off

Flickers (green)

Battery charging.

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

Charging the Battery

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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• The Ch arging AC A dapter EH-69P is f or use only with compatible devices . Do not use with anoth er make or model of device.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 146), before use.

• The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other

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countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC adapter, the camera cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; A 148) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62G. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S2550 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A 114, 139).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately; A 148).

Charging 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 (A 29).

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C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off automatically, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

• If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting) in shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode.

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode (the power-on lamp is blinking), press the following button to reactivate it.

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or c button

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option (A 136) in the setup menu (A 125).

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 Press the multi selector H or I to

choose the desired language and press the k button.

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

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

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

4 Press J or K to select your home time zone

(A 130) 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.

Language

Čeština Dansk Deutsch

English

Español

Ελληνικά

Cancel

Date

Set time and date?

Cancel

London Casabl anca

Back

London Casabl anca

Back

Yes

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

DMY

Date

DMY

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1 01 5

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D Changing and Imprinting the Date and Time

• Select Date from the Date item (A 128) in the setup menu (A 125) to change the current date and time and follow the procedure described from step 5.

• Select Time zone from the Date item in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving time settings (A 128).

• To imprint the date on pictures, enable the Print date option (A 132) in the setup menu after the date and time have been set.

Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 16 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; A 149).

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 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the batterychamber/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 that 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).

Inserting Memory Cards

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 137). Note that formatting 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.

When formatting the memory card, use the mu lti 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.

• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S2550 (A 137).

Card is not for matted. Forma t card?

Yes

B The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a wri te protect 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 shock.

• 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 corrosive gases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

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

This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” 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 to display the

shooting menu.

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 indicator and the

number of exposures remaining.

Battery level

indicator

b Battery level high.

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 38).

Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

Description

Auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures

remaining

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 Ind icates that i mages w ill be stored on the camera ’s internal memory (approximately 16 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.

Image mode The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default setting is L 4000×3000.

• The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn

off after a few seconds (A 131).

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the

following button to reactivate it (A 136).

- Power switch, the shutter-release button, or A button

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted and the self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and the exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied.

• Press the d button to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 36) according to shooting conditions.

D Motion Detection

See Motion detection (A 134) in the setup menu (A 125) for more information.

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D Electronic Vibration Reduction

• When the flash mode (A 30) is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 133) in the setup menu set to Auto, the w icon may appear in the monitor.

• The appearance of w 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.

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, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

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

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2 Frame the picture.

At the default settings, a face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).

Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by a double border, and the others by a single border.

When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed. Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.

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.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Zoom out

Zoom in

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

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. The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

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 according to the image mode (A 37) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. 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.

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Small image size

Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 135) in the setup menu (A 125).

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 11) to focus.

When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.

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When a face is not detected, camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) 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) turns green.

When the shutter-release button is pressed 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 focus area or focus indicator may blink red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

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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Shutter speed Aperture

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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 focus area or the focus indicator glows green:

• Subject is very dark

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

makes that subject appear very dark)

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

• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in a skyscraper)

• 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 45). 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.

B Note on Face Detection

See AF area mode (A 44) and “Face Detection” (A 46) for more information.

C Blink Warning Screen

When the camera detects that portrait subjects may have blinked when a picture was taken with face detection while d Blink warning is set to On, the blink warning screen (A 140) is displayed in the monitor.

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D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 135) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 30) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press the c (playback) 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. Continue holding down the multi selector H, I, J or K to cycle quickly through pictures.

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Pictures may be displayed briefly at low 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 in the camera’s internal memory, C is displayed. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed 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.

c (playback) button

A (auto) button Multi selector

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2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

Yes and press the k button.

Deleted pictures cannot be restored.

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

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

C Operations Available in Playback Mode

See “Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode” (A 69) and “Editing Pictures” (A 99) for more information.

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

• When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting (A 46) are displayed in full-frame playback, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 setting (A 41).

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the following button to reactivate it (A 136).

- Power switch, the shutter-release button, or c button

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?

Yes

D Deleting Multiple Pictures

Multiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option (A 93) in the playback menu (A 87), the list by date menu (A 86), the auto sort menu (A 83), or the favorite pictures menu (A 78).

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Using the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.– 14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.4 m (1 ft. 8 in.

–7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).

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W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press the multi selector m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I 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 131).

