Nikon COOLPIX W100 Reference Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For

Your Safety” (page viii) and “<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (page xi).

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

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Quick Topic Search

You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page.

Main Topics

For Smart Device Users ....................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v

Table of Contents.................................................................................................................xv

Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1

Getting Started........................................................................................................................ 9

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................23

Shooting Features................................................................................................................30

Playback Features.................................................................................................................55

Movies ......................................................................................................................................92

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...........................................97

General Camera Setup.....................................................................................................107

Technical Notes.................................................................................................................. 123

Common Topics

For Your Safety Shockproof and

Exchange Messages

Waterproof

Picture Play Troubleshooting Index

What SnapBridge

Can Do for You

Select Shooting

Conditions and

Effects

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Your images. The world. Connected

For Smart Device Users

Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when and where you want.

Download the SnapBridge app to get started!

Take advantage of the wide-ranging convenience by downloading the SnapBridge app onto your smart device now. Through a few simple steps, this app connects your Nikon cameras with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the

Android available free from the website (http:// snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google Play

For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your area (Avi).

operating system. The app is

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The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…

Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever

Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service

A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including:

• Camera remote control

• Imprinting up to two pieces of credit

information (e.g. copyright, comments, text and logos) on pictures

• Automatic update of camera’s date and time info and location info

• Receive camera’s firmware updates

For Smart Device Users

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W100 digital camera.

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

• Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii).

• Symbols

Symbol Description

This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using

the camera.

This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the

camera.

A This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.

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

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

• The names of menu items displayed on the camera screen, and the names of

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

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

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Information and Precautions

Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

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 websites:

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

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

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

Visit these websites 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 website below for contact information.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters, AC adapters, and USB cables) 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 NIKON WARRANTY.

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.

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About the Manuals

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

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

• Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

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

and 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).

Comply with Copyright Notices

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in 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, make sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the camera settings menu (A108). After resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the device in Format memory or Format card in the camera settings menu (A108), then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky).

Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying memory cards.

Conformity Marking

Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with. Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press HI M k Conformity marking

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions marked

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

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

• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.

• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage.

WARNING

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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.

• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:

- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under

heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.

- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to

another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

CAUTION

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.

• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.

• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

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DANGER for Batteries

• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:

- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not disassemble.

- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or

other metal objects.

- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful

physical shocks.

• Recharge batteries using the specified method. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

WARNING for Batteries

• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.

• Do not immerse this product in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the battery leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation

• The shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance described here do not guarantee that the camera will remain completely waterproof or free from damage and trouble under all conditions.

• Do not subject the camera to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping it, hitting it, or placing a heavy object on it. Failure to observe this precaution could deform the camera, cause water to seep inside, or damage the airtight seals, resulting in camera malfunction.

• Your Nikon warranty may not cover troubles caused by water seeping inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera.

Notes About Shockproof Performance

This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 180 cm (5 ft 10 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock* standard. Changes in appearance, such as paint peeling off and deformation of the camera, are not measured in Nikon’s in-house test.

* U.S. Department of Defense test method standard.

This drop test drops 5 cameras in 26 directions (8 edges, 12 corners, and 6 faces) from a height of 122 cm (4 ft) to make sure that one to five cameras pass the test (if any defect is detected during the test, another five cameras are tested to make sure that the test criteria are satisfied for one to five cameras).

Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performance

The camera is rated equivalent to JIS/IEC waterproof class 8 (IPX8) and JIS/IEC dustproof class 6 (IP6X) and can shoot images underwater at a depth of 10 m (33 ft) for up to 60 minutes.*

* This rating indicates that the camera has been designed to withstand the specified water

pressure for the specified period of time when the camera is used according to the methods defined by Nikon.

- The waterproof performance of this camera was tested in fresh water (swimming pools, rivers, and lakes) and salt water only.

- The inner portion of this camera is not waterproof. Water seeping inside the camera could cause the components to rust, resulting in high repair costs or irreparable damage.

B Precautions When Cleaning

• Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp implement. If the inside of the camera is damaged, the waterproof performance will deteriorate.

• Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzene for cleaning.

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Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof

Waterproof packing

Performance

• Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it

against a water surface.

• Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater.

- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or waterfalls.

- Do not expose to depths greater than 10 m (33 ft) underwater.

- Make sure not to drop the camera underwater. This camera does not float in water.

• Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more.

• Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera.

- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when the camera or your hands are wet. Doing so may cause water to seep inside the camera or result in camera malfunction.

• Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.

• If moisture such as water droplets adheres to

the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, immediately wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.

- If a foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, immediately remove it with a blower or a soft cloth.

- If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside the batterychamber/memory card slot cover, remove it with the included brush. Do not use the included brush for anything other than cleaning the waterproof packing.

• Do not leave the camera in cold conditions or in hot conditions of 40°C (104°F) or more for a long period of time.

- Doing so could cause deterioration of the

waterproof performance.

- When using the camera underwater, make sure the water temperature is from

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• Do not use the camera at hot springs.

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Before Using the Camera Underwater

Check the items below before using the camera underwater.

• Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

• Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is not cracked or deformed.

- Make sure that the waterproof packing is not detached from the camera.

• Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

- Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover security lock is in

the LOCK position.

Notes About Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Condensation

The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from –10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F). When you use the camera in cold climate regions or at high altitudes, observe the following precautions.

• Battery performance deteriorates temporarily when cold. Keep the camera and batteries warm under your clothing before use.

• Camera performance may deteriorate temporarily if it is exposed to extreme cold for an extended period. For example, the monitor may appear darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on, or residual images may be produced.

● Environmental conditions that are likely to cause condensation inside of the camera

Fogging (condensation) may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens when there are sharp temperature changes or high humidity, such as in the environmental conditions described below. This is not a camera malfunction or defect.

• The camera is suddenly immersed in cold water after being in a hot place on land.

• The camera is brought to a warm place such as inside a building after being in the

cold outdoors.

• The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a highhumidity environment.

● Clearing the fogging

• Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid places with high temperature, high humidity, sand, or dust). To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the batterychamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature.

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Inspection and Repair

• If the camera is exposed to shock, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service).

• If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. The waterproof performance of the waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year.

• If water seeps inside the camera, immediately stop using it and take it to your Nikon-authorized service representative.

