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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Trademark Information
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their respective holders.
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto
G
Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Pictures
Movies
D
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Setup Menu
Technical Notes
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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.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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 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
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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
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
• 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.
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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://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).
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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 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
8
6
7
9
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
6
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
4
and exposure.
Press the shutterrelease button the
rest of the way down
to take a picture.
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Opening/closing
the connector cover
Parts of the Camera
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2314
5
OLED monitor (monitor)*/
1
touch panel................................................... 6, 8
2 Tripod socket
3 Connector cover...........18, 126, 128, 133
Battery-chamber/
4
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.
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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).
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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.
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Operation control on Photo information on
Picture and operation controls are
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Information display off
Picture, photo information, and
some operation controls are
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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.
16 1519418 17
1
2
3
5
G A b c d e f g h i
1
j k u l m n G o p a D
Shooting mode....... 26, 37, 38, 60, 122
c
2
Switch to playback mode................... 32
q
3
Touch AF/AE cancellation..................53
z
Touch shutter.............................................51
q
4
Touch AF/AE ...............................................53
p
Subject tracking........................................56
C
5
Information display setting...................8
U
6
Macro mode* .............................................67
7 Scene effect adjustment slider ............39
V
8
Continuous shooting mode, BSS* ..... 68
W
9
White balance mode*...........................70
14
999
13
12
10 116 879
X
10
ISO sensitivity* ...................................63, 73
Y
11
Date imprint*..............................................74
B
12
Switch to the HOME screen...............14
k
13
Wide zoom...................................................29
j
14
Tele zoom .....................................................29
S
15
Exposure compensation*...................66
R
16
Smile timer*.................................................60
Q
Image mode*..............................................64
17
Movie options*.......................................123
P
18
Flash mode*................................................62
O
19
Self-timer*.....................................................58
* The current camera setting is displayed at the bottom of a control.
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1m00
s
1m00
s
99 9
99 99
9
9
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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Introduction
2
3
999
4
10
999
9
9999
1m00
1m00
a
s
b
s
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
rq
5
Vibration reduction..............................147
O
Date not set..............................................163
6
Z
Travel destination..................................143
C
7
Internal memory indicator..................27
a Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures).............................................27
8
b Movie recording time remaining
........................................................................123
F
9
Macro mode ................................................67
10 Zoom indicator ......................................29, 67
B
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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.
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Playback (Operation Controls)
Tap the following controls to switch between monitor displays, or delete or edit
pictures.
Introduction
• The controls available displayed vary depending upon the information display
setting (A 8), the displayed picture, and the current camera settings.
1617181920
1
2
3
4
5
G A b c d e f g h i
j k u l m n G o p D
1
Switch to shooting mode
...........................................................26, 38, 122
c c a b
2
Playback mode...................32, 78, 84, 87
L
3
Protect ............................................................99
K
Print-order .................................................101
4
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Volume control.....................98, 108, 125
C
5
Information display setting .................8
e
6
Rotate image ...........................................106
h
Stretch.......................................................... 118
7
Perspective control..............................119
f
8
Add pictures to albums .......................80
g
9
Voice memo.............................................107
i
10
Skin softening.......................................... 120
6 789 10
B
11
Switch to the HOME screen...............14
J
12
Delete .............................................................32
I
13
Slide show ....................................................98
N
14
Thumbnail display.................................. 93
M
Playback zoom...........................................91
15
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Movie playback ......................................125
d
16
Small picture ............................................117
c
17
Color options...........................................116
l
18
D-Lighting..................................................115
b
19
Quick retouch..........................................114
a
20
Paint...............................................................111
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99 9/ 99 9
b
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
5
c D-Lighting icon..................................115
b Color options icon ...........................116
6 p Voice memo icon............................. 107
n m l
7
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/
9
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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Y V U X W
Movie options .........................................123
12 k Crop icon ...............................................121
i Stretch icon..........................................118
13
h Perspective control icon...............119
14 d Paint icon ...............................................111
15 g Skin softening icon ..........................120
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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.
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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.
5
6
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
21
4
3
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
9
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).
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4
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
1/3
1
HOME
display
Monitor
settings
We l come
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
2
feature.
3 A: Return display to the previous screen.
4 B: Exit the menu and return to the HOME screen.
Date
Vibration
reduction
2
3
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an
electrical power outlet.
The power-on lamp slowly blinks orange to indicate
that the battery is charging.
About four hours are required to charge a fully
exhausted battery.
The following chart explains power-on lamp status
when the camera is plugged into the electrical power outlet.
Power-on lamp Description
Blinks slowly
(orange)
Off
Flickers (orange)
Battery charging.
Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the poweron lamp stops blinking orange 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).
• A USB cable is not correctly connected, nor is a Charging AC
Adapter correctly plugged, or the battery is faulty.
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the
battery.
Charging the Battery
First Steps
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 Charging A C Adapter EH-68 P is for use only with c ompatible devices. Do not use wi th another
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 161), before use.
• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P can be used with AC power sources of 50/60 Hz and 100-240 V.
First Steps
To use the charging AC adapter abroad, be sure to use a power adapter (available commercially)
where necessary. Check beforehand with your travel agent regarding the necessity for power
adapter plugs.
• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the
Charging AC adapter is connected to the camera, 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-68P 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-62F (available separately; A 158) is used, power is supplied to the camera
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this
camera.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F.
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 S70 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
(A 127, 131).
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65
(available separately; A 158).
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Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, open the slide cover.
After the power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment,
the monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, close the slide cover.
When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp
and monitor will turn off.
Charging the Battery
First Steps
B Note on Opening the Slide Cover
Be sure to keep your fingers away from the lens when opening the slide cover.
D Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off
automatically and the camera will enter standby mode (the auto off function).
• Pressing the shutter-release button, while the monitor is off (the power-on lamp is blinking) in
standby mode will reactivate the monitor.
• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the
Auto off option (A 149) in the setup menu (A 139).
• When the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately, A 162) is connected, a screen saver function
is activated to prevent screen burn when no operations are performed for about a minute (default
setting, A 149).
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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 Open the slide cover to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
First Steps
When the COOLPIX welcome screen is displayed, tap the
monitor or press the shutter-release button.
2 Tap the desired language.
If the desired language is not displayed, tap D
or E to view other language options.
For more information about operating the touch
panel, see “Operating the Touch Panel” (A 6).
3 Tap Yes.
If No is tapped, the date and time will not be set.
4 Tap A or B to select your home
time zone (A 145) and tap Z.
D Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap H in the time zone
selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight
saving time function.
When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is
displayed at the top of the monitor.
To turn off the daylight saving time function, tap H again.
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Set time and date?
No
Home time zone
London
Casablanca
Home time zone
London
Casablanca
Language
Date
1/3
Yes
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5 Tap D or E to choose the order in
which the day, month and year are
displayed.
