Nikon Coolprix S6500 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6500

Image editing effects that are fun and easy to apply while shooting

p Quick effects ..................................................... A30, 39

Create images with effects in three easy steps, simply by shooting, selecting, and saving.
Thirty effects are available. Just as with a smartphone application, you can preview the results
of each effect on the image and choose your favorite one to suit the scene or your mood.
You can also apply effects to images later by pressing the k button during playback (A33).

Autofocus function that automatically determines the subject

M Target finding AF................................................. A75

The Target finding AF function allows the camera to determine the main subject of the
image, such as a person, flower, or small object. The camera automatically focuses on the
subject, letting you freely compose the image without worrying about the focus.
In addition, the camera automatically adjusts the focus area to match the size of the subject,
ensuring a sharp focus on the intended subject.

Remotely controlling the camera using a smart device

Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function................................... A107

The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function* allows you to remotely release the shutter
of the camera by operating a smart device that is wirelessly connected to the camera.
The camera’s monitor view is displayed on the screen of the wirelessly connected smart
device, enabling you to remotely zoom the camera in or out on the subject. You can also
transfer saved images from the camera to the smart device.

* To use the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) function, Wireless Mobile Utility must be installed on the smart

device (A108).

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6500 digital camera. Before using the camera,
please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the
information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer

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to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback”
(A13).
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see
“Parts of the Camera” (A1).

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er Information

• Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used in this manual:

Symbol Description

B

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A/E/F

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using
the camera.

This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the
camera.

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

• SD and SDHC/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 in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or

messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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

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

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

http://imag ing.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, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.

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

VOID YOUR
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could

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

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

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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.

• 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.

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• 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 atten tion of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

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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, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A104). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.

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For Your Safety

To pr event da mage to y our Niko n product or injury t o yourself or to other s, read t he follo wing
safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety
instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this
section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of
malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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unplugging the product and/or removing
the battery.

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

Do not remain in contact with the
camera, battery charger, or AC
adapter for extended periods
while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving
the devices in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in low­temperature burns.

Observe caution when handling
the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn the

product off. If you are using the Charging
AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (included). Charge the battery
by using a camera that supports battery
charging or by using a Battery Charger
MH-66 (available separately). To charge
the battery with the camera, use either
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (included)
or the Charge by computer function.

• When inserting the battery, do not

attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or

attempt to remove or break the battery
insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to

excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Put the battery in the battery case before

transporting it. Do not transport or store
with metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions
when handling the Charging AC
Adapter

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC

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inverters. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the product or
cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the
flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes
could cause temporary visual impairment.
Particular care should be observed if
photographing infants, when the flash
should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject.

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

Turn the power off while inside the airplane
during take off or landing. Follow the
instructions of the hospital when using
while in a hospital. The electromagnetic
waves given out by this camera may disrupt
the electronic systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital. Remove the
Eye-Fi card, which can be the cause of the
disruption, beforehand if inserted in the
camera.

3D Images

Do not continuously view 3D images
recorded with this device for extended
periods, whether on a television, monitor, or
other display.

In the case of children whose visual systems
are still maturing, consult a pediatrician or
ophthalmologist prior to use and follow
their instructions.

Prolonged viewing of 3D images may cause
eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. Cease use
should any of these symptoms occur and
consult a physician if necessary.

Notices

Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.,
use an attachment plug adapter of the
proper configuration for the power outlet if
needed.
The power supply unit is intended to be
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor
mount position.

Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

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Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of
California

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WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: [phone]

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

The following apply only to users
in European countries:

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

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

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

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

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

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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you
are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re­export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The
following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since
the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of
Commerce for the latest information.

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the
country of sale and is not for u se in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can
be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other
countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their
local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies
to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with
using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless
devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency
energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have
not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects
might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.

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COOLPIX S6500 (FCC ID:CGJ5149EB/IC ID:4634A-5149EB) has been tested and found to
comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS­102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was
uploaded to FCC website.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX S6500 is in compliance with the essential

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requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of
conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S6500.pdf.

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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions

• Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception
by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may
occur during data transfer.

• The operating frequency band of this equipment is used by industrial, scientific, consumer
and medical equipment including microwave ovens, premises radio stations for
identifying mobile units used in the manufacturing lines of plants (radio stations requiring
no license), and amateur radio stations (hereinafter referred to as “another station”). 1.
Before using this equipment, confirm that another station is not being operated nearby. 2.
In the event of this equipment causing harmful radio wave interference with another
station, promptly change the operating frequency or stop radio wave emission by turning
off the power, etc. 3. If you have further questions, contact a Nikon service center or Nikon
authorized service representative.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

• User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN
connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss
resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other
handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible
for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content
that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset all in the
setup menu (A105) to delete all user information registered and configured with the
product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................... ii

Read This First ....................................................... ii

About This Manual .................................................. iii

Introduction

Information and Precautions ............................. v

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

WARNINGS ................................................................ viii

Notices .................................................................... xi

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)...................... xiii

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

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

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

Using Menus (the d Button)....................... 6

The Monitor ........................................................... 8

Shooting Mode .......................................................... 8

Playback Mode ...................................... .................. 10

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

........................................................................... 13

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .................. 14

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ............... 16

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card .......... 18

Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 19

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language,

Date, and Time............................. ...................... 20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ........................... 24

Turning the Camera On and Off ................... 25

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.................... 26

Available Shooting Modes ............................... 27

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Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 28

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

Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................. 30

The Shutter-release Button .............................. 31

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 32

Step 6 Delete Images....................................... 34

Shooting Features ..................................... 37

A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 38

Using Quick Effects................................................ 39

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

................................................................................. 40

To View a Description (Help Display) of

Each Scene ................................................................. 41

Characteristics of Each Scene ......................... 41

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects

When Shooting) ................................................ 51

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of

Smiling Faces) .................................................... 53

Using Skin Softening ............................................ 55

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi

Selector................................................................. 56

Available Features .................................................. 56

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)........................ 57