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Table of Contents

Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii

Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii

For Smart Device Users ...................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ v

Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... v

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................... v

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... vi

For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... viii

<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and

Condensation.......................................................................................................................................... xi

Notes About Shockproof Performance ......................................................................................................... xi

Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performance....................................................................... xi

Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance ........................................ xii

Before Using the Camera Underwater ........................................................................................................ xiii

Notes About Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Condensation..................................... xiii

Inspection and Repair............................................................................................................................................ xiv

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1

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

The Monitor .............................................................................................................................................. 4

For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 4

For Playback..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Using the Flexible Buttons .................................................................................................................. 7

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Getting Started....................................................................................................................... 9

How to Attach the Camera Strap .................................................................................................... 10

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 11

Removing the Battery or Memory Card...................................................................................................... 12

Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................................ 12

Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 13

Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 15

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ............................................................................................................. 15

Setup from the Camera Menus ........................................................................................................................ 19

What SnapBridge Can Do for You................................................................................................................... 21

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 23

Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 24

Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 26

Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 27

Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete ......................................................................................... 28

Restricting Image Deletion (Image Lock) ................................................................................................... 29

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Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 30

Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)...................................................... 31

A Point and Shoot.............................................................................................................................. 32

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 33

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 34

Smile Timer ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects) ................... 36

Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................................................ 37

Decorate................................................................................................................................................... 43

Change Colors........................................................................................................................................ 44

Change Sounds ..................................................................................................................................... 45

Choose a Size ......................................................................................................................................... 47

Choose a Photo Size................................................................................................................................................ 47

Choose a Movie Frame Size................................................................................................................................ 48

Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 49

Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 50

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 50

Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 50

Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 51

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 51

Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 53

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Playback Features................................................................................................................ 55

Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 56

Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................................ 57

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ....................................................... 58

E Exchange Messages....................................................................................................................... 59

Leave a Message........................................................................................................................................................ 59

Leave a Reply ............................................................................................................................................................... 60

Play Recordings .......................................................................................................................................................... 61

Erase Recordings........................................................................................................................................................ 61

V Picture Play ....................................................................................................................................... 62

Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 62

K Add Makeup......................................................................................................................................................... 63

D Make Photo Albums......................................................................................................................................... 64

W Add a Fisheye Effect ......................................................................................................................................... 66

Z Toy Camera ............................................................................................................................................................ 66

Q Soften Pictures..................................................................................................................................................... 67

f Add Starbursts ..................................................................................................................................................... 67

M Add a Diorama Effect....................................................................................................................................... 68

d Change Colors...................................................................................................................................................... 68

P Highlight Colors.................................................................................................................................................. 69

A Decorate .................................................................................................................................................................. 70

F Add Cartoon Effects ......................................................................................................................................... 71

G Stamp......................................................................................................................................................................... 72

A Grading .............................................................................................................................................. 74

Grade Pictures ............................................................................................................................................................. 74

View Graded Pictures.............................................................................................................................................. 76

Remove All Grades ................................................................................................................................................... 77

I Favorites ............................................................................................................................................ 78

Add to Favorites......................................................................................................................................................... 78

View Favorites.............................................................................................................................................................. 80

Remove From Favorites ........................................................................................................................................ 81

G View by Date .................................................................................................................................... 82

m Slide Show ........................................................................................................................................ 83

Choose Pictures.......................................................................................................................................................... 83

Choose a Theme........................................................................................................................................................ 86

E Mark for Upload .............................................................................................................................. 87

y Retouch.............................................................................................................................................. 88

h Copy........................................................................................................................................................................... 88

d Rotate Pictures..................................................................................................................................................... 90

s Small Picture ......................................................................................................................................................... 91

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Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 92

Recording and Playing Back Movies .............................................................................................. 93

Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 96

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......................................... 97

Utilizing Images..................................................................................................................................... 98

Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................................................... 99

Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................ 100

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................................................................................... 100

Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................................... 101

Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................................... 102

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)...................................................................... 104

Installing ViewNX-i................................................................................................................................................. 104

Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................................... 104

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................... 107

Camera Settings Menu .................................................................................................................... 108

l Camera Settings ............................................................................................................................ 110

Network Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 110

Welcome Screen..................................................................................................................................................... 111

Date and Time.......................................................................................................................................................... 112

Variety Menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 113

Brightness ................................................................................................................................................................... 114

Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 114

Electronic VR.............................................................................................................................................................. 115

AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 116

Format Card/Format Memory ........................................................................................................................ 117

Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 118

Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 118

Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 119

Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 120

Menu Background ................................................................................................................................................. 120

Charge by Computer ........................................................................................................................................... 121

Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 122

Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 122

Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 122

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Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 123

Notices................................................................................................................................................... 124

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 126

Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 128

The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 128

The Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 129

The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 130

Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................................... 131

Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 132

Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater .................................................................................... 132

Cleaning After Using the Camera in Conditions Other than Underwater.......................... 132

Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 133

Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 134

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 137

File Names............................................................................................................................................ 144

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 145

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 146

Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 150

Index....................................................................................................................................................... 152

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Parts of the Camera

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

The Monitor..............................................................................................................................4

Using the Flexible Buttons..................................................................................................7

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The Camera Body

621

343 5

Shutter-release button............................ 25

Power switch/power-on lamp........... 15

Microphone (stereo)

Flash.................................................................... 33

Self-timer lamp ............................................ 34

AF-assist illuminator

b (e movie-record) button ............ 93

Eyelet for camera strap........................... 10

N-Mark (NFC antenna) ............................ 16

Speaker

Lens (with protective glass)

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The Camera Body

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Flexible buttons..............................7, 31, 58

Monitor................................................................4

Charge lamp.................................................. 13

Flash lamp....................................................... 33

Multi selector

H: Telephoto................................................ 49

I: Wide-angle............................................. 49

(shooting/playback mode) button

............................................................................... 26

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover................................................................... 11

HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...... 98

Memory card slot ....................................... 11

Battery chamber ......................................... 11

Micro-USB connector .............................. 98

Waterproof packing............................xi, xiii

Tripod socket ..............................................148

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

12 10 711

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The Monitor

9 99

2 9m 0 s

1 /2 5 0

F 3.3

1 0

30s

1 0

Flexible icons.................................................... 7

“Date not set” indicator ....................... 138

Shutter speed ............................................... 50

F-number......................................................... 50

Flash mode..................................................... 33

Change colors icon................................ 44

Self-timer indicator.................................... 34

Self-portrait timer ....................................... 34

Smile timer ..................................................... 35

Shoot at intervals icon....................... 38

Battery level indicator.............................. 24

Location data..............................................120

Airplane mode ...................................22, 110

Wi-Fi communication indicator

.....................................................................22, 110

Bluetooth communication indicator

.....................................................................22, 110

Image lock icon........................................... 29

The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.

For Shooting

999

8 9

30s1m1m5m5m

13 14 15 16

132 4

1/250

F3.3

29m 0s

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

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9 99999

2 9m 0 s29m 0s

1 /2 5 01/250 F 3.3F3.3 1 010

2 9m 0 s29m 0s

9 99999

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Zoom indicator............................................ 49

Shooting mode ................................... 32, 36

Remaining movie recording time.... 93

Number of exposures remaining

(still images)........................................... 24, 47

Internal memory indicator....................24

Focus indicator ............................................ 25

Focus area (target finding AF)............ 32

Focus area (center).................................... 25

Focus area (face detection).................. 50

The Monitor

Parts of the Camera

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For Playback

9 99999

1 5/ 1 1/ 20 1 615/11/2016 1 5 :3 015:30

2 9m 0 s29m 0s

9 99999

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132 4

1516

11 12

Flexible icons.................................................... 7

Date of recording

Time of recording

Message (reply)............................................ 60

Message ........................................................... 59

Crop icon......................................................... 56

Battery level indicator ..............................24

Charging AC Adapter connection indicator

Image lock icon ........................................... 29

Favorites (when Variety menu is set

to Off)................................................................ 78

Volume indicator........................................ 96

Switch to full-frame .................................. 57

Grade mark (when Variety menu is

set to On)........................................................ 74

Playback mode ............................................ 26

Movie/message recording time

Current image number

Internal memory indicator

Movie playback guide............................. 93

C If Information Is Not Displayed During Shooting Mode and Playback

Mode

Apart from certain information, information is not displayed if no operations are performed for several seconds. Information is displayed again when either a flexible button or the multi selector is pressed.

