Nikon COOLPIX S4000 Owner Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

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.

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

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

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH68P (AR) (supplied).

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

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

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

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

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

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

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the cable 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 power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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

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

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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

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

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice for customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................6

The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................6

The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................6

Shutter-release Button........................................................................................................................................7

Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................7

Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................ 8

Tapping.........................................................................................................................................................................8

Dragging......................................................................................................................................................................8

Using the Stylus.......................................................................................................................................................9

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations.......................................10

Shooting (Operation Controls)....................................................................................................................10

Shooting (Other Indicators)...........................................................................................................................11

Playback (Operation Controls).....................................................................................................................12

Playback (Information Display)....................................................................................................................13

The Menu Screen.................................................................................................................................................14

Help Display............................................................................................................................................................15

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................16

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................17

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................18

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

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

Inserting Memory Cards....................................................................................................................24

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................24

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 26

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................26

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................27

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................28

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................29

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................30

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................32

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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................32

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................33

Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter).............................................34

Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)...........................................................................37

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)...................................................................40

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................42

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................42

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................44

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................45

More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................46

Selecting a Shooting Mode..............................................................................................................46

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ............................................................47

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................48

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................50

Exposure Comp. (Adjusting Brightness)................................................................................................52

Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................53

ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................................................................................54

AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................55

Autofocus Mode .................................................................................................................................................57

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously........................................................58

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................59

Setting a Scene Mode.......................................................................................................................................59

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera

(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................60

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................62

Using the Draw Option....................................................................................................................................69

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................70

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................72

Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................74

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................75

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................75

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................77

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................79

Selecting Playback Mode..................................................................................................................80

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................81

Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................81

Viewing Pictures in an Album......................................................................................................................83

Removing Pictures from Albums...............................................................................................................84

Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................85

Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................85

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums......................................................................................................86

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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................88

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Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................88

Using Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................................................90

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................90

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)..........................................................................91

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................91

Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................92

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................92

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................93

Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order).................................................................................................94

Slide Show................................................................................................................................................................97

Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)..........................................................................................................98

Protect .....................................................................................................................................................................100

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) .................................................100

Rotate Image ...................................................................................................................................... 102

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback....................................................................................103

Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................................................................103

Playing Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................104

Deleting Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................104

Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................105

Editing Functions..............................................................................................................................105

Picture Editing.................................................................................................................................... 107

U Paint: Painting Pictures...........................................................................................................................107

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................110

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................111

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones...........................................................................................112

P Stretch: Stretching Pictures.................................................................................................................114

O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective.....................................................115

g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures........................................................................................................116

F Color Options: Modifying Color Tones.........................................................................................117

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................118

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................119

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 119

Movie Menu.........................................................................................................................................................121

Movie Options....................................................................................................................................................121

Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................................122

Electronic VR .......................................................................................................................................................122

Movie Playback.................................................................................................................................. 123

Deleting Movie...................................................................................................................................................123

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................124

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................124

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Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 126

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................126

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer .................................................................127

Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................131

Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................................................132

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................133

Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................134

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................135

Basic Camera Setup........................................................................................................................138

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 138

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................140

Date...........................................................................................................................................................................141

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................144

Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) ........................................................................................144

Electronic VR .......................................................................................................................................................145

Motion Detection ............................................................................................................................................146

AF Assist .................................................................................................................................................................147

Digital Zoom........................................................................................................................................................148

Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................................................148

Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................149

Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................150

Language...............................................................................................................................................................151

Video Mode .........................................................................................................................................................151

Charge by Computer......................................................................................................................................152

Blink Warning .....................................................................................................................................................152

Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................154

Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................156

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................157

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 157

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................159

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................159

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................160

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 160

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................161

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................162

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................163

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................167

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 174

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................177

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 178

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S4000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

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

the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Notations

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

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

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

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

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for picture storage, deletion, or viewing.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

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

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

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

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

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

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

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 140). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

897

Zoom control..................................................29

f: wide .........................................................29

g: tele ..............................................................29

h: thumbnail playback......................77

i: playback zoom....................................79

2 Shutter-release button..............................30

3 Built-in flash......................................................42

Power switch/power-on lamp

.......................................................................26, 149

5 Lens .........................................................159, 174

Self-timer lamp...............................................44

AF-assist illuminator.................................147

7 Built-in microphone...................... 103, 119

8 Lens cover ......................................................157

9 Eyelet for camera strap................................7

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Opening the connector cover

Charge lamp......................................... 19, 131

Flash lamp.........................................................43

2 A (shooting mode) button.............6, 46

3 c (playback) button...................6, 32, 80

4 Monitor/touch panel.................................10

5 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

6 Memory card slot.........................................24

7 Battery chamber............................................16

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................16, 24

9 Speaker ................................................. 104, 123

10 Tripod socket

USB/audio/video output connector

..........................................................124, 127, 133

12 Connector cover...................124, 127, 133

Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

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• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

The c (Playback) Button

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

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

shooting mode.

the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 46).

playback mode.

the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 80).

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

Basic Operations

Shutter-release Button

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

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

Attaching the Camera Strap

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

Operating the Touch Panel

The monitor on the COOLPIX S4000 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the supplied stylus to operate the touch panel.

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Tapping

Tap the touch panel.

Use this operation to: Select icons or other controls Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode (A 77) Perform touch shutter (A 34), touch AF/AE (A 37),

or subject tracking (A 40) operations Start/end recording movies (A 119)

Dragging

Drag your finger across the touch panel.

Use this operation to: Scroll through pictures in full-frame playback mode

(A 32) Move the visible portion of a picture enlarged with

playback zoom (A 79) Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 52)

or other settings

Operating the Touch Panel

Using the Stylus

Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the paint option (A 107) or the draw option (A 69), that require more precision than using a finger is possible.

