Nikon COOLPIX S70 Owner Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto

Mode

For Your Safety

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

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WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter (available separately), be sure to unplug the AC adapter from an electrical outlet.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).

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

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

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

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

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

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

• Do not handle the cable or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

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For Your Safety

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

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

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the slide 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.

Do not apply pressure to the monitor

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass.

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

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

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notice for customers in Europe

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Operations of the Shutter-Release Button.................................................................................4

Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................5

Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................6

Tapping.........................................................................................................................................................................6

Dragging......................................................................................................................................................................6

Spreading/pinching..............................................................................................................................................7

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations......................................... 8

Information and Controls Display................................................................................................................8

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

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

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

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

HOME Screen Controls.....................................................................................................................................14

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode .......................................................26

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G Easy Auto Mode................................................26

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy 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

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................32

Easy Auto Mode....................................................................................................................................34

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

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

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

Shooting Suited to Scenes................................................................................................................38

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................38

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................39

Using the Draw Option....................................................................................................................................45

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................46

Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting Mode..................................................................48

Setting Options.....................................................................................................................................................48

Camera Settings that Can Be Adjusted in Each Shooting Mode...........................................49

Adjusting Shooting Settings.........................................................................................................................50

K Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)......................................51

R Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)........................................................................53

Q Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)..............................................................56

n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer................................................................................................58

a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face (Smile Timer) ........................................................60

m Using the Flash...........................................................................................................................................62

A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)..................................................................................64

o Changing Brightness Using Exposure Compensation ......................................................66

p Macro Mode Setting ...............................................................................................................................67

V Continuous ...................................................................................................................................................68

N White Balance...........................................................................................................................................70

M ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................73

LImprinting Time and Date (Date Imprint) ...............................................................................74

Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously........................................................75

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................77

Selecting Playback Mode..................................................................................................................77

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................78

Preparing an Album (Assigning an Icon)..............................................................................................79

Adding Pictures to Albums ...........................................................................................................................80

Viewing Pictures in an Album......................................................................................................................81

Removing Pictures from Albums...............................................................................................................82

Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode....................................................................................................82

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..............................................................................................84

Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................84

Operations in Auto Sort Mode....................................................................................................................86

Playing Back Pictures Taken on a Same Day (List by Date Mode) ......................................87

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................87

Operations in List by Date Mode...............................................................................................................88

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................89

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................91

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................93

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Deleting Multiple Pictures................................................................................................................95

Deleting Pictures by Album, Category, or Shooting Date.........................................................96

Playback Options .................................................................................................................................97

Setting Options.....................................................................................................................................................97

Enjoying Slide Shows..........................................................................................................................98

Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) ......................................................................................99

Protecting One Picture.....................................................................................................................................99

Protecting Multiple Pictures......................................................................................................................100

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...................................................................................... 101

Creating a Print Order for One Picture ................................................................................................101

Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures.....................................................................................102

Creating a Print Order by Album, Category, or Shooting Date............................................104

Rotate Image ......................................................................................................................................106

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.................................................................................... 107

Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................................................................107

Playing Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................108

Deleting Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................108

Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................109

Editing Functions.............................................................................................................................. 109

Picture Editing.................................................................................................................................... 111

d Paint Pictures: Paint..............................................................................................................................111

k Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch.......................................................114

c Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting................................................................115

F Modifying Color Tones: Color Options.....................................................................................116

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture.....................................................................................................117

F Stretching Pictures: Stretch.............................................................................................................118

E Adjust a Sense of Perspective: Perspective Control.........................................................119

e Softening Skin Tones: Skin Softening........................................................................................120

u Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...................................................................................................121

D Movies ...........................................................................................................................................122

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 122

Movie Recording Settings.............................................................................................................. 123

A Selecting Movie Options...................................................................................................................123

I Autofocus Mode.....................................................................................................................................124

p Macro Mode Setting ............................................................................................................................124

Movie Playback..................................................................................................................................125

Deleting Movie Files........................................................................................................................................125

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................126

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................126

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Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 127

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................127

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer............................................................128

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

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

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

Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................135

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................136

Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................................139

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................139

Operating the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................140

HOME Display .....................................................................................................................................................141

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................142

Date...........................................................................................................................................................................143

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................146

Date Imprint ........................................................................................................................................................146

Vibration Reduction ........................................................................................................................................147

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................148

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

Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................149

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

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

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

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

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

Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................153

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

Copy..........................................................................................................................................................................156

Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................157

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................158

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 158

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................158

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................159

Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 160

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................162

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................162

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

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

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................173

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................176

Index......................................................................................................................................................177

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S70 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

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

the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Notations

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

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

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

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

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

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

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

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

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

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

About the Manuals

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

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

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

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Photograph option in the HOME display setting (A 141) or the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 142). 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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Lens cover closed

1 Shutter-release button..............................30

2 Power-on lamp................ 19, 21, 131, 149

3 Built-in flash......................................................62

4 Microphone........................................107, 122

5 Lens.........................................................162, 173

Self-timer lamp.......................................58, 60

AF-assist illuminator.........................31, 148

7 Eyelet for camera strap................................5

8 Speaker..................................................108, 125

9 Slide cover (power switch)..................... 21

Basic Operations of the Shutter-Release Button

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

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus

and exposure.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take a picture.

Opening/closing the connector cover

Parts of the Camera

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2314

OLED monitor (monitor)*/

touch panel................................................... 6, 8

2 Tripod socket

3 Connector cover...........18, 126, 128, 133

Battery-chamber/

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

* Referred to simply as the “monitor” in this manual.

5 Cable connector............18, 126, 128, 133

6 Battery chamber............................................16

7 Memory card slot..........................................24

8 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

Attaching the Camera Strap

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Operating the Touch Panel

The monitor on the COOLPIX S70 is a touch panel display operated by touch. Use the method described below.

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Tapping

Tap the touch panel.

Use this operation to select a control or picture.

The shutter can also be released by tapping the monitor (A 51).

Dragging

Drag your finger across the touch panel.

Use this operation to view the previous or subsequent picture during playback.

Use two fingers to forward or backward pictures more rapidly.

Spreading/pinching

Spread two fingers apart/pinch two fingers together

Place two fingers on the monitor and spread them apart to zoom in on a picture (A 91) in playback mode. Pinch two fingers together to zoom out or to display picture thumbnails (A 93).

Operating the Touch Panel

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B Notes on the Touch Panel

• This camera utilizes a static touch panel. Therefore, it may not respond when touched with

fingernails or gloved fingers.

• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects.

• Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.

• The touch panel may not respond to touch if a commercially available protecting film is applied.

C Auto Monitor Boost

The camera automatically increases monitor brightness outdoors and under extremely bright lighting to make the monitor display easier to see and read (when Brightness (A 146) in the setup menu (A 139) is set to 4 or less).

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Information and Controls Display

Tap C to toggle the information display setting in the following order.

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Shooting

Information display off Information display on

Shooting information such as the number of exposures remaining and operation controls are displayed.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

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Playback

Operation control on Photo information on

Picture and operation controls are displayed.

Information display off

Picture, photo information, and some operation controls are displayed.

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Shooting (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• The controls available and the setting status displayed vary depending upon

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the information display setting (A 8), shooting mode, and the current camera settings.

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1 2

G A b c d e f g h i

j k u l m n G o p a D

Shooting mode....... 26, 37, 38, 60, 122

Switch to playback mode................... 32

Touch AF/AE cancellation..................53

Touch shutter.............................................51

Touch AF/AE ...............................................53

Subject tracking........................................56

Information display setting...................8

Macro mode* .............................................67

7 Scene effect adjustment slider ............39

Continuous shooting mode, BSS* ..... 68

White balance mode*...........................70

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10 116 879

ISO sensitivity* ...................................63, 73

Date imprint*..............................................74

Switch to the HOME screen...............14

Wide zoom...................................................29

Tele zoom .....................................................29

Exposure compensation*...................66

Smile timer*.................................................60

Image mode*..............................................64

Movie options*.......................................123

Flash mode*................................................62

Self-timer*.....................................................58

* The current camera setting is displayed at the bottom of a control.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

99 9

1m00

99 9

99 99

Shooting (Other Indicators)

The following monitor display shows the focus area as well as the number of exposures remaining.

• The indicators displayed vary depending upon the information display setting (A 8), shooting mode, and the current camera settings.

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999

9999

1m00 1m00

5 786

1 Focus area.........................................................30

2 Focus area (face priority)..........................30

3 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................53

4 Focus area (subject tracking).................56

Vibration reduction..............................147

Date not set..............................................163

Travel destination..................................143

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

a Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures).............................................27

b Movie recording time remaining

........................................................................123

Macro mode ................................................67

10 Zoom indicator ......................................29, 67

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

C Monitor Display in Portrait (“Tall”) Orientation

When the camera is held in portrait (“tall”) orientation, the controls and indicators are also displayed in portrait (“tall”) orientation. Controls and indicators may not be appropriately rotated when the camera is pointing up or down.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Playback (Operation Controls)

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

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• The controls available displayed vary depending upon the information display setting (A 8), the displayed picture, and the current camera settings.

