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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Pictures
Movie Recording and Playback
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Basic Camera Setup
Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes and Index
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or 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.
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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.
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using the
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter,
be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL19 (supplied). Charge
the battery inserted into the camera
by connecting the Charging AC
Adapter EH-69P (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Return the battery to the battery
case for transportation. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to
remove the battery when no charge
remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the
battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Charging AC Adapter
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near
the Charging AC Adapter during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure
to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
one meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when
using inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.
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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 customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice
s for customers in Europe
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
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• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................ii
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 6
The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................6
The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................6
The b (e Movie-record) Button................................................................................................................6
Shutter-release Button........................................................................................................................................7
Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................7
Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................8
Tapping.........................................................................................................................................................................8
Dragging......................................................................................................................................................................8
Dragging and Dropping.....................................................................................................................................8
Using the Stylus.......................................................................................................................................................9
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations.......................................10
Shooting (Information Display)...................................................................................................................10
Shooting (Operation Controls)....................................................................................................................11
Playback (Information Display)....................................................................................................................12
Playback (Operation Controls).....................................................................................................................13
Operating the Tabs.............................................................................................................................................14
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
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................32
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Deleting Unwanted Pictures........................................................................................................................33
Using the Basic Shooting Functions .............................................................................................34
m Flash Mode ........................................................................................................................................................34
n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...................................................................................................36
p Macro Mode ....................................................................................................................................................38
o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation.................................................39
More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 40
Selecting a Shooting Mode..............................................................................................................40
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting.........................................................................................42
A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size)..............................................................43
q Touch Shutter (Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter)..........................................45
s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject).................................................................48
r Touch AF/AE (Tapping the Monitor to Focus)..........................................................................50
E ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................53
C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................54
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...........................................................................................................55
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................58
Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................58
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera
(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................61
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................63
Using the Draw Option....................................................................................................................................71
Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................72
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................74
Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings......................................................................................76
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ...................................................78
More on Playback..............................................................................................................................80
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................80
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................81
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................83
Selecting Playback Mode..................................................................................................................85
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................86
Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................86
Viewing Pictures in an Album......................................................................................................................88
Removing Pictures from Albums...............................................................................................................89
Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode....................................................................................................90
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums......................................................................................................91
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................93
Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................93
Operations in Auto Sort Mode....................................................................................................................95
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode)........................................96
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................96
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Operations in List by Date Mode...............................................................................................................97
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Playback Options .................................................................................................................................98
Setting the Picture Rating.................................................................................................................99
Playing Back Pictures by Rating..................................................................................................................99
b Enjoying Slide Show..................................................................................................................100
d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)............................................................................ 101
Protecting One Picture..................................................................................................................................101
Protecting Multiple Pictures......................................................................................................................102
Removing Protection from Pictures...................................................................................................... 102
a Creating a DPOF Print Order...................................................................................................103
Creating a Print Order for One Picture ................................................................................................103
Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures.....................................................................................105
Canceling Print Order.....................................................................................................................................106
f Rotate Image ................................................................................................................................107
E Voice Memo: Recording and Playback ................................................................................. 108
Recording Voice Memos.............................................................................................................................. 108
Playing Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................... 109
Deleting Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................. 109
Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................110
Editing Functions..............................................................................................................................110
Picture Editing.................................................................................................................................... 112
U Paint...................................................................................................................................................................112
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................115
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................116
P Stretch: Stretching Pictures.................................................................................................................117
O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective.....................................................118
i Filter Effects (Digital Filter)....................................................................................................................119
j Glamour Retouch.......................................................................................................................................121
g Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures........................................................................................ 123
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................124
Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................126
Recording Movies .............................................................................................................................126
Changing the Movie Recording Settings..........................................................................................128
D Movie Options.............................................................................................................................................128
n Movie AF Mode .......................................................................................................................................129
Y Wind Noise Reduction ..........................................................................................................................130
Movie Playback..................................................................................................................................131
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................132
Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................132
Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 134
Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................134
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................135
Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................139
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Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 140
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................141
Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................142
Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................143
Basic Camera Setup........................................................................................................................146
Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 146
Operating the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................147
c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................148
d Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ 149
e Monitor Settings.......................................................................................................................................152
f Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ........................................................................................153
w Electronic VR................................................................................................................................................154
U Motion Detection...................................................................................................................................... 155
h AF Assist......................................................................................................................................................... 156
u Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................156
i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................157
k Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................... 158
l/m Format Memory/Format Card...................................................................................................159
n Language ........................................................................................................................................................160
o Video Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 160
V Charge by Computer .............................................................................................................................. 161
d Blink Warning...............................................................................................................................................162
p Reset All........................................................................................................................................................... 164
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card).......................................... 167
r Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................................168
Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................169
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 169
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................171
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................171
Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................172
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................172
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................173
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................174
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................175
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 180
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................187
Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................190
Index......................................................................................................................................................191
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S4100 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
B
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
D
when using the camera.
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This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
C
the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
A
in this manual.
Notations
• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card
are referred to as “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
C Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for
picture storage, deletion, or viewing.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
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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).
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to
infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 148). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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1 Shutter-release button..............................30
Zoom control..................................................29
f: Wide-angle..........................................29
2
g: Telephoto ...............................................29
h: Thumbnail playback.....................81
i: Playback zoom ....................................83
Power switch/power-on lamp
3
...............................................................21, 26, 158
1
3
2
4
Lens cover closed
5
6
897
4 Flash......................................................................34
Self-timer lamp...............................................36
5
AF-assist illuminator.................................156
6 Lens .........................................................171, 187
7 Built-in microphone...................... 108, 126
8 Lens cover ......................................................169
9 Eyelet for camera strap................................7
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Under the connector
cover
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Parts of the Camera
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1
2
3
4
5
1 Monitor/touch panel.........................10, 27
2 b (e movie-record) button....... 6, 126
Charge lamp......................................... 19, 139
3
Flash lamp......................................................... 35
4 A (shooting mode) button.............6, 40
5 c (playback) button...................6, 32, 85
USB/audio/video output connector
6
.........................................................132, 135, 141
7 Tripod socket
8 Speaker ................................................. 109, 131
9 Connector cover...................132, 135, 141
Battery-chamber/
10
memory card slot cover...................16, 24
11 Memory card slot..........................................24
12 Battery chamber............................................16
13 Battery latch.............................................16, 17
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Basic Operations
The A (Shooting Mode) Button
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The c (Playback) Button
The b (e Movie-record) Button
• Press the A button in playback mode to enter
shooting mode.
• Press the A button in shooting mode to display
the shooting-mode selection menu and switch
shooting modes (A 40).
• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter
playback mode.
• Press the c button in playback mode to display
the playback-mode selection menu and switch
playback modes (A 85).