6 Edit the date and time.
Tap the desired item and D or E to edit the
highlighted item.
7 Tap Z.
The settings are applied and monitor display
exits to shooting mode.
Date
DMY
//
Date
DMY
//
Date
DMY
1430
//
1115 2009
:
00 00
0101 2009
:
00 00
0101 2009
:
First Steps
D Changing the Date and Time
• Select Date from the Date item (A 143) in the setup menu (A 139) to change the current date
and time and follow the procedure described from step 5.
• Select Time zone from the Date item (A 143) in the setup menu to change the time zone and
daylight saving time settings.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Recorded data are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB)
or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; A 158).
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
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
2 Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in the correct
orientation
place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure
that the memory card is in the correct orientation.
shown at right until it clicks into
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, close the slide cover to
turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on
lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to
partially eject the card. The card can then be removed
by hand (2). Do not attempt to remove the card at an
angle.
• Note that the memory card may become hot during
use; observe due caution when removing the 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 150). 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 S70 (A 150).
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
NoYes
B The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a wri te protect switch. When
this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to,
or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock”
position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position
to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is be ing 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 use a computer to format the memory card.
• 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: Easy Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G Easy Auto Mode
In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting
mode by framing a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting
mode that suits the scene (A 34).
1 Open the slide cover to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
G (easy auto) mode is initially activated at the time of
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
purchase. Proceed to step 4.
2 Tap the shooting mode control.
3 Tap G.
The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.
A shooting mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
4 Check the battery level.
Battery Level
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
B
N
Battery
exhausted.
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Auto mode
Battery level indicator
Battery low.
Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
Cannot take pictures.
Recharge or replace with
a fully charged battery.
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G Easy Auto Mode
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Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode
To display the number of exposures remaining and shooting settings, tap C
displayed at lower left in the monitor to turn on shooting information (A 8).
Image mode
The combination of image size and image quality
(compression) is displayed. The default setting is
f16:9 (3968 × 2232).
Shooting mode
In easy auto mode, h,
i, j, k, l, m, or
n is displayed to
indicate the shooting
mode selected by the
camera for the current
subject and framing.
9
Number of 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 64).
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
Vibration reduction
The effects of camera shake
are reduced.
Internal memory indicator
Indicates that images will be stored in the
camera’s internal memory (approximately
20 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is
not displayed and pictures will be stored to
memory card.
B Note on Touch Shutter
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor
(A 51). Take care that you do not release the shutter accidently.
B Note on Printing Pictures
When printing pictures taken at an A Image mode setting of f 16:9 (3968) (default setting), the
edges of pictures may be cropped, preventing printing of complete pictures (A 132).
C Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode
• When the camera is pointed at a human face, the face priority function which the camera
automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, activates. See “Easy Auto Mode” (A 34) for
more information.
• Shooting settings (A 48) can be changed when C is tapped to display the operation controls.
D Vibration Reduction
• See “Vibration Reduction” (A 147) in the setup menu (A 139) for more information.
• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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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, and microphone.
When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn
the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
2 Frame the picture.
When the camera automatically selects the
optimum scene mode, the shooting mode
control will be changed (A 34).
When the camera recognizes a human face, that
face will be framed by a yellow double border
(focus area).
Up to 12 faces can be recognized. If more than
one face is recognized, 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 recognized, a focus area will not be displayed. Frame the picture so that the
intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.
Shooting mode control
B Notes on Easy Auto Mode
• The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain condition. In this case, select another
shooting mode.
• When digital zoom is in effect, shooting mode is h.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Tap j or k to activate optical zoom. Tap
j to zoom in so that the subject fills a
larger area of the frame, or k to zoom out,
increasing the area visible in the frame.
Digital zoom
Optical zoom
Digital Zoom
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, touching
and holding j triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the
maximum optical zoom ratio.
The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed
when digital zoom is in effect. The touch shutter (A 51) and touch AF/AE (A 53)
functions are not available.
Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled
Zoom in
Zoom out
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
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.
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. 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 top as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the
zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the
current image mode setting (A 64).
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 148) in the
setup menu (A 139).
Small image size
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
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1/ 12 5 F5.8
1 Press the shutter-release button
halfway (A 4).
Focus is locked when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. When focus is locked,
the active focus area turns green.
When a face is recognized: When no face is recognized:
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
1/ 125 F3.9
Shutter
speed
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.
The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake and increases shutter
speed, the shutter speed indicator will turn green (Motion detection; A 34).
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and then the focus area or the focus
indicator may blink red, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press
the shutter-release button halfway again.
Aperture
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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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 frame (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 a white wall)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several
times, or focus on another subject (A 55). 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 Note on Face Priority
See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 34) for more information.
C Touch Shutter
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor
(A 51) rather than by pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be
changed to the R Touch AF/AE option, with which the camera locks focus and exposure without
releasing the shutter, when a subject is tapped (A 53).
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D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 148) may light when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 62) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed
all the way down.
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
15 / 1 1/ 2 0 09 15 : 3 0
00 0 4 . JP G
4/ 4
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)
Tap c.
Shooting Playback
Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto Mode
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback
mode.
Drag the current picture to display previous or subsequent
picture. Use two fingers to forward or backward pictures
more rapidly.
Tap the shooting mode control (G) displayed at upper left
in the monitor or press the shutter-release button to return
to shooting mode.
Tap C displayed at lower left in the monitor to
turn on photo information (A 9) and check
picture file numbers. C is displayed when
pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory
are played back.
When a memory card is inserted in the camera,
C is not displayed and pictures stored on the
memory card are played back.
Internal memory indicator
File number/total number of frames
Deleting Pictures
1 Play back a picture to be deleted and
tap C to display J at the right side of
the monitor (A 9).
15/11/2009 15:30
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3 Tap Yes.
Note that deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
To exit without deleting the picture, tap No.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures
Delete
Erase 1 image?
Yes No
C Options Available in Playback Mode
When C is tapped in full-frame playback mode and photo information is turned on (A 9), the
following operations are available using operation controls.
Option Tap Description A
Enlarge view of picture currently displayed
in the monitor up to about 10×. Pictures can
Playback zoom
View thumbnails
Play back pictures in
slide show
Switch to shooting
mode
Switch to the HOME
screen
M
N
I
Shooting mode
control
B
also be enlarged by placing two fingers on
the picture currently displayed and
spreading them apart.
Tap D to return to full-frame playback.
Display 6, 12, or 20 picture thumbnails.
Picture thumbnails can also be displayed by
placing two fingers on the picture currently
displayed and pinching them together.
Play back pictures, stored in the internal
memory or on a memory card, one by one.
Tap the shooting mode control displayed at
upper left in the monitor (A 10). The
shutter-release button can also be pressed
to switch to shooting mode.
