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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will
read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using
this product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through
the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the
event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera, battery
charger, or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the battery charger or
AC adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the
equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
Do not use 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.
Do not place strap around the
neck of an infant or child
Placing the camera strap around the
neck of an infant or child could result
in strangulation.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries
or other small parts into their mouths.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or battery charger could result
in injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or battery charger break
open as the result of a fall or other
accident, take the product to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.
Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger
• 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 power cable or
go near the battery charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
i
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
Observe proper precautions
when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling a
battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off and make sure the
Power-on Lamp has gone out. If
you are using an AC adapter, be
sure it is unplugged.
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon ENEL5 lithium-ion batteries (supplied)
or CP1 lithium batteries (available
separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to
remove the battery when no
charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power
for an extended period, the battery
may become hot. Before removing
the battery, turn the camera off
and allow the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
the battery, such as discoloration
or deformation.
Use appropriate cables, batteries, battery chargers, and AC
adapters
Use only the cables, batteries, battery
chargers, and AC adapters provided or
sold by Nikon for the purpose, to
maintain compliance with product regulations.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the
camera.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens or
other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed 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 operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
one meter (39”) from the subject.
Do not fire the unit while the
flash head is touching a person
or object
Such use can result in the person
being burned, and/or their clothes
igniting from the heat of the flash’s
firing.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury due to
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Keep dry
Do not immerse in or exposure to
water. Continuing to use the product
under such circumstances may cause
fire or an electric shock.
ii
Notices
• 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.
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that
the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the attention of
the Nikon representative in your area (address
provided separately).
E7900/E5900
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that
any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by
Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part
15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
iii
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTIONATTENTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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
has been 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 o n copies or
reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a company. Also,
do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
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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, AC adapters, and Speedlights) 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
Li-ion batteries not approved by Nikon 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 with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost
profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these 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. See the URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................... i
Notices ............................................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... vi
Use Photo info in Monitor settings of the Set-up menu to switch to display or hide
information for shooting or playback (122).
Monitor shows current settings and
view through lens
If the battery level indicator appears, the monitor will turn off temporarily while the
flash is charging ( 14, 24).
[ 8][ 8]
Monitor shows view
through lens only
9 Voice memo icon. . . . . . . . . 62
10 Movie playback icon . . . . . . 56
11 Image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
13 Movie indicator . . . . . . . . . . 55
14 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
15 Print-order icon . . . . . . . . . . 71
16 Transfer icon . . . . . . . . . . . 110
17 Time of recording . . . . . . . . 16
18 Date of recording. . . . . . . . . 16
* Appears when the battery is running low.
Monitor off
5
The Mode Dial
Using the Mode Dial, you can select from seven Shooting modes and the Setup mode. Choose a Shooting mode according to shooting conditions.
Before You Begin
To select a mode, align the mode icon with the
“” mark next to the Mode Dial.
6
Navigating the Menus
The Multi Selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.
The Shutter-Release Button
Your camera has a two stage Shutter-release Button. The camera sets focus
and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The Green (AF) Lamp next
to the viewfinder and the focus indicator in the monitor will light when the
focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the
Shutter-release Button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the Shutter-release Button the rest of the way down.
Before You Begin
7
First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion battery (supplied).
Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.
Connect the power cable
1
Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-61 battery charger ()
and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (). The CHARGE lamp
First Steps
will light to show that the charger is on ().
Charge the battery
2
Remove the terminal cover from EN-EL5
and insert the battery into the MH-61,
making sure that the small projection on
the battery is inserted into the matching
pit on the charger.
About two hours are required to charge a
fully depleted battery.
CHARGE
lamp
BlinksBattery charging.
OnBattery fully charged.
FlickersBattery error. If ambient temper-
ature is not 5–35 °C (41–95 °F),
wait until temperature is in this
range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and
remove battery immediately and
take both devices to retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Description
CHARGE lamp starts blinking
when battery is inserted.
Charging is complete when
lamp stops blinking.
8
Unplug the charger
3
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
The MH-61 Battery Charger
Before using the MH-61, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages
i–v of this manual.
The MH-61 is for use with EN-EL5 batteries. Do not use with non-compatible batteries.
The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-61 and is for domestic
use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a
local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative.
EN-EL5 Batteries
Before using the EN-EL5, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages
i–v and 140 of this manual.
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C
(104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5–35 °C (41–
95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool
before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair
its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.
First Steps
When the Battery Is Not in Use
When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no
longer functions.
Recycle Used Batteries
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with
local regulations.
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Inserting Batteries
Insert an EN-EL5 battery that has been fully-charged using the supplied MH61 battery charger into your camera.
Open the Battery-chamber Cover
1
Slide the cover in the direction shown in ()
until it stops and open the cover ( ).
First Steps
Insert the battery
2
Insert the battery as shown in the label at
the entrance to the battery chamber, making
sure the positive “+” and negative “–” terminals are in the correct orientation. The
small projection on the battery is on the
same side as the negative terminal.
Inserting Batteries
Inserting the battery
upside down or
backwards could
damage the camera.
Check to be sure the
battery is in the correct orientation.
The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is
inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted.
Battery Latch
10
Close the Battery-chamber Cover
3
Close the cover ( ) and slide it in until it
latches ().
Ensure the cover is closed firmly.
Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the Power-on Lamp
has gone out before opening the Battery-chamber Cover.
Slide the Battery Latch in the direction indicated to eject the
battery, which can then be removed using your fingers.
• Note that the battery may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing the battery.
CP1
Your camera also uses a non-rechargeable CP1 lithium
batteries (×1).
Make sure the orientation and the positive/negative terminals are correct, and then insert the battery in the
same way as EN-EL5.
First Steps
Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an optional EH-62A AC
adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of ACadapter kit. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage
to the camera.
For more information on attaching instructions for EH-62A AC adapter kit, see “Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit” (137).
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 13.5 MB) or on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera,
pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory, and if the camera contains
a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card.
To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.
Confirm that the camera is off
1
First Steps
The Power-on Lamp should be off.
Open the Memory card slot Cover
2
Slide the cover in the direction shown in ()
until it stops, and the cover will open automatically ().
Insert the memory card
3
Insert the memory card in the direction of the
arrow shown on the label at the entrance to
the memory card slot until it stops.
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the
card upside down or backwards could damage the
camera or the card. Check
to be sure the card is in the
correct orientation.
12
Close the Memory card slot Cover
4
Close the cover () and slide it until it
latches ().
Ensure the cover is closed firmly.
The Write Protect Switch
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of
data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted,
or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer.
Write protect switch
When the memory card is locked,
pictures can be played back but can
not be recorded, deleted, edited, or
transferred using the () Button on the camera, and the card can
not be formatted.
Formatting Memory Cards
When using the memory cards formatted by the device other than E7900/E5900, format them using the E7900/E5900 before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card (130) in the Set-up menu.
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn
the camera off and confirm that the Power-on Lamp is
Do not open the memory card slot cover while
off.
the Power-on Lamp is lit. Open the Memory card slot
Cover and press the memory card to partially eject the
card. The card can then be removed by hand.
• Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.
First Steps
Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.
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Checking the Battery Level
Turn the camera on
1
• Press the Power Switch.
• The Power-on Lamp lights when the cam-
era is on.
First Steps
Check the battery level in the moni-
2
tor
When the camera is turned on for the first
time, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose the desired language and
[ 8][ 8]
Battery Level
DisplayMeaning
NO ICONBattery fully charged.
Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while Speed-
(lights)
WARNING!!
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
The Red ( ) and Green (AF) Lamps will blink when the “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED” warning is displayed.
light recharges.
Battery exhausted. Replace with new or fully charged
battery.
press . See “Basic Setup” (16).
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Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off when the Power-on Lamp is lit, press the Power Switch.
• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the EH-62A AC adapter kit (optional) until the poweron lamp has gone out.
The Button
The camera can also be turned on by pressing the Button for about two seconds.
The monitor will show full-screen playback (57).
The Power-On Lamp
The power-on lamp indicates the following:
When the Power-on Lamp isThe camera is
OnOn
BlinkingIn standby mode
OffOff
Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn
off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the
battery. While the camera is in standby mode, the Power-on Lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the
power will turn off automatically and the Power-on Lamp will go out. The camera will
be reactivated from standby mode when you:
• Press the Power Switch
• Press the Shutter-release Button halfway
• Press the
• Press the Button to display the menu for the current mode
• Rotate the Mode Dial to select a new mode
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the Set-up menu (129). However, when a menu is displayed, the
monitor will turn off after three minutes, and when pictures are being shown in a slide
show (105) or when the camera is powered by an AC adapter kit, the monitor will
turn off after thirty minutes.
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable, Auto power
off function does not work.
