Nikon L105 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Image

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Notes on Camera Care and General Usage

Technical Notes

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 Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

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

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

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn the

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

• Use only the batteries approved for

use in this product (A 14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• When charging Nikon EN-MH2

rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. When replacing the batteries with EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available separately), purchase two sets (total of four batteries).

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries

are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L105.

• Insert batteries in the correct

orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• 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.

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

•

comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately)

• 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 lightning storms. 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.

• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not use with travel converters or

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adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

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

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

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Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash...................................................................................................6

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap............................................................................................7

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

Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................10

A (shooting mode) button .........................................................................................................................10

c (playback) button........................................................................................................................................10

b (movie-record) button ..............................................................................................................................10

The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................11

d button.............................................................................................................................................................12

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................12

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................13

About the Shutter-release Button.............................................................................................................13

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 14

Inserting the Batteries........................................................................................................................14

Applicable Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................14

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................14

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................16

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................18

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................19

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Table of Contents

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode ....................................................... 20

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................20

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................21

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................23

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................24

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images............................................................................................26

Viewing Images (Playback Mode) .............................................................................................................26

Deleting Images...................................................................................................................................................26

Easy Auto Mode....................................................................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................29

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................32

Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation ...............................................................33

More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 34

Selecting Shooting Mode .................................................................................................................34

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)............................................................................35

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................36

Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................42

Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)..........................................44

Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous) .................................................46

Sport Continuous Menu .................................................................................................................................47

Auto Mode..............................................................................................................................................48

Macro Mode............................................................................................................................................................49

Shooting Menu (Auto Mode).......................................................................................................................50

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................50

A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) .....................................................................................51

B White Balance (Adjusting hue)...........................................................................................................53

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................55

E ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................56

F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................57

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................58

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More on Playback..............................................................................................................................59

Full-frame Operation ..........................................................................................................................59

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................60

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................61

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................62

Playback Menu......................................................................................................................................63

a Print Set ..............................................................................................................................................................64

b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................66

c Delete...................................................................................................................................................................67

Editing Image......................................................................................................................................69

Image Editing Function .....................................................................................................................69

Editing Images ......................................................................................................................................70

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast......................................................................70

g Small Picture: Resizing Images.............................................................................................................71

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy...........................................................................................................72

Movie Recording and Playback....................................................................................................73

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................73

Movie Menu............................................................................................................................................................75

D Movie Options................................................................................................................................................77

I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................78

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................79

Deleting Movies....................................................................................................................................................79

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................80

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................80

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................81

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................81

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer......................................................................82

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................86

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................87

Printing Images One at a Time....................................................................................................................88

Printing Multiple Images.................................................................................................................................89

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Basic Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... 92

Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................92

a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................95

c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................96

d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................97

e Monitor Settings.......................................................................................................................................100

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................102

g Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................103

U Motion Detection......................................................................................................................................104

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................105

k Auto Off...........................................................................................................................................................106

l Format Memory/m Format Card....................................................................................................107

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................108

H TV Settings ....................................................................................................................................................108

d Blink Warning...............................................................................................................................................109

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................110

s Battery Type..................................................................................................................................................112

d Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................112

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................113

h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory.....................................114

r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................115

Notes on Camera Care and General Usage............................................................................116

Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................116

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................118

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................119

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................120

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 120

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................120

Image File and Folder Names.......................................................................................................121

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................122

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................126

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 131

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................134

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 135

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L105 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

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

the camera.

Notations

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

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

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

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Memory Cards

Images taken with this camera can be saved in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new images will be saved on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the images on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to save, delete or view images.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

Introduction

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

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

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

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://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

About the Manuals

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

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

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

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 96). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1213

Zoom control .................................................23

f : wide ..................................................23

g : tele .....................................................23

h : thumbnail playback ................ 60

i : playback zoom ...........................62

j : help ...................................................13

2 Shutter-release button ............................24

3 Self-timer lamp .............................................32

Power switch/Power-on lamp

......................................................................20, 106

5 Speaker ..............................................................79

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765

6 Built-in microphone ...................................73

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

8 Built-in flash ...............................................6, 29

USB connector and audio/video

output ................................................80, 82, 87

10 Pin cover ...........................................80, 82, 87

11 Lens ........................................................118, 131

DC input connector (for AC adapter

available separately from Nikon) ....15, 120

13 DC input connector cover .....................15

Parts of the Camera

1 Monitor .................................................................8

2 Multi selector .................................................11

3 A (shooting mode) button ................. 10

4 b (movie-record) button ......................10

5 Flash lamp .......................................................29

6 k (apply selection) button ..................11

7 c (playback) button .......................10, 26

8 Eyelet for camera strap ................................7

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10 911

12 13 14

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ..................14, 18

10 l (delete) button ...............................26, 79

11 d button ..................... 12, 50, 63, 75, 93

12 Tripod socket

13 Battery-chamber ..........................................14

14 Memory card slot ........................................18

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash

Raising the built-in flash

Introduction

See “Using the Flash” (A 29) for more information about flash settings.