Using the Self-timer .............................................. 60

Using Macro Mode ................................................ 62

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure

Compensation) ........................................................ 64

Default Settings ....................................................... 65

Features That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Shooting Menu) ................................ 67

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

........................................................................................... 68

Features That Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously .................................................. 70

Focusing............................................................... 73

Using Face Detection .......................................... 73

Using Target Finding AF .................................... 75

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus .......... 76

Focus Lock.................................................................. 77

Playback Features....................................... 79

Playback Zoom .................................................. 80

Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display........ 81

Selecting Certain Types of Images for

Playback ............................................................... 82

Available Playback Modes ................................ 82

Switching Between Playback Modes......... 83

Features That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Playback Menu) ................................. 84

Connectin g the Camera to a TV, Computer,

or Printer .............................................................. 86

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 88

Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................... 88

Transferring Images to the Computer ...... 91

Viewing Images....................................................... 93

Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 95

Recording Movies ............................................. 96

Features That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Movie Menu) .......................................... 99

Playing Back Movies....................................... 100

General Camera Setup ........................... 103

Features That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Setup Menu) ..................................... 104

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Feature

........................................................................ 107

Installing the Software on the Smart Device

............................................................................... 108

Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera

............................................................................... 109

Reference Section................................. E1

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and

Playback)......................................................... E2

Shooting with Easy Panorama ................. E2

Viewing Images Captured with Easy

Panorama .............................................................. E5

Favorite Pictures Mode.............................. E6

Adding Images to Albums.......................... E6

Playing Back Images in Albums .............. E7

Removing Images from Albums ............. E8

Changing the Favorites Album Icon .... E9

Auto Sort Mode .......................................... E10

Auto Sort Mode Categories .................... E10

List by Date Mode ...................................... E12

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured

Continuously (Sequence)........................ E13

Viewing Images in a Sequence............. E13

Deleting Images in a Sequence ........... E15

Editing Still Images.................................... E16

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Editing Features ............................................. E16

Quick Effects..................................................... E18

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and

Saturation........................................................... E20

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and

Contrast .............................................................. E20

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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Face s

with Eight Effects........................................... E21

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an

Image.................................................................... E23

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy .......... E24

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing

Images on a TV) .......................................... E26

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct

Print) ............................................................... E29

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

.................................................................................. E30

Printing Individual Images....................... E32

Printing Multiple Images .......................... E34

Editing Movies ............................................ E38

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

.......................................................................... E40

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and

Quality) ................................................................ E40

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............ E42

Continuous Shooting ................................. E45

ISO Sensitivity .................................................. E49

Color Options .................................................. E50

AF Area Mode.................................................. E51

Autofocus Mode ............................................ E55

Quick Effects..................................................... E56

The Smart Portrait Menu ......................... E57

Skin Softening ................................................ E57

Smile Timer........................................................ E58

Blink Proof .......................................................... E59

The Playback Menu ................................... E60

Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

.................................................................................. E60

Slide Show ......................................................... E64

Protect ................................................................. E65

Rotate Image.................................................... E68

Voice Memo......... ............................................. E69

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and

Memory Card)..... ............................................. E71

Sequence Display Options ...................... E73

Choose Key Picture ..................................... E73

The Movie Menu ........................................ E74

Movie Options................................................. E74

Open with HS Footage .............................. E80

Autofocus Mode ........................................... E80

Wind Noise Reduction ............................... E81

The Setup Menu ......................................... E82

Welcome Screen............................................ E82

Time Zone and Date.................................... E83

Monitor Settings ............................................ E86

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)

.................................................................................. E88

Vibration Reduction ..................................... E90

Motion Detection.......................................... E91

AF Assist .............................................................. E92

Digital Zoom .................................................... E93

Sound Settings................................................ E94

Auto Off ............................................................... E95

Format Memory/Format Card ............... E96

Language............................................................ E98

TV Settings......................................................... E99

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Charge by Computer ................................ E100

Blink Warning................................................. E102

Wi-Fi Options ................................................. E104

Eye-Fi Upload................................................. E106

Reset All............................................................. E107

Firmware Version ....................................... E110

File and Folder Names .......................... E111

Optional Accessories ............................. E113

Error Messages......................................... E114

Technical Notes and Index.................. F1

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance

.............................................................................. F2

The Camera............................................................ F2

The Battery ............................................................. F3

Charging AC Adapter ...................................... F4

Memory Cards...................................................... F5

Cleaning and Storage................................... F6

Cleaning................................................................... F6

Storage ..................................................................... F6

Troubleshooting ............................................ F7

Specifications ............................................... F17

Approved Memory Cards........................... F22

Supported Standards.................................... F23

Index................................................................ F25

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in
the monitor.

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

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

Using Menus (the d Button) ...........................................6

The Monitor..........................................................................8

Shooting Mode....................................................................................................................8

Playback Mode .................................................................................................................10

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and

Playback” (A13).

Parts of the Camera

1

The Camera Body

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Parts of the Camera

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10

1 23 4

5

6

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Lens cover closed

2

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

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

f: wide-angle ................................................ 29

g: telephoto...................................................... 29

2

h: thumbnail playback............................ 81

i: playback zoom.......................................... 80

j: help ................................................................ 41

3 Power switch/power-on lamp................... 24

Self-timer lamp.................. ................................... 60

4

AF-assist illuminator....................................... 104

5 Flash............................................................................57

6 Microphone (stereo) .................................84, 96

7 Lens

8 Lens cover

9 Speaker........................................................... 84, 100

10 Eyelet for camera strap.......................................5

11 Connector cover.......................................... 16, 86

12 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...............86

USB/audio/video output connector

13

................................................................................ 16, 86

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3

1

2
3

4

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5

6

7
8

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9

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4

Charge lamp .......................................17, E101

1

Flash lamp ............................................................... 57

2 b (e movie-record) button..................... 96

3 A (shooting mode) button....................... 26

4 c (playback) button............................... 32, 82

5 Multi selector............................................................6

6 k (apply selection) button ............................ 6

7 l (delete) button...............................34, E70

8 d (menu) button.......... 6, 67, 84, 99, 104

Attaching the Camera Strap

Battery-chamber/

9

memory card slot cover ..........................14, 15

Power connector cover (for connection

10

with optional AC adapter)................. E113

11 Battery latch ........................................................... 14

12 Battery chamber ..................................................14

13 Memory card slot ................................................18

14 Tripod socket

15 Monitor......................................................................... 8

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Using Menus (the d Button)

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1 Press the d button.