Attaching the Stylus

Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.

B Notes on the Touch Panel

• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.

• Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.

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B Notes on Tapping/Dragging

• The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.

• The camera may not respond if the followings are made.

- Bounce your finger off the display

- Drag your finger over too short a distance

- Stroke the display too lightly

- Move your finger too quickly

B Notes on the Touch Panel

• Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.

• Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Shooting (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information display

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on/off, shooting mode and the current camera settings.

Hue adjustment (in Food scene

Flash mode ..................................................42

Self-timer.......................................................44

Macro mode................................................45

Information display setting

mode) ..................................................................66

Touch shooting

w Touch shutter .....................................34

x Touch AF/AE........................................37

y Subject tracking ................................40

a Touch AF/AE cancellation...........37

Menu................................................................14

C Information Display Setting

Tap A to toggle the information display on and off in the following order. Monitor displays with the information display on are used for explanation purposes in this manual.

Information display on Framing grid Information display off

111111 111111

he view through the lens, operation controls, and shooting information are displayed.

A framing grid (displayed only in A (auto) mode) to help frame pictures is displayed.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

St ar t

999

999 9

999

1 1

Shooting (Other Indicators)

The following monitor display shows the current settings applied from the shooting menu (A 47) as well as the active focus area.

• The indicators displayed vary with current camera settings and shooting mode.

1345267

Start

999

181920

8 9 10 11

14 15

1 1

999

9999

00 00

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1 Shooting mode*.................26, 59, 72, 119

Continuous shooting mode, BSS..........53

Macro mode................................................45

4 Zoom indicator......................................29, 45

Battery level indicator ...........................26

Motion detection.................................. 146

Electronic VR icon................................. 145

Skin softening.............................................74

Smile timer...................................................74

Blink proof ....................................................74

White balance mode............................. 50

12 “Date not set” indicator......................... 163

13 Travel destination icon ..........................141

* Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.

a Number of exposures remaining

b Movie length............................................119

19 Subject tracking start indicator............40

E z

21 Focus area (

22 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................37

23 Focus area (face priority)..................30, 55

24 Focus area (center)......................................55

25 Focus area (auto)..................................30, 55

Date imprint.............................................144

Image mode................................................48

Movie options .........................................121

(still pictures)...............................................26

Internal memory indicator .................27

Exposure compensation value........ 52

ISO sensitivity......................................43, 54

subject tracking mode

).... 40

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

1 5/ 0 5 / 20 1 0 1 5 :3 0 0 00 4 . J PG

Playback (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to switch between monitor displays, or delete or edit pictures.

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• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information display

on/off, the picture played back and the current camera settings.

Information display setting

Display previous picture......................32

Volume ..............................................104, 123

Display subsequent picture...............32

Editing (still pictures)

.............................................81, 102, 103, 105

Crop...............................................................118

Movie playback ......................................123

Delete..............................................................33

Menu................................................................14

C Information Display Setting

Tap A to toggle the information display on and off in the following order. Monitor displays with the information display on are used for explanation purposes in this manual.

Photo information on Information off

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0004.J PG

Picture, operation controls, and photo information are displayed.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

999999

15/ 0 5 /20 1 0 1 5: 3 0

0 00 4 . J P G

999 9

999

00 00

1 1

Playback (Information Display)

The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently displayed.

• The controls and indicators displayed vary depending upon the picture played

back and the current camera settings.

32 4 5

15/05/2010 15:30

0004 . J P G

999

999999

10 9 8

9999

1 1

999

00 00

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1 Playback mode1.....................32, 81, 88, 91

2 File number and type............................. 162

3 Date/time of recording.............................22

4 Protect icon................................................... 100

Battery level indicator ...........................26

w Print-order icon.....................................94

g Skin softening icon..........................112

a Quick retouch icon..........................110

c D-Lighting icon.................................. 111

d Paint icon............................................... 107

b Color options icon ........................... 117

P Stretch icon..........................................114

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ........................32

b Movie length............................................123

Internal memory indicator .................27

Image mode................................................48

Movie options .........................................121

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode2...........................83

Category icon in

auto sort mode2............................................88

O Perspective control icon ..............115

p Voice memo icon .............................104

Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.

The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in

Small picture icon............... 116

playback mode is displayed.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

The Menu Screen

Tap F to display the menu for the selected mode.

Introduction

• Tap a tab at the top of the menu screen to switch to the menu for that tab.

• Tap H to exit the menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Display the available

menu in the current mode

Image mode

comp.

ISO

sensitivity

ContinuousExposure

White

balance

AF area

mode

Display the setup menu

Display previous or subsequent page

Display the help screen (A 15)

Exit the menu and return to shooting or playback mode

Autofocus

mode

Tap the menu item to proceed to the next set of options

Autofocus mode

Single AF

Full-time AF

Tap the option to apply the selection

Return to the previous screen

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Help Display

Tap the control when u is displayed in the monitor to display the help selection screen. Tap a menu item or option to view a description of that feature or setting.

Tap J to return to the previous screen.

White balance

Image mode

comp.

ISO

sensitivity

ContinuousExposure

White

balance

AF area

mode

Image mode

comp.

ISO

sensitivity

balance

ContinuousExposure

AF area

White

mode

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

Introduction

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

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

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

(A 18).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

First Steps

cover.

2 Insert the battery.

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

Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up (1) as the battery is inserted (2).

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

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or 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.

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 21) and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• Note that the battery may become hot during use;

observe due caution when removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 158), before using the battery.

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

it flat before returning it to storage.

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.

First Steps

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.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step

EH-68P (AR)

2 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A 16) and turn off the camera (A 21).

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

camera.

USB cable

B Connecting the Cable

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.

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