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

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Using the Flexible Buttons

Shooting mode Playback mode

Flexible button 1

Flexible button 2

Flexible button 3

Flexible button 4

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If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.

1 Press a flexible button.

• The menu is displayed.

2 Press a flexible button to select

an item.

• When Q is displayed, press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the previous screen.

• Certain menu options cannot be selected or displayed depending on the camera’s settings.

Parts of the Camera

Using the Flexible Buttons

Settings

Change sounds

Choose a size

Camera settings

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3 Press a flexible button to select

Use the multi selector HI to display other pages.

Date

Date stamp

O

The current setting is displayed in white.

an item.

• When the menu content continues on another page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed.

4 Press a flexible button to select

a setting.

• Press the flexible button to confirm the selected setting.

• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.

Camera settings

Variety menu

Brightness

Date stamp

Parts of the Camera

Using the Flexible Buttons

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Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap....................................................................................10

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................11

Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................13

Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................15

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How to Attach the Camera Strap

Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.

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How to Attach the Camera Strap

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Battery latch Memory card slot

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and then

insert the battery and memory card.

• With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5).

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (6).

• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as

this could cause a malfunction.

2 Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

• Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully slide it in (2).

B Damage Caution

Sliding the cover while it is open may damage the camera.

B Opening and Closing the Battery-chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover

Do not open and close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover in a sandy or dusty environment or with wet hands. If the cover is closed without removing foreign particles, water may seep inside the camera or the camera may become damaged.

• If foreign particles get inside the cover or camera, immediately remove them with a blower or brush.

• If liquid such as water gets inside the cover or camera, immediately wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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B Formatting a Memory Card

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

• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep

before formatting the memory card.

• Insert the memory card into the camera and select Format card in the camera settings menu (A108).

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Move the battery latch to eject the battery.

• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.

• Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after

using the camera, as they may be hot.

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. To use the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Charging the Battery

Charge lamp

USB cable (included)

Electrical outlet

Charging AC Adapter

If a pl ug adapter * is includ ed with your camer a, securel y connect it to the Cha rging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapte r could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which

the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.

• Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The charge lamp slowly flashes while the battery is charging.

• When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off. Unplug the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable. Charging time is about 1 hour and 40 minutes for a fully exhausted battery.

• The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly flashes, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.

- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.

- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.

- The battery is damaged.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

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B Notes About the USB Cable

• Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

B Notes About Charging the Battery

• The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases.

• If the battery level is extremely low, you may not be able to operate the camera while the battery is charging.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

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Camera Setup

Multi selector

Flexible button 1 Flexible button 2 Flexible button 3 Flexible button 4

RightLeft

Down

Power switch

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet

• Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”).

• The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may

differ from those of the actual products.

1 Turn the camera on.

• Use the flexible buttons and multi selector to select and adjust settings.

• A language selection dialog will be

displayed. Press J or K on the multi selector to highlight a language and press flexible button 4 (O) to select.

• The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the camera settings menu (A108).

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Camera Setup

Language

English

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2 Press flexible button 3 (O)

Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online.

To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press X.

App SnapBridge

Camera

On your smart device, go to the app store and search for SnapBridge. After installing, open the SnapBridge app.

when the dialog at right is displayed.

• If you do not wish to use a smart device to configure the camera, press flexible button 4 (S) (A19).

3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the

smart device.

• Android Devices with NFC Support

After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app.

- If the SnapBridge download site is displayed,

download and install the app before repeating the above steps.

• iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support

Press the camera flexible button 3 (O). The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to tap the name of the camera you want to pair with.

Connect to Camera

Camera name

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4 Check the authentication code.

Auth. code 000000

Confirm that the same authentication code is displayed on the smart device and press OK.

Camera

• After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same six-digit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing (note that the code may not be displayed in some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even if the code is not displayed).

- On the camera, press flexible

button 4 (O).

- On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of the button varies with the smart

device).

5 Press flexible button 4 (A)

when the dialog at right is displayed.

• When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right is displayed.

• If the camera displays Could not connect., press flexible button 3 (R Reconnect) to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings, press flexible button 4 (S Cancel).

6 Select whether to add shooting

location information to the images that you take.

• To record location data with photographs, select flexible button 3 (R Yes) when prompted and enable the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself (for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device).

Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken.

Download location

data from smart

device?

Yes

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7 Select whether to

Yes

Sync clock with smart

device?

Waterproong precautions

automatically set the camera clock.

• You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device by selecting flexible button 3 (R Yes) when prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge app.

• If you select flexible button 4 (S No), set the camera clock from the menus as described in Step 2 on page 19.

8 Use J or K to select the

background design to be

Menu background

displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and press flexible button 4 (O).

• The background selection screen may not be displayed depending on your country or region. In this case, proceed to Step 9.

• To restore the default background design, press flexible button 3 (P).

9 Confirm the waterproofing-related

message and press K.

• There are seven message screens.

• Waterproofing-related messages are displayed in

the following situations.

- When turning on and setting the camera for the

first time

- When setting the camera to Shoot under

water (A37) or Underwater face framing (A38)

- When turning the camera on after charging

10Confirm the message on the

screen shown at right and press flexible button 4 (O).

• The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete.

After drying thoroughly, use

a cloth to remove any

droplets remaining on the

areas indicated.

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Camera Setup

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Setup from the Camera Menus

English

Language

The camera clock can be set manually.

1 Turn the camera on (A15).

•

A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press selector ( and press flexible button 4 (

• The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the camera settings menu (A108).

or K on the multi

15) to highlight a language

) to select.

2 Press flexible button 4 (S)

when the dialog at right is displayed.

• Select flexible button 3 (R Yes) when prompted to set the camera clock.

Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online.

To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press X.

3 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to choose a date format. 4 Enter the current date and time

and press flexible button 4 (O).

• Press J or K to highlight items and press H or I to change.

• Press flexible button 4 (O) to set the clock.

• To turn daylight saving time on, press flexible button 3 (m); m will be displayed on the screen. Press flexible button 3 (m) again to turn daylight saving time off.

Date and time

DM Y

2016

5 When prompted, press flexible button 3 (R Yes). 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup

process.

• The procedure hereafter is the same as when using a smart device. See from Step 8 (A18) onward in “Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet.”

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C Resetting the Clock and Changing Menu Background

The Date and time option in the camera settings menu can be used to set the camera clock. The Menu background option in the camera settings menu can be used to change the background used on the menu screen.

Daylight saving time can be turned on or off in the Date and time option.

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Camera Setup

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What SnapBridge Can Do for You

The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device.

Auto Upload

At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken.

• Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app.

Option Description

Disabling auto upload

Upload options

Selecting pictures for upload

Resizing pictures for upload

Embedding photo info

Auto upload can be disabled using the Network menu > Send while shooting > Still images option in the camera settings menu (A108).

Use the Network menu > Send while shooting > Upload (photos) item in the camera settings menu to choose the types of pictures automatically uploaded.