• The menu is displayed.

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3 Press H or I to select the

desired menu icon.

• The menu is changed.

6

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

2 Press the multi selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in
yellow.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

Menu icons

4 Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

5 Press H or I to select a menu

option.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

6 Press the k button.

• The settings for the option you
selected are displayed.

Vibration reduction

On

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7 Press H or I to select a

setting.

Vibration reduction

On

O

8 Press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished u sing the menu,

press the d button.

C Notes About Setting Menu Options

• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the
camera. Unavailable options are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

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

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The Monitor

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The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes
depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.
By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate
the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in

Monitor settings (A104)).

Shooting Mode

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39

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1 Shooting mode............................................ 26, 27

2 Macro mode.......................................................... 62

3 Zoom indicator............................................ 29, 62

4 Focus indicator..................................................... 30

5 AE/AF-L indicator................................................ 49

6 Quick effects icon............................................... 69

7 Flash mode............................................................. 57

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

9 Vibration reduction icon............................. 104

10 Wi-Fi communication indicator.............. 105

11 Eye-Fi communication indicator ........... 105

12 Motion detection icon ................................. 104

13 Wind noise reduction ...................................... 99

“Date not set” indicator

14

.......................................................... 22, 104, E114

15 Travel destination icon.........22, 104, E83

Movie options (normal speed movies)

16

........................................................................................ 99

17 Movie options (HS movies) .......................... 99

18 Image mode ..........................................68, E40

19 Easy panorama..................................................... 47

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

Number of exposures remaining

21

(still images) ........................................................... 24

22 Movie recording time remaining .............96

23 Aperture value ......................................................30

24 Shutter speed........................................................30

25 Print date...............................................................104

26 Focus area (target finding AF)............. 30, 68

27 Focus area (for manual or center) ............68

Focus area (face detection,

28

pet detection) ....................................... 48, 53, 68

29 Focus area (subject tracking)...... 68, E54

30 ISO sensitivity.........................................................68

31 Exposure compensation value ...................64

32 Color options.........................................................68

33 Skin softening........................................................ 69

34 White balance mode ........................................ 68

35 Continuous shooting mode ........................68

36 Blink proof icon ....................................................69

37 Hand-held/tripod........................................ 42, 44

38 Backlighting (HDR) .............................................46

39 Self-timer indicator ............................................60

40 Smile timer ..............................................................69

41 Pet portrait auto release .................................48

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1 Date of recording............................................... 20

2 Time of recording............................................... 20

3 Voice memo indicator.....................84, E69

Album icon in favorite pictures mode

4

...........................................................................82, E6

Category icon in auto sort mode

5

........................................................................82, E10

6 List by date icon ..................................82, E12

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

8 Protect icon............................................84, E65

Eye-Fi communication indicator

9

.................................................................. 105, E106

10 Small picture icon ..............................84, E23

11 Crop icon .................................................80, E24

12 Print order icon....................................84, E60

13 Image mode ..........................................68, E40

14 Easy panorama..................................................... 47

15 Movie options.......................................99, E74

(a) Current image number/

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total number of images .........................32

(b) Movie length.............................................100

17 Internal memory indicator ............................32

Easy panorama playback guide

.......................................................................... 47, E5

18

Sequence playback guide .............................33

Movie playback guide................................... 100

19 Quick effects guide ............................................33

20 Volume indicator......................84, 100, E69

21 Quick retouch icon ........................... 84, E20

22 D-Lighting icon ................................... 84, E20

23 Quick effects icon ...................... 33, 39, E18

24 Glamour retouch icon..................... 84, E21

25 3D image icon.......................................................49

Sequence display (when Individual

26

pictures is selected)........................ 85, E73

27 File number and type........................... E111

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Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................14

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................16

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................18

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time ...............................20

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................26

Step 3 Frame a Picture.......................................................................................................28

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images....................................................................................................32

Step 6 Delete Images..........................................................................................................34

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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the included EN-EL19 battery

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(rechargeable Li-ion battery).

• Use the battery to push the orange battery
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow
(1), and fully insert the battery (2).

• When the battery is inserted correctly, the
battery latch will lock the battery in place.

BInserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to
check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery
is running low. See “Preparation 2 Charge the Battery”
(A16) for more information.

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Battery latch

Removing the Battery

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

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover and slide the orange battery latch up in the direction
indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by
hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the battery or memory card.

B Notes About the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in “The Battery” (F3) before
use.

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P.

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

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

region in which the camera was purchased.

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The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in
Argentina and Korea.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do

not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

Charge lamp

USB cable (included)

• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.

• About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

• See “The Charge Lamp” (A17) for more information.

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Electrical outlet

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

The Charge Lamp

Status Description

Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging.

Off

Flashes quickly
(green)

B Notes About the Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter EH-70P on page ix and in
“Charging AC Adapter” (F4) before use.

C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger

• You can also charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 by connecting the camera to a

computer (A86, E100).

• You can use the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately; E113) to charge the EN-EL19

without using the camera.

C Operating the Camera During Charging

If you press the power switch or hold down the c (playback) button while using the Charging AC
Adapter to charge the battery in the camera, the camera turns on in playback mode and you can
play back images. Shooting is not possible.

The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the char ge lamp
stops flashing green and turns off.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery
indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or
there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or
unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or
change the battery.