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

Fl ash mode

Using the Flash

B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor

• 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.

• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.

B Note on 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 shutter-release 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)

• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 53–60)

• F (smart portrait): fixed at U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; W (off) when On is

selected for Blink proof (A 65)

• s (subject tracking): U (auto)

There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

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”). If the camera detects “red eye” while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processed

to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note the followings when shooting.

• More time than usual is required to record pictures.

• 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 red-eye reduction

processing; in these cases, choose another flash 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 the multi selector n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

10 s or 2 s and press the k button.

10 s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings

2 s (two seconds): Use to prevent 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 canceled.

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 stops blinking and glows steadily.

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

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 8 cm (3.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Press the multi selector p (macro mode).

The macro mode menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I 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 canceled.

Macro mode

3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.

• At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide-angle zoom position and K zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm (8 in.).

C Autofocus

When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 48) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on.

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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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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

1 Press the multi selector o (exposure

compensation).

The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjust

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exposure and press the k button.

To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

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 canceled.

When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor.

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0.0

Exposure compensation

3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, change the value to 0.0 and press the k button.

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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.

More on Shooting

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), s (subject tracking), and D (movie) modes.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode.

The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

shooting mode and press the k button.

The camera enters the selected shooting mode.

To select a different scene mode (the second icon from the top), press K, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select a scene and then press the k button.

To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press the A button or the shutter-release button.

1 A Auto mode A 22

Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu (A 36).

2 x Scene mode A 50

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

3 F Smart Portrait A 63

The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.

4 s Subject Tracking A 66

Suited to focus and take pictures of moving subjects.

5 D Movie A 107

Movie (with sound) can be taken.

1 2 3 4 5

Auto mode

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22).

Image mode A 37

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other shooting modes (except the movie mode).

White balance A 39

Match white balance to the light source.

Continuous A 41

Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).

ISO sensitivity A 42

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Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

Color options A 43

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

AF area mode A 44

Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

Autofocus mode A 48

Choose how the camera focuses.

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Enter A (auto) mode (A 22). Press the d button to display the shooting menu.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

AF area mode

Exit

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.

B Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 49).

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode

Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably “grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

Option Size (pixels) Description

H 4000×3000P 4000 × 3000

I 4000×3000

(default setting)

L 2592×1944 2592 × 1944

M 2048×1536 2048 × 1536

N 1024×768 1024 × 768

O 640×480 640 × 480

P 3968×2232 3968 × 2232

4000 × 3000

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7).

Higher quality than I, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.R 3264×2448 3264 × 2448

Smaller size than I, R, or L allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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C Image Mode

• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except the movie mode).

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

Setting

H 4000×3000P 2 500 34 × 25/13 × 10

I 4000×3000 4 1010 34 × 25/13 × 10

R 3264×2448 6 1570 28 × 21/11 × 8

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L 2592×1944 10 2560 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5

M 2048×1536 17 4230 17 × 13/7 × 5

N 1024×768 51 11700 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5

O 640×480 99 23800 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

P 3968×2232 5 1370 34 × 19/13 × 7.5

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”.

Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the

Internal memory

(approx. 16 MB)

Memory card1

(4 GB)

Print size2 (cm/in.)

number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 40).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with the flash.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (A 6). At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor.

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B Note on White Balance

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Au to

In ca nde sc ent Fl uor esc en t Cl oud y

Da yli gh t

Preset Manual

Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Display shooting menu (A 36), use the multi

selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the k

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button.

The camera zooms in.

3 Choose Measure.

White balance

Auto

Auto Preset manual

Daylight

Daylight Incandescent

Incandescent Fl uorescent

Fl uorescent Cl oudy

Cl oudy

Exit

Preset manual

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press the k button.

Cancel

Measure

Exit

4 Frame the reference object in the measuring

window.

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Measuring window

5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No picture is recorded.

B Note on Preset Manual

A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Continuous

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Continuous

Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.

U Single (default setting)

One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to

I 40 00×3000.

D BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image shots.

Image mode

•

• Digital zoom is not available.

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

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B Notes on Continuous Shooting

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

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

B Note on BSS

BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.

B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A 147) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

ISO Sensitivity

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s response to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image. Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to pictures of moving subjects or those taken under dim lighting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels - concentrated in dark portions of the image.

Auto (default setting)

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Sensitivity is ISO 80 when there is sufficient lighting, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim.