Shooting or playback mode can be selected
and the setup menu can be displayed from
the HOME screen.
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C Viewing Pictures
• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
• Pictures taken in portrait (“tall”) orientation will be rotated automatically (A 13). The rotating
direction can be changed from the f Rotate image option (A 106). When the camera is
rotated, the picture displayed is also rotated (A 13).
• When the monitor has turne d off in standby mode to save power, press the shutter-release button
to reactivate it (A 149).
D Deleting Multiple Pictures
• When J is tapped in thumbnail playback mode, multiple pictures can be deleted (A 95).
• When J is tapped in the album list in favorite pictures (A 81) or in the category list in auto sort
(A 84) mode, all pictures added to a particular album or sorted to a particular category can be
deleted (A 96).
• When J is tapped in the shooting date list screen in list by date mode (A 87), all pictures taken
on a particular date can be deleted (A 96).
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Easy Auto Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when pointing the
camera at a subject.
• h Auto mode (general use)
• i Portrait (A 39)
• j Landscape (A 40)
• k Night landscape (A 42)
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Focusing in Easy Auto Mode
When the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway while the shooting mode control h or
n is displayed, the camera automatically
selects the focus area (one of nine) containing
the subject closest to the camera.
Notes on Face Priority
• The camera may be unable to recognize 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 recognized 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 55).
• l Night portrait (A 40)
• m Backlight (A 44)
• n Close-up (A 42)
C Motion Detection
In G (easy auto) mode or A (auto) mode, when the camera detects subject movement or camera
shake, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed is increased to reduce blurring. In this case, the shutter
speed indicator will turn green.
• Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and
camera shake in some situations.
• Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.
• The pictures taken using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.
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Selecting a Shooting Mode
Select a shooting mode from G (easy auto), A (auto), C (scene), and D (movie)
modes.
1 Tap the shooting mode control in
shooting mode.
The shooting mode selection controls are
displayed.
2 Tap the desired shooting mode
control.
Tap C (scene) to display scene selection
controls. Tap the desired scene control (A 38).
The selected shooting mode is enabled and the
monitor display returns to shooting mode.
When the shooting mode control displayed at
upper left in the monitor is tapped or the
shutter-release button is pressed with the shooting mode selection controls displayed,
monitor display returns to shooting mode without switching shooting modes.
1 G Easy auto mode A 26
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum
shooting mode.
2 A Auto mode A 37
Pictures can be taken with your own shooting settings such as flash mode or
macro mode setting. The continuous setting and the subject tracking option
with which a focus area follows the selected subject can also be applied.
3 C Scene mode A 38
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
4 D Movie mode A 122
Shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone.
Easy auto mode
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D Selecting a Shooting Mode from the HOME Screen
A different shooting mode can also be selected from the HOME screen (A 14). Tap B, displayed at
lower right in the monitor in shooting and playback modes, to display the HOME screen.
C Adjusting Shooting Settings
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When C is tapped in shooting mode, operation controls are displayed and shooting settings can
be adjusted. The settings that can be adjusted vary by shooting mode (A 49).
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Shooting in A (Auto) Mode
999
Shooting settings such as flash mode and macro mode can be changed or
applied. The Continuous setting and the Subject tracking option, with which
the active focus area follows the selected subject, can also be applied.
1 Tap the shooting mode control in
shooting mode to display the shooting
Easy auto mode
mode selection controls, and then tap
A.
The camera enters A (auto) mode.
A shooting mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap C to display the operation
controls.
3 Check or adjust the setting.
Tap an operation control to adjust the setting.
See “Adjusting the Camera Settings in Shooting
Mode” (A 48) for more information.
4 Frame the subject and take a
picture.
When the camera recognizes a face,
a yellow double border (focus area) is
displayed around that face. When
the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, the camera focuses on that
face framed by a double border
(A 28, 34).
When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no
face is recognized, the camera selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject
closest to the camera (A 34) by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
A picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the
monitor (A 51) rather than by pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter
option can be changed to the R Touch AF/AE option, with which the camera locks
focus and exposure without releasing the shutter, when a subject is tapped (A 53).
D More Information
See “Autofocus” (A 31) and “Notes on Face Priority” (A 34) for more information.
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Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The
following scene modes are available.
b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e
g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j
u Food l Museum m
o Backlight p
Panorama assist
Fireworks show
Selecting a Scene Mode
Night portrait
Night landscape
n Copy G Draw
f Party/indoor
k Close-up
1 Tap the shooting mode control in
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shooting mode to display the shooting
mode selection controls, and then tap
C.
The scene selection controls will be displayed.
A shooting mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap the desired scene control.
See “Features” (A 39) for more information.
3 Frame the subject and take a
picture.
A scene effect adjustment slider is
displayed in some scene modes when
the information display is enabled by
tapping C. The degree of effect
applied to pictures taken in the selected
scene mode can be adjusted (A 39).
Tap C to display the operation controls and adjust the shooting settings (A 48).
C Displaying the Help Screen in Scene Mode
When F is tapped in step 2, the help selection screen is
displayed. Tap a scene control to display a description of the
features of that mode. Tap A to return to the help selection
screen.
• Tap F in the help selection screen to return to the
monitor display shown in step 2.
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The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed
in the scene modes listed below when the
information display is enabled by tapping C.
Tap the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust
the degree of effect to be applied to pictures
taken in the selected scene mode.
b Portrait, e Night portrait,
g Beach/snow, j Night landscape,
o Backlight
u Food
c Landscape, k Close-up
h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn
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Scene effect adjustment slider
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Darker Brighter
More blue More red
Less vivid More vivid
More blue More red
Features
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face (A 28, 34).
• If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject
at the center of the frame by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• The camera smoothes skin tones (in up to three faces) by
applying the skin softening function before recording
pictures (A 120).
• Digital zoom is not available.
• The default setting for flash mode is V Auto with red-eye reduction.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) to adjust picture brightness.
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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.
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light (A 148).
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) to adjust
picture saturation.
d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action
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in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by
pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
• While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6
pictures are taken at a rate of about 1 frame per second (fps)
when image mode is set to f 16:9 (3968).
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the
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 K Touch shutter function (A 51).
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light (A 148).
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.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face (A 28, 34).
• If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject
at the center of the frame by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• The camera smoothes skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening
function before recording pictures (A 120).
• 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 39) to adjust picture brightness.
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration
reduction (A 147) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Noise reduction is automatically performed in scene modes with which Q is indicated. More time
than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
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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 default setting for flash mode is V 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. In dark
surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 147) to
Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
g Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) to adjust
picture brightness.
h Sunset O
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 W Off.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) 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
(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.
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light (A 148).
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) to adjust picture color.
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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.
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light (A 148).
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) to adjust picture brightness.
k Close-up
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Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close
range.