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
• Press the b (e movie-record) button in shooting
mode to start movie recording (A 126). Press the
b (e movie-record) button again to stop movie
recording.
• Press the b (e movie-record) button in playback
mode to enter shooting mode.
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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. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain
locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and
take a picture by pressing 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 images.
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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
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Operating the Touch Panel
The monitor on the COOLPIX S4100 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 81)
Perform touch shutter (A 45), touch AF/AE
(A 50), or subject tracking (A 48) operations
Drag the tab to display the setting controls during shooting or playback (A 14)
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch panel and
remove it from 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 83)
Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 39) or other settings
Dragging and Dropping
Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to
the desired location (1), and remove it from
the touch panel (2).
Use this operation to:
Apply the rating setting (A 99)
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Operating the Touch Panel
Using the Stylus
Use the stylus for operations, such as when using
the draw option (A 71) or the paint option
(A 112), that require more precision than using
a finger.
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
• The camera may not respond if something else is touching the touch panel when your finger
touches it.
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.
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Displayed information on the monitor varies depending on the camera settings or
status.
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2 Macro mode....................................................38
3 Zoom indicator......................................29, 38
4 Focus indicator.............................................. 30
5 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................73
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“Date not set” indicator..................... 175
6
Print date indicator..............................153
7 Travel destination icon ..........................149
8 Motion detection icon........................... 155
9 Electronic VR icon .................................... 154
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a Number of exposures remaining
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b Movie length............................................126
11 Internal memory indicator......................27
12 Aperture.............................................................30
13 Shutter speed.................................................30
14 Focus area (
15 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................50
Focus area
16
(face or pet detection)...............30, 70, 74
17 Focus area (center)
18 Focus area (auto)..........................................30
19 Battery level indicator................................26
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subject tracking mode
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Shooting (Operation Controls)
Tap the following controls to change settings.
• Tap the tab to display the setting controls and shooting settings can be
changed (A 14).
• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and
the current camera settings.
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1 Tab......................................................................... 14
2 Scene effect adjustment slider............ 60
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4 Touch AF/AE cancellation.......................50
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The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently
displayed and camera status.
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• The displayed information vary depending on the picture played back and the
current camera status.
• Indicators below are displayed when turning on the camera or operating the
camera, and turn off after a few seconds elapse (A 152).
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2 File number and type............................. 174
3 Date/time of recording............................. 22
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Movie options2.......................................128
5 Print order icon...........................................103
6 Protect icon................................................... 101
Album icon in
favorite pictures mode
7
Category icon in
auto sort mode
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a Quick retouch icon ..........................115
c D-Lighting icon ..................................116
j Glamour retouch icon...................121
i Filter effects icon...............................119
d Paint icon...............................................112
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q Perspective control icon...............118
a Crop icon ...............................................124
p Voice memo icon..............................109
C Small picture icon.............................123
a Current frame number/
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b Movie length............................................131
10 Internal memory indicator......................27
11 Rating indicator.............................................99
12 Battery level indicator................................26
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Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.
2
Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.
3
The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in
playback mode is displayed.
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Playback (Operation Controls)
Tap the following controls to change settings.
• Tap the tab to display the setting controls and deleting or editing will be
available (A 14).
• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the picture played
back and the current camera settings.
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2 Tab......................................................................... 14
3 Setting controls.............................................15
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AUTO
OFF
Operating the Tabs
When in shooting or playback mode, use the setting controls to make shooting or
playback settings. Display the controls by tapping the tab at the bottom, left and
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right sides of the monitor.
• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.
• Tap z (setup) in the setting controls to make the basic camera settings.
• When H or J is displayed on the setting screen, tap H to exit the setting
screen. Tap J to return to the previous screen.
• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.
Tap the tab to display the
icons of settings that can
be changed in the
current mode.
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setting screen of that
Tap an icon to apply the
setting of that item.
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the setting controls.
item.
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Tap z to display the setup
menu.
Return to the previous
screen.
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AUTO
OFF
Shooting
Shooting settings can be made.
• The available setting items vary depending on the shooting mode (A 40).
• Each icon also indicates the current setting.
m Flash mode..............................................34
n Self-timer...................................................36
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p Macro mode ...........................................38
o Exposure compensation .................39
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Touch shutter...................................45
q
Subject tracking..............................48
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C Continuous..............................................54
w White balance........................................55
D Movie options.....................................128
nMovie AF mode ................................. 129
Y Wind noise reduction.....................130
3 z Setup ........................................................146
Playback
Pictures can be edited and deleted, and playback settings can be made.
• The available setting items vary depending on the type of picture or playback
mode.
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h Add pictures to albums (except in
favorite pictures mode) ...................86
Remove pictures from albums (in
favorite pictures mode) ...................89
c Delete ........................................................33
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b Slide show.............................................100
d Protect .....................................................101
a DPOF print order............................... 103
U Paint..........................................................112
M Retouch...................................................110
E Voice memo.........................................108
3 z Setup ........................................................146
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First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera.
• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low
(A 18).
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
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cover.
2 Insert the battery.
Use the edge of the battery to push
the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1)
and fully insert the battery (2).
When the battery is fully inserted, the
battery latch will lock it in place.
Battery chamber
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.
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Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off (A 21) and be sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The
battery can then be removed by hand (2).
• Note that the camera, battery, and memory card
may become hot during use; observe caution when removing the battery or
memory card.
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B Notes on the Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(A 170), before use.
• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
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Charging the Battery
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the
camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter
into an electrical outlet.
1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.
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If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on
the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is
securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to
forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or
region in which the camera was purchased.
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached
in Argentina and Korea.
2 Insert the battery (A 16).
Do not turn the camera on.
3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the
camera.
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an
angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
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4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical
outlet.
The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the
battery is charging.
About two hours and ten minutes are required to charge a
fully exhausted battery.
The following chart explains charge lamp
status when the camera is plugged into the
electrical outlet.
Charge lamp Description
Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.
Off
Flickers (green)
Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge
lamp stops blinking green and turns off.
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to
35°C (41°F to 95°F).
• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly
connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the
battery.
Charging the Battery
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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and
then disconnect the USB cable.
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Charging the Battery
B Notes on Charging AC Adapter
• The Ch arging AC A dapter EH-69P is f or use only with compatible devices . Do not use with anoth er
make or model of device.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section,
“The Battery” (A 170), before use.
• The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other
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countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about
plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
• The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the
camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
turned on.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging
AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
overheating or in damage to the camera.
C AC Power Source
• If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; A 172) is used, power is supplied to the camera
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this
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.
D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
• Connecting the COOLPIX S4100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL19 (A 134, 161).
• The EN-EL19 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-66
(available separately; A 172).
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Charging the Battery
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
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 again.