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Switch to shooting mode

...........................................................26, 38, 122

c c a b

Playback mode...................32, 78, 84, 87

Protect ............................................................99

Print-order .................................................101

Volume control.....................98, 108, 125

Information display setting .................8

Rotate image ...........................................106

Stretch.......................................................... 118

Perspective control..............................119

Add pictures to albums .......................80

Voice memo.............................................107

Skin softening.......................................... 120

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Switch to the HOME screen...............14

Delete .............................................................32

Slide show ....................................................98

Thumbnail display.................................. 93

Playback zoom...........................................91

Movie playback ......................................125

Small picture ............................................117

Color options...........................................116

D-Lighting..................................................115

Quick retouch..........................................114

Paint...............................................................111

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Playback (Information Display)

When C is tapped and the photo information is turned on (A 9), the following information is displayed.

• The indicators displayed vary depending upon the displayed picture and the current camera settings.

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1 File number and type............................. 159

2 Date/time of recording.............................22

3 Print-order icon.......................................... 101

4 Protect icon......................................................99

a Quick retouch icon..........................114

c D-Lighting icon..................................115

b Color options icon ...........................116

6 p Voice memo icon............................. 107

n m l

Small picture icon................................. 117

8 B Battery level indicator*....................26

* Displayed when the battery level is low, regardless of the photo information display setting.

a Current frame number/

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

b Movie length..........................................125

10 C Internal memory indicator............32

e L y e g j k f

Image mode................................................64

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Movie options .........................................123

12 k Crop icon ...............................................121

i Stretch icon..........................................118

h Perspective control icon...............119

14 d Paint icon ...............................................111

15 g Skin softening icon ..........................120

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Introduction

C Picture Display

When the camera is rotated, the picture and controls displayed are also rotated as indicated below.

Pictures and controls may not be appropriately rotated when the camera is pointing up or down.

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

HOME Screen Controls

Tap B, displayed at lower right corner in the monitor, in shooting or playback mode (A 10, 12) to switch to the HOME screen.

Introduction

Selecting shooting and playback modes are available, and the setup menu can be displayed from the HOME screen.

9 10

1 Switch to easy auto mode......................26

2 Switch to auto mode.................................37

3 Switch to scene mode..............................38

4 Switch to movie mode.......................... 122

5 Switch to playback mode....................... 32

7 8

6 Switch to favorite pictures mode.......78

7 Switch to auto sort mode.......................84

8 Switch to list by date mode...................87

Display the setup menu to adjust basic

camera setup options.............................139

10 Return to shooting or playback mode

C HOME Screen Display Design

The display design for the HOME screen can be changed from the HOME display option (A 141) in the setup menu (A 139).

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Setup Menu

Tap the Set up control in the HOME screen to display the setup menu screen. When the menu item is tapped in the setup menu screen, the setting screen for

the selected menu item is displayed.

Set up

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HOME

display

Monitor settings

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screen

Date

imprint

1 D E: Display the previous or subsequent page.

F: Display the help selection screen. Tap a menu item to view a description of that

feature.

3 A: Return display to the previous screen. 4 B: Exit the menu and return to the HOME screen.

Date

Vibration

reduction

Help Display

Tap F to display a description of the feature to be applied or adjusted (help screen).

Flash mode

Auto

Flash mode

Choose a flash mode. The options availabl e vary with the shooting mode.

Introduction

Tap A to return to the previous screen.

• See “Selecting a Scene Mode” (A 38) for more information on displaying descriptions of the features of each scene mode.

• See “Operating the Setup Menu” (A 140) for more information on displaying the help screen for each setup menu item.

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 16).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

First Steps

cover.

Slide the cover latch to Y side (1) and open the cover (2).

2 Insert the battery.

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

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

The battery latch will spring back into place when the battery is fully inserted.

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.

Close the cover (1) and slide the cover latch (2) to Z side.

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Close the slide cover to 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 battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

First Steps

B Notes on the Battery

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

(A 161), 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.

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.

First Steps

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

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

region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.

EH-68P (AR)

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

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

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

camera.

USB cable

B Connecting the Cable

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

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