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the battery­chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

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

BInserting the Memory Card Correctly

Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards coul d damage the camera and the
memory card. Be sure to check that the memory

card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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Memory card slot

B Formatting Memory Cards

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

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.

If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer
before formatting.

• To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select

Format card in the setup menu (A104).

B Notes About Memory Cards

See “Memory Cards” (F5) and the documentation included with your memory card for more
information.

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially
eject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at an
angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal
memory (approximately 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory
for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

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Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date
and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green)
will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on
lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2 Press the multi selector H or I

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to select the desired language
and press the k button.

3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

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Language

Cancel

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and
set date and time?

Cancel

Yes

No

4 Press J or K to select your home

time zone and press the k
button.

• To enable daylight saving time, press H.
When the daylight saving time function is
enabled, W is displayed above the map.
To turn off the daylight saving time
function, press I.

London, Casablanca

Back

5 Press H or I to select the date format and

press the k button or K.

6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time,

and press the k button.

• Select a field: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y,
hour, and minute).

• Edit the date and time: Press H or I.

• Confirm the setting: Select the minute field and press the

k button or K.

7 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

•

When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera
switches to shooting mode.

Date format

Date and time

Date and time

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Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

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C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the

z setup menu (A104).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and

date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving

time and move the clock forward one hour; press I to disable daylight saving time and move the
clock back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the
travel destination and the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date and time
in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.

Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A104).

C The Clock Battery

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• The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery.
The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the
camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after
about ten hours of charging.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 3 (A20) of “Preparation 4
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” for more information.

C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print

date in the setup menu (A104).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the
ViewNX 2 software (A88).

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

remaining.

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Battery level indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high.

B

N

Battery exhausted.

The battery level is low. Prepare to
charge or replace the battery.

The camera cannot take images.
Recharge or replace with a fully
charged battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of images that can be taken is displayed.

• C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be saved in

the internal memory (approximately 25 MB).

• The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the
internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and
image size (determined by the image mode setting; E41).

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Turning the Camera On and Off

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• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor
will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on
lamp and the display turn off.

• To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The
lens will not extend.

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby
mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following
operations:

➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)

button, or b (e movie-record) button

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Camera enters

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed usin g the Auto off

setting in the setup menu (A104).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting

mode or playback mode.

• If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62G, the camera enters standby mode after

30 minutes (fixed).

standby mode.

No operations

performed

3 min

Camera turns off.

C Notes About an AC Power Source

• You can use the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; E113) to supply power to the camera

from an electrical outlet for taking images and playing back images.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-62G.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1 Press the A button.

• The shooting mode selection menu, which all ows
you to select the desired shooting mode, is
displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I

to select a shooting mode and

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press the k button.

• A (auto) mode is used in this example.

• The shooting mode setting is saved even

after the camera is turned off.

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Auto mode

Available Shooting Modes

A Auto mode A38

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A68) to suit
the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

x Scene mode A40

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene
auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you
frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

• To select a scene, first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press the

multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press
the k button.

D Special effects A51

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Twelve different effects are available.

• To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then press the multi

selector K. Select the desired effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k
button.

F Smart portrait A53

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening
option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

C Changing the Shooting Settings

• See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A56) for more information.

- See “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” (A57) for more information.

- See “Using the Self-timer” (A60) for more in formation.

-See “Using Macro Mode” (A62) for more information.

- See “Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (A64) for more information.

• See “Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu)” (A67) for more

information.

• See “Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu)” (A104) for more information.

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

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1 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other obje cts away
from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and
speaker.

• When taking images in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the

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camera so that the flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.

• Aim the camera at the desired subject.

• When the camera detects the main subject, the focus area

is displayed (default setting).

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C When Using a Tripod

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

- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A58) is set to W (off)

- When using the telephoto setting

• Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the

camera during shooting.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

• To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control

to g (telephoto).

• To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom

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

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor
when the zoom control is rotated.

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the
subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical
zoom ratio, can be activated by rotating and holding the
zoom control to g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

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Optical

Digital

zoom

zoom

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to
interpolation when the zoom is increased be yond the V position. Since
the position of V moves to the right as the size of an image decreases,
selecting a smaller image size in the image mode setting (A64) allows
you to zoom in further without decreasing the image quality due to
interpolation.

Small image size

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway

(A31).

• When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses
on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus
area that is in focus lights in green (up to three areas).
See “Using Target Finding AF” (A75) for more
information.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on
the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is

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not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus
indicator (A9) glows green.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
focus area or focus indicator may flash red. This indicates
that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the compositi on
and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down (A31).

• The shutter is released and the image will be saved.

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3 To apply an effect to the captured image,

press the k button.

• The screen for selecting an effect is displayed. See “Using
Quick Effects” (A39) for more information.

• When you press the d button or when no operations
are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display
returns to the shooting screen.

• To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick
effects to Off (A69).

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Quick eects

Choose eectCancel

The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),

Press halfway

Press all the
way

press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight
resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter­release button is pressed halfway.

While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the
shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the
shutter and take an image.
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 Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is 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.

B Notes About Focusing

See “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A76) for more information.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A104) may light when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, and the flash (A57) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way down.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without
first pressing it halfway.

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• The camera switches to playback mode
and the last image saved will be displayed
full-frame.

c (playback)
button

2 Use the multi selector to select an image to

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display.

• Display the previous image: H or J

• Display the subsequent image: I or K

• Remove the memory card from the camera to play back

images saved in the camera’s internal memory. C is
displayed near the current image number/total number of
images display.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button, the
shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record)
button.

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C Viewing Images

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• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or
previous image.

• When images in which the face of a person (A73) or a pet (A48) was detected at the time of
shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the
detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display (except images
captured in a series).

• You can change the orientation of an image using Rotate image in the playback menu (A84).

• Each series of images captured using continuous shooting is saved in a sequence, and by default,

only the first image in the sequence (key picture) is displayed to represent them (A85). Press the
k button to display them as individual images. Press H to return to the key picture only display.