• p Macro mode (A 67) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The camera can focus on the subject as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.)
at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator
glow green (the zoom indicator is positioned under I). The
closest possible shooting distance may vary according to
zoom position.
• Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm
(1 ft.).
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A 147) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) to adjust picture saturation.
OQ
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration
reduction (A 147) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Noise reduction is automatically performed in scene modes with which Q is indicated. More time
than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
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u Food
Useful when taking pictures of food.
• p Macro mode (A 67) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The camera can focus on the subject as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.)
at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator
glow green (the zoom indicator is positioned under I). The
closest possible shooting distance may vary according to
zoom position.
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the influence lighting has on the color of
the subject (A 39). Scene effect adjustments applied in Food scene mode are stored in
the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off and reapplied the next time
camera is turned on.
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l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other situations in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• BSS (best shot selector) (A 68) can be enabled when
shooting.
• BSS is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time
when the shutter is released using the K Touch shutter
function (A 51).
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A 147) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light (A 148).
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m Fireworks show O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst
of light from a firework.
• 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.
• The flash does not fire and the flash mode is disabled.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light (A 148).
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n Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Use macro mode (A 67) to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
• The default setting for flash mode is W Off.
G 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 45) for more information.
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o Backlight
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• The flash mode setting is fixed at X Fill flash.
• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 39) 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 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 46) for more
information.
• The default setting for flash mode is W Off.
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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 size setting of TV screen (640 × 480).
1 Tap the shooting mode control in
shooting mode to display the
shooting mode selection controls, and
then tap C.
The scene selection controls will be displayed.
A shooting mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap G.
3 Write a memo or draw pictures.
Tap H to enlarge picture display by 3×, the
optimum display size for writing memos and
drawing pictures. Tap A, D, B, or C to change
the portion of the picture in the monitor. Tap G to
return to the original display size.
Tap a (pen) to write text or draw pictures
(A 112), and tap m (eraser) to erase lines (A 112).
4 Tap Z.
Tap Z, before tapping A, to undo the last
operation applied using the pen or erase tool (up
to the last five operations can be undone).
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Portrait
5 Tap Yes.
The memo is saved.
To exit without saving the memo, tap No.
Save O K?
NoYes
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Shooting for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best
results. Set Vibration reduction (A 147) to Off from the setup menu (A 139)
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1 Tap the shooting mode control in
shooting mode to display the
shooting mode selection controls, and
then tap C.
The scene selection controls will be displayed.
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A shooting mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap p.
The 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 picture 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 48) before the first
picture is taken in the next step.
4 Frame the first portion of the
panorama scene and take the
first picture.
One third of the picture will be
displayed as translucent.
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5 Take the next picture.
Frame the next picture so that onethird of the frame overlaps the previous
picture.
Repeat this process until the necessary
number of pictures have been taken to
complete the scene.
6 Tap D when shooting is completed.
The camera returns to step 3.
B Notes on Panorama Assist
• Apply or adjust shooting settings (A 48) before releasing the shutter for the first picture.
Shooting settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Picture cannot be deleted, nor
can zoom be adjusted until the series is finalized.
• The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function
(A 149) 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
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Transfer pictures to a computer (A 127) and use Panorama Maker (A 130) to join them in a single
panorama.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 159) for more information.
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Setting Options
The camera settings described below can be applied or adjusted depending upon
shooting conditions and purposes.
• The settings that can be applied or adjusted vary depending upon shooting
mode. See “Camera Settings that Can Be Adjusted in Each Shooting Mode”
(A 49) for more information.
.
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Touch shooting
Touch shutter...................................51
K
1
Touch AF/AE .....................................53
R
Subject tracking..............................56
Q
2 n Self-timer....................................................58
3 m Flash mode.................................................62
4 A Image mode.............................................64
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5 a Smile timer...............................................60
6 o Exposure compensation...................66
7 p Macro mode.............................................67
8 C Continuous...............................................68
9 N White balance.....................................70
10 M ISO sensitivity ......................................73
11 L Date imprint.......................................74
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Camera Settings that Can Be Adjusted in Each Shooting Mode
The following camera settings can be adjusted in each shooting mode.
Function
Shooting
mode
Easy auto
mode
A (auto)
mode
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night
portrait
Party/
indoor
Beach/
snow
Sunset
Scene mode
Dusk/
dawn
Night
landscape
Close-up
Food
Museum
Fireworks
show
Copy
K
A 51RA 53QA 56nA 58mA 62
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w
w w w w
www w w
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Draw
Backlight
Panorama
assist
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1 Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie mode).
2Only U
camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has selected.
3 The settings applied are stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off,
and reapplied the next time the camera is turned on.
Auto
and W
Off
flash modes can be specified. When U
1, 3
a
A
A 60oA 66pA 67CA 68NA 70MA 73
A 64
2
w
3
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w
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Auto
is applied, the
3
1, 3
L
A 74
w
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 75) for more information.
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Adjusting Shooting Settings
1 Tap C in shooting mode.
2 Tap the desired operation control.
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3 Tap the desired setting item.
Setting status is displayed at the bottom of
operation controls, except the touch shooting
control. The touch shooting control differs
according to the current setting.
To exit to shooting mode without adjusting
shooting setting, tap the operation control or
press the shutter-release button halfway while
the selection controls are displayed.
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9
9
K
Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)
When the K Touch shutter option (default setting) is selected for the touch
shooting setting, the shutter is released when the monitor is tapped.
9
Tap the touch shooting control displayed at the left side of the monitor
in shooting mode to adjust a setting.
1 Tap K (touch shutter).
z is displayed at the left side of the monitor in
shooting mode.
Touch shutter
K
Touch shooting
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 touch shutter
function is not available.
Touch shutter operation differs, according to the current shooting mode, as follows.
Shooting mode Touch shutter operation
• When the camera recognizes a face, focus and
exposure are set by tapping the double border.
G (easy auto) mode
When the camera recognizes more than one face,
tap a face framed by a single border to set focus
and exposure for that face.
• When no face is recognized, focus is set for the
area tapped.
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Shooting mode Touch shutter operation
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A (auto) mode, d Sports,
f Party/indoor, g Beach/
snow, k Close-up, u Food,
l Museum, n Copy, and
o Backlight scene modes
b Portrait and e Night
portrait scene modes
c Landscape, h Sunset,
i Dusk/dawn, j Night
landscape, m Fireworks
show, and p Panorama
assist scene modes
The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch shutter option is selected.
If H is displayed when the monitor is tapped,
the shutter cannot be released. Tap an area
within H or a border displayed when the
camera recognizes a face.
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set
for the area tapped. When the camera recognizes
more than one face, tap a face framed by a single
border to set focus and exposure for that face.
The shutter is released only when a border displayed
by the face priority function is tapped.
Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area
used when pictures are taken by pressing the
shutter-release button. See “Features” (A 39) for
more information.
B Notes on Touch Shutter
• When taking pictures with C Continuous or D BSS enabled, or in d Sports or l Museum
scene mode, 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 G (easy auto) mode, A (auto) mode,
and some scene modes by changing the touch shooting setting to R Touch AF/AE (A 53). At
this setting, the shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.
• In some rare cases, shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the
subject may not be in focus (A 31).
• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
C Touch Shutter Function When Recording Movies
Touch shutter is also available in movie mode. Movie recording can be initiated or stopped by
tapping the monitor (A 122).
C Touch Shooting Setting
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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9
R Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)
The touch shooting setting can be changed from K Touch shutter (default
setting) to R 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.
9
Tap the touch shooting control displayed at the left side of the monitor
in shooting mode to adjust a setting.
1 Tap R (touch AF/AE).
q is displayed at the left side of the monitor in
shooting mode.
2 Tap the subject at which the camera
focuses.
I or a double border will be displayed at the
area tapped.
When digital zoom is in effect, the touch AF/AE
function is not available.
Touch AF/AE operation differs, according to the
current shooting mode, as follows.
Shooting mode Touch AF/AE operation
• When the camera recognizes a face, only a face
framed by a border can be selected. When the
camera recognizes more than one face, tap a face
G (easy auto) mode
framed by a single border to set focus and
exposure for that face. The single border changes
to a double border.
• When no face is recognized, only the focus is set
for the area tapped.
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Touch shutter
K
Touch shooting
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Shooting mode Touch AF/AE operation
A (auto) mode, d Sports,
f Party/indoor, g Beach/
snow, k Close-up, u Food,
l Museum, n Copy, and
o Backlight scene modes
b Portrait and e Night
portrait scene modes
Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.
Only a border displayed by the face priority function
can be selected. When the camera recognizes more
than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to
set focus and exposure for that face. The single
border changes to a double border.
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To disable the focus area selection, tap q displayed at the left side of the monitor.
If a position at which focus cannot be acquired
is tapped, H will be displayed in the monitor.
Tap another position inside H.
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 Notes on Touch AF/AE
• R Touch AF/AE is disabled in c Landscape, h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn, j Night landscape,
m Fireworks show, and p Panorama assist scene modes. The touch shooting setting is fixed
at K Touch shutter.
• In some rare cases, shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the
subject may not be in focus (A 31).
• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
C Touch Shooting Setting
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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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, try pressing
the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.
1 Switch to A (a uto) mode a nd select R Touch AF/AE for
the touch shooting setting.
• q is displayed at the left side of the monitor in
shooting mode.
2 Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the
desired subject.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Confirm that 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 shutter
K
Touch shooting
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Q Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)
In A (auto) mode, the touch shooting setting can be changed from K Touch
shutter (default setting) to Q 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.
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Switch to A (auto) mode and tap the touch shooting control displayed
at the left side of the monitor to adjust a setting.
1 Tap Q (subject tracking).
p is displayed at the left side of the monitor in
shooting mode.
2 Select a subject.
Tap the desired tracking subject.
When the camera recognizes a face, it is framed
by a border. When that face is tapped, the
camera begins tracking the face. If more than
one face was recognized, the borders framing
faces other than the one selected for subject
tracking disappear.
When the subject other than a face is selected, a
yellow focus area is displayed around that
subject and the camera begins tracking the
subject.
When the camera is unable to focus on the
subject, the focus area will glow red. Change
the composition and tap the tracking subject
again.
Tap another subject to change a subject to follow.
The camera focuses continuously as it tracks the subject. Therefore, the sound of lens
drive movement can be heard.
If the camera cannot track the selected subject anymore, the focus area will disappear
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3 Press the shutter-release button to
take a picture.
The camera focuses on the focus area framed
by a border when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green
and focus will be locked.
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 automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest
to the camera.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.
B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode
• Adjust zoom and shooting settings (A 48) before selecting the subject. If zoom or any other
setting is adjusted after the subject has been selected, subject selection will be cancelled.
• It may be impossible to select the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the
selected 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 recognizes a similar subject. The camera’s
ability to accurately track the selected subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of
the subject.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• In some rare cases, shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the
subject may not be in focus (A 31).
• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
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C Touch Shooting Setting
The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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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. Set Vibration reduction (A 147) to Off from the setup menu
(A 139) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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Tap O in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
1 Tap the desired time until the shutter is
released.
W (ten seconds): Use on important occasions,
X (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
The selected self-timer mode is displayed.
such as weddings.
2 Frame the picture and press
the shutter-release button
halfway.
Focus and exposure will be locked.
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xWX
06
Self-timer
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3 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 self-timer 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 selftimer turns 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 may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
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a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face (Smile Timer)
The camera detects smiles on the recognized faces and the shutter is automatically
released.
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Tap R in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
1 Tap Y.
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The smile timer is enabled.
Off
Y x
Smile timer
2 Frame a picture.
When the camera recognizes 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 glow green for
a moment and focus is locked.
Up to three faces can be recognized. 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 border
around the others. When a face framed by a single border is tapped, the single border
changes to a double border and the camera will focus on that face.
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3 The shutter is automatically released.
If the camera detects that the face framed by
the double border is smiling, the shutter is
automatically released.
When the camera recognizes a face, the selftimer lamp (A 4) blinks. Immediately after the
shutter is released with detection of a smiling
face, the self-timer lamp flickers.
Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face priority function and
smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.
The camera smoothes skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening
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4 Tap R and x to exit smile timer
mode.
Shooting also stops in the following situations:
- When 12 pictures have been taken
- When no smile is detected for five minutes
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B Notes on Smile Timer
• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down while the smile timer is enabled, the
shutter is released and the camera exits smile timer mode.
• The focus area can be changed only when the double or single border displayed around a face
recognized with the face priority function is tapped.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• There may be functions with which this option cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
C Face Priority Function and Smiling Detection Feature
When a face is framed while the smile timer is enabled, the camera automatically recognizes that
face (face priority) and then detects smiles on that face.
• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to recognize faces or detect smiles.
• See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 34) for more information.
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m Using the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 to 11 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.5 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 ft.) when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto.
Note that in G (easy auto) mode (A 26), only U Auto (default setting) and W
Off are available.
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U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
In G (easy auto) mode (A 26), the camera automatically selects the optimum
flash mode for the scene mode it has selected.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Suited to pictures of people, this option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon
(A 63).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Y Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
Tap P in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
B Notes on 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 setting to W Off.
• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
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B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (W) or Lighting is Poor
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration
reduction (A 147) to Off from the setup menu (A 139) when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera.
• Pictures taken when the ISO sensitivity is increased may be slightly mottled.
