Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Reference Manual

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S2600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

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Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX S2600

Digital Camera

Charging AC Adapter

EH-69P*

ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD

Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19

(with battery case)

USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14

• Warranty

* A plug adapter is included only in countries or regions where required, and its

shape varies with country or region of purchase (A16).

NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.

Read This First

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A13).

To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation” (A1).

Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual:

Symbol Description

A/E/FThese icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E:

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

• 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.

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

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

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

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

“Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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Read This First

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

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continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. 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.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

Before Taking Important Images

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

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About the Manuals

• No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

• 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 the documentation is accurate and

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or om issions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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 illegal copies 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, images of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A82). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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For Your Safety

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

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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.

Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat 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.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (included) or the Charge by computer function. The Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately) is also available to charge the battery without using a camera.

• 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.

• Put the battery in the battery case

before transporting it. 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.

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For Your Safety

• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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• 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.

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 included 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.

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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.

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Notices

Notice for custome rs in the State of California

WARNING

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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

CAUTIONS 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

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii

Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii

About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation................................................................................... 1

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode............................................................................................ 4

Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode............................................................................................. 5

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

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

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode .......................................................... 8

Using the Multi Selector................................................................................................................................... 9

Using Menus (the d Button) ................................................................................................................. 10

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

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback..................................................................................... 13

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 14

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ................................................................................................. 16

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 18

Internal Memory and Memory Cards ..................................................................................................... 19

Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 19

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 20

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 21

Setting Display Language, Date and Time ......................................................................................... 22

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 24

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 25

Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................................... 26

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 27

Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 28

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 30

Changing How Images Are Displayed .................................................................................................. 31

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 32

Introduction

Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 35

Table of Contents

A (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................................... 36

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings ....................................................................................................... 36

Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode..................................................................................... 37

Introduction

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 39

Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 39

Scene Mode and Features ............................................................................................................................ 40

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ................................................. 46

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings.............................................................................................. 48

Smart Portrait Menu Options...................................................................................................................... 48

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 49

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 49

Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 50

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 52

Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 53

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................................................................ 54

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 55

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .................................................................................... 57

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) .............................................................................. 57

Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously............................................................... 59

Face Detection..................................................................................................................................... 61

Skin Softening ...................................................................................................................................... 63

Focus Lock ............................................................................................................................................. 64

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 65

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ...................................................................... 66

Available Playback Modes............................................................................................................................. 66

Switching Between Playback Modes ..................................................................................................... 66

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ..................................................... 67

Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer .......................................... 68

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................................... 69

Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 69

Transferring Images to the Computer................................................................................................... 71

Viewing Images.................................................................................................................................................... 72

Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 73

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 74

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) .......................................................... 77

Movie Playback .................................................................................................................................... 78

Operation during Movie Playback ........................................................................................................... 78

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 81

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The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 82

Reference Section ....................................................................................................................... E1

Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E2

Favorite Pictures Mode ................................................................................................................ E4

Adding Images to Albums ...................................................................................................................... E4

Viewing Images in an Album ................................................................................................................ E5

Removing Images from Albums ......................................................................................................... E5

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums............................................................................................... E6

Auto Sort Mode .............................................................................................................................. E7

List by Date Mode.......................................................................................................................... E9

Editing Images (Still Images)................................................................................................... E10

Editing Functions....................................................................................................................................... E10

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E12

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ........................................................... E12

s Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with

Larger Eyes..................................................................................................................................................... E13

p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.......................................................................... E14

g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size ...................................................................................... E15

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E16

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ....................................................... E17

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................................... E18

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E19

Printing Images One by One.............................................................................................................. E20

Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E21

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ......................................................................... E24

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ........................................................................................................ E24

Continuous.................................................................................................................................................... E26

ISO Sensitivity...............................................................................................................................................

Color Options............................................................................................................................................... E29

AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. E30

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E33

Smart Portrait Menu................................................................................................................... E34

Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................. E34

Smile Timer ................................................................................................................................................... E34

Blink Proof....................................................................................................................................................... E35

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E36

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ......................................................................... E36

b Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................. E40

d Protect ..................................................................................................................................................... E41

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E43

E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E44

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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ................................... E46

The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E47

Movie Options ............................................................................................................................................. E47

Introduction

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E48

Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................... E48

The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E49

Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................................ E49

Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E50

Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E53

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)......................................................................................... E55

Electronic VR ................................................................................................................................................. E56

Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................... E57

AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E58

Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ E58

Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E59

Auto Off .......................................................................................................................................................... E59

Format Memory/Format Card ........................................................................................................... E60

Language........................................................................................................................................................ E61

Video Mode .................................................................................................................................................. E61

Charge by Computer............................................................................................................................... E62

Blink Warning ............................................................................................................................................... E64

Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E66

Firmware Version ...................................................................................................................................... E68

Image/Sound File and Folder Names .................................................................................. E69

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. E70

Error Messages............................................................................................................................. E

Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance............................................................................ F2

The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2

The Battery......................................................................................................................................................... F4

Charging AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................. F5

Memory Cards ................................................................................................................................................. F5

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F6

Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F6

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F7

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F15

Supported Standards ................................................................................................................................ F18

Index.................................................................................................................................................. F19

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features.

Parts of the Camera ............................................................2

The Camera Body ..............................................................................................................2

Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode ................................................................4

Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode .................................................................5

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

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

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ..................................8

Using the Multi Selector ..................................................................................................9

Using Menus (the d Button) .................................................................................10

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

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for

Shooting and Playback” (A13).