Fixed range auto

Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 80-400 (default setting) or ISO 80-800. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range. Specify the maximum ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.

80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.

At the settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 80, the E icon will be displayed (A 31). When Fixed range auto is selected, U and the maximum value of ISO sensitivity is displayed.

B Note on ISO sensitivity

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

• Motion detection (A 134) does not function when any option other than Auto is selected in the ISO sensitivity setting.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Color Options

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Color options

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

Record pictures in black-and-white.

q Sepia

Record pictures in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). Color tones in shooting display change according to the selected color option.

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B Note on Color Options

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

AF Area Mode

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode

Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the specified setting.

a Face priority (default setting)

When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 46) for more

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information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is detected, the AF area mode setting switches to Auto, and the camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera.

w Auto

The camera automatically selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area (up to nine areas) selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.

x Manual

Select one of 99 focus areas displayed in the monitor. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the focus area displayed in the monitor that contains the subject, and shoot. To cancel focus-area selection and adjust flash, macro mode, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press the k button. To return to the focus area selection screen, press the k button again.

Focus areas

Focus area

Selectable focus area

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y Center

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

The center focus area is always displayed.

Focus area

B Notes on AF Area Mode

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

D Focus Lock

To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area is green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway

and recompose the picture.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to

take the picture.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.

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Face Detection

When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, with which the camera automatically detects that face and focuses on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations.

• AF area mode (A 44) is set to Face priority

• In Scene auto selector (A 51), Portrait (A 53) and Night portrait (A 54)

scene modes

• In smart portrait mode (A 63)

1 Frame a picture.

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When the camera detects a face, that face is framed by a yellow double border.

When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies as follows depending upon the shooting mode.

Shooting mode Faces framed by double border

A (auto) mode (Face priority)

Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait

scene mode

Smart portrait mode

The face closest to the camera

• Other faces framed by single border.

The face closest to the center of the frame

• Other faces framed by single border.

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12

Up to 3

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2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked.

When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again and focus.

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

If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling in smart portrait mode, the Smile timer (A 63) is activated and the shutter is automatically released without the shutter-release button having been pressed.

B Notes on Face Detection

• If the camera is unable to detect any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto.

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of

the frame.

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green (A 27). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 45).

• When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the pictures will be, automatically rotated for playback display, according to the orientation of the face detected except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS and Multi-shot 16 (A 41).

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Autofocus Mode

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

A Single AF (default setting)

The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

B Full-time AF

The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard

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while the camera focuses.

B Note on the Autofocus Mode Setting for Subject Tracking Mode

Autofocus mode can be set for subject tracking mode. The default setting in subject tracking mode is Full-time AF. Autofocus mode can be set independently for both subject tracking mode and A (auto) mode.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted

function

Flash (A 30)

Image mode (A 37)

White balance (A 39)

Continuous (A 41)

ISO sensitivity (A 42)

AF area mode (A 44)

Electronic VR (A 133)

Motion detection (A 134)

Blink warning (A 140)

Digital zoom (A 25, 135)

Setting Descriptions

Continuous (A 41)

Color options (A 43)

Self-timer (A 32)

Continuous (A 41)

Digital zoom (A 135)

ISO sensitivity (A 42)

Continuous (A 41)

ISO sensitivity (A 42)

Continuous (A 41)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected for Color options, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When taking a picture using the self-timer, the continuous setting is fixed to Single.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

When using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

When a setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Electronic VR is disabled.

When shooting with Continuous, BSS, or Multi- shot 16 enabled, electronic VR is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled.

When the option other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled.

When taking a picture using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16, Blink warning is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.

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D More Information

See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 135).

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

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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 Z Beach z Snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j

Night landscape

Black and white copy

b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait

k Close-up u Food l Museum m o Backlighting p

Panorama assist

Selecting a Scene Mode

1 Press the A button in shooting

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

The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector; A 51).

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.

The display changes to that for the selected scene mode.

For more information about features of scene modes, see page 53.

3 Frame the subject and take a

picture.

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D Image Mode

When the d button is pressed in scene mode, Image mode (A 37) can be adjusted. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except movie recording).

D Displaying a Description of Each Scene (Help Display)

Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen (step 2) and rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g ( j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

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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 a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector) scene mode, the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes:

•

Auto (general shooting)

• Night portrait • Night landscape • Close-up

• Backlighting

• Portrait • Landscape

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select x (Scene auto selector) scene mode (A 50).