• Noise reduction may be performed for pictures taken at slow sh utter speeds. More time than usual
is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
C The Flash Indicator
The flash indicator shows 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 will turn off, and remain
off, while the flash charges.
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C Flash Mode Setting
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at
low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if redeye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is
saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and
the picture being taken, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required.
The time until the picture is stored also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not
produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye
may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another flash
mode setting and try again.
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A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
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.
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Tap Q in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
The following image modes are available.
Option Size (pixels) Description
a High (4000P) 4,000 × 3,000
Normal (4000)
b
Normal (3264)
c
Normal (2592)
d
e Normal (2048) 2,048 × 1,536
g PC screen (1024) 1,024 × 768
h TV screen (640) 640 × 480
16:9 (3968)
f
(default setting)
4,000 × 3,000
3,264 × 2,448
2,592 × 1,944
3,968 × 2,232
Highest quality, 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.
Smaller size 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,
or distribution by e-mail or the web. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are
recorded.
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
B Note on Image Mode Setting
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
B Note on Printing Pictures
When printing pictures taken at anA Image mode setting of f 16:9 (3968) (default setting), the
edges of pictures may be cropped, preventing printing of complete pictures.
It may be possible to print complete pictures if settings on the printer are applied so that borders are
printed around pictures (borderless printing not enabled).
Refer to the documentation supplied with the printer or consult the digital photo lab for further
details to make sure that the printer supports printing at an aspect ratio of 16:9.
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C Image Mode
The image mode setting applied is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned
off, and reapplied the next time the camera is turned on. Changes made to this setting apply to all
shooting modes (except movie mode).
C Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory
and on a 512 MB 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 upon the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same
specified capacity.
Setting
a
High (4000P) 3 Approx. 80 Approx. 34 × 25/13.4 × 9.8
Normal (4000) 7 Approx. 165 Approx. 34 × 25/13.4 × 9.8
b
Normal (3264) 10 Approx. 245 Approx.
c
Normal (2592) 16 Approx. 385 Approx.
d
e
Normal (2048) 25 Approx. 605 Approx.
g
PC screen (1024) 87 Approx. 2060 Approx.
h
TV screen (640) 163 Approx. 3865 Approx.
f
16:9 (3968) 9 Approx. 220 Approx.
1
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining
display shows “9999”.
2
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.
Internal memory
(approx. 20 MB)
Memory card1
(512 MB)
Print size2 (cm/in.)
28 × 21/11 × 8.3
22 × 16.5/8.6 × 6.4
17 × 13/6.7 × 5.1
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.7
5 × 4/1.9 × 1.5
34 × 19/13.4 × 7.5
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C Image Mode Setting and Monitor Display
Monitor display in shooting and playback modes varies as indicated below according to the image
mode setting.
f
a, b, c, d, e, g, h
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o Changing Brightness Using Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
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1 Tap a slider, or A or B.
When the picture is too dark, apply positive (+)
exposure compensation.
When the picture is too bright, apply negative
exposure compensation.
Exposure compensation can be set to values
between –2.0 and +2.0 EV.
Tap D to close the guide and return to shooting display without changing the
exposure compensation value.
(–)
Exposure compensation
2 Tap Z.
The setting is applied.
To reset exposure compensation, tap S to
display the slider and set the exposure
compensation value to 0 using the slider, and
then tap Z.
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, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
D Using Exposure Compensation
The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive (+) compensation may therefore be
required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit
expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.
Negative (–) compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects
(for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main
subject.
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p Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
30 cm (1 ft.).
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Tap U in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
1 Tap Y.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
Off
Yx
Macro mode
2 Tap j or k and frame the picture.
The camera can focus at a distance of 3 cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom
position at which F glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned
under I).
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B Note on Macro Mode Setting
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
C Autofocus
In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
to lock focus and exposure. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.
C Recording Movies in Macro Mode
Macro mode setting can be also applied in movie mode (A 124).
C The Macro Mode Setting
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.
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V Continuous
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when
Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white
balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.
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The following options are available.
U Single (default setting)
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release is released.
V Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6 pictures are taken at a rate of
about 1 frame per second (fps) when Image mode is set to f 16:9 (3968).
D BSS (Best Shot Selector)
The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in
blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the
shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is
automatically selected and saved.
W Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes
16 pictures at about 7 frames per second (fps) and arranges
them in a single image.
• Pictures are recorded at an image mode setting of d
Normal (2592). This setting cannot be changed.
• Digital zoom is not available.
B Notes on Continuous Shooting
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image
mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
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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 162) 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.
B Note on Touch Shutter
C Continuous or D BSS is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time when the shutter
is released using the touch shutter function.
C Continuous Setting
The continuous setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) is selected.
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N 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 coloration, 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.
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Tap W in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
The following white balance settings are available.
a Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
b Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 72).
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 Setting
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
B Flash Mode
Set the flash mode to W Off (A 62) at white balance settings other than a (Auto) or g (Flash).
C White Balance Setting
The white balance setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) is selected.
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M
Preset Manual
Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a
red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be
used during shooting.
2 Tap C to display the operation
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3 Tap b.
The camera zooms in.
4 Frame the reference object in the
Auto
White balance
easuring window
measuring window.
To apply the most recently measured value for
preset manual, tap Cancel.
Cancel Measure
manual
Preset
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.
B Note on Preset Manual
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when Measure is tapped in step 5.
Therefore, it is impossible to measure a value for preset manual that takes flash lighting into account.
When using flash, select a Auto or g Flash for the white balance setting.
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M ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s response to light. The higher the sensitivity,
the less light is needed to expose an image. Although high ISO sensitivity settings
are suited to pictures of moving subjects or those taken under dim lighting, high
sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”- randomly spaced, brightly
colored pixels - concentrated in dark portions of images.
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Tap X in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
The following options are available.
Auto (default setting)
a
Sensitivity is ISO 80 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera compensates by
raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800 when lighting is poor.
Fixed range auto
Z
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from
ISO 80-200 or z ISO 80-400. The camera will not raise sensitivity beyond the
y
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, 6400
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.
When the ISO sensitivity setting is set to any option other than a Auto, motion
detection (A 34) is disabled.
B Note on ISO Setting
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That
cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A 75) for more information.
B Notes on ISO Sensitivity 3200 and 6400
• When M ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, A Image mode settings are limited to e
Normal (2048), g PC screen (1024), and h TV screen (640).
• When M ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the image mode control is displayed in red
during shooting.
B ISO Sensitivity Setting
The ISO sensitivity setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s me mory even after the
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) is selected.
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L Imprinting Time and Date (Date Imprint)
The date and time of shooting are imprinted on pictures as they are recorded,
allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date
printing (A 103).
The Date imprint setting can also be adjusted from the setup menu (A 146).
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The following options are available.
Tap Y in shooting mode to adjust the setting.