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

1 2 34 5 6

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Lens cover closed

1 Shutter-release button....................4, 5, 28

Zoom control........................................4, 5, 27

f: Wide-angle.....................................4, 27

g: Telephoto..........................................4, 27

h: Thumbnail playback................5, 31

i: Playback zoom...............................5, 31

j: Help..........................................................39

Power switch/power-on lamp

.........................................................................20, 21

4 Flash......................................................................50

Self-timer lamp ..............................................52

AF-assist illuminator....................................83

6 Lens

7 Built-in microphone................... 74, E44

8 Lens cover.....................................................F2

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

Parts of the Camera

3 4

6 7

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Charge lamp....................................17, E63

Flash lamp......................................................... 50

2 b (e movie-record) button.....4, 5, 74

A (shooting mode) button

..................................................................4, 5, 8, 24

4 c (playback) button .........4, 5, 8, 30, 66

5 Multi selector .....................................................9

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

7 l (delete) button ......4, 5, 32, 79, E45

8 d button.............4, 5, 10, 36, 67, 77, 82

9 Monitor..........................................................6, 24

USB/audio/video output connector

.........................................16, 68, E17, E19

11 Tripod socket............................................F16

12 Speaker .............................................. 78, E44

Connector cover

.........................................16, 68, E17, E19

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................14, 15

15 Battery chamber............................................14

16 Memory card slot..........................................18

17 Battery latch.....................................................14

Parts of the Camera

Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode

Control Name Main function A

Shooting mode

button

Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen).

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Zoom control

Multi selector

Menu button Displays and hides the menu.

Shutter-release

button

Movie-record

button

Playback button Plays back images.

Delete button Deletes the last image that was saved. 32

Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom in, and rotate to f (h) to zoom out.

See “Using the Multi Selector” for more information.

When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance): Sets focus and exposure. When pressed all the way: Releases the shutter.

Starts and stops movie recording. 74

9, 10

10, 36, 77, 82

30, 66, 78

Parts of the Camera

Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode

Control Name Main function A

• Changes the playback mode (displays

Playback button

Zoom control

the playback-mode selection screen).

• When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

• When displaying images, rotate to g (i) to magnify the image, and rotate to f (h) to display image thumbnails or the calendar.

• Adjust the volume.

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Multi selector

Apply selection

button

Menu button Displays and hides the menu.

Delete button Deletes images. 32

Shooting mode

button

Shutter-release

button

Movie-record

button

See “Using the Multi Selector” for more information.

• Switches from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full-frame display.

• Adds and removes favorite pictures.

• Plays back movies.

Switches to shooting mode.

9, 10

E4, E5

10, 67, 82

–

Parts of the Camera

1010 2

9 9 9

9 9 9 9

9 9 9

1 60 0

F 3.2

+1.0

1 /2 5 0

2 9 m 0 s

The Monitor

The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A82)).

Shooting Mode

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

34 33

1 3

+1.0

1 600

1 /250

F3.2

202119

2223

29m 0s

999

9999

10 11

1 Shooting mode .....................24, 36, 39, 46

2 Macro mode....................................................53

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 27, 53

4 Focus indicator ..............................................28

5 AE/AF-L indicator ...................................E3

6 Flash mode.......................................................50

7 Print date ...........................................82, E55

8 Battery level indicator................................ 20

9 Electronic VR....................................83, E56

10 Motion detection .........................83, E57

11 Wind noise reduction ................77, E48

“Date not set” indicator

................................................ 22, E50, E71

13 Travel destination.........................82, E50

14 Movie options ................................77, E47

15 Movie length...................................................74

16 Image mode ....................................................57

Number of exposures remaining

(still images).....................................................20

18 Internal memory indicator......................20

19 Aperture value................................................28

20 Shutter speed .................................................28

21 Focus area (auto) ..................28, 38, E30

Focus area (for manual or center)

................................................................. 38, E31

Focus area (face detection, pet

detection)..................28, 38, 45, 46, E30

Focus area (subject tracking)

................................................................. 38, E31

25 ISO sensitivity ................................. 37, E28

26 Exposure compensation value ............54

27 Color options ................................. 38, E29

28 White balance mode................. 37, E24

29 Skin softening................................48, E34

Continuous shooting mode

................................................................. 37, E26

31 Blink proof........................................ 48, E35

32 Self-timer indicator......................................52

33 Smile timer.......................................48, E34

34 Pet portrait auto release...................45, 52

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1 Date of recording......................................... 22

2 Time of recording.........................................22

3 Voice memo icon .........................67, E44

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode................ 66, E4

Category icon in

auto sort mode................................ 66, E7

List by date icon.............................. 66, E9

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

6 Protect icon......................................67, E41

7 Print order icon..............................67, E36

Image mode....................................................57

Movie options ................................77, E47

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total number of frames ........................30

b Movie length...............................................78

10 Internal memory indicator......................30

11 Movie playback guide ...............................78

12 Add to album guide .............................E4

13 Volume indicator ......................... 78, E44

14 D-Lighting icon............................. 67, E12

15 Quick retouch icon..................... 67, E12

16 Filter effects icon..........................67, E14

17 Small picture icon ....................... 67, E15

18 Glamour retouch icon ..............67, E13

19 File number and type .......................E69

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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.

While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.

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• While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing

the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.

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Shooting-mode selection

Playback-mode selection

Play

• If you press the A (shooting mode) button while the shooting screen is

displayed, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes (A24).

• If you press the c (playback) button while the playback screen is displayed, the

playback-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (A66).

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Using the Multi Selector

Operate by pressing the multi selector up (H), down (I), left (J), or right (K), or pressing the k button.

Shooting Mode

Display m (flash mode) menu (A50) or move cursor up

Display o (exposure

Display n (self-timer)

menu (A52)

compensation) guide (A54)

Apply selection

Display p (macro mode) menu (A53) or move cursor down

Playback Mode

Select previous image or move the displayed area

when the image is magnified

(A31)

Add image to album (A66,

E4), remove image from album

(A66, E5), or play back

movies (A78)*

Select next image or move the displayed area when the image is magnified (A31)

* When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified, this button switches

the camera to full-frame display.