C Notes About the Quick Effects Function

• When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can
press k button to apply an effect to the image.

• When the effect selection screen is displayed, press J or K to
select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the
confirmation dialog and press the k button to save the image as
a separate file.
See “Quick Effects” (E18) for more information.

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C More Information

• See “Playback Zoom” (A80) for more information.

• See “Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display” (A81) for more information.

• See “Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback” (A82) for more information.

• See “Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) ” (A84) for more information.

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Step 6 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to delete the image

currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired deletion method and press the k

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button.

• Current image: Only the current image is deleted.

• Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected

and deleted. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images
Screen” (A35) for more information.

• All images: All images are deleted.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k

button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

1

image?

Erase

Yes

No

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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an

Erase selected images

image to be deleted, and then press H to
display K.

• To undo the selection, press I to remove K.

• Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to

full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

Back

2 Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k

button to confirm the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.

B Notes About Deletion

• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Copy important images to a computer or other media
before deleting them from the camera.

• Protected images (A84) cannot be deleted.

B Deleting Images in a Sequence

• If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for
sequences of images (A33), all images in the sequence, including the key picture, are deleted.

• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a time and
press the l button.

C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode (A82), you can select
images registered as favorites , images in a certain category, or images captured on a specific date for
deletion.

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Shooting Features

This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when
using each shooting mode.

You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and
the kind of images you want to capture.

A (Auto) Mode ................................................................ 38

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ....................... 40

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

............................................................................................ 51

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

............................................................................................ 53

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector........ 56

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)....................................................................................57

Using the Self-timer........................................................................................................60

Using Macro Mode..........................................................................................................62

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation).................................................64

Features That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting

Menu)................................................................................. 67

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ............. 70

Focusing ............................................................................ 73

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A (Auto) Mode

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A68) to suit the
shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the

AF area mode setting (A68).
The default setting is Target finding AF.
If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine
focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. See “Using Target Finding AF”
(A75) for more information.

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

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• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A56): Flash mode (A57), self-timer

(A60), macro mode (A62), and exposure compensation (A64)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Options available in the auto

shooting menu (A68)

C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

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Using Quick Effects

When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the
shutter.

• The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name (E111).

1 Press the k button when the image is

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displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.

• When you press the d button or when no operations

are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display
returns to the shooting screen.

• To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick

effects to Off (A69).

2 Press the multi-selector J or K to select the

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desired effect and press the k button.

• Rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (i) to switch back to
full-frame playback or f (h) to six-image thumbnail
display.

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the d
button. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select
Yes and press the k button.

• See “Quick Effects” (E18) for information about the effect types.

Pop Super vivid Painting

High key Toy camera

eect 1

Cancel

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• A new, edited copy is created and the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.

• Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated by the V icon displayed during

playback (A10).

Choose eectCancel

Toy camera

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for
the selected scene.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*)
M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

x

Scene auto selector
(default setting;
A41)

e Night portrait

(A42)

h Sunset

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(A43)

u Food

(A45)

o Backlighting

(A46)

Changing Scene Mode Settings

• Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I ( p), J (n), and K (o) can be used

to set the corresponding features. See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector”
(A56) and “Default Settings” (A65) for more information.

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Image mode (image size and
quality) (A68, E40).

b Portrait

(A41)

f Party/indoor

(A43)

i Dusk/dawn

(A43)

l Museum

(A45)

p Easy panorama

(A47)

c Landscape

(A42)

Z Beach

(A43)

j Night landscape

(A44)

m Fireworks show

(A45)

O Pet portrait

(A48)

d Sports

(A42)

z Snow

(A43)

k Close-up

(A44)

Black and white copy

n

(A46)

s 3D photography

(A49)

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To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and
rotate the zoom control (A3) to g (j) to view a description
of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom
control to g (j) again.

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Characteristics of Each Scene

x Scene au to selector

• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum
scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.
e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j:
Backlighting, d: Other scenes

• The focus area depends on the composition of the image. When the camera detects a human
face, it focuses on that face (A73).

• When the camera selects h (night portrait), flash mode is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and
red-eye reduction (when U (auto) is selected) and the camera captures one image at a
slower shutter speed.

• When the camera selects g (night landscape), flash mode is fixed at W (off), regardless of the
setting made, and the camera captures one image at a slower shutter speed.

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode.
Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A26) or select the desired scene mode
manually.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

b Portrait

• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A73).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• The camera focuses even when the sh utter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hea r

the sound of the camera focusing.

• The camera softens skin tones of human faces by applying the skin softening function (A55).

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

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c Landscape

• The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.

d Sports

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

• The camera focuses even when the sh utter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hea r

the sound of the camera focusing.

• Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture up to 6 images continuously at
a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to P).

• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode

setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

e Night portrait

• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A73).

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• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• From the screen displayed after e Night portrait is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod .

• Hand-held (default setting):

-When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release

button all the way to capture a series of images which will be 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 an image, do not tur n the camera off before the monitor switches to
the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower

than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be distorted,

overlapped, or blurred.

• Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during
shooting.

- Vi bration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A104) in the setup menu

is set to On.

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all

the way.

• The camera softens skin tones of human faces by applying the skin softening function (A55).

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

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f Party/indoor

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

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off

in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Z Beach

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

z Snow

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

h Sunset

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

i Dusk/dawn

• The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the

shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using
a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

O

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j Night landscape

• The focus area or focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.

• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.

• Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and

noise even when the camera is hand-held.

-When the j icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release

button all the way to capture a series of images which will be 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 an image, do not tur n the camera off before the monitor switches to
the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower

than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during
shooting.

- Vi bration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A104) in the setup menu

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is set to On.

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all

the way.

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

k Close-up

• Macro mode (A62) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at
which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the
multi selector H, I, J, or K.
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focus­area selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Flash mode

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera focuses even when the sh utter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear
the sound of the camera focusing.