Off (default setting)
x
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
Date
M
Date is imprinted on pictures taken.
Date and time
N
Date and time are imprinted on pictures.
B Notes on Date Imprint
• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time
cannot be imprinted on pictures after they have been taken.
• Dates imprinted at an A Image mode setting (A 64) of h TV screen (640) may be difficult to
read. Choose an A Image mode setting of g PC screen (1024) or larger when using date
imprint.
• The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date item (A 22, 143).
• The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations:
- Pictures taken in d Sports (A 40), l Museum (A 43), or p Panorama assist (A 44)
scene mode
- Pictures taken with C Continuous or D BSS selected for the C Continuous setting (A 68)
-Movies (A 122)
- When shooting with Vibration reduction (A 147) set to On (hybrid), Date imprint is
automatically set to Off.
• The shooting date decoration can also be added to existing pictures using the d Pa int function
(A 111).
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C Date Imprint and Print Set
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers that support the printing of shooting date and photo
information, the date and information can be printed without imprinting this information on them
using settings in the Print set option (A 101).
C Date Imprint Setting
Changes made to the date imprint setting apply to all other shooting modes except d Sports, l
Museum, and p Panorama assist scene modes and movie mode, which do not support date
imprinting. The current date imprint setting is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera
is turned off and reapplied the next time the camera is turned on.
Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Restricted function Setting Description
Touch shooting:
K Touch shutter
(A 51)
R Touch AF/AE
(A 53)
Q Subject tracking
(A 56)
n Self-timer
(A 58)
m Flash mode
(A 62)
A Image mode
(A 64)
Smile timer (A 60)
Self-timer (A 58)
Subject tracking
(A 56)
Smile timer (A 60)
Continuous
(A 68)
Continuous
(A 68)
ISO sensitivity
(A 73)
When the camera recognizes more than one
face, a face framed by a single border can be
tapped to focus on that face. The touch
shutter and subject tracking functions are not
available.
When Self-timer is enabled, the touch
shutter function is not available.
When Touch shooting is set to Q Subject
tracking, Self-timer is disabled.
When Smile timer is enabled, Self-timer is
disabled.
When C Continuous, D BSS, or W Multi-
shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.
When W Multi-shot 16 is selected, the
image mode setting is fixed at d Normal
(2592).
When 3200 or 6400 is selected for M ISO
sensitivity, the image mode setting of only
e Normal (2048), g PC screen (1024), or
h TV screen (640) can be selected. If any
image mode setting other than above is
selected, the image mode setting is
automatically changed to e Normal (2048)
when M ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or
6400.
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Restricted function Setting Description
a Smile timer
(A 60)
p Macro mode
(A 67)
C Continuous
(A 68)
N White balance
(A 70)
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M ISO sensitivity
(A 73)
L Date imprint
(A 74)
Digital zoom
(A 29)
Self-timer (A 58)
Subject tracking
(A 56)
Smile timer (A 60)
Self-timer (A 58)
Smile timer (A 60)
Smile timer (A 60)
Smile timer (A 60)
Continuous
(A 68)
Continuous
(A 68)
Vibration reduction
(A 147)
Subject tracking
(A 56)
Smile timer (A 60)
Continuous
(A 68)
When taking a picture using Self-timer,
Smile timer is disabled.
When Touch shooting is set to Q Subject
tracking, Macro mode is disabled.
When Smile timer is enabled, macro mode is
disabled.
C Continuous, D BSS, and W Multi-shot
16 cannot be used.
When Smile timer is enabled, the white
balance setting is fixed at a Auto.
When Smile timer is enabled, the ISO
sensitivity setting is fixed at a Auto.
When W Multi-shot 16 is selected for the
Continuous setting, the ISO sensitivity
setting is fixed at a Auto.
When C Continuous or D BSS is selected
for the Continuous setting, date imprint is
disabled.
The On (hybrid) option for Vibration
reduction and Date imprint cannot be
enabled simultaneously. When shooting with
Vibration reduction set to On (hybrid),
Date imprint is automatically set to Off.
When Touch shooting is set to Q Subject
tracking, digital zoom is not available.
When Smile timer is enabled, digital zoom is
not available.
When W Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital
zoom is not available.
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Selecting Playback Mode
Select a playback mode from c (playback), c (favorite pictures), a (auto sort),
and b (list by date) modes.
1 Tap the playback mode control in
playback mode.
The playback mode selection controls are
displayed.
2 Tap the desired playback mode
control.
The camera enters the selected playback mode.
When the playback control displayed at upper
left in the monitor is tapped with the playback
mode selection controls displayed, the monitor
display returns to the last playback mode
selected without switching the playback mode.
1 c Playback mode A 32
Play back all pictures.
2 c Favorite pictures mode A 78, 81
Play back pictures added to albums.
3 a Auto sort mode A 84
Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected
category with shooting.
4 b List by date mode A 87
Play back pictures taken on the selected date.
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D Selecting a Playback Mode from the HOME Screen
A different playback mode can also be selected from the HOME screen (A 14). Tap B, displayed at
lower right in the monitor in shooting and playback mode, to display the HOME screen.
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Pictures can be added to album for specific events, such as vacations or weddings,
or themes. When viewing albums, only the pictures sorted to the current album
are displayed. Individual pictures can be added to multiple albums.
Sorting/Playback Procedures
Preparing album (A 79)
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Pictures can be added from playback mode (A 32),
auto sort mode (A 84), and list by date mode (A 87).
Play back pictures
Adding pictures to album (A 80)
Viewing pictures in an album (A 81)
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Preparing an Album (Assigning an Icon)
The icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures
included in the album. Album icons can be applied or changed even after pictures
are added to albums.
1 Tap the playback mode control in
playback mode to display the
playback mode selection controls, and
then tap c.
Album list is displayed.
A playback mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap G.
The album selection screen is displayed.
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04 05 06
07 08 09
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3 Tap the desired album.
The album icon and icon color selection screen
is displayed.
To return to the list of albums without adjusting
the settings, tap D.
4 Tap the desired icon and color, and
Choose icon
01 02 03
04 05 06
07 08 09
Choose icon
then tap Z.
The icon is changed and monitor display
returns to the display of album list shown in
step 2.
To return to the album selection screen without
adjusting the settings, tap A.
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B Notes on Icons for Albums
• Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.
• To change the icon for an album containing pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the
memory card from the camera.
• A number (default setting) is displayed in place of an icon for albums for which an icon has not
been specified, whether the albums contain pictures stored in the internal memory or on a
memory card.
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Adding Pictures to Albums
Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums. Adding pictures to albums
makes it faster and easier to find specific pictures.
1 Display a picture to be added to an album full-frame in playback mode
(A 32), auto sort mode (A 84), or list by date mode (A 87).
2 Tap C to display the operation
control, and then tap f.
The favorite pictures screen is displayed.