When the camera is turned off, the power-on lamp and the monitor will turn off.
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in
playback mode (A 32).
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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 blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,
the camera will turn off automatically.
When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor
back on:
- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button
• In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default
setting).
• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the
Auto off option (A 158) in the setup menu (A 146).
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the
monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when
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the monitor turns on).
2 Tap the desired language.
If the desired language is not displayed, tap B or C to
view other language options.
For more information about operating the touch panel,
see “Operating the Touch Panel” (A 8).
.
3 Tap Yes.
If No is tapped, time zone and date will not be set.
4 Tap E or F to select your home time zone
(A 151) and tap I.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
D Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection
screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time
option.
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,
tap p again.
Language
Čeština Dansk
Deutsch English
Español Ελληνικά
Français Indonesia
Time zone and date
Choose time zone and
set date and time?
Yes No
Home time zone
Home time zone
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5 Tap the order in which the day, month, and
year are displayed.
6 Edit the date and time.
Tap the desired field and A or B to edit the value.
7 Tap I.
The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the camera
enters shooting mode.
Date format
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D
Y
D
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Date and time
Date and time
DMY
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• To imprint the date on pictures when shooting, enable the Print date option (A 153) in the
setup menu (A 146) after the date and time have been set.
• To change the date and time of the camera clock, select the Time zone and date item (A 149)
in the setup menu (A 146).
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Inserting Memory Cards
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory
(approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
(available commercially; A 173).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on
the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back,
deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal
memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.
First Steps
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 until it clicks
into place.
Memory card slot
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down
or backwards could damage the camera
or the memory card. Be su re to ch eck tha t
the memory card is in the correct
orientation.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on
lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Press the card in (1) to partially eject the card, then
remove the card by hand while being careful not to
remove the card at an angle (2).
• Note that the camera, battery, and memory card
may become hot during use; observe caution when removing the battery or
memory card.
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Inserting Memory Cards
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on,
the memory card must be formatted before use (A 159). Note that
formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on
the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish
to keep before formatting the memory card.
Tap Yes to format. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, tap
Yes. To start formatting, tap OK.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover until formatting is complete.
• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4100 (A 159).
Card is not formatted.
Forma t card?
Yes No
B The Write Protect Switch
When the memory card switch is in the “lock” position, data
cannot be written to or deleted from the memory card. If the
switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to
the “write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format
the memory card.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Take out the battery or memory card
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens will extend, and the monitor will turn on.
The camera is set to A (auto) mode at the time of
purchase. Proceed to step 4.
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2 Press the A button.
3 Tap A in the monitor.
4 Check the battery level indicator and the
number of exposures remaining.
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indicator
b Battery level high.
B
N
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 44).
Battery level low. Prepare to
charge or replace the battery.
Cannot take pictures. Charge or
replace the battery.
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Auto mode
Battery level indicator
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
Shooting mode
A displayed in A (auto)
mode.
Internal memory indicator
Indicates that images will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately
20 MB).
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be
stored on the memory card.
Motion detection icon
The effects of subject
movement and camera
shake are reduced.
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When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power on
lamp is blinking) (A 158), press the following buttons to turn it back on:
- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button or b (e movie-record)
button
B Note on Touch Shutter
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor
(A 45). Take care that you do not release the shutter accidently.
D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
• When the camera is pointed at a human face, the face detection function, with which the camera
automatically detects that face and focuses on it, activates (A 30, 41).
• Shooting settings (A 34, 42) can be changed by tapping the left or bottom tab to display the
setting controls.
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D Motion Detection
See Motion detection (A 155) in the setup menu (A 146) for more information.
D Electronic Vibration Reduction
When the flash mode (A 34) is set to c (off) or d (slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 154) in the
setup menu set to Auto, the R icon may be displayed in the monitor. When R is displayed, the
effects of camera shake may be pronounced under the current shooting conditions. In these
situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
1 Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AFassist illuminator, built-in 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.
A face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow
double border (focus area).
Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is
detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by
a double border, and the others by a single border.
When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or
framing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed.
Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.
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Using the Zoom
Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. To
zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the
frame, rotate to g. To zoom out so that the area visible
in the frame increases, rotate to f.
• 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.
Step 2 Frame a Picture
Zoom out Zoom in
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Optical zoom Digital
zoom
Digital Zoom
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified
up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.
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.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 43) and
digital zoom magnification.
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom is
increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to
indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size
decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation
is possible at the current image mode setting.
Small image size
• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 156) in the setup menu
(A 146).
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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1 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
When the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway (A 7), the camera sets focus and
exposure (shutter speed and aperture
value). Focus and exposure remain locked
while the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
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When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border
indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in
focus, the double border turns green.
When a face is not detected, the camera automatically
selects one (or more) of the nine focus areas containing
the subject closest to the camera. When focus is set, the
active focus area (up to nine areas) turns green.
When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed
and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once
focus has been acquired, the focus indicator will glow
green.
If the focus area or the focus indicator blinks 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 the rest of
the way down.
The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded to
the memory card or internal memory.
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Shutter speed
Focus indicator
Aperture
value
Aperture
value
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
B During Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or
removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the
camera or card.
B Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green.
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject
makes that subject appear very dark)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is
standing in front of a white wall)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)
• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in 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 (A 52). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the
alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A 38) or in the Close-up scene mode
(A 67).
B Note on Face Detection
See “Notes on the Face Detection Function” (A 41) for more information.
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C Touch Shutter
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor
(A 45) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to
the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject
that is tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE option, the picture is taken by pressing
the shutter-release button (A 50).
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 156) may light up when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 34) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed
all the way down.
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Internal memory indicatorA (shooting mode) button c (playback) button
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.
Drag the current picture left or right to display the previous or next picture. Drag your finger
quickly across half of the monitor or more to skip past the previous or next five pictures. Tap
the monitor to stop at a picture as it slides past.
Display the previous picture Display the next picture
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Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or
internal memory.
Press the A button or shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. Pressing the b
(e movie-record) button will also return the camera to shooting mode.
When playing back pictures stored in the camera
memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images stored on the memory
card are played back.
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C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
When the power-on lamp is blinking, press the c button to turn the monitor back on (A 158).
C Operations Available in Playback Mode
See “More on Playback” (A 80) or “Editing Pictures” (A 110) for more information.
C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The
lens will not extend.
C Viewing Pictures
Pictures taken using face detection (A 41) or pet detection (A 70) will be rotated and displayed
automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except
pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 ( A 54, 70), or the subject tracking
function (A 48).
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
1 Play back a picture to be deleted, tap the
bottom tab to display the setting controls
(A 14), and tap c.
2 Tap the desired delete option.
Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame
picture or movie (A 131).
Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and
delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images
Screen” for more information.
All images: Delete all pictures.
If step 1 is performed in thumbnail playback mode (A 81), select either Erase selected
images or All images.
3 Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog.
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
To exit without deleting the picture, tap J or No.
Delete
Current image
Erase selected images
All images
Delete
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
1 Tap a picture to display y.
To deselect the picture, tap the picture again and y will
be hidden.
Tap B or C to display the previous or next page.
Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f
(h) to change the number of pictures displayed.
Erase selected images
2 Display y to all pictures to delete and tap I to apply the selection.
The confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more
operations.
B Notes on Deletion
• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important pictures to a computer before
deleting them.
• Protected pictures cannot be deleted (A 101).
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m Flash Mode
Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions.
• 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. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Auto
a
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
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Auto with red-eye reduction
b
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 35).
Off
c
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
X
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
Slow sync
d
a (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(A 14) and tap the flash mode icon.
2 Tap the desired flash mode icon.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
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B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (c) or Lighting is Dim
• Use of a tripod is recommended.
• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim
lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
B Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to c (off).
C The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off,
and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
C The Flash Mode Setting
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.
• A (auto) mode: a (auto)
• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 59)
• F (smart portrait): fixed at a (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; c (off) when On is
selected for Blink proof (A 77)
There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) 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.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).
If the camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-
eye before the picture is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
• More time than usual is required to record pictures.
• 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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n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when
pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is
recommended.
1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
(A 14) and tap the self-timer icon.
2 Tap 10s or 2s.
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
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4 Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting
down. About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops blinking and glows
steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will
be set to Off.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
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B Note on Self-timer
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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p Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(A 14) and tap the macro mode icon.
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2 Tap o.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
Macro mode
On
3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
The closest possible shooting distance may vary
according to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a
closer distance when F and the zoom indicator glow
green and the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of
G (wide-angle position).
The camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out
to the maximum wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the maximum
wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance
of 30 cm (1 ft.).
B Note on Macro Mode Setting
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
C Autofocus
When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor
can be heard.
C The Macro Mode Setting
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
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o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(A 14) and tap the exposure compensation
icon.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
2 Drag the slider to change the exposure
compensation value.
To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure
compensation.
To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure
compensation.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
3 Tap I.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
To cancel the exposure compensation, return to step 1,
revert the value to 0, and tap I.
Exposure compensation
Exposure compensation
C Exposure Compensation Value
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
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Selecting a Shooting Mode
Following shooting modes can be selected.
A Auto mode A 26
Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for
first-time users of digital cameras. The flash mode and macro mode settings can be
changed, and other settings are available, such as the continuous setting or the
“subject tracking” option, which moves the active focus area to track the registered
subject.
C Scene mode A 58
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto
selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler
shooting.
F Smart portrait mode A 74
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The camera uses the face detection function to detect human faces, and automatically
releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to
make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode.
The shooting-mode selection menu is
displayed.
2 Tap the desired shooting mode icon.
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.
To select a scene mode, first tap C (scene), and then tap
the icon of the desired scene mode (A 58).
To return to the current shooting mode without switching
shooting modes, press the A button or the shutterrelease button.
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Face Detection
When the camera is pointed at a human face in the
shooting modes listed 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.
Shooting mode
(auto) mode (A 26)
A
Scene auto selector, Portrait,
Night portrait scene mode (A 58)
Smart portrait mode (A 74) 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
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• In A (auto) mode, if no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the camera automatically selects one (or more) of the nine
focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
• In Scene auto selector scene mode, the focus area changes depending on the
selected scene.
• In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, if no faces
are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Tap a face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face
(A 45, 50).
• In subject tracking mode, subject tracking begins when a detected face framed
by a border is tapped (A 48).
B Notes on the Face Detection Function
• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- 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 cases, including those noted in “Autofocus” (A 31), autofocus may not perform as
expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows
green. Should this occur, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the
camera as the actual portrait subject (A 52).
C Notes on Pictures Including Detected Faces
• When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the pictures will be
automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected
except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 54), or the
subject tracking function (A 48).
• In full-frame playback mode, the picture will be enlarged with the face detected during shooting
at the center of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated to g (i) (A 84) except pictures
that were taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 54), or the subject tracking
function (A 48).
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AUTO
AUTO
OFF
3
In A (auto) mode, the camera settings indicated below can be adjusted by
tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.
• Each icon also indicates the current setting.
• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.
• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.
In A (auto) mode, the settings are stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off (except the self-timer setting).
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1 m Flash mode1.......................................... 34
2 n Self-timer1............................................... 36
3 p Macro mode2........................................38
4 o Exposure compensation1..............39
5 A Image mode1........................................43
Touch shooting
Touch shutter1.................................45
q
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Subject tracking.............................. 48
s
Touch AF/AE1...................................50
r
1
The settings can be adjusted in some scene modes (A 59) and in smart portrait mode
(A 76).
2
The settings can be adjusted in some scene modes (A 59).
7 E ISO sensitivity ........................................53
8 C Continuous.............................................54
9 w White balance.......................................55
10 Y Wind noise reduction1..................130
11 nMovie AF mode1...............................129
12 D Movie options1.................................128
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2
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4
5
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C Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size)
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M A Image mode
Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality
(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best
suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the
internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger
the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably
“grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Option Size (pixels) Description
Q 4320×3240P 4320 × 3240
R 4320×3240
(default setting)
L 2592×1944 2592 × 1944
M 2048×1536 2048 × 1536
N 1024×768 1024 × 768
O 640×480 640 × 480
P 4224×2376 4224 × 2376
4320 × 3240
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 3264 × 2448
Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to
be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Suited to full-screen display on a television with an
aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
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C Image Mode
• The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode by tapping the
bottom tab to display the setting controls and then tapping the A button.
• Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes.
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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C Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory
and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number
may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same
specified capacity.
Setting
Q 4320×3240P 1 430 36 × 27/14 × 10.5
R 4320×3240 3 860 36 × 27/14 × 10.5
R 3264×2448 6 1570 28 × 21/11 × 8
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L 2592×1944 11 2560 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5
M 2048×1536 18 4230 17 × 13/7 × 5
N 1024×768 44 12300 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5
O 640×480 74 23800 5 × 4/2 × 1.5
P 4224×2376 5 1210 35 × 20/14 × 8
* Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of
pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image
size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those
printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.
• The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting screen when 50 or fewer remain
(A 26).
• If there are 10,000 or more pictures saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback screen
as the current frame number or total number of frames.
Internal memory
(approx. 20 MB)
Memory card
(4 GB)
Print size* (cm/in.)
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AUTO
OFF
q Touch Shutter (Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter)
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting
Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.
• Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 2.