The camera enters scene auto selector mode.

Scene auto selector

2 Frame the subject and take a 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: Backlighting h: Night portrait

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

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

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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should

this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 50).

C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• When the camera detects a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 46) for more information.

• When the shooting mode indicator d(Auto) or i(Close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera as same as when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A 44).

C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

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• U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). 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.

• Self-timer (A 32) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings can be adjusted.

• The macro mode button on the multi selector (A 9, 33) is disabled.

• When the d button is pressed in scene auto selector scene mode, Image mode (A 37) can

be adjusted. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie recording).

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)

See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 51) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode.

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34).

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See “Face

Detection” (A 46) for more information.

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

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A 64).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 135) does not light.

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m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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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.

• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to I 4000×3000.

• Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 135) does not light.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the

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current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural ba lance between the main subject and background ambience.

• The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See “Face Detection” (A 46) for more information.

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

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening

function before recording pictures (A 64).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Default setting can be modified.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

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f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

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

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

camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended.

m V

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be modified.

Default setting can be modified.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

Z Beach

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

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

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

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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i Dusk/dawn

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

• AF-assist illuminator (A 135) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

j Night landscape

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Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 135) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.

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k Close-up

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

• Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of K. At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide-angle zoom position and K zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm (8 in.).

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 44). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button and press the multi selector H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

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

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

m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

u Food

This mode is useful when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

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distance of 20 cm (8 in.).

• Hue can be adjusted in the range of the creative slider displayed at left in the monitor. Press the multi selector H to make the image more reddish, or I to make it more bluish. The selected hue adjustment setting is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food scene mode is selected.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 44). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button and press the multi selector H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Hue adjustment and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

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

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

XWn Off* p On o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

l Museum

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 at the center of the frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 41).

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

camera steadily.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 135) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 135) does not light.

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

n Black and white copy

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

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

• Use macro mode (A 33) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

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* Default setting can be modified.

o Backlighting

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

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

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* Default setting can be modified.

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 61) for details.

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

* Default setting can be modified.

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Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.

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Shooting for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject at 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) scene mode (A 50).

Panorama direction icons 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 the direction in which pictures will be joined in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L). The yellow panorama direction icon (I I) is displayed for the current direction and the direction is fixed when k is pressed. The icon changes to the white fixed direction I icon.

If necessary, apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings with this step. Press the k button again to choose a different direction.

button.

3 Frame the first portion of the

panorama scene and take the first picture.

One third of the picture will be displayed as translucent.

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4 Take the next picture.

Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release button.

Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures has been taken to complete the scene.

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5 Press the k button when shooting is

complete.

The camera returns to step 2.

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B Notes on 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 37) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.

• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 136) 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

In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all pictures in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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D Panorama Maker 5

Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 113) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 117) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 150) for more information.

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

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At the default settings, the camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode, press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k button.

The camera enters smart portrait mode.

Smart portrait

2 Frame a picture.

Point the camera at the subject.

When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When focus is acquired on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

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

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3 The shutter is automatically released.

If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A 65) is activated and the shutter is automatically released. When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks. Immediately after the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp flickers. Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter release button. The camera can focus on the subject at the center of the frame when faces are not detected.

When the shutter is released, the camera softens the subject’s skin to make it appear smoother and then records the image (Skin softening; A 65).

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To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.

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B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.

• See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 47) for more information.

B Notes on Skin Softening

• More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening function.

• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin softening to Off and shoot again.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait is selected in the scene mode.

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• Skin softening can also be applied on recorded pictures (A 103).

C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto power off function (A 136) 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 detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. When Blink proof is set to Off, flash mode (A 30) is set to U (auto) (can be modified).

• The self timer (A 32) options can be applied when Smile timer is set to Off.

• Macro mode (A 33) cannot be used.

• Exposure compensation (A 34) is enabled.

• When pressing the d button to display F (smart portrait) menu, Image mode, Skin

softening, Smile timer, or Blink proof options can be applied (A 65).

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

Smart Portrait Menu

The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu. Press the d button (A 10) in smart portrait mode (A 63) to display the smart

portrait menu and use the multi selector (A 9) to apply options.

Image mode

Adjust Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting are reflected in all shooting modes (except movie mode).