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• Macro mode (A62) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at
which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press the k button, and then press the
multi selector H, I, J, or K.
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focus­area selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Hue

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear
the sound of the camera focusing.

• You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The
hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.

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l Museum

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

• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the

way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best
Shot Selector)).

• The flash does not fire.

m Fireworks show

• Camera focuses at infinity.

• The focus indicator (A9) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

• The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the

shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using
a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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n Black and white copy

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

• Use together with macro mode (A62) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.

o Backlighting

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

• From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable or

disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the type of image you want to take.

• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is captured.

• On: Use when taking images with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images

continuously at high speed, 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

- The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If there is only enough memory to save

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one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A84) at the time of shooting, in which dark
areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is

displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to
the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower

than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

- Digital zoom cannot be used.

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p Easy panorama

• Allows you to take a panorama image simply by moving the camera in the desired direction.

• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame when shooting starts.

• From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from

Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).

• Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and
then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the camera
captures the specified shooting range.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.

• If you press the k button when an image captured using easy panorama is displayed in full-

frame playback mode, the image scrolls automatically.

See “Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)” (E2) for more information.

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

When printing panorama images, the entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the
printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.

See the documentation provided with the printer or consult the digital photo lab for details.

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O Pet portrait

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• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it.
By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release).

• From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.

- Single: Images are captured one at a time.

- Continuous: When focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera automatically releases

the shutter 3 times. When you manually release the shutter, up to 6 images can be
continuously taken while the shutter-release button is held down. The frame rate for
continuous shooting is about 2 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• To change the Pet portrait auto release settings, press the multi selector J (n).

- Y: When the camera detects a pet face, it focuses on the face and then releases the shutter

automatically.

- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a pet face is detected. Press

the shutter-release button to release the shutter. The camera also detects human faces (A73).
If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet face.

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• Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:

- Five bursts have been taken.

- Internal memory or the memory card is full.
To resume sho oting with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to turn it on again.

B Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus
area) is displayed around the face, and the double border turns
green when the camera has focused.

• When the camera detects more than one dog or cat face (up to
five can be detected), the face displayed largest in the monitor is
framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• If no pet or human faces are detected, the camera focuses on the
subject in the center of the frame.

B Notes About Pet Portrait

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

• Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera, the speed of the pet’s movement, the

direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness around its face, etc., the pet face may not be
detected and other subjects may be displayed with a border.

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• The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D­compatible TV or monitor.

• The focus area can be moved from the center of the frame to a different position.
To move the focus area, before taking the first image, press the k button, and then press the
multi selector H, I, J, or K.
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel focus­area selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Macro mode

- Exposure compensation

• After taking the first image by pressing the shutter-release
button, move the camera horizontally to the right so that the
subject is aligned with the guide in the monitor. The camera
captures the second image automatically when it detects that
they are aligned.

• The focus, exposure, and white balance are locked after the first
shot, and R is displayed in the monitor.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the
saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at
the time of shooting.

• Images captured in this mode are saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080).

• The two captured images are saved as a 3D image (MPO file). The first image (the left eye image)

is also saved as a JPEG file.

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B Notes About Taking 3D Images

• Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography.

• Images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is

increased.

• Images may have a les s pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or whe n the second image is
not aligned precisely.

• Images captured under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise.

• The maximum telephoto zoom position is limited to an angle of view equivalent to that of 144.6

mm lens in 35mm [135] format.

• Shooting is canceled after the first shot if the k button is pressed or the subject is not aligned
with the guide within approximately ten seconds.

• If the camera does not take the second image and cancels the shooting even when you align the
guide with the subject, try shooting with the shutter-release button.

• Movies cannot be recorded in 3D.

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B Playing Back 3D Images

• 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D
image is displayed during playback.

• To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI
cable to connect the camera and these devices (A86) for 3D viewing.

• When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set TV settings in the setup menu (A104)
as follows:

- HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i

- HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)

• When the camera is connected via HDMI and images are played back, it may take a while to
display images when switching between 3D images and non-3D images. Playback zoom is not
possible while images are played back in 3D.

• Refer to the documentation included with the TV or mo nitor for details on how to make the settings.

B Caution for Viewing 3D Images

When viewing 3D images on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you

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may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included
with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M
K M H, I, J, K M select an effect M k button

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

The following 12 effects are available.

Category Description

D Soft*
(default setting)

E Nostalgic sepia*

F High-contrast

monochrome

G High key Gives the entire image a bright tone.
H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone.
I Selective color
l Pop Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.

k Super vivid

h Painting Gives the image a painting-like appearance.
m Toy camera effect

1
n Toy camera

effect 2

o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color.

*The h HS 480/4× setting in Movie op tions (A99) cannot be used with this setting. If you try

to use both settings at the same time, only the setting made first is enabled.

Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an
old photograph.

Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.

Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.

Increases the color saturation of the entire image and sharpens the
contrast.

Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery.

Decreases the color saturation of the e ntire image and darkens the image
periphery.

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

• When Selective color or Cross process is selected, press

the multi selector H or I to select the desired color from
the slider.
To change settings for any of the following functions, first
press the k button to cancel color selection, then change
the settings as desired.

-Flash mode (A57)

Save

-Self-timer (A60)

-Macro mode (A62)

Slider

- Exposure compensation (A64)
To return to the color selection screen, press the k button
again.

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A56): Flash mode (A57), self-timer

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(A60), macro mode (A62), and exposure compensation (A64)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Image mode (image size and

quality) (A68, E40)

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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to
smooth the skin tones of human faces.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k
button

1 Frame the image.

• Point the camera at a human face. See “Using Face Detection” (A73) for more information.

2 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. See “Smile timer” (A69) for more information.

• After the camera releases the shutter, it will continue to detect faces and smiles, and will
release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.

3 End shooting.

• Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop
shooting.

-Set Smile timer (A69) to Off.

- Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.

- Turn the camera off.