Sleep Mode
Turning sleep mode on will cause the camera to enter standby mode when there is no
change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected in the Auto off
option has elapsed (129).
Button to view the last picture taken
First Steps
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Basic Setup
The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set
the time and date.
Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français
(French), Italiano, (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish),
(Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional
Chinese) or (Korean), and press
.
TIME ZONE
TIME ZONE
London, Casablanca
DaylightSaving
ConfirmConfirm
Time zone menu displayed.*
HOME TIME ZONE
HOME TIME ZONE
DATEDATE
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
ConfirmConfirm
Confirmation dialog displayed.
Highlight Yes.
* To turn daylight saving time on or
off, press to highlight Day-
lightSaving and press . When
DaylightSaving is checked, time
will automatically be advanced
one hour (121). To return to
Step 3, press to highlight current time zone.
HOME TIME ZONE
HOME TIME ZONE
London, Casablanca
Back
Back
Confirm
Confirm
London, Casablanca
Back
Back
Display map of world time zones.Select home time zone.
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Confirm
Confirm
DATE
DATE
DM Y
01 01 . 2005
00 : 00
DATE
DATE
DM Y
01 01 . 2005
00 : 00
Display date menu.Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and
Year may differ in some areas).
DATE
DATE
DM Y
01 01 2005
00 : 00
Select Month. Repeat steps 7 - 8 to
Highlight D M Y.
DATE
DATE
DM Y
01 03 . 2005
10 : 00
ConfirmConfirm
edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.
DATE
DATE
MD Y
03 01 . 2005
10 : 00
ConfirmConfirm
Choose order in which Day, Month,
and Year will be displayed.
Exit to mode currently selected with
the Mode Dial.
[ 10][ 10]
Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures
unless Date or Date and time is
selected for Date imprint ( 124).
First Steps
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Date not Set
If you exit without setting time and date, the (“date not set”) icon will flash in the
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of
“0000.00.00 00:00” (still images) or “2005.01.01 00:00” (movies).
The Clock Battery
When the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an EH-62A AC adapter
(optional), the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the
clock battery can provide a few days of back-up power.
First Steps
The Camera Clock
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the
clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.
Time Zones
The local time or daylight saving time can be set when traveling abroad. See Date
(120) in the Set-up menu for details.
Setting the Clock from PictureProject (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only)
If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP (65) in the Interface
menu of the Set-up menu, PictureProject (provided) can be used to set the camera
clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the PictureProject ReferenceManual (on CD) for details.
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Basic Photography
Step 1–Select Mode
This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (Auto
shooting mode). In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of
camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations.
Rotate the Mode Dial to
1
Turn the camera on
2
The Power-on Lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen (118).
The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera
lens.
Shooting mode
indicates Auto shooting mode.
Image size
Choose from five options depending on
how you plan to use
the picture (84).
The default setting is
E7900: 7M (3072 ×
2304), E5900: 5M
× 1944).
(2592
Image quality
Choose from three options
depending on how you
plan to use the picture
( 83). The default setting
is NORMAL.
Internal memory/memory card
When the camera contains a memory
card, is displayed, and when there is
no memory card in the camera, is
displayed.
Number of exposures
remaining
The number of pictures
that can be stored on
the internal memory or
a memory card depends
on the capacity of the
[ 10][ 10]
Flash mode
Choose from five modes depending
on lighting and your creative intent
(44).
memory or memory card
and the option chosen
for Image mode (Im-
age quality and Image
size) (85).
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Basic Photography
Number of Exposures Remaining
If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be
displayed in the monitor and no further pictures can be taken until you:
• Choose a lower image quality or image size setting (83) (depending on the condition, no fur-
ther pictures may be taken even if you change the setting).
• Insert a new memory card (12).
• Remove the memory card so that pictures will be recorded in the internal memory ( 13) (pic-
tures can be taken only when the internal memory has space).
• Delete some pictures in the internal memory or on a memory card.
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
In (Auto shooting) mode, the Flash (44), Self-timer (46), Macro close-up
(48), and Exposure compensation (49) can be set. Also, (Auto shooting)
mode provides fourteen shooting menu options such as White balance, Image
Basic Photography
sharpening and Continuous. See “Using the Shooting Menu” ( 80).
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Step 2–Frame the Picture
Ready the camera
1
Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor or
the viewfinder.
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep
your fingers and other objects away from the lens,
flash window, AF-assist Illuminator, and microphone.
Frame your subject
2
Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two
types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which
Zoom outZoom in
[ 10][ 10]
Indicator in monitor
shows amount of zoom
when either button is
pressed
[ 10][ 10]
Digital zoom
the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to
magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital
zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of
12 ×. Use the Zoom Buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor:
• Press the (W) Button to zoom out
from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.
• Press the (T) Button to zoom in on your
subject so that it fills a larger area of the
frame.
• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the (T)
Button down for more than two seconds
will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF)
lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Use
the (T) and (W) Buttons to adjust
zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel
digital zoom, press (W) until the zoom
indicator turns white.
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Digital Zoom
• In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center area of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the
amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply
enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder - use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom
is not available when the monitor is off or when an assist mode (except for SPORTS and SPORTSSPECTATOR) is selected, or when 5 shot buffer ( 89) is set in the Shooting menu.
• When digital zoom is working, the focus area is fixed in the center of the frame (98).
• When digital zoom is working, Metering is set to just like Center-weighted (88).
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Monitor or Viewfinder?
• Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image
that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the
viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when:
– your subject is less than 1.5 meters (4'11") from the camera
– digital zoom is in effect
• Use the viewfinder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off (122), or when
bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.
• When taking pictures continuously using the sports assist or continuous option, etc., they are
displayed on the monitor later than actual shooting. We recommend you to take pictures continuously using the viewfinder.
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Step 3–Focus and Shoot
Focus
1
Press the Shutter-release Button halfway to
set focus and exposure.
• Focus and exposure will lock while the Shutter-release Button is pressed halfway (7).
• In mode, the camera automatically
selects focus area containing the subject
closest to camera from five focus areas
(default setting in auto shooting mode).
• When subject is in focus, the selected AF
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Focus area
Red ( ) Lamp
Green (AF) Lamp
Focus indicator
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area turns green.
When the Shutter-release Button is pressed
halfway, the Green AF (Autofocus) Lamp and
the Red (flash-ready) Lamp are shown as follows.
OnFlash will fire when picture is taken.
BlinksFlash charging.
OffFlash off or not required.
focus area and focus indicator
On
green/
green
Blinks
green/
red
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Red ( ) Lamp
Green (AF) Lamp/
Subject in focus.
Camera unable to focus on subject.
Recompose the picture and try
again.
Take the picture
2
• Press the Shutter-release Button the rest
of the way down to take the picture.
• To prevent blur, press the Shutter-release
Button down smoothly.
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During Recording
• While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the Green (AF) Lamp will
blink, and at the same time, a (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor or the memory icon
( or ) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove ordisconnect the power source while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera, internal memory, or card.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark
or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g.,
the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are
several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g.,
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your subject is inside a cage).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
Sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera responds
to light. Your Nikon digital camera normally has a sensitivity
roughly equivalent to film with an ISO 50 (E7900) or ISO 64
(E5900) rating. When lighting is poor and Sensitivity ( 95) is
Auto, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent
camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in
the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled.
Low Battery
If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while
the Speedlight recharges.
AF-Assist Illuminator
E7900/E5900 is equipped with an AF-assist Illuminator. If lighting is poor, the built-in
AF-assist Illuminator will light when the Shutter-release Button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. For more information
on AF-assist Illuminator, see “AF Assist” in the Set-up menu ( 126).
Autofocus
The E7900/E5900 has two modes that allow control of the Autofocus; AF area mode
( 98) and Auto-focus mode ( 101).
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Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback)
Press the Button
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Playback Tip
Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory or a
memory card. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in the memory or a memory card without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution.
The Button
Pressing the Button for about two seconds will turn the camera on. Press again to
return to the mode selected with the Mode Dial.
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• This mode is called “Full-screen playback.”
• To view additional pictures, press or
to view pictures in the order recorded,
or to view pictures in reverse order.
To cancel Full-screen playback and return to
the Auto shooting mode, press the Button again.
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More About Playback
For more information on playback, see “More on Playback” ( 57 - 79).
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Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Confir
Confir
Confir
Confir
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor:
Erase 1 image(s)?Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
Confir
m
Confir
m
Erase 1 image(s)?Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
Confir
m
Confir
m
A confirmation dialog displayed.Highlight Yes.
• To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press .
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Done
Delete picture and return to playback.
Deleting Your Last Shot
At any time during shooting, you can press the Button to delete the last picture taken. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press or to highlight Yes or No,
and press .
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Erase 1 image(s)?Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
Confirm
Confirm
Done
Image File and Folder Names
In the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three
parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the
camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).
When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the
top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when pictures are transferred to a computer.