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Move cursor left or

return to the

previous screen

Move cursor down

Move cursor up

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

Apply selection (go to the next screen)

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode

Beach

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Using Menus (the d Button)

If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings.

Shooting mode

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Shooting menu

Image mode

Tabs

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode

Atab:

Displays the settings that can be changed for the current shooting mode (A24). Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

D tab:

Displays the settings that deal with movie recording.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu, where you can change a number of general settings.

C If Tabs are not Displayed

If you press the d button and the screen that allows you to change the image mode is displayed, press the multi selector J to display the tabs.

Playback menu

Tabs

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Glamour retouch Filter effects Print order Slide show Protect

ctab:

Displays the settings that can be changed for the current playback mode (A66). Depending on the current playback mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu, where you can change a number of general settings.

Image mode

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2448

3264

1704

2272

1200

1600

480

640 4224

2376

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

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

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Selecting Items

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode Autofocus mode

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

Basic Operations

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist

The selected menu is displayed.

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Set up

Blink warning

Reset all Firmware version

Select an item with the multi selector H or I and press either K or the

Blink warning

O

Select an item with H or I and press the k

button.

k button.

C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages

The scroll bar is displayed when all of the menu items do not fit on one screen.

Attaching the Camera Strap

When you finish changing the settings, press the d button to exit the menu.

Set up

Digital zoom

Sound settings Auto o Format card Language Video mode Charge by computer

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Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ....................................................................................14

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery .................................................................................16

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................18

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On .............................................................................................20

Setting Display Language, Date and Time (First Use Only) .............................22

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ......................................................................................24

Step 3 Frame a Picture ......................................................................................................26

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................28

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images ...................................................................................................30

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ..................................................................................32

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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the included

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

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EN-EL19.

• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).

• When the battery is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards 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.

• Charge the b attery before first use or when it is running low. See page 16 for more information.

Battery latch

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Removing the Battery

Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and then remove the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

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B Note About the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section “The Battery” (F4), before use.

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

• 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.

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The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented.

Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Charge lamp

USB Cable UC-E6 (included)

Electrical outlet

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

• About 2 hours and 10 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

• See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A17) for more information.

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

• When the camera is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH-69P, the camera cannot be turned on.

Understanding the Charge Lamp

Charge lamp Description

Flashes slowly (green)

Off

Flashes quickly (green)

Battery charging.

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing 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.

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

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B Note About Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page vii and the section, “Charging AC Adapter” (F5) before use.

C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S2600 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (A68, E62).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66

(available separately; E70).

C AC Power Supply

• You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62G (available

separately; E70) to power the camera.

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

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

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 cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in correctly until

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it clicks into place.

Memory card slot

B Inserting the Memory Card

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards coul d damage the camera or the memory card . Be sure to check that the

memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Formatting a Memory Card

• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting.

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and select Format card (A84) from the setup menu (A82).

B Note About Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “Memory Cards” (F5) in “Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including still images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 39 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for

recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

SD memory card SDHC memory card

SanDisk 2 GB

TOSHIBA 2 GB

Panasonic 2 GB

Lexar – 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB

If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports 2 GB cards.

SDHC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDHC standard.

SDXC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDXC.

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB

• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee

camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.

SDXC memory card

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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• If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting Display Language, Date and Time”

(A22).

• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

remaining.

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

Battery level

indicator

b Battery level is high.

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

Battery exhausted.

The camera cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

Description

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of image that can be captured is displayed.

• If a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed to indicate that images will be saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 39 MB).

• The number of exposures remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size (image mode) (A58).

• The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustrations may differ from the actual display.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and the display turn off.

• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button.

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

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

To reactivate the monitor while the power-on lamp is flashing, press any of the following buttons:

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button, or b (e movie-record) button.

Flashes

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No operations

performed

No operations performed

3 min

Camera enters standby

Camera turns off

mode

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A83) in the setup menu (A82).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting mode or playback mode.

• When the AC Adapter EH- 62G (available separately) is used, the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

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

1 Press the multi selector H or

I to choose the desired

language and press the k button.

Multi selector

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

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button.

3 Press J or K to select your home time zone

and press the k button.

• For information about “Daylight Saving Time”, see page 23.

4 Press the H or I to choose the order in which

the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K.

Language

Čeština Dansk Deutsch

English

Español

Ελληνικά

Cancel

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Cancel

London Casablanca

Back

Date format

Year/Month/ Day Month/Day/ Year

Day/Month/ Year

Yes

5 Press H, I, J, or K to edit the date and time

and press the k button.

• Select a field: Press K or J (the highlight switches between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).

• Edit the value: Press H or I.

• Confirm the settings: Select the minute field and press

the k button or K.

Date and time

DMY

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

button.

• When the settings are applied, the lens extends and the monitor display exits to shooting mode.

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Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3.

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• When the daylight saving time function is enabled,

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

Back

C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the

setup menu (A82).

• When the daylight saving time function is enabled in Time zone in Time zone and date in the setup menu, the camera clock moves forward one hour, and when it is disabled, it moves back one hour. When Travel destination (x) is selected, the local time is automatically calculated and the shooting date and time of the selected region are recorded with the images.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A82).

C The Clock Battery

• The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main battery.

• The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

• If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (step 2, A22) for more information.

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C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Pr int

date in the setup menu (A82).

• You can use the ViewNX 2 software (A69) to print the shooting date in images that were captured without using the Print date option.