1 Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch
shooting) (A 42), then tap q (touch
shutter).
AUTO
OFF
Touch shooting
Touch shutter
2 Tap the desired subject to take a picture.
Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may
cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in
blurred pictures.
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the
subject in the center of the frame.
The shutter-release button can also be used when the
touch shutter option is selected.
If X is displayed when the monitor is tapped, the
shutter cannot be released. Tap an area within X or a
border displayed when the camera detects a face.
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B Notes on Touch Shutter
• When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 54) enabled, or in
Sports or Museum scene mode (A 58), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only
one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.
• Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in A (auto) mode and some scene
modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (A 50). At this setting, the
shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.
• When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not
be in focus (A 31).
• When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A 36) enabled, the
camera locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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C Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter
The touch shutter can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.
Shooting mode Touch shutter operation
A (auto) mode (A 26),
Sports, Party/indoor,
Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food,
Museum, Black and white
copy, and Backlighting scene
modes (A 58)
Scene auto selector scene
mode (A 58) and smart
portrait mode (when Smile
timer is set to Off; A 74)
Portrait and Night portrait
scene modes (A 58)
Landscape, Sunset,
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,
Fireworks show, and
Panorama assist scene modes
(A 58)
Smart portrait mode
(when Smile timer is set to On;
A 74)
Pet portrait scene mode
(A 58)
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the
area tapped. When the camera detects more than one face,
tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure
for that face.
• When the camera detects any faces, tap a face framed by a
border. Focus and exposure are set on the tapped face.
• When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area
tapped.
Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be
selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a
face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for
that face.
Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used
when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release
button. See “Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures
(Features)” (A 63) for more information.
Touch shutter cannot be enabled. When the camera detects
more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to
move the focus area to that face.
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the
area tapped. However, if Pet portrait auto release is set to
On and the camera detects any pet faces, the camera
automatically focuses on the detected faces and releases the
shutter.
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AUTO
OFF
s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting
In A (auto) mode (A 26), the touch shooting setting can be changed from
Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take
pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The
focus area will automatically move to track the subject.
1 Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch
shooting) (A 42), then tap s (subject
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tracking).
s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.
Touch shooting
Subject tracking
2 Register a subject.
Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor.
- The subject is registered.
- When the camera detects any faces, tap a face framed
by a border to register it as the subject and begin
tracking. If the camera detects more than one face, the
borders around the faces that are not selected
disappear.
- When a subject other than a face is registered, a yellow
focus area is displayed on the subject and the camera begins tracking the subject.
- When the border framing the subject glows red, the camera is unable to focus.
Change the composition and try again.
If the tapped area does not contain a subject that can be registered, X is displayed in
the monitor. Tap a subject within X.
Tap another subject to change a subject to follow.
To cancel the registration of the subject, tap a,
displayed at left in the monitor.
If the camera cannot track the registered subject
anymore, the focus area will disappear and the
registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.
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3 Press the shutter-release button to take a
picture.
The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will
glow green and focus will be locked.
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When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will
blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to
focus.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.
B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode
• Digital zoom is not available.
• The sound of the lens focus motor can be heard when the subject tracking function is working.
• Adjust zoom position and apply shooting settings (A 42) before registering the subject. If these
settings are adjusted after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.
• It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the
registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if
there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The
camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and
brightness of the subject.
• In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31) may be
out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. In this situation, focus on another
subject which is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (A 52).
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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C Touch Shooting Setting
Subject registration with subject tracking will be canceled when the camera is turned off.
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AUTO
OFF
r Touch AF/AE (Tapping the Monitor to Focus)
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting
The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting)
to Touch AF/AE.
Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses. Press
the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped,
and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
1 Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch
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shooting) (A 42), then tap r (touch AF/AE).
AUTO
OFF
Touch shooting
Touch AF/AE
2 Tap the subject at which the camera focuses.
u or a double border will be displayed at the area
tapped.
When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be
selected.
To cancel the focus area selection, tap a displayed at left
in the monitor.
If a position at which focus cannot be acquired is tapped,
X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap another
position inside X.
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3 Press the shutter-release button to take a
picture.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus
and exposure and press it all the way down to release the
shutter.
B Note on Touch AF/AE
When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not
be in focus (A 31).
C Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function
Touch AF/AE can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE operation
differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.
Shooting mode Touch AF/AE operation
A (auto) mode (A 26),
Sports, Party/indoor, Beach,
Snow, Close-up, Food,
Museum, Black and white
copy, and Backlighting scene
modes (A 58)
Scene auto selector scene
mode (A 58) and smart
portrait mode (when Smile
timer is set to Off; A 74)
Portrait and Night portrait
scene modes (A 58), and
smart portrait mode (when
Smile timer is set to On; A 74)
Landscape, Sunset,
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,
Fireworks show, and
Panorama assist scene modes
(A 58)
Pet portrait scene mode
(A 58)
Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.
• When the camera detects a face, only a face framed by a
border can be selected. When the camera detects more
than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move
the focus area to that face.
• When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area
tapped.
Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be
selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a
face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that
face.
Focus area cannot be changed.
Touch shutter (default setting) or touch AF/AE can be selected
when Pet portrait auto release (A 70) is set to Off.
When touch AF/AE is enabled, focus and exposure are set for
the area tapped. However, if Pet portrait auto release is set
to On while touch AF/AE is already enabled, and the camera
detects any pet faces, the camera automatically focuses on
the detected faces and releases the shutter.
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D Taking Pictures of Subjects with Which Autofocus may not Perform as
Expected
When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31), try
pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.
1 Switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) and select Touch AF/AE
for the touch shooting setting.
2 Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the
desired subject.
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3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area
glows green.
• Exposure is locked for the subject on which focus is
acquired when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
4 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway
and recompose the picture.
• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway.
5 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
take the picture.
Touch shooting
Touch AF/AE
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting
E ISO Sensitivity
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M E ISO sensitivity
The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing
capturing darker subjects.
Also, a higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with
less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject taken under
the same brightness.
• Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to pictures of subjects taken
under dim lighting, those taken without flash, or those taken at telephoto
setting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”- randomly
spaced, brightly colored pixels- concentrated in dark portions of images.
s Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.
Fixed range auto
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from
ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the
maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for
effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.
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B Notes on ISO Sensitivity
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
• When the ISO sensitivity setting is set to any option other than Auto, Motion detection (A 155)
is disabled.
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C Continuous
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M C Continuous
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
U Single (default setting)
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
V Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a
rate of about 0.7 frames per second (at an Image mode setting of R 4320×3240).
D BSS (Best Shot Selector)
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The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in
blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the
shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is
automatically selected and saved.
W Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera
takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a
single image.
Pictures are recorded at an image mode setting of L (image
size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). This setting cannot be changed.