Picture typeIdentifier Extension
Original
Still pictureDSCN.JPG25
MovieDSCN.MOV55
Copy created using Small pic.SSCN.JPG112
Copy
Cropped copyRSCN.JPG60
Copy created using D-LightingFSCN.JPG61
Voice memo
(appended to original still)
Voice memo
Audio file
(appended to cropped copy)
Voice memo
(appended to Small pic. copy)
Voice memo
(appended to D-Lighting copy)
• Pictures are stored in a folder created automatically by the camera. The folder name includes a
three-digit folder number (e.g., 100NIKON).
• Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200
pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the largest folder number (e.g.,
100NIKON → 101NIKON).
• Each time you take pictures in Panorama assist mode, a “P_xxx” folder (e.g., “101P_001”) is automatically created, and a series of pictures starting with “DSCN0001” are stored in the folder.
• When you take pictures after switching the mode from Panorama assist mode, newly taken pictures are stored in the largest numbered folder except the Panorama assist folder.
• If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder
will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001.
• If file number reaches 200 or picture number reaches 9999 when the memory or the memory
card contains a folder numbered 999, no further pictures can be taken, even if there is still memory capacity. Replace the memory card, or transfer all pictures to a computer ( 65) and then
format the memory or the memory card ( 130).
• When the Button is pressed in Shooting mode except the Panorama assist mode, the picture
with the largest number stored in the largest numbered folder except the Panorama assist folder
is displayed.
• When the Button is pressed in Panorama assist mode, the picture with the largest number
stored in the largest numbered folder of the Panorama assist folder is displayed.
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RSCN.WAV62
SSCN.WAV62
FSCN.WAV62
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Scene Mode
Assist and Scene Modes
Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four “assist” and twelve “scene”
modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one.
Assist Modes
Assist modes are chosen by rotating the Mode Dial to the desired mode.
Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots.
ModeDescription
Portrait assist
Landscape assist
Sports assistUse for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-moving subjects. 34
Night portrait assist
Scene Mode
Scene Modes
Scene modes are selected by rotating the Mode Dial to and pressing the
Button.
ModeDescription
PARTY/INDOOR
BEACH/SNOW
SUNSETUse to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.37
DUSK/DAWN
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
CLOSE UP
MUSEUMUse where flash photography is prohibited.39
FIREWORKS
SHOW
COPYUse to copy text and line drawings.40
BACK LIGHT
PANORAMA
ASSIST
UNDERWATER
Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly
while background details are softened.
Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in skyscapes, forests, and other landscape shots, or to take portraits that feature a
landmark in the background.
Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop.35
Use to capture background details or the effects of candlelight
and other indoor lighting.
Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and sunlit
expanses of water.
Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise and after sunset.
Use when taking landscape shots at night.38
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects,
and other small objects.
Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.40
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing
their features into shadow.
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to
form a single scene.
Use when taking underwater photographs using the water-proof
case (WP-CP4).
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41
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Assist and Scene Modes
POR
TRAIT
POR
TRAIT
Depending on your subject, assist and scene modes may not always produce the desired
results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose (Auto shooting) and try again.
Assist and Scene Modes Help
When the assist or scene menu is displayed, pressing (T)
Button displays the help for the selected assist or scene.
• Pressing or displays the help for another assist or scene.
• To select the assist or scene while its help is displayed, press . The
camera will return to Shooting mode.
• To return to the Assist or Scene menu, press (T) Button.
• To return to the Shooting mode without selecting the assist or scene,
press Button.
skin tone effects.
POR
TRAIT
POR
TRAIT
Use for portrait
pictures, create soft
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Framing Assist
The four Assist modes offer a selection of framing assist
options that allow you to compose pictures with the help
of framing guides displayed in the monitor.
To use framing assist, rotate the Mode Dial to the desired
mode and follow the steps below.
Scene Mode
Display Framing assist menu.Choose composition type. Current selec-
tion highlighted and caption displayed.
Make selection to return to shooting
mode. Framing guide appears in monitor.
Using the Guides
• Your subject does not have to fit exactly in the framing guides.
• When framing pictures, pay attention to your surroundings; be careful not to trip and
fall.
Image Quality and Image Size
It is possible to change Image quality ( 83)
and Image size (84) from this menu. Select
an icon of Image quality or Image size shown
on the right, and press to change them.
When taking pictures, position subject or
subjects in framing guide as described
on following pages.
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Portrait Assist
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(Portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits in
which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened. This lends the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening
depends on the amount of light available). A framing
assist menu helps you frame off-center subjects and
compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits.
Rotate the Mode Dial to and press the Button ( 30).
The following Portrait assist modes are available:
PORTRAIT
No guides are displayed in monitor. Camera focuses on subject in the center of
frame.
• Focus lock can be used to focus on off-center subjects (99).
PORTRAIT LEFT
Use to compose shot with subject centered in left half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
PORTRAIT RIGHT
Use to compose shot with subject centered in right half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
PORTRAIT CLOSE-UP
Use to compose shot with your subject’s face positioned in top
half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
PORTRAIT COUPLE
Use to compose shot with two subjects positioned side-by-side.
• Camera will focus on closest subject.
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PORTRAIT FIGURE
[ 8]
Use to compose shot with camera held as shown at
right and subject’s face in top half of frame.
• Camera will focus on subject in framing guide.
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FACE-PRIORITY AF
AF area
This function is optimum for photographing portraits (from the
waist up) of up to three people. When the camera recognizes
human faces, the square focus area is displayed and the subject is
in focus.
• When the Shutter-release Button is pressed halfway, focus area
is locked and the camera focuses.
Scene Mode
(changeable)
(changeable)
OFF
OFF
Face-Priority AF
• When photographing two or three people, the subject closest to the camera is in focus and the
focus area turns red. The face selected for focusing by the camera varies depending upon a number of conditions including the direction in which each person is facing.
• The camera focuses continuously, until the camera recognizes the face of subjects.
• When the camera do not recognize the face, the subject at the center of the frame is focused.
• The camera is unable to recognize human faces in the following situations:
- The subject is wearing sunglasses or part of face is in some other way obstructed.
- The face portion is too big because the subject is too close to the camera.
- The face portion is too small because the subject is too far away from the camera.
Settings for Assist Modes
The settings for Flash, Self-timer, Macro close-up in Portrait assist, Landscape
assist, Sports assist, and Night portrait assist modes are shown on the table respectively.
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Landscape Assist
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(Landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid
landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and
contrast. GROUP RIGHT or GROUP LEFT helps you
frame portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background.
Rotate the Mode Dial to and press the Button
(30).
The following Landscape assist modes are available:
LANDSCAPE
No guides are displayed in monitor. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches.
• Focus is fixed at infinity.
SCENIC VIEW
Use to compose landscapes with sky in top third of frame, distant
objects in middle third, and closer objects in bottom third.
• Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide.
ARCHITECTURE
Use to photograph buildings.
• A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and
horizontals aligned with the frame.
GROUP RIGHT
Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and landmark or other object in background at left of frame.
• Portrait subject will be in focus.
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[ 8]
[ 8]
[ 8]
[ 8]
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Scene Mode
GROUP LEFT
Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and landmark or other object in background at right of frame.
• Portrait subject will be in focus.
*
* When you select GROUP RIGHT or GROUP LEFT, Flash mode is set to (changeable).
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
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Sports Assist
(Sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action
shots that capture moving objects. The assist menu lets
you freeze the action in a single shot or record motion
in a series of pictures.
Rotate the Mode Dial to and press the Button
(30).
The following Sports assist modes are available:
SPORTS
While Shutter-release Button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of up to
about 1.7 frames per second (E7900)/2 frames per second (E5900). With E7900,
camera takes about 29 shots in a series when Image quality is NORMAL and
Image size is 7M (3072
series when Image quality is NORMAL and Image size is 5M (2592
• Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series.
SPORT SPECTATOR
Scene Mode
Sport spectator is ideal for capturing those instants when you have no time to compose the picture. Use at ranges of about 4 m - .
• While Shutter-release Button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of up to
about 1.7 frames per second (E7900)/2 frames per second (E5900). Number of
shots that can be taken is the same as for (Sports) mode.
SPORT COMPOSITE
Each time Shutter-release Button is pressed, camera takes
sixteen consecutive shots in about 2 seconds. Camera
arranges pictures in four rows (one shot: 400
form a single picture (2M: 1600
and white balance are determined by first shot in each
series.
× 2304). With E5900, camera takes about 9 shots in a
× 1944).
× 300) to
× 1400). Focus, exposure,
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Sports Assist
In (Sports) or (Sport composite) mode, Auto-focus mode is locked to Continuous AF ( 101) and focus area is locked in the center of the frame. The camera
focuses continuously, until AF lock is set by pressing the Shutter-release Button halfway.