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• The shooting-mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose a shooting mode.

• A (auto) mode is used in this

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example. Select A Auto mode.

3 Press the k button.

• The camera enters A (auto) mode and the A icon is displayed.

• See “The Monitor” (A6) for more information about the shooting screen.

• The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Auto mode

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Available Shooting Modes

A Auto mode A36

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A37) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

x Scene mode A39

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.

• To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection menu and then

press the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.

F Smart portrait A46

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (Smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother.

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C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode

• The multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the corresponding features. See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A49) for more information.

• When using shooting mode, press the d button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting Features” (A35) for information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting mode.

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1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

• Keep 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.

• When the camera detects a face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default setting).

• 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.

Shooting mode icon

C Using a Tripod

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations:

• When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A51) is set to W (Off).

• When zooming in on the subject.

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Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

• Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the

subject fills a larger area of the frame.

• Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out, thus

increasing the area visible in the frame.

• The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle position when the camera is turned on.

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

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.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

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

Zoom out

Optical zoom

Zoom in

Digital zoom

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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 image quality according to the image mode (A57) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. V moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting.

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• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A83) in the setup menu (A82).

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When a face is detected, it is framed by the double

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border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.

• When a face is not detected, camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that is selected glows green.

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• 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 (A6) will glow green.

• If the focus area or the focus indicator flashes red when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button all the way,

i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.

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

• If you press the shutter-release button with too much force, the camera may shake, causing images to be blurred. Press the button gently.

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber /memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.

B Subjects Not Suitable for 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)

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

• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blinds or windows on a skyscraper)

• 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 in auto mode and use focus lock (A64). 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 About Face Detection

See “Face Detection” (A61) for more information.

C When the Subject Is Close to the Camera

If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A53) or the Close-up scene mode (A43).

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C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumina tor (A83) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A50) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• The camera enters playback mode, and the last image captured is displayed in fullframe playback mode.

b (e movie-record) button

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A (shooting mode) button Multi selector

c (playback) button

2 Use the multi selector to select an image to

display.

• Press H or J to view the previous image.

• Press I or K to view the next image.

• To scroll quickly through images, press and hold the

multi selector H, J, I, or K.

• To play back images that are saved in the internal memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in the current frame number/total number of frames area.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A bu tton, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button.

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Current frame number/ total number of frames

C Viewing Images

• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A61) or pet detection (A45), these images will be rotated and displayed automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except for images captured with Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A37).

• The orientation of images can be changed using Rotate image (A67) in the playback menu.

C Selecting Types of Images for Playback

• See “Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)” (A67) for more information.

• See “Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback” (A66) for more information.

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Changing How Images Are Displayed

When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i) (A4).

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• You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h)/g (i).

Images can be zoomed up to 10×.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I , J, or K.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A61) or

pet detection (A45), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting, except for images captured with Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A37). If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, press H, I, J, or K to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, change the zoom ratio and then, press H, I, J, or K.

• You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate

file by pressing the d button (E16).

• Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

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• You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image

you want.

• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom

control to f (h) and g (i).

• Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an image, and then press the

k button to display that image full-frame.

• When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch

to calendar display (except for list by date mode).

• While using calendar display mode, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select

a date and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day.

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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

1 Press the l button to delete the

image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

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• Current image: Delete the image currently displayed.

• Erase selected images: Select multiple images and

delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A33) for more information.

• All images: Delete all images.

• To exit without deleting the image, press the d button.

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

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To exit without deleting the image, press H or I to

select No and press the k button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

B Notes About Deleting Images

• Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer or other media before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (A67).

C Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an

image to be deleted, and then press H to

Erase selected images

display y.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove y.

• Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch back

to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

Back

2 Add y to all images to be deleted and press the k button to apply

the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more operations.

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C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, you can select images for deletion from an album, category, or shooting date (A66).

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This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to take.

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Image mode

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A (Auto) Mode

A (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and

it allows you to customize a variety of settings to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture (A37).

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A24-25)

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by

pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and setting AF area mode. The default setting is Face priority.

• When AF area mode in the shooting menu is set to Face priority (default setting) the camera focuses on the subject as follows:

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- If the camera detects a human face, the camera automatically focuses on it

(see “Face Detection” (A61) for more information).

- If no faces are detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the

nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas).

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A49): Flash mode (A50), self-timer (A52), macro mode (A53), and exposure compensation (A54).

• Features that can be set by pressing d button: Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode (A37).

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In A (auto) mode, the following options can be changed.

On the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M d button

Option Description A

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

image quality used when saving images. The default setting is R 4320×3240. This setting is applied to other shooting modes.

Allows you to adjust the colors in the image to suit the light source, which can make colors appear as they do to the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image.

• Set the flash to W (Off) when white balance is set to

any setting other than Auto and Flash.

Allows you to select from continuous settings of Single, Continuous, BSS (A43), or Multi-shot 16. The default setting is Single (i.e., only one image is captured at a time). In Continuous, while the shutter-release button is held down, up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R 4320×3240.

Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to shoot in lower light conditions and thus take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. If Auto is selected and the ISO sensitivity is raised automatically, the E icon is displayed in the shooting screen (A6).

Shooting menu

Image mode

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

A (Auto) Mode

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A (Auto) Mode

Color options

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

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Option Description A

Allows you to change the color tones of images at the time of shooting. The available settings are Standard

color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype.

Allows you to select how the camera determines the focus area for autofocus, from Face priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or Subject tracking.

When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A59).