You can use this option to automatically upload selected pictures that were not uploaded during shooting.

• Use the Mark for upload option in the camera

playback menu (A58) to select pictures.

• The constant connection ensures that upload will continue even when the camera is off.

Use the SnapBridge app to choose the size at which pictures are copied to the smart device. The default size is 2 megapixels.

Use the SnapBridge app to choose the information imprinted on photographs copied to the smart device. Comments and copyright information can be entered in advance from the camera settings menu. You can also imprint text entered in the SnapBridge app.

B Notes About Auto Upload

Movies cannot be uploaded using the Send while shooting or Mark for upload option. To upload movies to a smart device, use the SnapBridge app.

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Wireless Networks

Option Description

To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart

Pairing

Uploading pictures via Wi-Fi

device during setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu and follow the instructions on page 16, starting with Step 2. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one at a time.

A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for large-volume uploads. Follow the on-screen instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection.

• The Network menu > Wi-Fi > Network settings item in the camera settings menu contains Auth./ encryp. and Password options. The default option for Auth./encryp. is WPA2-PSK-AES.

B Where the Use of Wireless Devices Is Prohibited

Where the use of wireless devices is prohibited, disable wireless features in the camera settings menu by selecting On for Network menu > Airplane mode. This will temporarily interrupt the constant connection with the smart device, but the connection is automatically re-established when airplane mode is turned off.

Other Options for the SnapBridge App

Option Description

Remote photography

Viewing the pictures on the camera

• See SnapBridge app online help for more information.

Use the smart device to release the camera shutter. Before performing remote photography, turn the camera on.

Use the smart device to view and download the pictures on the camera. This option is available even when the camera is off.

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Camera Setup

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images...................................................................................................................24

Playing Back Images............................................................................................................26

Deleting Images....................................................................................................................27

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

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Shooting Images

2 10 0

2 5m 0s

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

Zoom in

Zoom out

A Point and shoot is used here as an example. In A Point and shoot, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.

1 Press flexible button 1.

• Battery level indicator

F: The battery level is high. G: The battery level is low.

• Number of exposures remaining

C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory.

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2 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

3 Frame the picture.

• Press the multi selector HI to change the zoom lens position.

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Focus area

halfway.

• To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

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5 Without lifting your finger, press the

shutter-release button all the way down.

B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the

camera or the memory card.

C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed for about three minutes, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

• To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

C When Using a Tripod

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

• When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode (A33) set to y Flash off

• When the zoom is at a telephoto position

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Playing Back Images

Display the previous image

Display the next image

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1 Press the c (shooting/playback mode)

button to enter playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c button while

the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down JK to scroll through the

images quickly.

• To play back a recorded movie, press H.

• To return to shooting mode, press the c button

or shutter-release button.

• Press H in full-frame playback mode to

zoom in on an image.

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Playing Back Images

• In full-frame playback mode, press I to

switch to thumbnail playback mode and display multiple images on the screen.

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Deleting Images

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Erase this picture only

Erase

Erase selected pictures

Erase all pictures

Yes

Erase 1 picture ?

1 Press flexible button 3 (n) to

delete the image currently displayed on the screen.

2 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to

select the desired deletion method.

• To exit without deleting, press flexible

button 1 (Q).

3 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes).

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

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Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete

1 Use the multi selector JK to

Erase selected pictures

select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S).

• The selected image is indicated by a check mark.

•

A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexible button 2 (

• Press flexible button 3 (P) to remove all check marks.

2 Add check marks to all images that you want to delete and then

press flexible button 4 (O) to confirm the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete operations.

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Restricting Image Deletion (Image Lock)

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To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion (A27) and formatting (A117).

1 Press and hold down flexible

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buttons 1 and 4 at the same time while in shooting mode or playback mode.

2 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes).

• Image lock is set.

• When image lock is set, C is displayed

on the screen.

Removing Image Lock

The procedure for removing image lock is the same as for setting image lock.

Enable image lock?

Yes

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Shooting Features

Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) .....................................31

A Point and Shoot..............................................................................................................32

Flash Mode..............................................................................................................................33

Self-timer.................................................................................................................................34

Smile Timer.............................................................................................................................35

Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects) ...36

Decorate ..................................................................................................................................43

Change Colors .......................................................................................................................44

Change Sounds.....................................................................................................................45

Choose a Size .........................................................................................................................47

Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................49

Focusing ..................................................................................................................................50

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting .....................53

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Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)

Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings.

Flexible button Option Description A

Sets the shooting mode to A Point and

A Point and

shoot

Z Flash mode/ self-timer

g More picture options

l Settings

–

Flash

Self-timer

Choose a style

Decorate

Change colors

Change sounds

Choose a size

Camera settings

shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.

Allows you to select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 5seconds after you press the shutter-release button. You can also set the smile timer.

When a style (shooting conditions and effects) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected condition.

Allows you to add a frame around your images when taking pictures.

Allows you to select b Brighter/darker or c More vivid/less vivid from the menu, or use P Highlight colors to keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white.

Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds.

Allows you to set the size of still images and movies.

Allows you to change a number of general settings.

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A Point and Shoot

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Focus areas

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Focus area

When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera.

• When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (target finding AF).

• The flash may fire when shooting in low light.

• When shooting in low light, the use of a tripod is recommended.

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera does not recognize the shooting

conditions.

Using Target Finding AF

The camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutterrelease button halfway.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• If no main subject is detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

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B Notes About Target Finding AF

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the

main subject may vary.

• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the screen

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

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A Point and Shoot

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Flash Mode

Auto ash

Flash

Flash o

Always re ash

You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash)

Available Flash Modes

Auto flash

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

Flash off

The flash does not fire.

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.

•

x Always fire flash

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

Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the flash mode.

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

B Notes About Shooting with the Flash

When using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may be dark depending on the distance to the subject. This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position.

C The Flash Lamp

• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-

release button halfway.

- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.

- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.

•

If the battery level is low, the screen turns off while the flash is charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.

• The setting applied in A Point and shoot is saved in the camera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off.

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Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 5 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer)

1 Press flexible button 3 (j 10 s)

or flexible button 4 (r Self- portrait timer).

• j 10 s (10 seconds): Use on

important occasions, such as weddings.

• r Self-portrait timer (5 seconds): Use

for shooting with a selfie stick. Proceed to step 3, press the shutter-release button all the way, and then frame the picture.

• Y Smile timer (A35)

Self-timer

O

10 s

Self-portrait timer

2 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 3 Press the shutter-release button

all the way down.

• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released.

• When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to b Off.

• To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

• To cancel the setting before shooting begins, press flexible button 2 (Z) > flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) > flexible button 2 (b Off).

C Focus and Exposure When Using Self-timer

The timing when focus and exposure are set varies depending on the settings.

• j 10 s: The focus and exposure are set when you press the shutter-release button

halfway in step 2.

• r Self-portrait timer: The focus and exposure are set immediately before the shutter is

released.

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Smile Timer

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes the skin tones of human faces smoother.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) M press I

1 Press flexible button 2

(Y Smile timer).

Self-timer

Smile timer

2 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at a human face.

3 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject

to smile.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.

• Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases the shutter.

4 End automatic shooting.

• Press flexible button 2 (Z) > flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) > flexible button 2 (b Off).

B Notes About Smile Timer

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles (A50). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When using Smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

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Smile Timer

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Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects)

When a style (shooting condition and effect) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected condition. The expected effect may not be achieved depending on the subject.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style)

Use the multi selector JK to select the desired style (shooting

Shoot close-ups

condition and effect) and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

D Shoot night scenes1 (A37)

(default setting)

H Shoot close-ups X Photograph food J Shoot under water

J Underwater face framing (A38) Q Take soft pictures O Shoot at intervals I Take a series of pictures (A39) j Shoot a movie miniature K Photograph fireworks

E Shoot backlit scenes

The camera focuses at infinity.

The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the front of the protective glass, or about 5 cm (2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position.

Use of a tripod is recommended.

Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow.

The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

When using Night scenes, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. When using Night sky, the camera focuses at infinity.

(A37) F Add a bubble effect2 (A40)

(A37) G Add a neon effect2 (A40)

(A37) H Add a cartoon effect2 (A40)

(A38) M Create a diorama effect2 (A41)

1, 4

(A39) U Add light trails

(A39)

L Mirror2 (A40)

4, 6

(A41)

(A42)

2, 3

(A41)

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Tips and Notes

D Shoot night scenes

• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captures a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• r Self-portrait timer (A34) and Y Smile timer (A35) are not available.

H Shoot close-ups

• The camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The flash is set to y Flash off, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

X Photograph food

• The camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• Use the multi selector JK to adjust the hue setting and press flexible button 4 (O).

The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

J Shoot under water

• When Shoot under water is set, the waterproofing-related messages are displayed. Confirm each message and press the multi selector K to display the next message. Press flexible button 4 (O) to skip the messages and change to the shooting screen.

• See “<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (Axi-xiv) for more information about using the camera underwater.

• The flash is set to y Flash off, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

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J Underwater face framing

• You can take pictures of human faces underwater automatically without submerging your face.

• When Underwater face framing is set, the waterproofing-related messages are displayed. Confirm each message and press the multi selector K to display the next message. Press flexible button 4 (O) to skip the messages and change to the shooting screen.

• See “<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (Axi-xiv) for more information about using the camera underwater.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while the shooting screen is displayed, automatic shooting begins. Submerge the camera into the water, and point it at a human face underwater. When the camera detects a human face, the power-on lamp and self-timer lamp flash, and the shutter is automatically released. When the shutter is released, the lamps flash quickly.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way again to stop shooting. When four images are captured or the camera remains in automatic shooting mode for about 30 seconds, shooting ends automatically.

• When shooting ends, the captured images are displayed on the screen. Press flexible button 4 (O) to return to the shooting screen.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle position.

• The flash is set to y Flash off, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• The self-timer is not available (A34).

• The camera may not be able to detect faces depending on the clarity of the water or

the shape of the goggles used.

O Shoot at intervals

• The camera can automatically capture still images at pre-determined intervals. Images captured in one shooting are saved in one folder and can be viewed in a slide show (A83).

• Press flexible button 2 (d Shoot every 30 seconds), flexible button 3 (e Shoot once a minute), or flexible button 4 (f Shoot every 5 minutes) to set the shooting

interval.

• The maximum number of images that can be captured depends on the selected interval.

- Shoot every 30 seconds: Approx. 280 images

- Shoot once a minute: Approx. 140 images

- Shoot every 5 minutes: Approx. 30 images

• Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during shooting.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way down to capture the first image. In between each shot, the screen turns off and the power-on lamp flashes. The screen automatically turns on again just before the next image is captured.

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to stop shooting.

• The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• The self-timer is not available (A34).

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I Take a series of pictures

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots images continuously.

• The camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per secon d (fps) (when Choose a size > Photo size is set to D Large (13 megapixels )).

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current photo size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

• Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image.

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• The self-timer is not available (A34).

K Photograph fireworks

• The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• The self-timer is not available (A34).

E Shoot backlit scenes

• When taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame, such as backlit scenes, the high dynamic range (HDR) compositing is applied and loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images continuously and saves the following two images.

- A non-HDR composite image

- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is

minimized

• If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

• Under some shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright subjects or bright areas may appear around dark subjects.

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

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L Mirror

• You can take pictures that are vertically or horizontally symmetrical over the center of the frame.

• Press flexible button 2 (c Top ➝ bottom) or flexible button 3 (b Left ➝ right) to set the flip direction. When c Top ➝ bottom is selected, the top half of the screen is flipped over the bottom half, and the image is composited and displayed. When b Left ➝ right is selected, the left half of the screen is flipped over the right half.

• The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

F Add a bubble effect

• This effect makes the image appear to be projected on a bubble.

• A guide is displayed on the screen. Compose the shot so that the main subject is

contained within the guide.

• The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

G Add a neon effect

• This effect makes the outlines of the image appear to glow with neon tubing.

• Use the multi selector JK to select the outline color and press flexible button 4 (O).

The color setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen.

• The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

H Add a cartoon effect

• Performs tone compensation and makes the image appear like a cartoon.

• After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the

shooting screen.

• The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

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Q Take soft pictures

• Softens the image by add ing a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed on the screen.

• A guide is displayed on the screen. Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained within the guide.

• The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

M Create a diorama effect

• This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of the image.

• A guide is displayed on the screen. Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained within the guide.

• The flash is set to y Flash off, but the setting can be changed (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

j Shoot a movie miniature

• Captures miniature-like still images every two seconds and joins the still images to create a movie with a maximum length of 10 seconds.

• This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of the image.

• You cannot shoot when a memory card is not inserted. Do not replace the memory card until shooting ends.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during shooting.

• Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained in the guide displayed on the screen.

• Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image. Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image.

• The camera releases the shutter automatically after the first image.

• The screen may turn off in between each shot.

• To end shooting, press flexible button 1 (Q). When 300 images are captured, shooting

ends automatically.

• Sound and still images are not recorded.

• The movie frame size is fixed at G Large (1080p).

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• Y Smile timer is not available (A35).

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U Add light trails

Option Description

V Night scenes

Use to capture the flow of car lights against a night landscape background.

• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 4 seconds every 4 seconds. When 50 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.

• For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.

• The size of still images is fixed at 1280 × 960 pixels.

S Night sky

Use to capture the motion of stars.

• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 25 seconds every 30 seconds. When 300 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.

• For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.

• The size of still images is fixed at 2048 × 1536 pixels.

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• The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured.

• Press flexible button 2 (V Night scenes), or flexible button 3 (S Night sky).

• The screen may turn off during the shooting interval. The power-on lamp lights while

the screen is off.

• To end shooting before it automatically ends, press flexible button 1 (Q).

• When you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. If you continue shooting,

details in the composited areas may be lost.

• The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted.

• Do not insert a new memory card until shooting ends.

• Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from

turning off during shooting.

• The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A33).

• The self-timer is set to two seconds, but the setting can be changed (A34). r Self-

portrait timer (A34) and Y Smile timer (A35) are not available.

• You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen.

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Decorate

You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate)

• The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at F Small (2 megapixels)

(A47).