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Night Portrait Assist
(Night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance
between the main subject and the background. A
framing menu helps you frame off-center subjects and
compose your shots. Pictures taken at slow shutter
speeds are adjusted to improve quality, slightly increasing processing time.
• Functions for Night portrait assist mode are the same as for Portrait mode
(31), but FACE-PRIORITY AF is not available.
• To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, sta-
ble surface.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds ( 102). It
takes more time than usual to store the picture.
Fires for every
shooting using the
red-eye reduction
and slow sync func-
tions.
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
Scene Mode
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Scene Mode
(Scene) mode offers a menu of twelve “scenes,”
each corresponding to a common situation, such as a
backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings
are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately.
To take pictures in Scene mode, rotate the Mode Dial to
and follow the steps below:
Scene Mode
Display Scene menu.Choose scene. Current selection high-
lighted and caption displayed.
Make selection to return to shooting
mode. Selected scene shown by icon at
top left corner of monitor.
Image Quality and Image Size
It is possible to change Image quality ( 83)
and Image size (84) from this menu. Select
an icon of Image quality or Image size shown
on the right, and press to change them.
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The following scenes are available:
PARTY/INDOOR
Use for shots that include details of the background, or to
capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
•Blur level:
(changeable)
(changeable)
BEACH/SNOW
Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
OFF
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
SUNSET
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
•Blur level:
(changeable)
Settings for Scene Modes
•, , and indicate Flash, Self-timer, and Macro close-up respectively.
• indicates that Metering is Matrix (88).
• indicates AF area mode is set to Off ( 98). Center focus area is used. AF lock can be
used to take pictures of off-center subjects (99).
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When the icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the
precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars:
hold the camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body
use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat, level surface.
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
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Scene Mode
DUSK/DAWN
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Camera focuses at infinity.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes
more time than usual to store the picture.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
Scene Mode
A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever Shutterrelease Button is pressed halfway.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes
more time than usual to store the picture.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
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CLOSE UP
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers,
insects, and other small objects, with the background
artistically blurred.
• To focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6") to the lens, adjust zoom
until the macro close-up icon ( ) in monitor turns green.
• Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position.
• The camera focuses continuously, until AF lock is set by pressing the
Shutter-release Button halfway.
• Blur level:
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
ON
MUSEUM
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other indoor
settings where you do not want to use the flash.
• The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 91) turns on automatically, reducing
the effects of inadvertent camera movement.
• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some locations. Be sure
to obtain permission first.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
Scene Mode
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FIREWORKS SHOW
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the burst of light
from a firework.
• Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever Shutterrelease Button is pressed halfway.
• Exposure compensation can not be used.
• An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.
• Blur level:
OFFOFF
COPY
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white
Scene Mode
board or in printed matter such as a business card.
Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
BACK LIGHT
Use when light is coming from behind your subject,
throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
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PANORAMA ASSIST
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to
form a single scene (for example, a
panorama or 360° virtual-reality
image).
Flash, self-timer, macro, and exposure modes are fixed at settings for the
first shot in a series. Zoom is also fixed at the adjustment for the first shot
in a series.
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
UNDERWATER
Use when taking underwater photographs using the
water-proof case (WP-CP4).
Scene Mode
(changeable)
Joining Panorama Pictures
Transfer the pictures taken with PANORAMA ASSIST to your computer (65) and
use the Panorama Maker function in PictureProject to join them into a single scene. For
further information, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
OFF
(changeable)
OFF
(changeable)
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Select (PANORAMA ASSIST) in Scene
menu.
Scene Mode
Select how pictures will be joined together in completed panorama. This is the direction in which to pan the camera after each shot.
Make selection (to change selected pan
direction, press center of multi selector
and repeat steps 3 - 4). Pan direction displayed in white.
Pan direction ( ) displayed in yellow.
Take first picture. icon is displayed,
and White balance and Exposurecompensation are locked. About one
third of picture is shown superimposed on
view through lens (if pan direction is left
to right, picture will appear on left side of
monitor).
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Compose the next shot to overlap with
the previous picture.
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Take next shot. Repeat
steps 6 - 7 until all shots
in series have been taken.
Panorama Assist
The pan direction, Flash mode, Self-timer mode, Macro close-up mode, and Exposure
compensation can not be changed after the first picture is taken. To change the pan
direction, press the Button to end shooting and repeat steps 1 - 3.
End series.
• Shooting will also end
if changing mode
using the Mode Dial
or entering standby
mode.
Scene Mode
Full-Screen Playback
When you press the Button after starting shooting, Panorama assist mode is terminated and the most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.
Use a Tripod
Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.
Panorama Assist Folder
Each time you take pictures in Panorama assist mode, a “P_xxx” folder (e.g.,
“101P_001”) is automatically created, and a series of pictures are stored in the folder.
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When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash
The following five flash modes are available:
ModeHow it worksWhen to use it
Auto
Auto with red-
eye reduction
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Flash fires when lighting is
poor.
Pre flash is used before the
main flash fires to reduce
“red-eye.” If “red-eye” is
detected after an image is
taken, the camera will correct “red-eye” when storing
the picture.
To select the flash mode:
Best choice in most situations.
Use for portraits (works best when subject is well within range of flash and
looking at pre-flash). Not recommended
when quick shutter response is
required.dd
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Flash Range
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• Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the flash has
a range of approx. 0.3 - 4.5 m/1' - 14'8". When the camera is zoomed all the way in, the flash
has a range of approx. 0.3 - 3.5 m/1' - 11'5" with Auto in Sensitivity.
• The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1'). When
taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.
Selecting Flash Mode While Displaying Focus Area Selection Guide
When AF area mode ( 98) is set to Manual ( 100) and focus area selection
guide is displayed in the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and select
the Flash mode.
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When lighting is poor and the Flash is off (), shutter speeds
will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) warning
will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recommended.
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Using the Built-In Speedlight
Light from the flash reflected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the Flash off or zoom in and try
again.
Flash Mode Selection
Flash mode is not available in the following cases:
• Continuous is set to Continuous, 5 shot buffer or Multi-shot 16.
• BSS is set to On.
• Auto bracketing is set to On.
• Taking a picture in some assist modes ( 30 - 35) or scene modes (36 - 41).
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Red-Eye Reduction
The “Red-eye reduction” flash function of the E7900/E5900 uses an advanced red-eye
reduction method. Several pre-flashes are fired before the main flash fires to reduce
“red-eye.” In addition to this function, if “red-eye” is detected the camera will automatically correct it when storing the picture (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Using this function there is slight delay before you can press the shutter release again for the next
shot. Depending on the situation, red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. In some rare cases, other picture areas may be affected as well as the “redeye” area. In this case, choose another flash mode and try again.
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Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer
When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten or three seconds after the
Shutter-release Button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in
your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being
blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the Shutter-release Button is pressed. When using the Self-timer, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.
Self-timer
Display Self-timer menu.Highlight ON.
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Exit menu. Self-timer icon is displayed in
monitor (to exit without setting the selftimer, wait two seconds without pressing
Frame picture and press Shutter-release
Button halfway to set focus and exposure.
Button).
Start timer. Press once for delay of about
ten seconds, twice for delay of about
three seconds.
• Countdown timer in monitor shows
number of seconds remaining until
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The Self-timer Lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second
before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the
shutter is about to be released.
Press once for 10s delay
Press twice for 3s delay
Start
1s remaining
Shutter released
Stays litBlinks
Selecting Self-Timer While Displaying Focus Area Selection Guide
When AF area mode ( 98) is set to Manual ( 100) and focus area selection
guide is displayed in the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and select
the Self-timer mode.
Stopping the Self-Timer
To stop the self-timer before picture is taken, press the Shutter-release Button twice for
a ten-seconds delay, or once for a three-seconds delay.
The Self-Timer
• When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level
surface.
• The self-timer is not available in some Assist modes (28 - 35) or Scene modes (36 - 41).
• When shooting pictures using the self-timer, Continuous, 5 shot buffer, Multi-
shot 16, BSS and Auto bracketing are not available. Continuous, 5 shot buffer or
Multi-shot 16 is automatically set to Single.
• When BSS or Auto bracketing is set, the setting will be automatically OFF while the self-timer
is ON.
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Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very
short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6").
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Display Macro close-up menu.Highlight ON.
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Exit menu. icon appears in monitor
when camera is in Macro close-up (to
exit without setting Macro close-up
mode, wait two seconds without press-
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Frame picture.
• If camera is zoomed out until icon
turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4 cm (1.6").
ing Button).
Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Displaying Focus Area Selection Guide
When AF area mode ( 98) is set to Manual ( 100) and focus area selection
guide is displayed in the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and select
the Macro close-up mode.
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Macro Close-Up Mode
• At short ranges, the viewfinder does not show the exact image area that will appear in the final
picture. Use the monitor for close-ups.