Digital zoom is not available.
B Notes on Continuous Shooting
• When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and
white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture 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.
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
B Note on BSS
BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the
subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.
B Note on Multi-shot 16
Smear (A 171) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded
with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when
shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.
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w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w White balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can
be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.
s Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
b Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A 56) for more information.
c Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent
Use under fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
g Flash
Use with the flash.
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B Note on White Balance
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A 34).
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AUTO
AUTO
OFF
Preset Manual
The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for
light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been
achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example,
to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had
been shot under white light).
Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the
light source when shooting.
1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be
used during shooting.
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2 Tap the bottom tab to display the setting
controls (A 42) and tap w.
AUTO
OFF
AUTO
3 Tap b.
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white
balance.
4 Frame the reference object in the measuring
window.
To apply the most recently measured value for preset
manual, tap Cancel.
5 Tap Measure to measure a value for preset
manual.
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is
set. No picture is recorded.
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Preset manual
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Measuring window
Preset manual
Cancel
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B Note on Preset Manual
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,
set White balance to Auto or Flash.
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Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The
following scene modes are available.
x
Scene auto selector
e Night portrait f Party/indoor Z Beach z Snow
h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up
u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n
A Draw o Backlighting p Panorama assist O Pet portrait
Selecting a Scene Mode
1 Press the A button in shooting
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mode and tap C.
The scene mode selection screen is
displayed.
b Portrait c Landscape d Sports
Black and white copy
Shooting mode
Scene
2 Tap the desired scene icon.
The display changes to that for the selected scene mode.
For more information about features of scene modes, see
page 63.
3 Frame the subject and take a
picture.
The degree of effects can be adjusted with
the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60)
depending on the scene mode.
C Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)
When u is tapped in the scene selection screen (step 2), the help
selection screen is displayed. Tap a scene icon to display a
description of the features of that mode. Tap J to return to the
help selection screen.
• Tap J in the help selection screen to return to the monitor
display shown in step 2.
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C Shooting Settings in Scene Mode
The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below.
Flash mode
(A 34)
1
x a
2
b b
c c Off
Self-timer
(A 36)
2
Off
2
Off
2
Macro mode
(A 38)
3
–
Off 0
Off 0
d c Off Off 0
4
e b
2, 5
f b
2
Z a
2
z a
2
h c
i c Off
j c Off
2
k a
u c Off
l c Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Off 0
Off 0
Off 0
Off 0
Off 0
Off 0
Off 0
On 0
On 0
2
Off
Exposure
compensation
(A 39)
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
m c Off Off 0 q
2
n c
–––––
A
oX Off
2
p c
O c –
1
The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has
selected (A 62). c (off) can be selected manually.
2
The default setting can be changed by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.
3
When the camera selects close-up scene mode in scene auto selector scene mode, macro
mode (A 62) is enabled.
4
The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.
5
The setting may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction.
6
Self-time is disabled (A 70). Pet portrait auto release shutter can be enabled or disabled.
7
Touch shutter (default setting) or touch AF/AE can be selected when Pet portrait auto
release (A 70) is set to Off.
Off
Off
2
2
2
6
2
Off
Off 0
2
Off
2
Off
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
Touch
shooting
(A 45, 50)
2
q
2
q
q
2
q
2
q
2
q
2
q
2
q
q
q
q
2
q
2
q
2
q
2
q
2
q
q
7
q
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C Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Setting
The setting specified in other shooting modes also applies in scene mode. This setting can also be
changed in scene mode by tapping the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tapping A
(A 43).
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Adjusting Scene Effect
The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed in the
scene modes listed below. Tap or drag the scene effect
adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be
applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode.
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adjustment slider
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b Portrait, e Night portrait,
Z Beach, z Snow,
j Night landscape, o Backlighting
u Food
c Landscape, k Close-up
h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn
60
Brighter
Darker
More red
More blue
More vivid
Less vivid
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Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)
The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene
mode from the list below when the shot is framed.
• d: Auto (general shooting) • e: Portrait
• f: Landscape • h: Night portrait
• g: Night landscape • i: Close-up
• j: Backlighting
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode and tap C.
The scene mode selection screen is
displayed.
2 Tap x Scene auto selector.
The camera enters scene auto selector scene mode.
3 Frame the subject and take a picture.
The shooting mode icon changes to that of the scene
mode currently enabled.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and
exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus
area glows green.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
to take the picture.
Shooting mode
Scene
Scene auto selector
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B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 58).
C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
• When the camera detects a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face.
See “Face Detection” (A 41) for more information.
• When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically
selects one (or more) of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode
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When the left or bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls, the flash mode (A 34), selftimer (A 36), exposure compensation (A 39), image mode (A 43), and touch shooting (A 45,
50) settings can be changed.
• a (auto; default setting) or c (off) flash mode can be applied (A 34). When a (auto) is applied,
the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has selected.
When c (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.
• Macro mode is disabled. Macro mode is only enabled when the camera selects close-up scene
mode.
• Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)”
(A 61) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode.
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• When the camera detects a human face, that face will be
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face
Detection” (A 41) for more information.
• If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the
camera will be framed by a double border (focus area) and
the other faces will be framed by a single border. Tap the
face framed by a single border to change the focus area to
that face (A 45, 50).
• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening
function before recording pictures (A 75).
• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye reduction.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture saturation.
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d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch
shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50). The camera
continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.
• While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of
about 0.7 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to R 4320×3240.
• Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first
picture in each series.
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the
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current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
• Continuous shooting is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time when the
shutter is released using the Touch shutter function (A 45).
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.
e Night portrait
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash
fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background
lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject
and background ambience.
• When the camera detects a human face, that face will be
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face
Detection” (A 41) for more information.
• If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a
double border (focus area) and the other faces by a single border. Tap the face framed by
a single border to change the focus area to that face (A 45, 50).
• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening
function before recording pictures (A 75).
• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.
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f Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor
background lighting.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or
touch AF/AE (A 50).
• The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye
reduction. The flash mode setting may automatically switch
to slow sync with red-eye reduction.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is
recommended in dark surroundings.
Z Beach
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit
expanses of water.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter
(A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust
picture brightness.
z Snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter
(A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust
picture brightness.
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h Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• The default setting for flash mode is c Off.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust
picture color.
i Dusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
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(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture color.
j Night landscape
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.
O
O
O
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.
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k Close-up
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close
range.
• Macro mode (A 38) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The closest possible shooting distance may vary according
to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a closer
distance when F and the zoom indicator glow green and
the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G (wideangle position). The camera can focus on subjects as close as
10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out to the maximum
wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the
maximum wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom
position, the camera can focus at a distance of 30 cm (1 ft.).
• Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm
(1 ft. 8 in.).
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be
changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture saturation.
u Food
Use when taking pictures of food.
• Macro mode (A 38) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The closest possible shooting distance may vary according
to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a closer
distance when F and the zoom indicator glow green and
the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G (wideangle position). The camera can focus on subjects as close as
10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out to the maximum
wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the
maximum wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom
position, the camera can focus at a distance of 30 cm (1 ft.).
•
Flash is disabled.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be
changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the
lighting. This adjustment is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is
turned off.
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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.
• Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45)
or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 54).
• BSS (best shot selector) is disabled with touch shutter shooting (A 45).
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.
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m Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst
of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 30)
always glows green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.
n Black and white copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45)
or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• Use macro mode (A 38) to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
• The default setting for flash mode is c Off.
O
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.
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A Draw
Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. See
“Using the Draw Option” (A 71) for more information.
o Backlighting
Use when light is coming from behind subject, throwing
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
• Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45)
or touch AF/AE (A 50).
• The flash mode setting is fixed at X Fill flash.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.
p Panorama assist
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using
the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 72) for details.
• The default setting for flash mode is c Off.
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O Pet portrait
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) three times at the default setting.
• 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.
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• If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no pet
faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the
center of the frame.
• To change the C Continuous setting used in this mode, tap the bottom tab to display
the setting controls.
- Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.
- Continuous (default setting): When the pet portrait auto release function is activated
and the focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera releases the shutter three
times (continuous shooting speed rate: about 0.7 frames per second when the image
mode setting is R 4320×3240). When the pet portrait auto release function is
disabled, up to three pictures can be continuously taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames
per second while the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode
setting is R 4320×3240).
• To change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting, tap the bottom tab to display the
setting controls.
- On (default setting): The shutter is automatically released when the focus is acquired
on the detected face.
- Off: The shutter is released using the shutter-release button or touch shutter (A 45).
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Flash is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up. Shutter sound (A 157) is 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 it to detect faces other than those
of dogs or cats.
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Using the Draw Option
Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an
image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480.
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode and tap C.
The scene mode selection screen is
displayed.
2 Tap A Draw.
3 Write a memo or draw pictures.
Tap I (pen) to write text or draw pictures, and tap J
(eraser) to erase text or pictures (A 113).
Tap n to display the picture in full-frame playback mode
and tap n again to enlarge the picture display by 3×.
Tap A, D, B, or C to change the portion of the
picture visible in the monitor. Tap o to return to the
original display size.
4 Tap I.
Tap J, before tapping I, to undo the last operation
applied using the pen or erase tool (up to the last five
operations can be undone).
Shooting mode
Scene
Draw
Draw
Draw
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5 Tap Yes.
The memo is saved.
To cancel saving the memo, tap No.
Save OK?
Yes N o
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Shooting for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the
best results.
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode and tap C.
The scene mode selection screen is
displayed.
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2 Tap p Panorama assist.
Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the
direction in which pictures will be joined.
3 Tap a direction icon.
Select the direction in which pictures will be joined in the
completed panorama; right (D), left (C), up (A) or
down (B).
A different direction can be selected by tapping a different
panorama direction icon.
Change shooting settings (A 59) before the first picture
is taken in the next step.
4 Take the first picture.
One third of the picture will be displayed as
translucent.
Shooting mode
Scene
Panorama assist
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5 Take the next picture.
Frame the next picture so that one-third of the
frame overlaps the previous picture and press
the shutter-release button.
Repeat this process until the necessary
number of pictures have been taken to
complete the scene.
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The camera returns to step 3.
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• Apply or adjust shooting settings (A 59) before releasing the shutter for the first picture.
Shooting settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted,
nor can zoom operate after the first picture has been taken.
• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 158) initiates standby
mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled
to a longer setting is recommended.
D R Indicator
In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus
for all pictures in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first
picture in each series.
When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
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D Panorama Maker 5
Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 134)
and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 138) to join them in a single panorama.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 174) for more information.
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At the default settings, the camera uses the face detection function to detect
human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected
(smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of
human faces.
1 Press the A button in shooting
mode and tap F.
The camera enters smart portrait mode.
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2 Frame a picture.
Point the camera at the subject.
When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double
border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When
focus is acquired on that face, the double border will turn
green for a moment and focus is locked.
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera
detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the face closest to
the center of the frame, and single borders around the others.
Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face.
3 The shutter is automatically released.
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer
(A 77) 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.
4 Shooting ends.
To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer
to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.
Shooting mode
Smart portrait
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B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles.
• See “Notes on the Face Detection Function” (A 41) for more information.
B Notes on Skin Softening Function
• More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening
function.
• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may
be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin
softening to Off and shoot again.
• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when Portrait or Night portrait is selected in the
scene mode.
• Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to
pictures after they are taken (A 121).
C Self-timer Lamp
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and
it blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
C Releasing the Shutter Manually
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera focuses on the subject
at the center of the frame when faces are not detected.
C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 158) 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.
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D More Information
See “Autofocus” (A 31) for more information.
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OFF
OFF
Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings
The settings indicated below can be made by tapping the tabs to display the
setting controls in smart portrait mode.
• Each icon also indicates the current setting.
• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.
• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.
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1 X Flash mode
Set the flash mode (A 34) when taking pictures in smart portrait mode.
2 n Self-timer
Set the self-timer (A 36). The self-timer is not available when Smile timer is set to
On (A 77).
3 p Macro mode
Macro mode is disabled (A 38).
4 o Exposure compensation
Adjust Exposure compensation (A 39) with shooting in smart portrait mode.
5 A Image mode
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at
which images are saved (A 43).
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
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OFF
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6 q Touch shutter
Switch between the touch shutter (A 45) and touch AF/AE (A 50). Both are
disabled when Smile timer is set to On (A 77).
7 e Skin softening
Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more
human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones
before saving the picture.
The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default
setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.
• The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting.
Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.
8 y Blink proof
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time
a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is
saved.
• If the camera saved a picture in which the subject’s
eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at
right is displayed for a few seconds.
• When On is selected, the flash is disabled.
A blink was detected in the
picture just taken.
• The default setting is Off.
9 a Smile timer
• On (default setting): The camera uses the face detection function to detect a
human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is
detected.
• Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection.
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.
10 Y Wind noise reduction
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording (A 126, 130).
11 n Movie AF mode
Select the autofocus mode during movie recording (A 126, 129).
12 D Movie options
Select the desired movie option when recording movies (A 126, 128).