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.

• See “Notes About Face Detection” (A74) for more information.

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C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On (single), On (continuous), or On (BSS), the auto power off
function (A104) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below
persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

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.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

Shooting Features

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A56): Flash mode (A57), self-timer
(A60), and exposure compensation (A64)

• Features that can be set by pressing the d button (A67): Image mode (image size and
quality) (A68, E40), skin softening (A69), smile timer (A69), blink proof (A69)

C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

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Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera
detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.

• Scene auto selector (A41), Portrait (A41), or Night portrait (A42) scene mode is
selected.

• Smart portrait mode (A53)

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour

retouch (A84).

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.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when shooting in Portrait or Night portrait scene

mode, or when the camera selects one of these scenes while in scene auto selector scene mode.

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features.

X (flash mode)

n (self-timer),

pet portrait auto release

p (macro mode)

Available Features

Shooting Features

The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.

o (exposure compensation)

• See “Default Settings” (A65) for information about each mode’s default settings.

A (auto) Scene

X Flash mode (A57) w

Self-timer (A60) www

n

Pet portrait auto release
(A48)

p Macro (A62) ww–

Exposure compensation

o

(A64)

1

Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A65) for more information.

2

Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. See “Default Settings” (A65) for more information.

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2

2

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).

2 Press H or I to select the desired mode and

Auto

press the k button.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A58) for more information.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds, regardless of the setting in Monitor settings
(A104).

B The Flash Lamp

• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press

the shutter-release button halfway.

- On: The fl ash will fire when you press the shutter-release button
all the way down.

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

- Off: The flash will not fire when an image is taken.

• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save
power while the flash is charging.

C Effective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 1.0 to 4.0 m (3 ft 4 in. to 13 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.5 to 2.0 m (5 ft to 6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.

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Available Flash Modes

Auto

U

The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

Auto with red-eye reduction

V

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A59).

Off

W

The flash will not fire.
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark
surroundings.

Fill flash

X

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

Slow sync

Y

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Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
The flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background
at night or under dim lighting.

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A56) and “Default Settings”
(A65) for more information.

• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off.

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C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).
If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce

red-eye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.

• In some cases, red-eye correction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these

cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.

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Using the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two
seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to
be in the image you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that
occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is
recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a
tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).

2 Press H or I to select n 10s or n 2s and

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press the k button.

• n 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings.

• n

2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode,

Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A48). The self-timer settings n
cannot be used.

3 Frame the image and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

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rest of the way down.

•

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds
remaining before the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
flashes while the timer is counting down. About
one second before the shutter is released, the lamp
stops flashing and glows steadily.

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer will
be set to OFF.

• To stop the timer before an image is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.

C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

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Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 8 cm
(3.2 in.) from the front of the lens.
This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects.

1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).

2 Press H or I to select ON and press the k

button.

• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

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• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to

a position where F and the zoom indicator
glow green.

• How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio.
When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the
camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the
zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, (at the position where G is displayed), the
camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 8 cm (3.2 in.) from the lens.

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Macro mode

B Notes About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.).

C Autofocus

When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release
button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A69) in the shooting menu (A68) to Full-time AF.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is
turned on (except when using the Pet portrait scene mode).

You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Default Settings” (A65)

for more information.

• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

• The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure

compensation).

2 Press H or I to select a compensation value.

• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure
compensation.

• To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure
compensation.

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Exposure compensation

3 Press the k button to apply the

compensation value.

• If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the
setting is applied and the menu disappears.

• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is
applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the
monitor.

+0.3

4 Press the shutter-release button to take an image.

• To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and revert the value to 0.0.

C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.

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Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.

Flash

(A57)

A (auto) U Off Off 0.0

D (special effects) W Off Off 0.0
F (smart portrait) U

1

Scene

x (A41)

U

4

b (A41) V Off
c (A42)
d (A42)
e (A42)
f (A43)

W
W
V
V

3

3

6

7

Z (A43) U Off
z (A43) U Off

h (A43)
i (A43)
j (A44)

3

W

3

W

3

W

k (A44) W Off
u (A45)
l (A45)
m (A45)

3

W

3

W

3

W

n (A46) W Off Off 0.0
o (A46)
p (A47) W

X/W

8

3

Self-timer

(A60)

2

Off

Off

Off

3

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

On

Macro

(A62)

3

5

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Off Off 0.0

Off

Off

Off

3

3

Off

Off

Off

3

3

3

Exposure

compensation

(A64)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

3

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Flash

(A57)

O (A48)
s (A49)

1

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous)
or On (BSS).

2

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

3

The setting cannot be changed.

4

The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off)
can be selected manually.

5

Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected.

6

The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction.

7

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

8

Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to On.

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Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A48).

3

W

3

W

Self-timer

(A60)

9

Y

3

Off

Macro

(A62)

Off 0.0

Off 0.0

Exposure

compensation

(A64)

B Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

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Features That Can Be Set with the

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Button (Shooting Menu)

The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting
(A6).

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

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ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

Image mode

Special

Auto mode Scene

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2

effects

Smart

portrait

White balance w –––
Continuous w –––
ISO sensitivity w –––
Color options w –––
AF area mode w –––
Autofocus mode w –––
Quick effects w –––
Skin soften ing –––w
Smile timer –––w
Blink proof –––w

1

The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

2

Additional settings are available for some scene modes. See “Characteristics of Each Scene”
(A41) for more information.

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Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Option Description

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

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ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

Allows you to select the combination of image size and image
quality used when saving images.
The default setting is P 4608×3456.

Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order
to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye.
The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual,
Daylight, Inc andescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.

Allows you to capture a series of images. The available settings are

Single (default setting), Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre­shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H:
60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot 16.

Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
You can set sensitivity to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range
auto, or lock the setting at 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, or 3200.
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the camera sets the ISO
sensitivity automatically, and E is displayed while shooting
when ISO sensitivity increases. When Fixed range auto is
selected, an ISO sensitivity range of either ISO 125-400 or ISO
125-800 can be selected.