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene modes shown as below are available.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M K M select a scene (A24-25)

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

selector).

x Scene auto

selector (A40)

e Night portrait

(A41)

h Sunset

(A42)

u Food

(A43)

o Backlighting

(

A44)

C Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen an d rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen , rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

b Portrait

(A40)

f Party/indoor

(A41)

i Dusk/dawn

(A42)

l Museum

(A43)

U Panorama assist

(A44)

c Landscape

(A40)

Z Beach

(A41)

j Night landscape

(A42)

m Fireworks show

(A44)

O Pet portrait

(A45)

d Sports

(A41)

z Snow

(A42)

k Close-up

(A43)

n Black and white

copy (A44)

Beach

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Changing Scene Mode Settings

• Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), and K (o)can be used to set the corresponding features. See “Default Settings” (A55) for more information.

• Features that can be set using the d button: Image mode (the combination of image size and image quality) (A57).

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Scene Mode and Features

Scene auto selector

The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown below when the shot is framed. e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes

• When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

• The area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area) depends on the composition of the picture. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A61).

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A24) or select the desired scene mode manually (A39).

• Digital zoom is not available.

b Portrait

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Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A61).

• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function (A63).

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

• Digital zoom is not available.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A6) always glows green.

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

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

d Sports

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• To take images continuously, hold down the shutter-release

button. Up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R 4320×3240.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

• During continuous shooting, focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

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

e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night.

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A61).

• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function (A63).

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

• Digital zoom is not available.

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• Hold the camera steadily when shooting in dark

surroundings. Use of a tripod is recommended.

Z Beach

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

i Dusk/dawn

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

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A6) always glows green.

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A6) always glows green.

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

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

• Macro mode (A53) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The active focus area can be moved by pressing the k button and then pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K. Before making any of the settings below, press the k button to cancel the focus-area selection.

-Flash mode

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

u Food

Use when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A53) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H and I. The selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the

camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

-Hue

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the

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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.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the

shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (best shot selector).

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

m Fireworks show

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

• The camera focuses at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

focus indicator (A6) always glows green.

n Black and white copy

Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in print.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• Use with macro mode (A53) when shooting a subject at

close distance.

o Backlighting

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

U Panorama assist

Takes a series of images that you can join together into a panorama on a computer.

• Select the direction in which to add images to the panorama by pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K, and then press the k button.

• After taking the first image, take the additional shots needed while checking how each image will connect to the next. To finish shooting, press the k button.

• Transfer the images to a computer and use Panorama Maker 6 (A70) to join them into a single panorama.

• See “Using Panorama Assist” (E2) for more information.

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

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Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected for scene mode, select Single or Continuous.

- Single: The camera takes one image at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When focus is acquired on the detected face, 3 images

can be captured (Continuous shooting speed: about 0.7 fps when the image mode setting is R 4320×3240). F icon is displayed in the monitor during shooting when Continuous is selected.

• A double border (focus area) is displayed around the detected face, and it turns green when the focus is acquired. Up to five faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the largest face, and single borders are displayed around the others.

• When no pet faces are detected, the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter-release button.

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- The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the

frame when no pet faces are detected.

- When Continuous is selected, up to 8 images are captured at a rate of about 0.7 fps

while the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode setting is R 4320×3240).

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change auto release settings.

- Pet portrait auto release (default setting): The camera automatically releases the

shutter when it focuses on the detected face. While Pet portrait auto release is selected, the d icon is displayed in the shooting screen.

- OFF: The shutter is released only when the shutter-release button is pressed.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A83, E58) does not light up. Button and shutter sounds (A83,

E59) are disabled.

• Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera, the orientation or brightness of the face, and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause the camera to display borders around faces other than those of dogs or cats.

• Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:

- Five bursts have been taken.

- Internal memory or the memory card is full. To continue taking pictures with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n

) and change the setting again.

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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

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When human smiles are detected, the camera automatically releases the shutter without you having to press the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait (A24-25)

1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to

smile without pressing the shutter-release button.

• When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that

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face. When the camera has focused 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, a double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A48) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

• Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

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2 Stop shooting.

• To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, perform the followings.

-Turn the camera off.

-Set Smile timer (A48) to Off.

- Press the A button and select other shooting mode.

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B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

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

• See “Notes About Face Detection Function” (A62) for more information.

C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A83) 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 Self-timer Lamp

The self-timer lamp flashes when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and it flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (A49): Flash mode (A50), self-timer (A52), and exposure compensation (A54).

• See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A48) for more information about functions that can be set using the d button.

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A59) for more information.

Smart Portrait Menu Options

In smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed.

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On the smart portrait mode shooting screen M d button

Option Description A

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

Image mode

Skin softening

Smile timer

Blink proof

image quality used when saving images. If you change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes.

Allows you to set the skin softening effect. The camera softens facial skin tones by applying the skin softening function before sav ing images. You can select the amount of effect that is applied. The default setting is Normal.

When On (default setting) is selected, the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

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. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off.

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The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), or K (o) when shooting.

m (flash mode)

n (self-timer)

p (macro mode)

o (exposure compensation)

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

• See “Default Settings” (A55) for information about each mode’s default settings.

Functions A Auto mode Scene Smart portrait

Flash mode (A50) w Self-timer (A52) ww Macro (A53) w – Exposure compensation

(A54)

Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A55) for more information.

Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. See “Default Settings” (A55) for more information.

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

desired flash mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A51) for more

information.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When U (Auto) is applied, D is only displayed for

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a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (E53).

3 Frame the subject and take a picture.

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

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-

release button all the way down.

- Flashes: 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 will turn off, and remain off, while the flash charges.

Auto

C Effective Range of 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 0.5–2.2 m (1 ft 8 in.–7 ft 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Flash Modes

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that caused by the use of flash.

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting.

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

Auto flash mode 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.

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode. See “Default Settings” (A55) and “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (A49) for more information.