Skin softening

Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the picture. The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.

• The current setting can be confirmed by the indicator displayed in the monitor

with shooting (A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected. The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.

Smile timer

• On (default setting): The camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.

• Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection. Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.

• When smile timer is enabled, an indicator is displayed in the monitor with shooting (A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected

Blink proof

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.

• If the camera saved a picture in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.

• Flash cannot be used when On is selected.

• The default setting is Off.

• The current setting is displayed in the monitor

(A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected.

A bl ink was detected in the picture just taken.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

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Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode, press the multi selector H or I to select s, and press the k button.

The display switches to that for subject tracking mode and a white border is displayed at the center of the frame.

2 Register a subject.

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Align the subject with the border at the center of the frame and press the k button.

- The subject is registered.

- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the border will glow red. Change the composition and try again.

When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject.

To change the subject, press the k button to deregister the current subject.

If the registered subject is not visible in the monitor, the focus area indicator will disappear and the registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.

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3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area indicator will glow green and focus will be locked.

When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area indicator will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.

If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area indicator is not displayed, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Adjust zoom position, exposure, menu settings, and flash mode prior to registering the subject. If

any camera setting is changed after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.

• It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of the subject.

• In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27) may be out of focus despite the fact that the focus area indicator glows green. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode (A 44) to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 45).

C Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode

• Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings can be adjusted.

• Self-timer(A 32) and macro mode (A 33) cannot be used.

• Press the d button to display the s (subject tracking) menu and adjust Image mode and

Autofocus mode (A 68).

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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu

The following options can be applied in the subject tracking menu. Press the d button (A 10) in subject tracking mode (A 66) to display the

subject tracking menu and use the multi selector (A 9) to modify and apply settings.

Image mode

Allows you to set Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie recording).

Autofocus mode

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Allows you to set the Autofocus mode (A 48) used for subject tracking mode (the default setting is Full-time AF). When using subject tracking mode while set to Full-time AF, the camera continuously focuses once a subject is registered for subject tracking until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of the camera focusing will be heard. Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting in the A (auto) mode. The autofocus mode setting applied in the subject tracking mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and pictures taken are displayed

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(A 28).

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

To Use Description A

Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or

Select pictures

View thumbnails/ enable calendar display

Select a different shooting date (list by date mode)

Playback zoom g (i)

Add to/remove from album

Play back movies Delete picture Display menus d Display the menu for the selected mode. 87

Switch to playback mode

f (h)

f (h) Return to the list by date screen. 84

subsequent pictures. Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through pictures.

Display 4, 9, or 16 picture thumbnails. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in the 16-picture thumbnail display to apply the calendar display.

Enlarge the view of the picture currently displayed in the monitor, up to about 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Press the k button to add current picture to an album (in playback mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode). Press the k button in favorite

pictures mode to remove the current picture from an album.

Play back the movie currently displayed. 111

Delete the picture currently displayed to albums. 28

Press the c button to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch to favorite pictures

mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode.

Switch to shooting mode

Press A button or shutter-release button. 28

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C Viewing Pictures

When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting (A 46) are displayed in full-frame playback mode, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the detected face (except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS and Multi-shot 16; A 41).

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode).

The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures Press the multi selector H, I, J

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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 (A72), 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.

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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 marked using Print order (A 88) or Protect (A 95) are selected, the icons shown at right are

displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

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C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode

• When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 75), the favorite p ictures icon is displayed at right above the thumbnails.

• When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 81), the category icon of the pictures is displayed at right above the thumbnails.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 70), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display.

Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.

The following operations are available in calendar display.

To Use Description A

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

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2011 05

Su M Tu W Th F Sa

1 8

16 22 29

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142113201219111810179

28272625243123

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Return to thumbnail display

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The first picture taken on the selected date is

displayed full frame.

B Notes on Calendar Display

• Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2011.

• 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 84). The list by date options (A 86) are also available only for the pictures taken on the selected dates.

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture.

• The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed.

The following operations can be performed while picture display is enlarged.

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. 28

Press the d button to crop current picture to

contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

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Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button.

Pictures Taken with Face Detection

When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face-detection function (A 46) by rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode, the picture will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor (except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS and Multi-shot 16; A 41).

• 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 multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other detected faces.