1 Use the multi selector JK to

select the desired frame and

Decorate

press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

• You can press flexible button 3 (c) to

remove the frame.

2 Frame the subject and take a picture.

B Notes About Decorate

• The area that is captured becomes smaller depending on the design of the frame.

• When using borderless printing to print images that you have added frames to, the frames

may not be printed.

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Change Colors

You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors)

1 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to

select the setting.

• Select b Brighter/darker, c More vivid/less vivid, or P Highlight colors.

2 Use the multi selector JK to

change colors and press flexible

Change colors

Brighter/darker

More vivid/less vivid

Highlight colors

Brighter/darker

button 4 (O).

• b Brighter/darker (exposure compensation): Adjust the overall image brightness.

• c More vivid/less vivid (saturation): Adjust the overall image vividness.

• P Highlight colors: Select the color you want to highlight. Colors not selected are changed to black and

white.

• Press flexible button 3 (P) to turn the effect off.

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

3 Frame the subject and take a picture.

C Change Colors

• The setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R.

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Change Sounds

You can configure the shutter and button sounds.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds)

y Pick a shutter sound

Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked. When recording movies, the shutter sound is not heard.

x Pick a button sound

Allows you to select the beep heard when the camera switches between shooting and playback modes, when using the menus, etc.

• Regardless of this setting, sounds that are heard when an error occurs and when the camera is turned on do not change.

u Turn sounds on or off

Turn all sounds on or off.

1 Press flexible button 2 or

flexible button 3.

• y Pick a shutter sound: Set the

shutter sound.

• x Pick a button sound: Set the

button sound.

2 Use the multi selector JK to select the

type of sound.

• y: Set the standard sounds.

• z: Sounds are not heard.

• Press flexible button 3 (A) to play the selected

sound.

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

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Change Sounds

Change sounds

Pick a shutter sound

Pick a button sound

Turn sounds on or o

Pick a shutter sound

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3 Press flexible button 4 (O).

Pick a shutter sound

• The sound is set.

C Muting All Sounds

On the screen displayed in step 1, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 3 (z Turn sounds off), in that order, to mute all sounds.

To cancel the mute, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 2 (u Turn sounds on), in that order.

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Choose a Size

Set the size of still images and movies.

Choose a Photo Size

Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.

Enter shooting mode* M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 2 (A Photo size)

* The changed setting is also applied to Choose a style and Change colors.

Option* Size* (pixels)

Large (13 megapixels)

(default setting)

E Medium (4 megapixels) 2272 × 1704 Approx. 1:8 4:3 F Small (2 megapixels) 1600 × 1200 Approx. 1:8 4:3

* The numerical values indicate the number of pixels that are captured.

Example: D Large (13 megapixels) = approx. 13 megapixels, 4160 × 3120 pixels

4160 × 3120 Approx. 1:4 4:3

Compression

ratio

Aspect ratio

(horizontal to

vertical)

B Notes About Photo Size

This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A53).

C Number of Images That Can Be Saved

• The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen

when shooting (A24).

• Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same photo size setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.

• If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”.

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Choose a Movie Frame Size

Select the desired movie option to record.

Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 3 (N Movie frame size)

Aspect ratio

Option Image size

Large (1080p)

(default setting

H Small (640) 640 × 480 4:3 Approx. 30 fps

C Small (old-fashioned)

When using the camera’s internal memory, you can select H Small (640) or C Small (old-fashioned).

Allows you to record movies with an atmosphere and hue similar to movies shot on old 8mm film.

)

1920 × 1080 16:9 Approx. 30 fps

640 × 480 4:3 Approx. 15 fps

(horizontal to

vertical)

Frame rate

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Using the Zoom

Zoom out

Zoom in

2 10 0

2 5m 0s

Zoom indicator

Maximum

optical zoom

Digital zoom

enabled

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

When you press the multi selector HI, the zoom lens position changes.

• To zoom in: Press H.

• To zoom out: Press I.

When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.

• A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting

screen when the multi selector HI is pressed.

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25m 0s

• Digital zoom, which allows you to

further magnify the subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by pressing H when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

C Digital Zoom

The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably reduced.

• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.

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Focusing

2 10 02100

2 5m 0s25m 0s

The Shutter-release Button

To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.

• Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set

Press halfway

Press all the way

Using Face Detection

In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.

• A Point and shoot (A32)

• Underwater face framing (A38), Shoot at

intervals (A38), and Take a series of pictures (A39) when using Choose a style

• Smile timer (A35)

If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway:

• When A Point and shoot is selected, the focus area changes depending on the

shooting conditions that the camera recognizes.

• In Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Smile timer, the camera

focuses in the center of the frame.

when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.

• The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode and settings.

To press the shutter-release button “all the way” means to press the button down completely.

• The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

• Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

B Notes About Face Detection

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

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Using Skin Softening

In the following settings, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces).

• Smile timer (A35)

Make skin prettier can also be applied to saved images by using Add makeup in

playback mode (A63).

B Notes About Skin Softening

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved,

and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun

behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing

a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

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

a cage)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of

similarly shaped windows, etc.)

• 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 positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A52).

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Focus Lock

1 /2 5 0

F 3.3

1 /2 5 0

F 3.3

Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame.

1 Position the subject in the

center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green.

• Exposure is also locked.

2 Without lifting your finger, recompose

the picture.

• Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the

way down to take the picture.

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted

function

Flash

Self-timer

Smile timer

Decorate

Change colors

Choose a size

Photo size

Date stamp

Option Description

When Shoot night scenes, Photograph food,

Choose a style (A36)

Highlight colors (A44)

Smile timer (A35)

Choose a style (A36)

Smile timer (A35)

Choose a style (A36)

Decorate (A43)

Choose a style (A36)

Take a series of pictures, Photograph fireworks, Shoot backlit scenes, Shoot a movie miniature, or Add light trails is selected,

the flash cannot be used.

• When Underwater face framing, Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks is selected, the self-

timer cannot be used.

• When Shoot night scenes or Add light trails is selected, Self-portrait timer cannot be used.

When any option in Choose a style is enabled, Smile timer cannot be used.

When Highlight colors is enabled, Smile timer cannot be used.

When Smile timer is selected, Decorate cannot be used.

When any option in Choose a style is enabled, Decorate cannot be used.

When Smile timer is selected, Change colors cannot be used.

any option in Choose a style is enabled,

Wh Change colors cannot be used.

When Shoot a movie miniature or Add light trails is selected, Choose a size cannot be used.

When Decorate is selected, the Photo size setting is fixed at F Small (2 megapixels).

When Take a series of pictures, Shoot a movie miniature, or Add light trails is selected, the date cannot be stamped on images.

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Restricted

function

Electronic VR

Digital zoom

Option Description

Choose a style (A36)

Smile timer (A35)

Choose a style (A36)

When Shoot night scenes, Shoot at intervals,

Take a series of pictures, Photograph fireworks, Shoot backlit scenes, or Add light trails is selected, electronic VR is disabled.

When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When Shoot night scenes, Shoot under water,

Underwater face framing, Shoot backlit scenes, Take soft pictures, Create a diorama effect, or Shoot a movie miniature is selected,

digital zoom cannot be used.