• Macro close-up is not available in Assist modes ( 28 - 35) or some Scene modes ( 36 - 41).
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Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0
EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV.
Exposure comp
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Histogram
Display Exposure comp. menu and a his-
Highlight desired value.
togram.
Exit menu. icon and a value for exposure compensation are displayed in monitor at settings other than 0 (to exit
without changing setting, wait two seconds without pressing Button).
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Selecting Exposure Comp. While Displaying Focus Area Selection Guide
When AF area mode ( 98) is set to Manual ( 100) and focus area selection
guide is displayed on the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and select the Exposure compensation.
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Cancelling Exposure Compensation
To cancel exposure compensation, select a value of 0. In (Auto shooting) mode, a
selected value remains even if the camera is turned off. In another shooting mode, exposure compensation returns to the default value for the selected mode when the camera is turned off or the Mode Dial is rotated.
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is not available when FIREWORKS SHOW ( 40) is select-
ed in the scene mode.
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Histogram
A histogram shows distribution of tones in image; horizontal axis corresponds to pixel
brightness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows
number of pixels of each brightness in the image.
The scale of an axis is determined by the maximum number of pixels of a picture.
Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation
As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly
lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or
when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values
when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest
of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.
This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends
to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the frame is
very dark. This can make naturally bright subjects look darker and naturally dark subjects appear over-bright, or “washed out.”
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Movies
Setting the Movie Recording (Movie Menu)
Movies will be recorded with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone.
You can set the options for the movie recording as follows:
Rotate Mode Dial to .Display Movie menu. (Electronic VR is
Highlight option.Display option menu.
Highlight item.
To return to the Movie menu, press .
displayed with E7900.)
Make selection to return to Movie menu.
Return to the Movie shooting mode.
Movies
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Mode
vie options
vie options
VIE
VIE
vie options
vie options
• Only optical zoom can be used before recording, and only digital zoom (up to 2 ×) can be used
while recording.
• In the Movie shooting mode, the following options will be fixed:
- Flash mode (44) is Flash Cancel.
- Self-timer (46) is OFF.
- Exposure compensation (49) can not be set.
- White balance (86) is AUTO.
- Metering (88) is Matrix.
Icon Type Display
Using the Menus options in the Setup menu switches the menu display
between Text and Icons (135).
(Electronic VR is displayed with
E7900.)
MOMOVIE
MOMOVIE
Movie options
Auto-focus mode
Electronic VR
HelpExitConfirm
HelpExitConfirm
MoMovie options
MoMovie options
TextIcons
Playback Menu Help
When the Movie menu is displayed, pressing (T) Button displays the help for the selected item.
• To return to the Movie menu, press the (T) Button.
• To return to the Movie shooting mode, press the Button.
MoMovie options
MoMovie options
Choose the
type of movie.
Movies
HelpExitConfirmConfirm HelpExit
BackExitBackExit
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Selecting Movie Options
In Movie Options, you can select the type of movie depending on how you
plan to use the movie.
Max. recording time*
OptionDescription
Movies are recorded at
TV movie 640
(default setting)
TV movie 640
Small size 320
Smaller size
160
* Approximate maximum total recording time for the memory card is indicated as a guide. Actual
total recording time varies depending on the make of memory cards even when they have the
same memory capacity.
**To prevent TV movie 640 from ending unexpectedly, use memory card rated for 10MB/s or
more.
30 frames per second.
Each frame is 640 × 480
pixels.
Movies are recorded at
15 frames per second.
Each frame is 640 × 480
pixels.
Movies are recorded at
30 frames per second.
Each frame is 320 × 240
pixels.
Movies are recorded at
30 frames per second.
Each frame is 160 × 120
pixels. Small size allows
longer movies to be
recorded.
Memory
Approx. 13.5MB
12sApprox. 3m40s**
24sApprox. 7m20s
24sApprox. 7m20s
1m23sApprox. 25m
Memory card
256MB
Movies
Movies
Movies are recorded as QuickTime movie files with the extension “.MOV” and can be
played back on a computer after transfer.
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Selecting Auto-Focus Mode
The auto-focus mode for movie recording can be set. Select Auto-focus
mode in the Movie menu ( 51), and choose from the following two modes.
OptionDescription
Camera focuses when Shutter-release Button is
Single AF
(default setting)
pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation
is complete.
Camera adjusts focus continuously.
Continuous AF
To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from
interfering with recording, select Single AF.
Setting Electronic VR (E7900 only)
The vibration reduction for movie recording can be set. Select Electronic VR
in the Movie menu ( 51), and select On or Off.
OptionDescription
Reduces effects of camera shake.
Vibration reduction off.
Movies
(default setting)
On
Off
Electronic VR
When Electronic VR is set to On, an icon appears in the
monitor.
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Recording Movies
Rotate the Mode Dial to
1
The monitor shows the available recording
time.
Start recording
2
Press the Shutter-release Button all the way
down to start recording.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center
of the frame ( 54).
• During recording, a icon blinks and
progress will be shown by the indicator at
the bottom of the monitor.
• To finish recording, press the Shutterrelease Button again.
• Recording will end automatically when no
more space is available in the memory or
on the memory card.
Movies
Notes on Movies
• Depending on the make of memory card used, recording may end before the memory card is
full. If this happens, “CANNOT RECORD MOVIE” will be displayed, but the recording until that
time is stored as a movie.
• During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone.
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Viewing Movies
In the full-screen playback mode (25), movies can
be played with sound. Movies are indicated by
icon and can be viewed by pressing of the multi
selector. Playback controls are displayed at the top
of the monitor; press or of the Multi Selector
to highlight a control, then press to perform the
selected operation.
ControlButtonDescription
Rewind
Advance
Pause
Rewind movie
by one frame
Movies
Advance movie
by one frame
Resume
Stop
While movie is in progress, use multi selector
to select , then press and hold .
Use multi selector to select , then press and
hold . Playback ends at the last frame.
Use multi selector to select , then press
to pause display.
When movie is paused, use multi selector to
select , then press .
When movie is paused, use multi selector to
select , then press .
When movie is paused, use multi selector to
select , then press .
Use multi selector to select , then press
to return to playback mode.
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Playback Volume
The zoom Buttons control volume during playback. Press the (W) Button to decrease volume, the (T) Button to increase.
Deleting Movies
To delete a movie, press the Button. The confirmation dialog will be displayed; press
or of the multi selector to highlight an option, then press .
• Yes: delete the movie and return to playback mode
• No: exit to playback mode without deleting the movie
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Viewing Pictures on the Camera
Viewing Pictures: Full-Screen Playback
Pressing the Button in the Shooting mode will
display recorded pictures full-screen in the monitor
(Full-screen playback mode).
• Pressing the Button while the camera is in
the Playback mode, returns to the screen
selected on the Mode Dial.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Pressing the (W) Button in Full-screen Playback
mode displays the pictures in the memory or on the
memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail
images.
ToPressDescription
Press , , or to highlight pictures.
Highlight pic-
tures
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Change num-
ber of pic-
tures
displayed
Delete high-
lighted pic-
ture
Cancel
thumbnail
playback
Exit to cur-
rent mode
With four thumbnails displayed, press (W) Button once to
(W)/
view nine thumbnails. Press (T) Button to “zoom in” from
nine thumbnails to four-thumbnail view or, when four thumb-
(T)
nails are displayed, to return to full-screen playback mode.
The confirmation dialog will be dis-
played. Press to highlight
press to delete the picture.
• No: Return to playback mode with-
out deleting a picture.
•: Delete only the voice memo
recorded with a picture (62).
is displayed when selecting a
picture with the voice memo.
A selected picture is displayed in Full-screen playback mode.
Exit to mode selected with Mode Dial
Yes
, and
Erase 1 image(s)?
Erase 1 image(s)?
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Images in the Memory
The pictures in the memory and on the memory card can not be displayed simultaneously. To display pictures stored in the memory, select either of the following:
• Remove the memory card from the camera, and display the pictures.
• Copy pictures stored in the memory to a memory card (113), and display the pictures.
Shooting Information
The shooting conditions displayed in the full-screen playback mode or shooting mode
can be specified. See Monitor settings (122) in the Set-up menu.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Use the (T) Button to zoom in on still images displayed in Full-screen playback mode.
ToPressDescription
Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of
Zoom in(T)
View other
areas of pic-
ture
Zoom out(W)
Cancel zoomCancel zoom and return to full-screen playback.
10×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are
displayed in top left corner of monitor.
Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in
monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, cancel
zoom.
Zoom decreases each time button is pressed in playback
zoom. To cancel zoom, zoom picture out until entire picture is
displayed.
To view the previous or next picture, cancel the playback
zoom before using the Multi Selector.
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Crop picture
Delete pic-
ture
Shutter-
release
Button
Only portion of picture visible in monitor can be cropped
(60).