• 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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Selecting a Playback Mode

Select a playback mode from c (playback), h (favorite picture), F (auto sort), and C (list by date) modes.

1 Press the c button in playback

mode.

The playback-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector H or I to select a

playback mode and press the k button.

The camera enters the selected playback mode.

To return to the current playback mode without

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switching playback modes, press the c button.

1 c Playback mode A 28

Play back all pictures.

2 h Favorite picture mode A 75

Play back pictures added to an album.

3 F Auto sort mode A 81

Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting.

4 C List by date mode A 84

Play back pictures taken on the selected date.

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Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been added to albums, favorite pictures mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific album. Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and easier.

Pictures can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or weddings.

The same picture can be added to multiple albums.

Adding Pictures to Albums

Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums.

1 Display pictures in playback mode (A 28), auto sort mode (A 81), or

list by date mode (A 84).

2 Select a favorite picture and press the k

button.

Press the k button in full-frame playback mode.

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3 Use the multi selector to choose a desired

album and press the k button.

After pictures have been added, monitor display returns to full-frame playback mode.

To add the same picture to multiple albums, repeat the procedure from step 1 or 2.

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B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures

• An album can contain up to 200 pictures.

• Movies cannot be added to albums.

• If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the checkbox for the folder to which it

has been added will be checked (w).

• When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the

folder (A 150) to which they were originally recorded (A 80).

D More information

See ”Removing Pictures from Albums” (A 77) for more information.

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Viewing Pictures in an Album

Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album 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 and pictures can be displayed as thumbnails or in calendar mode. Still pictures can be edited and movies can be played back.

• When the d button is pressed in the full-frame or thumbnail playback mode to display the favorite pictures menu (A 78), all pictures sorted to the specified album can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, printing, or protection.

1 Press the c button in playback

mode to display the playback-mode

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

A list of albums is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to

select the desired album.

Press the k button to display a picture in the selected album in full-frame playback mode.

The icon for the current album is displayed at the top right of the screen.

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Removing Pictures from Albums

To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below.

• Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 76), and press the k button to display the confirmation dialog.

• To remove the picture from the album, choose Yes and press the k button. To continue without removing the picture, choose No and press the k button.

Remove this picture from favorites?

Yes

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B Note on Deleting Pictures in Favorite Pictures Mode

Note that deleting a picture in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently (A 80).

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Using Favorite Pictures Mode

The following operations are available with display of album list.

To Use Description A

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

Switch to full-frame playback

Delete picture

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Change album icon

Switch to another playback mode

Press the k button to display the first picture

in the album.

Press the l button after selecting an album, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures sorted to that album.

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Press the c button to display the playback-

mode selection menu.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button.

Favorite Pictures Menu

Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in favorite pictures mode to apply the following menu options.

Quick retouch ➝A 101 D-Lighting ➝A 102 Skin softening ➝A 103 Print order ➝A 88 Slide show ➝A 92 Delete ➝A 93 Protect ➝A 95 Rotate image ➝A 95 Small picture ➝A 105 Voice memo ➝A 96

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums

The icon assigned to the album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album.

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 albums is displayed.

Favor i t e pictures

2 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or

K to select the desired album and

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pictures

press the d button.

The icon selection screen is displayed.

Choose icon

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 is modified and monitor display returns to the list of albums.

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B Notes on Icons for Albums

Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.

• To change the icon for an album containing pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the

memory card from the camera.

• The default setting for icons are black numbers.

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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures

When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 150). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified album are played back. Note that deleting a picture (A 28, 78, 93) played back in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently.

Adding Pictures to Albums

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Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted.

Z 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 normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged and pictures can be displayed as thumbnails or in calendar mode.

• Still pictures can be edited and added to albums, and movies can be played back.

• When the d button is pressed, the auto sort menu (A 83) is displayed and all pictures sorted to the specified category can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection setting.

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort 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 F, and then press the k button.

A list of categories is displayed.

Auto sort

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2 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to

select a desired category.

For details of categories, see “Categories and the Contents” (A 82).

Press the k button to display a picture in the selected category in full-frame playback mode.

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

Select an image and press the k button to sort the image to the album (A 75).

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Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

Categories and the Contents

Folder name Description

Z Smile

D Portraits

u Food Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 50) are displayed.

U Landscape

V Dusk to dawn

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D Close-ups

D Movie Movies (A 107) are displayed.