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Playback Features

Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................56

Thumbnail Playback............................................................................................................57

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu).......................................58

E Exchange Messages ......................................................................................................59

V Picture Play.......................................................................................................................62

A Grading..............................................................................................................................74

I Favorites............................................................................................................................78

G View by Date ....................................................................................................................82

m Slide Show........................................................................................................................83

E Mark for Upload ..............................................................................................................87

y Retouch..............................................................................................................................88

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Playback Zoom

1 5/ 1 1/ 2 0 16

1 5: 3 0

Image is zoomed in.Full-frame Playback

Displayed area guide

Pressing the multi selector H in full-frame playback mode (A26) zooms in on the image.

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• You can change the magnification rate by pressing HI.

• To view a different area of the image, press flexible button 3 (G) to lock the

magnification rate and press HIJK. If you want to change the magnification rate, press flexible button 3 (H) and then change the magnification rate as desired.

• When a zoomed image is displayed, press flexible button 1 (S) to return to full-

frame playback mode.

h Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

When using playback zoom, you can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by pressing flexible button 4 (h).

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Thumbnail Playback

1 5/ 1 1/ 2 0 16

1 5: 3 0

Thumbnail PlaybackFull-frame Playback

Pressing the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A26) displays images in contact sheets of thumbnail images.

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• While using thumbnail playback mode, press JK to select an image, and the

selected image is magnified and displayed at the center of the screen. Select an image and press H, and the selected image is displayed in the full-frame playback mode.

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Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A7) and display the corresponding menu.

Flexible button Option Description A

Exchange messages

Picture play

V Have fun with pictures

Z View

n Erase

l Settings

Available when a still image is displayed.

This function is displayed when Variety menu (A113) is set to On.

This function is displayed when Variety menu (A113) is set to Off.

Grading

Favorites

View by date

Slide show

Erase this picture only

Erase selected pictures

Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all images. 27

Mark for upload

Retouch

Camera settings

Allows you to add voice messages to your

images.

Allows you to edit your images using a

variety of functions.

Allows you to add grade marks to your images. You can play back only the images that have grade marks. Protects selected images from accidental deletion.

Allows you to play back only the images added to favorites. Protects selected images from accidental deletion.

Allows you to play back images by selecting the shooting date from the calendar.

Allows you to view images in an automated slide show.

Allows you to delete only the image currently displayed.

Allows you to select multiple images and delete them.

Allows you to select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device.

Allows you to copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image.

Allows you to change a number of general settings.

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E Exchange Messages

Record

Exchange messages

Play recordings

Erase recordings

2 0s

Voice messages can be recorded and attached to images.

• You can attach up to two messages to each image.

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages)

Leave a Message

1 Press flexible button 2

(q Record).

2 Press flexible button 2

(I Leave a message).

• You cannot select this option if the image already has a message attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Reply” (A60)

Record

Leave a message

Play Recordings

1 0s10s

Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings).

• The camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back.

• Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback.

• Use the multi selector HI during playback to

adjust playback volume.

• If battery power runs out, playback stops automatically.

Erase Recordings

1 Press flexible button 4

(L Erase recordings).

• If you select an image that has a grade

mark (A74) or an image that is added to favorites (A78), a confirmation message is displayed.

- R Yes: Removes the grade or

removes the image from favorites and displays the screen displayed in step 2.

- S No: Returns to step 1.

2 When the confirmation

message is displayed, press flexible button 3 (R Yes).

• Only the recording is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted.

Playback Features

E Exchange Messages

Exchange messages

Record

Play recordings

Erase recordings

You'll need to remove the grade from this picture. Remove?

Yes

Erase voice recordings?

Yes

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V Picture Play

Before Editing Images

You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files (except for Rotate pictures). Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.

C Restrictions on Image Editing

• An image can be edited up to 10 times (there is no restriction on the number of times

Rotate pictures can be applied).

• You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.

Playback Features

V Picture Play

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K Add Makeup

Preview

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select K M flexible button 4 (O)

1 Use the multi selector HIJK

Subject selection

to select the face that you want to retouch and press flexible button 4 (O).

• When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.

2 Use JK to select the effect,

Make faces smaller

use HI to select the effect level, and press flexible button 4 (O).

• You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing flexible button 4 (O).

F Make faces smaller, B Make skin prettier, l Color faces, m Make skin less shiny, E Hide eye bags, A Make eyes bigger, G Whiten eyes, n Add eye shadow, o Add mascara, H Whiten teeth, p Color lips, D Redden cheeks

• Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the screen for selecting a person.

3 Preview the result and press

flexible button 4 (O).

• To change the settings, press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to step 2.

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B Notes About Add Makeup

Make photo albums

• One face can be edited at a time. To add makeup to another face, edit the edited image again.

• Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the function may not perform as expected.

• If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.

• Only images captured at an image size of 640 × 480 or larger can be edited.

D Make Photo Albums

Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select D M flexible button 4 (O)

Display images similarly to a photo album. Select one of five different photo album designs. The created album is saved as a separate image of Small (2 megapixels) (1600 × 1200) in size.

1 Use the multi selector JK to select an

image.

2 Press flexible button 2 (S).

• A check mark is displayed.

• A check mark is displayed or removed

every time you press flexible button 2 (S).

• Press flexible button 3 (P) to

remove all check marks.

• Images are arranged in an album in the order the check marks were added.

• Up to 20 images can be selected.

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3 Press flexible button 4 (O).

Make photo albums

Choose an album design

4 Use JK to select the desired

photo album design and press flexible button 4 (O).

• Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have been displayed, the camera returns to Have fun with pictures menu.

• To cancel before the photo album has been created, press flexible button 1 (S).

B Notes About Make Photo Albums

• Movies cannot be selected.

• This camera is unable to select images captured with other cameras.

Playback Features

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W Add a Fisheye Effect

Add a fisheye effect

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select W M flexible button 4 (O)

Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured using Shoot close-ups in the shooting menu.

Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Z Toy Camera

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select Z M flexible button 4 (O)

Make an image look as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effect is well-suited for landscapes.

Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Playback Features

V Picture Play

Toy camera

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Q Soften Pictures

Soften pictures

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select Q M flexible button 4 (O)

Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available.

Use the multi selector JK to select the area to be blurred and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To add a slight blur to the entire image,

press k.

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

f Add Starbursts

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select f M flexible button 4 (O)

Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights. This effect is suitable for night scenes.

Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Playback Features

V Picture Play

Add starbursts

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M Add a Diorama Effect

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select M M flexible button 4 (O)

Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject at the center of the image.

Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Add a diorama effect

d Change Colors

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select d M flexible button 4 (O)

Adjust image colors.

Use the multi selector JK to select the desired setting and press flexible button 4 (O).

• The following image color settings are available. 1 Vivid color (default setting): Use to

achieve a vivid, photoprint effect.

2 Black-and-white: Save images in

black-and-white.

3 Sepia: Save images in sepia tones. 4 Cyanotype: Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Change colors

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P Highlight Colors

Highlight colors

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select P M flexible button 4 (O)

Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.

Use the multi selector JK to select a color and press flexible button 4 (O).