Allows you to change the color tones of images at the time of
shooting. The available settings are
setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype.

Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area
that is used for autofocus; the available settings are Face priority,
Manual, Center, Subject tracking, and Target finding AF
(default setting).

Standard color (default

A

E40

E42

E45

E49

E50

E51

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Option Description

Allows you to select how the camera focuses.

• When Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked

Autofocus mode

Quick effects

Skin soften ing

Smile timer

Blink proof

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when
the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of
lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.

Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (A39).
The default setting is On.

Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a
setting other than Off is selected, the ca mera softens skin tones of
human faces and then saves the images. The default setting is
Normal.

When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera detects
human faces and then automatically releases the shutter
whenever a smile is detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this
feature.

• When On (single) is selected, a single image is taken whenever
a smile is detected.

• When On (continuous) or On (BSS) (default setting) is
selected, images are taken continuously whenever a smile is
detected. The flash cannot be used. If Blink proof is set to On,
the smile timer setting changes to On (sin gle).

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the
shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in
which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. The flash cannot be
used.
The default setting is Off.

A

E55

E56

E57

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E58

E59

C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A70).

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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted function Option Description

Continuous (A68)

Flash mode

Self-timer

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Macro mode AF area mode (A68)

Image mode Continuous (A68)

White balance Color options (A68)

Continuous Self-timer (A60)

Blink proof (A69)

Smile timer (A69)

Smile timer (A69)

AF area mode (A68)

When a setting other than Single is selected,
the flash cannot be used.

When Blink proof is set to On, the flash
cannot be used.

When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is
selected, the flash cannot be used.

When Smile timer is used for shooting, the
self-timer cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, the self­timer cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, macro
mode cannot be used.

Image mode is set as follows depending on
the continuous shooting setting:

• Continuous H: 120 fps: O (image size:

640 × 480 pixels)

• Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image size:

1280 × 960 pixels)

• Multi-shot 16: L (image size: 2560 × 1920

pixels)

When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or
Cyanotype , the White balance setting is
fixed at Auto.

If the self-timer is used when Continuous is
set to Pre-shooting cache, the
setting changes to Single.

Continuous

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Restricted function Option Description

When Pre-shooting cach e, Continuous H:

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A68)

AF area mode White balance (A68)

Quick effects Continuous (A68)

Smile timer Blink proof (A69)

Blink proof Smile timer (A69)

Monitor settings Quick effects (A69)

Print date Continuous (A68)

120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi­shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity

setting is automatically specified according to
the brightness.

When a setting other than Auto is selected for
White balance in Target finding AF mode,
the camera does not detect the main subject.

Quick effects cannot be applied to images
immediately after they are taken with
continuous shooting.

When the smile timer setting is set to On

(continuous) or On (BSS), it changes to On
(single) if Blink proof is set to On.

When Blink proof is set to On, it changes to
Off if Smile timer is set to On (continuous)

or On (BSS).

When Quick effects is set to On, Image
review is fixed at On.

When Pre-shooting cach e, Continuous H:
120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,
date and time cannot be imprinted on images.

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Restricted function Option Description

Continuous (A68)

Motion detection

Blink warning Continuous (A68)

Digital zoom

Shooting Features

Shutter sound Continuous (A68)

ISO sensitivity (A68)

AF area mode (A68)

Smile timer (A69)

Continuous (A68)

AF area mode (A68)

When a setting other than Single is selected,
Motion detection is disabled.

When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting
other than Auto, Motion detection is
disabled.

When Subject tracking is selected, Motion
detection is disabled.

When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is
selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When a setting other than Single is selected,
Blink warning is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom
cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital
zoom cannot be used.

When a setting other than Single is selected,
the shutter sound is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available

(E93).

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.

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Focusing

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This camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies
depending on the shooting mode. Here, we will explain how to use focus areas and focus
lock.

Using Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face
detection to automatic ally focus on human faces. If th e camera
detects more than one face, a double border is displayed
around the face that the camera will focus on, and single
borders are displayed around the other faces.

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Shooting mode

When AF area mode (A68) in
A (auto) mode (A38) is set to

Face priority.
Scene auto selector (A41),

Portrait (A41), or Night

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12 The face closest to the camera

Focus area (double border)

portrait (A42) scene mode

Pet portrait scene mode (when
Pet portrait auto release is

Up to 12

1

The face closest to the camera

turned off) (A48)

Smart portrait mode (A53) Up to 3

1

If the camera detects both people and pets in the same shot, the camera can detect up to 12
faces.

2

If the camera detects a human face and a pet face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet’s face.

The face closest to the center of
the frame

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

-In A (auto) mode, the camera selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing

the subject closest to the camera.

-When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on which
scene the camera selects.

-In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera will
focus on the area in the center of the frame.

-In Pet portrait scene mode, the camera focuses on a pet face if one is detected. If no
pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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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. Additionally, the camera may be unable to 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

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the
faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, such as those described in “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A76), the
subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. If the camera does not
focus, try focus lock shooting (A77).

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Using Target Finding AF

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When AF area mode (A68) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera
focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

• If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that

subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas (up to
three areas) that match up with the size of the subject light
in green.
When human faces are detected, the camera automatically
sets focus priority on one of them.

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Focus areas

• If the camera does not detect the main subject, it

automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas
containing the subject closest to the camera. When the
subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to
nine areas) light in green.

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Focus areas

B Notes About Target Finding AF

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main
subject may vary.

• When White balance is set to any setting other than Auto, the camera does not detect the main
subject.

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

- When the image shown in the monitor 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 monitor

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

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

subject makes that subject appear very dark)

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

shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

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

• 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 (A77).

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Focus Lock

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You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area
mode.
The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with

AF area mode (A68) set to Center.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
2 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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3 Continue holding down the shutter-release

button halfway and recompose the image.

• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the image.

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