The confirmation dialog will be displayed, when you press Button.
Press on the multi selector to highlight Yes, and press to delete the
picture.
• No: Return to full-screen playback
without deleting the picture.
•: Delete only the voice memo recorded with a picture
(62). is displayed when selecting a picture with the
voice memo.
Playback Zoom
Playback zoom is not available with movies (55), copies created using the Small pic.
option (112), or cropped copies (320
× 420 pixels or smaller) ( 60).
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Cropping Pictures
When a picture is displayed in the playback zoom mode ( 59), you can crop
part of a picture and save it as a separate file.
Zoom picture in and out.
Press , , or to scroll picture
until desired portion of image is displayed in monitor.
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The confirmation dialog displayed. Press
to highlight Yes, and press to cre-
ate cropped copy.
• To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press .
• Cropped pictures are stored in JPEG format (compression ratio 1: 8) as
separate pictures from the original pictures.
• Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio at the time the
copy was created, copies will be 2,592×1,944 (E7900 only),
2,288×1,712, 2,048×1,536, 1,600×1,200, 1,280×960,
1,024×768, 640×480, 320×240, or 160×120 pixels in size.
• Copies are stored in separate files in the memory or on the memory card
with names of the form “RSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit
number assigned automatically by the camera.
• Cropped copies have the same recording time and date as the original picture.
Photo Trim
• Copies can not be created from cropped copies, or copies created with the D-lighting (61) or
Small pic. ( 112).
• Cropped copies can only be created if sufficient space is available in the memory or on the memory card.
• Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera.
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Adjusting a Picture Tone Automatically (D-Lighting)
Press (the center of the multi selector) in Full-screen playback mode. The
tone adjusted picture is created automatically as a separate picture. Using DLighting, backlit or insufficient flash light volumes can be adjusted brightly.
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Select picture in Full-screen playback
mode.
Copies
Copies are stored as files with names of the form “FSCNnnnn.JPG” (D-lighting) where
“nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Copies are independent of the originals: deleting the copy has no effect on the original, deleting the
original no effect on the copy. Copies are created with the same transfer marking and
date and time of recording as the original, but any subsequent changes to transfer
marking or to protect, and print attributes must be made separately.
Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon
digital camera. Copies can not be created from cropped copies (60), or copies created with the Small pic. option (112). D-Lighting is not available with D-Lighting
copies. Copies can only be created if sufficient space is available in the memory or on
the memory card.
The tone adjusted picture is displayed.
• Select Yes to save the a copy, No to
exit without creating copy, then press
.
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
A voice memo can be recorded using the built-in
microphone and appended to any picture marked
with (voice memo recording guide) icon
shown in full-screen playback ( 25).
ToPressDescription
If icon is displayed on
current picture, memo will be
recorded when Shutter-release
voice memo
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Record
Shutter-
release
Button
Button is held down. During
recording, icon blinks.
Recording ends after about 20s
or when Shutter-release Button is
released.
Pictures with voice memos are
marked by icon and
icon displayed in the Full-screen
Play voice
memo
Shutter-
release
Button
playback mode. Press Shutterrelease Button to play voice
memo. Playback ends when
voice memo ends or Shutterrelease Button is pressed again.
Zoom Buttons control volume during playback. Press
Change vol-
ume
(W)/
(
T
(W) Button to lower volume, (T) Button to
)
increase.
The confirmation dialog will be
displayed. Press on the multi
selector to highlight , and
Delete voice
memo
press . Only a voice memo will
be deleted.
• No: Exit without deleting pic-
ture or voice memo
• Yes: Delete both picture and voice memo
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Storage
Voice memo file names consist of an identifier (“DSCN” for memos appended to original pictures), a four-digit file number copied from the associated picture, and the extension “.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV”).
Notes on Voice Memos
• Voice memos can not be recorded or played during thumbnail playback (57) and playback
zoom (59).
• Voice memos can not be recorded for movies.
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can
be recorded.
• Do not touch the microphone during recording.
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Viewing Pictures on TV
The EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable provided with your camera can be used
to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).
Choosing Video Mode
Video mode in the Interface option of the camera Set-up menu offers a choice of
NTSC and PAL standards (132). Be sure that the standard selected matches that
used in the device.
Turn the camera off
1
Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.
Connect the A/V cable to the camera
2
Open the Interface connector Cover and
insert the black plug of the A/V cable into the
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camera’s Audio/Video (A/V) out Connector.
Check to be sure the connector is in the
correct orientation and insert the plug
straight. Do not insert or disconnect it
forcibly.
Connect the A/V cable to the televi-
3
sion or VCR
Insert the yellow plug of the A/V cable into
the video-in jack on your television or VCR
and the white plug into the audio-in jack.
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Tune the television to the video channel
4
For more information, see the manual for
your television or VCR.
Turn the camera on
5
Press the Button for at least two seconds to
turn the camera on. The camera monitor will
turn off and the television will display the
image normally shown in the monitor.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Using the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software provided with your
camera, you can transfer photographs and movies to a computer and view
them. Before pictures can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For information on installing PictureProject, see the
Quick Start Guide and the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Setting the USB Option on the Camera
Before connecting the camera to a computer, set the USB option according
to the method for transfer.
Pictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:
• Pressing the (Transfer) Button on the camera
• Clicking the Transfer button in PictureProject
Which method you will use depends on your computer’s
operating system and the USB option selected in the Set-up
menu of the camera. Set the USB option by referring to the
table
(65) and the procedure (66).
Pictures transferred using:
Operating system
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later)Choose PTP.
* The camera (Transfer) Button can not be used when the memory card
write protect switch is in the lock position.
Slide the switch to “write” position when transferring pictures (13).
**Pictures stored in the memory cannot be transferred with the camera
(Transfer ) Button. Use the Transfer button in PictureProject, or copy the
pictures in the memory to the memory card ( 113) and then transfer the pictures to the computer.
Camera (Trans-
fer) Button*
Choose Mass storage
or PTP.
Choose
Mass storage**.
PictureProject
Transfer button
Choose Mass storage
or PTP.
Choose Mass storage.
Choose Mass storage
or PTP.
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To Set the USB Option
Rotate the Mode Dial to and turn
the camera on. The Set-up menu* will
be displayed in the monitor.
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Highlight USB and press .Select PTP or Mass storage.
Highlight Interface and press .
Make a selection.
* For more information on the Set-up menu, see “Using the Set-up Menu”
(116).
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Connecting the USB Cable
Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the
camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as
shown below. Check to be sure the connector is in the correct orienta-
tion and insert the plug straight. Do not insert or disconnect it forcibly. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable
via a USB hub or keyboard.
UC-E6 USB cable
You can now turn the camera on. The lens will extend when the camera is
turned on.
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Do not select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the
above operating systems. If you have connected the camera to a computer running one
of the above operating systems with PTP selected in USB, disconnect the camera as
described below. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.
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Windows 2000 Professional
A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click
Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the
wizard, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and
then disconnect the camera.
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Transferring Pictures
When the PictureProject Transfer is displayed in the computer monitor, pressing the (Transfer) Button on the camera or clicking the Transfer button
in PictureProject will transfer pictures to the computer. For information on using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject ReferenceManual (on CD).
To Transfer Pictures Using (Transfer ) Button
When the PictureProject Transfer is displayed in the computer monitor, press the (Transfer) Button on the camera.
Pictures marked with an icon
When the (Transfer) Button is pressed, the transfer will start
and the following messages will be displayed in the camera monitor.
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During Transfer
While transfer is in progress, do not:
• Disconnect the USB cable
• Turn the camera off
• Remove the battery or the memory card
• Disconnect the AC adapter kit
Failure to observe this precaution could interfere with normal functioning of both the
camera and the computer.
(110, 133) will be transferred.
Transferring Pictures Stored in the Memory
• Remove the memory card from the camera before connecting the camera to the computer.
•
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Disconnecting the Camera
When PTP Is Selected in USB:
You can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is
complete.
When Mass Storage (default setting) Is Selected in USB:
You must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the cable.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Click the (Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the
taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass storage Device from the menu that appears.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the (Unplug or Eject Hardware) icon in the
taskbar and select Stop USB Mass storage Device
from the menu that appears.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Click the (Unplug or Eject Hardware) icon in the
taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that
appears.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on
the removable disk corresponding to the camera and
select Eject from the menu that appears.
Mac OS X
Drag the “NO_NAME” camera volume into the Trash.
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Printing Pictures
Pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed
in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using Print set in the
Playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of
prints, and the information to be included with each print.
Printing Pictures
Stored pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed as
follows:
How to printMemory cardThe memory
Take the memory card contain-
Take the memory
card to a digital
photo lab.
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ing pictures for which DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) is
created using Print set* to a
digital photo lab, and ask for
them to be printed.