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

Playback Features

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A Decorate

Decorate

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select A M flexible button 4 (O)

Add a frame around your images. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as described below.

• When the original image is Small (2 megapixels) (1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at Small (2 megapixels) (1600 × 1200).

• When the original image is smaller than Small (2 megapixels) (1600 × 1200), the copy is saved at the same size as the original.

Use the multi selector JK to select the desired frame and press flexible button 4 (O).

• The frame is added to the image and saved as a new copy.

• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).

• Press flexible button 3 (c) to remove the

frame.

B Notes About Decorate

• The frame is placed on top of the image, therefore a large area of the image is covered

depending on the design of the frame.

• When using borderless printing to print images that you have added frames to, the frames

may not be printed.

Playback Features

V Picture Play

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F Add Cartoon Effects

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select F M flexible button 4 (O)

Make a captured image look like a panel from a comic by drawing lines. Three effects are available.

1 Use the multi selector JK to

Choose a subject

select the subject to which the effect will be applied and press flexible button 4 (O).

• When one subject is detected, proceed to step 2.

2 Use JK to select an effect and

press flexible button 4 (O).

3 Confirm the effect and press

flexible button 4 (O).

• To change the settings, press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to step 2.

Add cartoon effects

Preview

B Notes About Add Cartoon Effects

If no faces or main subjects are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.

Playback Features

V Picture Play

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G Stamp

Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (V Picture play) M use JK to select G M flexible button 4 (O)

Add stamps to an image. You can enlarge or shrink, move, and rotate the stamps.

1 Use the multi selector JK to

select the subject to which the stamp will be applied and press flexible button 4 (O).

• When one subject is detected, proceed to step 2.

2 Use HI to select a stamp

type, use JK to adjust the stamp, and press flexible button 4 (O).

• H (enlarge or shrink), I (move), and

f (rotate) are available for adjustment.

• In H (enlarge or shrink), press flexible button 2 (X) or flexible button 3 (Y) to adjust the size of the stamp, and then press flexible button 4 (O).

• In I (move), use HIJK to move the stamp, and press flexible button 4 (O).

Choose a subject

Stamp

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• In f (rotate), press flexible button 2 (f) or flexible button 3 (e) to adjust the direction of the stamp, and press flexible button 4 (O).

Stamp

3 Confirm the effect and press

flexible button 4 (O).

• To change the settings, press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to step 2.

Preview

Playback Features

V Picture Play

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This function is displayed when Variety menu (A113) is set to On. Grade images by using A Excellent or B Good. You can use View graded

pictures to play back only the images that have grade marks.

Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (A Grading)

Grade Pictures

1 Press flexible button 2

(A Grade pictures).

2 Use the multi selector JK to

select an image and press flexible button 2 (A) or flexible button 3 (B).

• Graded images are indicated with grade marks (A or B) on the playback screen, and are protected.

• You cannot add two grade marks to a single image.

B Notes About Graded Images

Formatting the memory card or the camera's internal memory (A117) permanently deletes all data, including graded images.

C Grading

• Graded images are also added to Favorites (A78). Removing the grade also removes

the image from favorites.

• Grade mark A can be added to up to a total of 200 images that includes the images added to favorites. Grade mark B can be added to up to a total of 200 images.

Playback Features

A Grading

Grading

Grade pictures

View graded pictures

Remove all grades

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Changing or Removing Grades from Individual Images

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1 In step 2 (A74) of “Grade Pictures”,

select the image with the grade you want to change or remove.

2 Change or remove the grade.

• Press flexible button 2 (A) or flexible button 3 (B) to change the current grade to the selected grade.

• Press flexible button 2 (a) or flexible button 3 (b) to remove the grade of the selected image.

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View Graded Pictures

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1 Press flexible button 3

(B View graded pictures).

Grading

Grade pictures

View graded pictures

Remove all grades

2 Press flexible button 2

(A Excellent) or flexible button 3 (B Good).

• Only images with the grade mark you selected are displayed.

3 Use the multi selector JK to view

images.

• Press H to magnify the image.

• Press I to switch to thumbnail playback mode.

• Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the screen

displayed in step 2.

• Press flexible button 4 (S) to return to full-frame playback mode (A26).

B Notes About View Graded Pictures

Images cannot be edited, including changing or removing grades, when they are played back using View graded pictures.

View graded pictures

Excellent

Good

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Remove All Grades

Yes

Remove all grades?

1 Press flexible button 4

(S Remove all grades).

2 Press flexible button 2

(a Excellent) or flexible button 3 (b Good).

3 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes).

• The selected grade mark is removed from all images.

Grading

Grade pictures

View graded pictures

Remove all grades

Excellent

Good

Playback Features

A Grading

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I Favorites

Add to favorites

Favorites

View favorites

Remove from favorites

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This function is displayed when Variety menu (A113) is set to Off. You can use View favorites to play back only the images added to favorites.

Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (I Favorites)

Add to Favorites

1 Press flexible button 2 (I Add

to favorites).

2 Use the multi selector JK to

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select a favorite image and press flexible button 2 (I).

• Images added to favorites are displayed with s on the playback screen, and are protected.

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B Notes About Images Added to Favorites

Formatting the memory card or the camera's internal memory (A117) permanently deletes all data, including graded images.

C Favorites

• Grade mark A (A74) is added to images that are added to favorites. Removing the

image from favorites also removes the grade.

• Up to a total of 200 images can be added to favorites, which includes graded images.

Playback Features

I Favorites

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1 In step 2 (A78) of “Add to Favorites”,

select the image that you want to remove from favorites.

2 Press flexible button 2 (i).

• The selected image is removed from favorites.

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View Favorites

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1 Press flexible button 3

(B View favorites).

2 Use the multi selector JK to view

images.

• Press H to magnify the image.

• Press I to switch to thumbnail playback mode.

• Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the screen

displayed in step 1.

• Press flexible button 4 (S) to return to full-frame playback mode (A26).

B Notes About View Favorites

Images cannot be edited, including removing from favorites, when they are played back using View favorites.

Favorites

Add to favorites

View favorites

Remove from favorites

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Nikon COOLPIX W100 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Topic Search

Main Topics

Common Topics

For Smart Device Users

Introduction

Read This First

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation

Notes About Shockproof Performance

Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performance

Before Using the Camera Underwater

Notes About Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Condensation

Inspection and Repair

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

For Shooting

For Playback

Using the Flexible Buttons

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Charging the Battery

Camera Setup

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet

Setup from the Camera Menus

What SnapBridge Can Do for You

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images

Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete

Restricting Image Deletion (Image Lock)

Shooting Features

Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)

A Point and Shoot

Using Target Finding AF

Flash Mode

Self-timer

Smile Timer

Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects)

Tips and Notes

Decorate

Change Colors

Change Sounds

Choose a Size

Choose a Photo Size

Choose a Movie Frame Size

Using the Zoom

Focusing

The Shutter-release Button

Using Face Detection

Using Skin Softening

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Focus Lock

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

Thumbnail Playback

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

Exchange messages

Leave a Message

Leave a Reply

Play Recordings

Erase Recordings

V Picture Play

Before Editing Images

K Add Makeup

Make photo albums

Add a fisheye effect

Toy camera

Soften pictures