• Some flash settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A59) 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.

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C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).

If the camera detects “red eye” while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some 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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Using the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

n10s or n2s and press the k button.

• n10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such

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as weddings

• n2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode, Y (Pet portrait auto

release) is displayed (A45). The self-timer settings n10s and n2s cannot be used.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

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 flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lam p stops flashing 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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Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.

1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON

and press the k button.

• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

• If the 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 set the zoom ratio

to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

• How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, (at the position where G is displayed), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.

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B Note About Using the Flash

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

C Note About Autofocus

When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A38) in the shooting menu (A37) to Full-time AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Features That Can Be Set

Using the Multi Selector” (A49) for more information.

• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off.

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

1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure

compensation).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

compensation value.

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

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

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3 Press the k button to apply the

compensation value.

• If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the menu will disappear.

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

4 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.

Exposure compensation guide

+0.

0.0

Exposure compensation

Exposure compensation value

+0.3

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The exposure compensation value applied in A (a uto) mo de is st ored in t he cam era’s me mory ev en after the camera is turned off.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Default Settings

The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below.

• See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes.

A (Auto mode) U Off Off 0.0

F (Smart portrait) U

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

The setting cannot be changed.

Flash

(A50)

Self-timer

(A52)

Off

Macro

(A53)

Exposure

compensation

(A54)

0.0

The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off (except the self-timer setting).

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below.

x (A40) U

Flash

(A50)

b (A40) V Off Off

c (A40) W

d (A41) W

e (A41) V

f (A41) V

Z (A41) U Off Off

z (A42) U Off Off

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h (A42) W

i (A42) W

j (A42) W

k (A43) W Off On

u (A43) W

l (A43) W

m (A44) W

Self-timer

(A52)

Off Off

Off

Off Off

Off On

Off

Macro

(A53)

Off Off 0.0

Off

n (A44) W Off Off 0.0

o (A44) X

Off Off

U (A44) W Off Off 0.0

O (A45) W

U (Auto) or W (Off) can be selected. When U (Auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected.

Cannot be modified.

Cannot be modified. Fixed to the fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

Self-timer is disabled. Pet portrait auto release (A45) can be turned on or off.

Off 0.0

Exposure

compensation

(A54)

0.0

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A59).

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

On the shooting screen M d button M Image mode

You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.

Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the

Image mode

4320×3240

3264 2272 1600 640 4224

2448

1704

1200

480

2376

image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but limiting the number of images that can be recorded.

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Option* Description

Q 4320×3240P

R 4320×3240

(default setting)

r 2272×1704

q 1600×1200

O 640×480

P 4224×2376

* The total number of pixels recorded, and the number of pixels recorded horizontally and

vertically. Example: R 4320×3240 = Approx. 14 megapixels, 4320 × 3240 pixels

Higher quality than R, 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

Smaller size than R, R, or r allows more images to be stored. 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.

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

Shooting Features

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A6, 7).

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

C Image Mode

• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Functions That Cannot Be

Applied Simultaneously” (A59) for more information.

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (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.

Image mode

Q 4320×3240P 4 680 Approx. 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

R 4320×3240 8 1350 Approx. 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

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R 3264×2448 14 2200 Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8

r 2272×1704 31 4550 Approx. 19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6

q 1600×1200 68 8590 Approx. 13 × 10/5.3 × 4

O 640×480 221 30500 Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

P 4224×2376 11 1880 Approx. 35 × 20/14 × 8

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. 39 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, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

Self-timer

Macro mode

Image mode

White balance

Continuous Self-timer (A52)

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Electronic VR

Setting Descriptions

Continuous (A37)

AF area mode (A38)

Continuous (A37)

ISO sensitivity (A37)

Color options (A

38)

Continuous (A37)

Digital zoom (A83)

Continuous (A37)

ISO sensitivity (A37)

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

When Subject tracking is selected, self-timer is disabled.

When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode is disabled.

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

When 3200 is selected, the image mode setting of only q 1600×1 200, or O 640×480 can be selected. If any image mode setting other than above is selected, the image mode setting is automatically changed to q 1600×1200 when ISO sensitivity is set to 3200.

When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected, the White balanc e setting is fixed at Auto.

When 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 the digital zoom is in effect, focus area is fixed at Center.

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, electronic vibration reduction is disabled.

When a setting other than Auto is selected, electronic vibration reduction is disabled.

Shooting Features

Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Motion detection

Blink warning

Digital zoom

Shooting Features

Restricted

function

Setting Descriptions

Continuous (A37)

ISO sensitivity (A37)

Continuous (A37)

AF area mode (A38)

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

When a setting other than Auto is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

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

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

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Digital zoom cannot be used with some settings and shooting modes (E58).

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.

Face Detection

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When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.

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Shooting mode

When AF area mode (A38) is set to Face priority (E30) in A (auto) mode

Scene auto selector, Portrait (A40), or Night portrait (A41) in scene mode (A39)

Smart portrait mode (A46) Up to 3

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12

Focus area

(double border)

The face closest to the camera

The face closest to the center of the frame

• When using A (auto) mode, if you press the shutter-release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it, the camera selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects.

• 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.

Shooting Features

Face Detection

B Notes About Face Detection Function

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the

subject is facing the camera. 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 (A29). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center. Try refocusing on another subject positioned at t he same distan ce from the cam era as t he actual portrait subject (A64).

B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection

• When images in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the images will be

automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected except images captured using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A37, E26).

Shooting Features

• In full-frame playback mode, the image will be enlarged with the face detected during shooting

(A31) at the center of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated to g (i) except images that were captured using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A37, E26).

Skin Softening

In the shooting modes as shown below, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.