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C Settings in Smart Portrait Mode
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Flash mode
Self-timer
Macro mode
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Image mode
ISO sensitivity
Continuous
Electronic VR
Motion detection
Blink warning
Restricted
function
Setting Description
Continuous
(A 54)
Blink proof
(A 77)
Subject tracking
(A 48)
Subject tracking
(A 48)
Continuous
(A 54)
Continuous
(A 54)
Self-timer (A 36)
Touch shutter
(A 45)
Continuous
(A 54)
ISO sensitivity
(A 53)
Blink proof
(A 77)
Subject tracking
(A 48)
Continuous
(A 54)
ISO sensitivity
(A 53)
Continuous
(A 54)
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is
selected, flash is disabled.
When On is selected, flash is disabled.
When the touch shooting is set to Subject
tracking, self-timer is disabled.
When the touch shooting is set to Subject
tracking, macro mode is disabled.
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image
mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 ×
1920 pixels).
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO
sensitivity setting is automatically specified
according to the brightness.
When taking a picture using the self-timer, the
continuous setting is fixed to Single.
When using the touch shutter function, one
picture is taken each time the monitor is tapped.
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is
selected, electronic VR is disabled.
When a setting other than Auto is selected for
ISO sensitivity, electronic VR is disabled.
When On is selected, electronic VR is disabled.
When taking a picture using the subject tracking
function, Motion detection is disabled.
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion
detection is not enabled.
When a setting other than Auto is selected for
ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled.
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is
selected, Blink warning is disabled.
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Restricted
function
Digital zoom
Setting Description
Continuous
(A 54)
Subject tracking
(A 48)
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is
not available.
When the touch shooting is set to Subject
tracking, digital zoom is disabled.
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C Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode
The restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 40). See the following pages for details on
the functions available in each shooting mode:
• A (auto) mode ➝A 42
• Scene mode ➝A 59
• Smart portrait mode ➝A 76
D More Information
See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 156) for more information.
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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode
and display pictures that have been taken (A 32).
The following operations are available in full-frame
playback mode.
To Use Description A
Drag the picture to the right to display the
Select a picture
previous picture and to the left to display the
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View thumbnails
f (h)
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h) to display
4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge
Playback zoom
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Playback movies
Set the picture
rating/play back
pictures by rating
Make playback
settings
Switch to another
playback mode
g (i)
Right tab
Bottom
the picture up to 10×.
Tap H to return to full-frame playback mode.
Tap R to play back the movie currently
R
displayed.
Apply a rating of one to five to each picture
(P)
or play back pictures by rating.
Tap the bottom tab to specify the playback
tab
settings and edit pictures.
Press the c button to display the playback-
mode selection menu and change to favorite
pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode.
b
Switch to shooting
mode
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)
button, or shutter-release button.
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Picture orientation can be changed using Rotate image (A 107) after pictures are taken.
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Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame
playback mode (A 80) to display pictures in “contact
sheets” of thumbnail images.
The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.
To Use Description A
Increase the number
of pictures displayed
Decrease the
number of pictures
displayed
Scroll display B or C
Switch to full-frame
playback mode
Set the picture
rating/play back
pictures by rating
Make playback
settings
f (h)
g (i)
Right tab
Bottom
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to
increase the number of the picture
thumbnails displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease
the number of picture thumbnails displayed:
16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i)
in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to
full-frame playback mode.
Tap B or C. It is also possible to scroll
through the thumbnails by dragging your
finger up or down across the monitor.
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Apply a rating of one to five to each picture
(P)
or play back pictures by rating.
Tap the bottom tab, and Delete, Slide show,
Protect, or Print order settings can be
tab
enabled.
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Switch to shooting
mode
b
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)
button, or shutter-release button.
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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Pictures with ratings (A 99) and protected
pictures (A 101) are displayed with the icons
shown at right. Movies are displayed as film
frames.
Protect icon
Rating setting
icon
C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode
• When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 86),
the favorite pictures icon is displayed in the monitor.
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Film frames
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• When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 93), the
pictures’ category icon is displayed in the monitor.
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Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame
playback mode (A 80) enlarges display of the center
portion of the current picture.
• The guide displayed at bottom right shows the
portion of the image currently displayed.
The following operations can be performed while
picture display is enlarged.
To Use Description A
Zoom in
Zoom out
Change the
display area
Delete pictures
Switch to full-
frame playback
Crop picture
Switch to
shooting mode
g (i)
f (h)
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is
rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is
rotated to f (h). When the magnification
ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame
playback mode.
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Tap H to switch to full-frame playback. 32
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Tap G to crop current picture to contain only
G
the portion visible in the monitor.
b
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)
button, or shutter-release button.
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Pictures Taken with Face Detection or Pet Detection
When rotating the zoom control to g (i) to zoom in
(playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face
detection (A 41) or pet detection (A 70) function,
the picture is enlarged with the detected face at the
center of the monitor except pictures taken using
Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16, or the subject
tracking function.
• If more than one face was detected, the picture will be enlarged with the face
on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Tap M or N to
display other detected faces.
• When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio,
the center of the picture, rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the
monitor (normal playback zoom display).
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Following playback modes can be selected.
c Playback mode A 32
Play back all pictures.
h Favorite pictures mode A 86
Play back pictures added to an album.
F Auto sort mode A 93
Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with
shooting.
C List by date mode A 96
Play back pictures taken on the selected date.
1 Press the c button in playback
mode.
The playback mode selection menu is
displayed.
2 Tap the desired playback mode icon.
The camera enters the selected playback mode.
To return to the current playback mode, press the c
button.
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Playback mode
Play
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Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been sorted to albums,
favorite pictures mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific
album.
• Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and easier.
• Pictures can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or
weddings.
• A single picture can be added to multiple albums.
Adding Pictures to Albums
Pictures can be added to albums and sorted.
1 Display pictures in playback mode (A 32), auto sort mode (A 93), or
list by date mode (A 96).
2 Select a picture and tap the bottom tab.
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Display a picture in full-frame playback mode and tap the
bottom tab.
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The picture is added to the album and monitor display
returns to full-frame playback mode.
To add the same picture to other albums, repeat the
procedure from step 1 or 2.
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B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures
• An album can contain up to 200 pictures.
• Movies cannot be added to albums.
• If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the album icon turns yellow.
• When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the
folder (A 174) to which they were originally recorded (A 92).
D More Information
See “Removing Pictures from Albums” (A 89) for more information.
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Viewing Pictures in an Album
Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in
“h favorite pictures mode”.
• In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display
can be enlarged, or pictures can be displayed as thumbnails. When the bottom
tab is tapped to display the setting controls, settings can be made and editing
can be performed on pictures sorted to the specified album (A 98).
1 Press the c button in playback
mode and tap h.
A list of albums is displayed.
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2 Tap the desired album.
The pictures in the selected album will be displayed in
full-frame playback mode.
The icon for the current album is displayed on the screen.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different album.
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