Insert the memory card con-
taining pictures for which
Use a printer
equipped with a
card slot.
DPOF (Digital Print Order For-
mat) is created using Print
set* into a printer equipped
with a card slot, and print
them.
Use a printer that
supports PictBridge.
Transfer the pictures to a computer
and print them.
*If Print set is not set, one copy of all pictures is printed.
Connect the camera to a printer that supports
PictBridge, and print pictures.
For more information, see the PictureProject
Reference Manual (on CD).
Copy ( 113)
the pictures to
the memory
card, and print
as described on
the left.
Depending on
the digital
photo lab, take
the camera
and ask for
printing.
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Printing the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures
The date of recording can be printed by performing one of the following procedures:
• Before taking pictures set the Dateimprint option in the Set-up menu (73, 124).
• If the printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), use the Date option in
the Print set in the playback menu (71, 73).
• Transfer the pictures to a computer using PictureProject and print them using PictureProject print
settings. For more information, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
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Print set in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” listing
the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be
included on each print. This print order is stored on the memory card in Digital
Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, pictures can
be printed directly from the memory card by inserting it in a DPOF-compatible
device. Alternatively, you could take the memory card to a digital photo lab
which supports DPOF. Pictures can also be printed using Print set settings,
by connecting the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge ( 74).
PRINT SET
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Pressing Button in the Playback
mode displays the Playback menu.
Highlight Printset and press .
Highlight Print selected and press .
• To cancel all print settings, highlight
Delete print set and press .
PRINT SET
Print selected
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Scroll through pictures.Select current picture. 1 (number of
prints) and icon are marked on the
selected picture.
DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a recording format that stores the print order, such
as pictures or quantity to be printed and recording date, and the shooting information,
on the memory card. Before using this option, check that the digital photo lab or printer supports DPOF.
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Use (+) or (–) to specify number
of prints (up to 9).
• To deselect picture, press (
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• Repeat steps 3 - 5 to select additional
pictures.
• To exit without setting print order and
return to the Playback menu, press
Button.
PRINT SET
PRINT SET
Menu of print options displayed.
• To print date of recording on all pic-
Done
Date
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tures in print order, highlight Date
and press . will appear in box
next to item.
• To print shutter speed and aperture on
all pictures in print order, highlight
Info and press . will appear in
box next to item.
• To turn selected item off, highlight
and press .
Done
• To complete print order and return to
playback, highlight Done and press
. Done is displayed and the screen
returns to the Playback menu. Press
Button to return to playback.
• To exit without setting print order and
return to the Playback menu, press
Button.
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If you display the Print set menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options
will be reset.
Difference Between Date Imprint and Date
There are differences between Print set in the Playback menu and Date imprint
(124) in the Set-up menu as follows:
• Setting Date in the Print set option:
-A date set in Print set can be printed only with a printer that supports date-print configuration
for DPOF
- You can set after taking pictures.
- A date is not imprinted on the images, but recorded in the DPOF setting files. When printing,
• Setting Date imprint:
- A date can be printed without any other setting because it is imprinted on the images.
- You need to make setting before taking pictures.
- A date is imprinted on the images and the position of the date is fixed at the bottom right cor-
- Once a date is imprinted, it can not be deleted from the image.
• When both Print set and Date imprint are set, the date of Date imprint option will be printed
even if using a printer that supports DPOF.
(71).
a date on the picture can be printed as if it is imprinted on the image. The position of the date
depends on the printer.
ner of the images.
Date
If Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF.
The date to be printed will remain unchanged even if Date in the Set-up menu is
changed after shooting pictures. If a picture is taken without setting date, it will not be
printed even if the icon is added to the date in the Print set menu.
Notes on Print Set
No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print set.
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The Print-Order Icon
During the playback mode, a icon appears on all pictures in
the current print order.
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Your camera allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera using PictBridge. If the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that
supports PictBridge, pictures can be printed directly from the memory or the
memory card without having to be transferred to a computer.
1 Choosing PTP in the USB option
Set the USB option to PTP in the Interface menu of
the Set-up menu before connecting the camera to a
USBUSB
PTP
Mass storage
printer ( 66).
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the connector is in the correct orientation and insert the plug straight.
Do not insert or disconnect it forcibly.
Before Printing
Before printing via a direct USB connection, make sure that the printer supports PictBridge.
Use a Reliable Power Source
When printing pictures via a direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged.
If in doubt, recharge the battery before printing or use the optional EH-62A AC adapter
kit (137).
PictBridge
PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when
different devices are connected.
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3 Turning the Camera and Printer on
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The lens will extend and the PictBridge dialog will be displayed after the opening screen.
PictBridgePictBridge
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
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OptionDescription
Print selectionSelect pictures and specify number of prints.
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper sizeThe size of paper for printing can be set.
All pictures in the memory or the memory card are
printed.
Pictures for which print order has been created are
printed accordingly (79).
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Before printing, confirm the settings on the printer by following the instructions supplied with the printer. Be sure to perform the paper settings before
selecting Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing.
To Set the Size of Paper on the Camera
When printing according to the size of paper that can be set on the camera,
select the Paper size option in the PictBridge dialog.
PictBridgePictBridge
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
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Default
3.5"X5"
5"X7"
Postcard
100mmX150mm
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• Select Default to print according to
the paper settings of the printer.
16.5") (297mm × 420mm), and A4
(8.3" × 11.7") (210mm × 297mm)
Selectable size options may vary
depending on the printer.
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Highlight Print selection and press .
• To print one copy of all pictures in the
memory or on the memory card, highlight Print all images and press .
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Select current picture. 1 (number of
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of prints (up to 9) and press .
• To deselect picture, press (
–) down
when number of print is 1.
• Repeat steps 2 - 4 to select additional
pictures.
• To exit without printing and return to
the PictBridge dialog, press Button.
View selected pictures. Press or to
view pictures not visible in display.
• To return to the PRINT SELECTION
screen, press Button.
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YOU MAY TURN
OFF THE CAMERA
Cancel
Start printing.
• To interrupt printing, press , then
turn camera off and disconnect USB
cable.
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Resume
Message shown on the left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn camera
off and disconnect USB cable.
• To print continuously press . The
display returns to the PictBrigde dialog
(75).
Error Messages
If an error message is displayed, an error has occurred. After
checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in
the printer manual, highlight Resume and press to resume
printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining
images.
Resume may not be selected depending on the type of error. If
this happens, select Cancel.
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PRINTER ERROR
CHECK PRINTER
STATUS
Resume
Cancel
To Directly Print the Pictures Specified in a Print Set
The pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card are printed directly,
according to the print order specified in Print set (71).
If selecting DPOF printing in the PictBridge dialog ( 75), the DPOF printing dialog will be displayed.
Highlight Confirm and press .
• To start printing immediately, highlight
Start print and press .
• To exit without printing pictures, highlight Cancel and press .
DPOF Printing
• DPOF printing is only available if a print order has been created for the pictures stored in the
memory or a memory card using Print set.
• When printing directly with a printer that supports PictBridge, shooting information can not be
printed even if Info is set in Print set.
View selected pictures.
Press or to view pictures not visible in display.
• To return to the DPOF PRINTING
menu, press Button.
After confirming print order, press to
start printing.
• To interrupt printing, press .
Message shown on the left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn camera
off and disconnect USB cable.
• To print continuously, press . The
display returns to the PictBrigde dialog
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The Shooting Menu
Using the Shooting Menu
In (Auto shooting) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from
the Shooting menu:
OptionDescription
Image modeChoose image quality and size.83 - 84
White balanceMatch white balance to your light source.86 - 87
Metering
Continuous
BSSTurn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off.91
Color optionsControl color.92
Image adjustment Adjust contrast of pictures.93
The Shooting Menu
Image sharpening
Sensitivity
Auto bracketing
Saturation control Adjust vividness of the color of a picture.97
AF area mode
Auto-focus mode
Noise reduction
Select a metering method from Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, or Spot AF area.
Select shooting method from Single (one
shot recorded), Continuous, 5 shot buffer,
and Multi-shot 16.
Control how much outlines in your pictures
are sharpened.
Help exposure compensation and minimize
blur when lighting is poor and the flash is off.
Allow continuous shooting with gradually
changing exposure or white balance.
Select an area to be focused from Auto, Manual and Off.
Select an Auto-focus mode of Single AF or
Continuous AF.
Reduce dotted noise contained in a picture
taken at low shutter speed.
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Rotate the Mode Dial to (Auto
shooting).
Display Shooting menu.
To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu:
Highlight menu item.Display options.
The Shooting Menu
Highlight option and press to make
selection.
• To return to the Shooting mode without changing the setting, press .
Press Button to exit menu and
return to the shooting mode.
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Icon Type Display
White balance
White balance
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White balance
White balance
Using the Menus option of the Setup menu switches the menu display
between Text and Icons (135).