• Scene auto selector, Portrait (A40) or Night portrait (A 41) scene mode

• Smart portrait mode

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A67).

Shooting Features

B Notes About the Skin Softening Function

• More time than usual may be required to save an image when shooting with skin softening

function.

• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than faces may

be modified. If the desired results are not produced, switch the camera to other shooting mode or set Skin softening to Off in smart portrait mode, and shoot again.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night

portrait is selected in the scene mode.

Focus Lock

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F 3.2

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Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu (A37) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button

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halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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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.

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This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images.

Auto sort

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Glamour retouch Filter eects Print order Slide show Protect

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.

Available Playback Modes

c Play A30

All i mages ar e played back. Wh en you switch fr om shoot ing mode to p layback mode, this mode is selected.

h Favorite pictures E4

Only images added to albums are played back. Images should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A5).

F Auto sort E7

Images are automatically sorted in to categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. You can play back images in a specific category only.

C List by date E9

Only images captured on the same date are played back.

Switching Between Playback Modes

Playback Features

1 Press the c button in full-frame or

thumbnail playback mode.

• The screen used to select a 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.

• If you select Play, the playback screen is displayed.

• When an option ot her than Play is selected, the album,

category or shooting date selection screen is displayed.

• To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button.

Favorite pictures

3 Select an album, a category or a shooting

date and press the k button.

• For h Favorite Pictures Mode, see E4.

• For F Auto Sort Mode, see E7.

• For C List by Date Mode, see E9.

• Repeat the procedure from step 1 to select an album,

category or shooting date again.

Favor ite pictures

Choose icon

Favorite pictures mode

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button.

When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the menu for the current playback mode is displayed.

Item Description A

Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and

k Quick retouch

I D-Lighting

s Glamour

retouch

p Filter effects

a Print order

b Slide show

d Protect

f Rotate image

g Small picture

E Voice memo

h Copy

The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name. Images captured at an image mode setting of P 4224×2376 (E10) or movies cannot be edited. Once an image has been edited, some editing functions may become unavailable ( E11).

When using list by date mode, press the d button from the list of dates screen (E9) to apply the same function to all images captured on the selected date.

This function is not available when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode.

saturation have been enhanced.

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of

images.

Make facial skin tone softer and make faces look smaller with larger eyes.

Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available

effects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye,

E12

E13

E14

and Miniature effect.

When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card, you can use the Print order function to

select which images are printed, and how many copies of

E36

each image are printed.

View images stored in the internal memory or on a

memory card in an automatic slide show. Protect selected images from accidental deletion. E41

Specifies the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback.

Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is

useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or

E40

E43

E15

e-mail attachments.

Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo can

E44

also be played back and deleted.

Copy files between memory card and internal memory. E46

Playback Features

Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

USB/audio/video output connector

How to open the connector cover

Insert the plug straight.

Viewing images on a TV E17

You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV.

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Viewing and organizing images on a computer A69

Printing images without using a computer E18

Connection method : Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks.

If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 71.

• If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images.

Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

• Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1)

• Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)

• Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

• Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)

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

1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.

• Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

Using ViewNX 2

2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the

installation window.

• If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release).

• Click Next to display the installation window.

3 Start the installer.

• We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.

Playback Features

• Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.

4 Download the software.

• When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

• Windows: Click Yes.

• Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

• Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode)

• QuickTime (Windows only)

6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Using ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change program. A program

selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

B Connecting the USB Cable

The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

Playback Features

Using ViewNX 2

2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).

• Click Start Transfer (2).

• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

3 Terminate the connection.

Playback Features

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.

• Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.

C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

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Movies

You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.

In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie.

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Recording Movies

You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Hue, white balance, and other settings are the same when recording movies as they are when taking still images.

1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in

shooting mode.

• The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A77).

* Maximum movie length shown in the illustrations

may differ from the actual display.

Maximum movie length*

2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start

movie recording.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.

• When n HD 720p (1280×720) is selected for Movie options, monitor display changes to an aspect

Recording and Playing Back Movies

ratio of 16:9 with movie recording (the area indicated on the right is recorded).

• When the Photo info option in Monitor settings (A82) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, a frame indicating the area captured in the recorded movie can be displayed before recording starts.

• The approximate remaining movie recording time is displayed during recording. C is displayed when saving movies to the camera’s internal memory.

• Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie recording time has elapsed.

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.

Movie options

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B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies

Recording Movies

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B Recording Movies

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording

movies (A19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used.

• When Electronic VR (A83) is set to Auto in the setup menu, the angle of view (the area

captured in the recorded movie) is smaller than when taking still images.

• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins.

• Rotate the zoom control during recording to enable digital zoom. Subjects can be magnified up to

4× the optical zoom ratio applied before movie recording began.

• There is some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.

• In some cases, movie recordings may capture the sounds of the camera, such as the sounds produced by the zoom control operation, the movement of the lens during autofocus, or the aperture control when the brightness changes.

• Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movies is recommended.

• When recording or playing back movies, colored stripes (interference patterns or moiré) may appear on subjects that have a regular, repeating grid, such as pattern of weave in cloths or windows in a building, depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio. This phenomenon occurs when the subject’s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid, and it does not indicate a malfunction.

B Note About Autofocus for Movie Recording

When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A29), the camera may not be able to focus properly on the subject. Follow the procedure below if you are trying to shoot this type of subject for movies.

1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting

movie recording.

2. Frame a different subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended

subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and modify the composition.

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B Note About Camera Temperature

• The camera temperature may increas e significantly when used for an extended period of time for movie recording, etc. or when used in places with high ambient temperature.