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3 Tap the desired album.
The picture is added to the selected album.
When f is tapped, the camera returns to
playback mode without adding pictures to the
album.
02 03 04
06 07 08 09
Favor ite pictures
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B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures
• An album can contain up to 200 pictures.
• If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the icon for the album to which it has
been added will be turned yellow.
• Individual pictures can be added to multiple albums.
• When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the
folder (A 159) to which they were originally recorded (A 83).
• Movies cannot be added to albums.
D More Information
See “Removing Pictures from Albums” (A 82) for more information.
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Viewing Pictures in an Album
Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in
“c favorite pictures mode“. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal
playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed as
thumbnails, and edited. In addition, only the pictures added to the same album
can be played back in a slide show.
1 Tap the playback mode control in
playback mode to display the
playback mode selection controls, and
then tap c.
A list of albums is displayed.
If the pictures have been added to an album, a
picture in the album is displayed.
A playback mode can also be selected from the HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap the desired album.
The picture in the selected album will be
displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 89).
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different album.
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Favor ite pictures
02 03
04 05 06
07 08 09
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Removing Pictures from Albums
To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the
procedures described below.
Select the desired picture in full-frame display in
step 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 81) and
tap f. When f is tapped, the confirmation
dialog is displayed.
Remove this pic ture from
favorites?
Yes No
• Tap Yes to remove the picture from the
album. To exit without removing the picture,
tap No.
B Note on Deleting Picture in Favorite Pictures Mode
Note that deleting a picture played back in favorite picture mode permanently deletes the original
picture from the internal memory or memory card (A 83).
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Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode
The following operations are available with display of album list.
Option Tap Description A
Change album icon
Delete pictures by the
selected album
Create print orders
Switch to another
playback mode
Shooting
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Change the icon assigned to an album. 79
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Delete all pictures added to the selected
J
album.
Create print orders for all pictures added to
K
the selected album.
Display the playback mode selection
f
controls.
Tap the shooting mode control displayed
mode
at upper left in the monitor or press the
control
shutter-release button.
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures
When pictures are added to an album, they are not physically copied to the album or moved from
the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 159). Only the file names of pictures are added
to albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified
album are played back.
Note that deleting a picture played back in favorite picture mode permanently deletes the original
picture from the internal memory or memory card.
Adding Pictures to Albums
Internal memory/memory card
Album 1
0001.JPG 0002.JPG
0003.JPG 0004.JPG
Viewing Pictures in Albums
Album 1
0001.JPG
0002.JPG
0003.JPG
References
files
Adds file names
Adds file names
Internal
memory/
memory card
0001.JPG
0002.JPG
0003.JPG
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Album 2
0001.JPG
0004.JPG
0001.JPG
0002.JPG
Playback
0003.JPG
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Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following category with
shooting. If “a auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by
selecting the category to which they were sorted.
a Smile D Portraits u Food
U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups
D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes
In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display
can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, edited, and movies can
be played back. Pictures can be added to an album. In addition, only the pictures
sorted to the same category can be played back in a slide show.
Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
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1 Tap the playback mode control in
playback mode to display the
playback mode selection controls, and
then tap a.
Category list is displayed.
If the pictures have been sorted to a category, a
picture in the category is displayed.
A playback mode can also be selected from the HOME screen (A 14).
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2 Tap the desired category.
For more information on categories, see “Auto
Sort Mode Categories” (A 85).
The picture in the selected category will be
displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 89).
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different
category.
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Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Category Description
a Smile Pictures automatically taken with the a Smile timer.
Pictures taken when the camera selects i Portrait, l Night
D Portraits*
U Landscape
V Dusk to dawn
D Close-ups
u Food Pictures taken in u Food scene mode (A 38).
D Movie Movies (A 122).
X Retouched copies Copies created using editing functions (A 109).
W Other scenes
* Except pictures automatically taken with a Smile timer.
portrait, or m Backlight in G (easy auto) mode (A 26).
Pictures taken using the face priority function in A (auto) mode
(A 37), or those taken in b Portrait, e Night Portrait, f
Party/indoor, or o Backlight scene mode (A 38).
Pictures taken when the camera selects j Landscape in G (easy
auto) mode (A 26), or those taken in c Landscape scene
mode (A 38).
Pictures taken when the camera selects k Night landscape in G
(easy auto) mode (A 26), or those taken in j Night landscape,
h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn, or m Fireworks show scene mode
(A 38).
Pictures taken when the camera selects n Close-up in G (easy
auto) mode (A 26), or those taken with macro mode (A 67)
enabled in A (auto) mode.
Pictures taken in k Close-up scene mode (A 38).
All other pictures that cannot be defined by the categories
described above.
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B Notes on Auto Sort Mode
• Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999
pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies
cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures
and movies that could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A 32) or list by date
mode (A 78).
• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card or vice versa (A 156)
cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
• Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S70 cannot be displayed in auto
sort mode.
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Operations in Auto Sort Mode
The following operations are available with display of category list.
Option Tap Description A
Delete pictures by the
selected category
Create print orders
Switch to another
playback mode
Shooting
Switch to shooting mode
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Delete all pictures sorted to the selected
J
category.
Create print orders for all pictures sorted in
K
the selected category.
Display the playback mode selection
K
controls.
Tap the shooting mode control displayed
mode
at the upper left in the monitor or press
control
the shutter-release button.
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Playing Back Pictures Taken on a Same Day (List by Date Mode)
In “b list by date mode“, pictures taken on a same date can be played back. In full-
frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be
enlarged, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, edited, and movies can be
played back. Pictures can be added to an album. In addition, only the pictures
taken on the same shooting date can be played back in a slide show.
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
1 Tap the playback mode control in
playback mode to display the playback
Pl ay
mode selection controls, and then tap
b.
Dates for which pictures exist are listed.
A playback mode can also be selected from the
HOME screen (A 14).
2 Tap the desired date.
The camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist
for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded
earlier than most recent 29 dates will be
combined under Others.
The first picture taken on the selected date will
be displayed full frame (A 89).
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different
shooting date.
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01 /11/2009
Others
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2
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B Notes on List by Date Mode
• Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more
pictures exist, “*” is displayed next to the number of pictures for folder(s) containing pictures older
than the most recent 9,000.
• Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on 01/
01/2009.
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Operations in List by Date Mode
The following operations are available in the shooting date selection screen.
Option Tap Description A
Scroll display
Delete pictures by the
selected date
Create print orders
Switch to another
playback mode
Switch to shooting
mode
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A, B
J
K
L
Shooting
mode
control
Scroll display. –
Delete all pictures taken on the selected
date.
Create print orders for all pictures taken
on the selected date.
Display the playback mode selection
controls.
Tap the shooting mode control
displayed at the upper left in the monitor
or press the shutter-release button.
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