SHOOTING MENU 1/3
SHOOTING MENU 1/3
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
BSS
HelpExitConfirm HelpExitConfirm
TextIcons
Shooting Menu Help
When the Shooting menu is displayed, pressing (T) Button
displays the help for the selected item.
• To return to the Shooting menu, press the (T) Button.
• To return to the Shooting mode, press the Button.
The Shooting Menu
White balance
White balance
White balance
White balance
of light source.
HelpExitConfir mConfirm HelpExit
Camera's adjustment
to the respective type
BackExitBackExit
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Image Mode
Press Button in (Auto shooting) mode to select Image mode (81), and then press .
The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory or the
memory card, depends on the size and quality of
the images. Before shooting, choose an image
quality and size according to how you plan to use
the picture.
Image Quality
Images are compressed according to the image quality setting for storing.
Select from the following three options and press .
OptionFormatDescription
Fine image quality, suitable for enlarge-
FINE
NORMAL
(default set-
ting)
BASIC
JPEG
ments or high quality prints. File size
reduced to roughly 1/4 of its original size.
Normal image quality, suited to most
applications. File size reduced to roughly
1/8 of its original size.
Basic image quality, suitable for pictures
that will be distributed by e-mail or used
in web pages. File size reduced to
roughly 1/16 of its original size.
Compression
The Shooting Menu
Image Quality and Compression
The process of reducing the file size of a picture when storing it is called compression.
In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files.
• The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the picture size becomes and the larger the number of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memory card. However, the quality of the
image is degraded and the reproducibility of the image’s fine areas is reduced.
• The less a picture is compressed, the larger the picture size becomes and the smaller the number
of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memory card. However, it maintains the presentation of the image’s fine areas and increases the image quality.
Image Quality Setting
Imagequality can be also selected in the Assist modes (30) or Scene modes
(36).
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Image Size
Image size can be selected from the following five options according to your
shooting intent:
Image size (pixels)Print size (cm)*
3072 × 2304**
(E7900 only)
2592 × 1944***About 22 × 16 (8.6" × 6.5")
2048 × 1536About 17 × 13 (6.7" × 5.1")
1600 × 1200
(E5900 only)
1024 × 768About 9 × 7 (3.4" × 2.6")
640 × 480About 5 × 4 (2.1" × 1.6")
* All figures are approximate. Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300dpi.
** Default setting for E7900
The Shooting Menu
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Image Size
Smaller images create smaller files suitable for transmission by e-mail or for use in web
pages. When printed in larger sizes, however, small images will be rough and uneven
in appearance. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the
higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.
About 26 × 20 (10.4" × 8")
About 14 × 10 (5.3" × 4")
Image Size Setting
Image size can be also selected in the Assist modes ( 30) or Scene modes (36).
Image Mode
The current image mode (image quality and size) is
shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the monitor.
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Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on
256-megabyte memory cards at different image modes. The number of exposures remaining varies widely, depending on the type of memory card, the nature of JPEG compression, or the content of the image.
Image modeMemoryMemory card*
Image sizeImage qualityApprox. 13.5MB256MB
FINE4Approx. 70
3072 × 2304
(E7900 only)
NORMAL7Approx. 140
BASIC15Approx. 270
FINE5Approx. 90
2592 × 1944
NORMAL10Approx. 190
BASIC21Approx. 370
FINE8Approx. 150
2048 × 1536
NORMAL17Approx. 300
BASIC33Approx. 590
FINE14Approx. 250
1600 × 1200
(E5900 only)
NORMAL27Approx. 480
BASIC50Approx. 900
FINE33Approx. 590
1024 × 768
NORMAL57Approx. 1020
BASIC96Approx. 1710
FINE72Approx. 1280
640 × 480
NORMAL123Approx. 2200
BASIC173Approx. 3080
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White Balance
Press Button in (Auto shooting) mode to select White balance (81), and then press .
About White Balance
The color of the light reflected from an object varies
with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such
changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent
lighting. Digital camera can mimic this adjustment by processing information
from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light
source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”
If White balance has been set to Auto and the results are not to your
satisfaction or when shooting under the special light sources or conditions,
use the following white balance settings other than Auto.
Select from the following nine options and press .
The Shooting Menu
OptionDescription
Auto
(default setting)
White bal. preset
DaylightWhite balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
IncandescentUse under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
CloudyUse when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Shade
SpeedlightUse with the flash.
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White balance automatically adjusted to suit
lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.
Gray object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions.
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
FL1
Press , and select FL1 (White (W)) or FL2 (Day-
light White/Natural (N)) according to the bulb
FL2
types, and then press .
Use under sunny skies when your subject is in
the shade.
Preset White Balance
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Preset white balance is used when shooting under
WHITE BAL. PRESETWHITE BAL. PRESET
mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as
though they had been taken under white light).
When White bal. preset is selected from the
White balance menu, the camera will zoom in and
the menu shown above at right will be displayed in
the monitor.
White balance measuring window
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OptionDescription
Recalls the most recent value for preset white bal-
Cancel
ance from the memory and sets white balance to
this value.
To measure a new value for white balance, place a
neutral gray object, such as a piece of cardboard,
under the lighting that will be used in the final picture. Frame this object so that it fills the square in
Measure
the center of the menu shown above. Highlight
Measure and press to measure a new value for
white balance (shutter will be released and camera
will return to original zoom position, but no picture
will be recorded).
Preset White Balance
• The camera can not measure a value for preset white balance when the flash fires. Regardless of
the Flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when selecting Measure.
• When Auto bracketing is set to WB bracketing, preset white balance can not be used.
The Shooting Menu
White Balance Indicator
Unless the setting is Auto, White balance is shown by
an icon in the monitor.
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Metering
METERING
METERING
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METERING
Press Button in (Auto shooting) mode to select Metering (81), and then press .
The metering menu offers a choice of three metering methods for determining how the camera sets
exposure.
Select from the following four options and press .
OptionDescription
Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with library
Matrix
(default setting)
Center-
weighted
The Shooting Menu
Spot
Spot AF area
Notes on Metering
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to the setting just
like Center-weighted. The metering target does not appear.
of typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire
image.
Best choice in most situations.
Use for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at the
center of the frame, but still preserves background details. Can
be used with AF lock (99) to meter off-center subjects.
Camera measures light in area shown by circle in center of monitor.
Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposed
even when background is much brighter or darker. Can be used
with AF lock (99) to meter off-center subjects.
Links spot metering to active focus area when auto or manual
focus area selection is in effect ( 98).
METERING
Matrix
Center-weighted
Spot
Spot AF area
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Metering
When Center-weighted or Spot
is selected, the metering target is displayed in the center of the monitor.
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Spot metering
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Center weighted
metering target
Continuous
CONTINUOUS
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Press Button in (Auto shooting) mode to select Continuous (81), and then press .
According to the shooting condition, Single or
three continuous options (Continuous, 5shot buffer or Multi-shot 16) can be selected.
OptionDescription
Camera takes one picture each time Shutter-release Button is
Single
(default setting)
Continuous
5 shot buffer
Multi-shot 16
pressed.
While Shutter-release Button is pressed and held, pictures can
be recorded at rate of up to about 1.7 frames per second
(E7900)/2 frames per second (E5900). With E7900, camera
takes about 29 shots in a series when Image quality is NOR-MAL and Image size is 7M (3072
era takes about 9 shots in a series when Image quality is
NORMAL and Image size is 5M (2592
While Shutter-release Button is pressed and held, pictures can
be recorded at rate of up to about 1 frame per second. When
the shutter Button is released, continuous shooting will stop.
Only the last five images taken during each continuous shooting burst will be recorded to the memory or memory card.
Each time Shutter-release Button is pressed
down, camera takes sixteen consecutive
shots at rate of about 1.7 frames per second
(E7900)/2 frames per second (E5900). With
E7900, camera arranges pictures in four
rows (one shot: 768 x 576) to form a single picture (7M:3072 x
2304). With E5900, camera arranges pictures in four rows (one
shot: 648 x 486) to form a single picture (5M: 2592
CONTINUOUS
CONTINUOUS
Single
Continuous
5 shot buffer
Multi-shot 16
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Restrictions on Camera Settings
• Autofocus, exposure, and white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in each
series.
• The flash mode is set to automatically. Continuous can not be used simultaneously with BSS
(91) or Auto bracketing (96). The camera takes pictures with the latest setting among
those options.
• Noise reduction (102) has no effect even if this option is set to On.
• When shooting pictures using the Self-timer, Continuous is switched to Single. Contin-
uous, 5 shot buffer, and Multi-shot 16 can not be used. The settings will return to the
original after an image has been taken using the Self-timer.
• While shooting in Multi-shot 16, Sensitivity (95) is set to Auto.
Continuous
Unless the setting is Single, the current Continuous
setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
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