X Retouched copies Copies created using editing function (A 99) are displayed.

W Other scenes

* Pictures taken in scene auto selector scene mode (A 51) are also sorted to the

appropriate categories.

Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 63) with the smile timer setting set to On are displayed.

Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 22) with the face detection and those taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, and Backlighting* scene mode (A 50) are displayed. Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 63) with the smile timer setting set to Off are displayed.

Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 50) are displayed.

Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn and Fireworks show scene mode (A 50) are displayed.

Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A 50) and those taken in A (auto) mode with macro mode (A 33) are displayed.

All other pictures that cannot be defined by the categories described above are displayed.

B Notes on Auto Sort Mode

• Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999

pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies cann ot be so rted to that ca tegory or disp layed i n auto s ort mod e. Disp lay pic tures a nd movi es that could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A 28) or list by date mode (A 84).

• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 98),

cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

• Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S2550 cannot be displayed in

auto sort mode.

Finding Pictures 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

Switch to another 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 dialog 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 mode

Press the A button or the shutter-release button.

Auto Sort Menu

Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options.

Quick retouch ➝A 101 D-Lighting ➝A 102 Skin softening ➝A 103 Print order ➝A 88 Slide show ➝A 92 Delete ➝A 93 Protect ➝A 95 Rotate image ➝A 95 Small picture ➝A 105 Voice memo ➝A 96

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)

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In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back.

• In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited or added to albums, and movies can be played back.

• When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu (A 86) is displayed and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection setting.

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

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then press the k button.

Dates for which pictures exist are listed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired date.

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 combined under Others.

List by date

1 5/05/2011

Others

320/05/2011

Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date.

Select an image and press the k button to sort the image to the album (A 75).

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

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B Notes on List by Date Mode

• Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more

pictures exist, “*” is displayed next to the number of pictures for the date containing the 9,001st most recent picture.

• Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2011.

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)

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

Switch to another 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 after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be

displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures taken on the date.

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.

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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)

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 101 D-Lighting* ➝A 102 Skin softening* ➝A 103 Print order ➝A 88 Slide show ➝A 92 Delete ➝A 93 Protect ➝A 95 Rotate image* ➝A 95 Small picture* ➝A 105

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Voice memo* ➝A 96 * During full-frame playback only

When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A 84), 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.

Playback Option: Playback Menu

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The following options are available in the playback menu.

Quick retouch A 101

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

I D-Lighting A 102

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

e Skin softening A 103

The camera detects faces and creates a copy of the picture with softer skin tones in the faces of portrait subjects.

a Print order A 88

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

b Slide show A 92

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

c Delete A 93

Delete all or selected pictures.

d Protect A 95

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

f Rotate image A 95

Change the orientation of pictures.

g Small picture A 105

Create a small copy of the current picture.

E Voice memo A 96

Record voice memos for pictures.

h Copy A 98

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

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Displaying the Playback Menu

Press the c button to enter playback mode (A 28). Press the d button to display the playback menu.

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• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

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• Press the d button to exit the playback menu.

Pl ayback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Skin softening Print order Sl ide show Delete

Exit

Playback Option: Playback Menu

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print order

When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.

• Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 166) printer’s card slot

• Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab

• Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (A 166) printer (A 119). A

print order can also be created for pictures stored in the internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera.

1 Press the d button in playback mode.

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The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose a Print

order and press the k button.

Proceed to step 4 when playing back in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode.

3 Choose Select images and press the k

button.

Pl ayback menu

Quick retou ch D-Lighting Skin sof tening

Print order

Sl ide show Delete

Exit

Print order

Select images

Delete print set

Exit

Nikon COOLPIX S2550 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

Basic Operations

The Multi Selector

Switching Between Tabs

The Shutter-release Button

Attaching the Camera Strap

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)

Deleting Pictures

Using the Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Continuous

ISO Sensitivity

Color Options

AF Area Mode

Autofocus Mode

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

Selecting a Scene Mode

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

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)

Shooting for a Panorama

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

Smart Portrait Menu

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu

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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Selecting a Playback Mode

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

Adding Pictures to Albums

Viewing Pictures in an Album

Removing Pictures from Albums

Using Favorite Pictures Mode

Favorite Pictures Menu

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

Using Auto Sort Mode

Auto Sort Menu

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

Using List by Date Mode

List by Date Menu

Playback Option: Playback Menu

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)