• If the camera becomes extremely hot while recording a movie, the camera automatically terminates recording after 30 seconds. The camera monitor displays the number of seconds (B30s) remaining until automatic termination is activated. Five seconds after movie recording is terminated, the camera turns off. Wait until the internal temperature decreases before using it again.

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Recording Movies

B Movie Options and Maximum Recording Time

Movie options

(A77)

n HD 720p (1280×720) –

m VGA (640×480) 25 s 45 min

W QVGA (320×240) 1 min 32 s 2 h 45 min

All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary depending on the make of memory card.

n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected when saving movies to the camera’s internal memory.

The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum recording time for a

Internal memory

(approx. 39 MB)

Memory card (4 GB)

single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum recording time that can be recorded for a single movie is displayed during recording.

C Functions Available with Movie Recording

• The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting mode are also applied with movie recording. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.

• The self-timer (A52) can be used. When the b (e movie-record) button is pressed after the self-timer is enabled, the camera starts movie recording after the specified two or ten seconds.

• The flash will not fire.

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• When Electronic VR (A83) in the setup menu is set to Auto, electronic vibration reduction is enabled and camera shake is reduced.

• Press the d button to select the D (movie) tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting movie recording (A77).

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Recording Movies

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu)

On the shooting screen M d button M D tab (A10)

The following options can be adjusted.

Movie

Item Description A

The following movie types are available: n HD 720p (1280×720), m VGA (640×480), and

Movie options

W QVGA (320 ×240). Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be recorded by selecting n HD 720p (1280 ×720).

Select between A Single AF (default setting), which locks focus when movie recording starts, and B Full- time AF which focuses continuously during movie

Autofocus mode

recording. When B Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. If you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded, select A Single AF.

Wind noise reduction

Set On or Off (default setting) to select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies.

Movie options

Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction

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Movie Playback

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1 Press the c (playback) button to enter

playback mode.

• Press the multi selector to choose the desired movie.

• Movies are indicated by the movie options icon

(A76).

2 Press the k button.

• The movie is played back.

Operation during Movie Playback

Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control. The operations described below are available.

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To Use Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind movie.

Advance B Hold down the k button to advance movie.

Press the k button to pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at top in the monitor.

Press the k button to rewind the movie one frame. Hold

Pause E

End G Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

down the k button for continuous frame-by-frame rewinding.

Press the k button to advance the movie one frame.

Hold down the k button for continuous frame- byframe advancing.

F Press the k button to resume playback.

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Volume indicator

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Pausing

During

playback

Movie Playback

Adjusting the Volume

Rotate the zoom control to g or f (A5) during movie playback.

Deleting a Movie File

To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A30) or thumbnail playback mode (A31) and press the l button (A32).

Recording and Playing Back Movies

B Note About Movie Playback

Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S2600 cannot be played back.

General Camera Setup

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This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist

• See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A10) for information about using the

camera’s menus.

• See “The Setup Menu” (E49) in Reference Section for more information.

General Camera Setup

The Setup Menu

Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A10)

The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab.

Option Description

Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome

Welcome screen

General Camera Setup

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to use an image captured with the camera as the welcome screen.

Allows you to set settings related to the camera’s date and time. The Time zo ne setting allows you to specify the time zone where the camera is mainly used and whether or not daylight saving time is in effect. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w), and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination.

Allows you to select the kind of information that is displayed during shooting mode and playback mode. If you select Framing grid+auto info, a grid is displayed when shooting to help you frame the shot. The default setting is Auto info. You can also change the image review setting or the monitor brightness.

Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images at the time of shooting. The default setting is Off.

• The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations:

-When using Panorama assist scene mode

-When recording movies

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist

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The Setup Menu

Option Description

Electronic VR

Motion detection

AF assist

Digital zoom

Sound settings

Auto off

Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is Off.

When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The r indicator glows green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed. The default setting is Auto.

• When using certain shooting modes or settings, motion is not detected. In this case the r indicator is not displayed.

When set to Auto, the AF-assist illuminator (A2) lights up when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus. The default setting is Auto.

• The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.

• Even if Auto is selected, the AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the scene mode that is selected.

When set to On, rotating the zoom control to g (i) at the maximum optical zoom position triggers digital zoom feature (A27). The default setting is On.

Allows you to turn various camera sounds on and off. The Button sound and Shutter sound settings are On by default.

• When using certain shooting modes or settings, the operation sound is disabled.

Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power. The default setting is 1 min.

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The Setup Menu

Option Description

Allows you to format the internal memory (only when a memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a

Format memory/ Format card

Language Choose the language used for camera monitor display. E61

Video mode

Charge by computer

General Camera Setup

Blink warning

Reset all

Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. E68

memory card is inserted).

• All data stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is deleted during formatting and cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important

images to a computer and save them before formatting.

Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and PAL.

When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power).

• When charging by computer, it takes more time to charge the battery than when using the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by computer and transferring images to the computer, it takes more time to charge the battery.

Immediately after taking a picture using face detection (A61) (except when using smart portrait mode), if the camera detects a subject with closed eyes, the camera displays the message Did someone blink?, allowing you to check the image. The default setting is Off.

Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. Certain settings such as Time zone and date and Language are not reset.

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Nikon COOLPIX S2600 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

Confirming the Package Contents

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode

Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode

The Monitor

Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Using the Multi Selector

Attaching the Camera Strap

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Approved Memory Cards

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Step 5 Play Back Images

Changing How Images Are Displayed

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Changing Scene Mode Settings

Scene Mode and Features

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

Smart Portrait Menu Options

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Face Detection

Skin Softening

Focus Lock

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

Available Playback Modes

Switching Between Playback Modes

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

Viewing Images

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu)

Movie Playback

Operation during Movie Playback

General Camera Setup

The Setup Menu