Lowering the Built-in Flash.

Push the built-in flash down gently to lower the builtin flash when not in use.

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places).

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

• At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are

carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

Parts of the Camera

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F3 .5

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+1 .0

9 9 9

9 99

9 9 9 9

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The Monitor

The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 100).

Shooting

4 5

10 11

123

+1.0

Shooting mode*...........20, 34, 44, 46, 48, 73

2 Macro mode ..................................................49

3 Zoom indicator .....................................23, 49

4 AE/AF-L indicator ........................................ 43

5 Focus indicator ............................................. 24

6 Flash mode ..................................................... 29

7 Battery level indicator ..............................20

Vibration reduction icon (still images)

9 Motion detection icon ...................21, 104

10 “Date not set” indicator .........................122

11 Travel destination indicator .................. 97

12 Date imprint .................................................102

13 Movie options ............................................... 77

14 Image mode ..................................................51

* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

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...21, 103

1/125

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9999

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1m00s

m00s

1m00s

a Number of exposures remaining

(still images) .............................................20

b Movie length ........................................... 73

16 Internal memory indicator .................... 21

17 Aperture ........................................................... 24

18 Focus area ................................................22, 24

19 Focus area (Face Detection) .........22, 24

20 Shutter speed................................................. 24

21 ISO sensitivity .........................................30, 56

22 Exposure compensation value ........... 33

23 Color options .................................................57

24 White balance mode ................................ 53

25 Continuous shooting mode ................ 55

26 Type of sport continuous mode ....... 47

27 Self-timer indicator .................................... 32

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Playback

9 9 99 .J PG

1 5 /1 1/ 20 11 1 2: 00

999 / 99 9

999/ 999

9999/9999

1 m 00 s 1 m 00 s

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

999

999/ 999

5 6

999

999/ 999

999

9999/9999

1m00s

1 Date of recording ....................................... 16

2 Time of recording ....................................... 16

3 Volume .............................................................. 79

4 Battery level indicator ..............................20

5 Movie options* ............................................. 77

6 Image mode* ................................................. 51

a Current frame number/

total number of frames ..................... 26

b Movie length ........................................... 79

* The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting.

8 Internal memory indicator .................... 26

9 Movie playback indicator ......................79

10 Print-order icon ............................................ 64

11 Small picture .................................................. 71

12 D-Lighting icon ............................................70

13 Protect icon ..................................................112

14 File number and type .............................121

Basic Operations

A (shooting mode) button

Introduction

c (playback) button

b (movie-record) button

• Press A in playback mode to enter shooting

mode.

• Press A in shooting mode to display the

shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode (A 34).

• During shooting mode, the camera enters the

playback mode when c is pressed.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn

the camera on in playback mode.

• Press the b (movie-record) button in shooting mode to start recording a movie. Press the b (movie-record) button again to stop recording.

• Press the b (movie-record) button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.

Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, left, right, or by pressing k.

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) menu (A 29)/select the item above.

Introduction

Display n (selftimer) menu (A 32).

Display o (exposure compensation) menu (A 33).

Apply selection.

Display p (macro mode) menu (A 49)/select the item below.

For Playback

Display the previous image.

Display the next image.

For the Menu Screen

Select the item above.

Select the item to the left/return to the previous screen.

Select the item below.

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right operating parts of the multi selector.

Apply selection (Go to the next screen). Select the item to the right/ go to the next screen (apply selection).

Self-timer

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Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

Exit

Basic Operations

d button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode.

Introduction

• Use the multi selector to apply settings (A 11).

• Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu.

• To exit the menu display, press d again.

Displayed when there are more previous menu items.

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

Menus available for the current mode are displayed. Display the movie menu (during shooting). Display the setup menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages.

Set up

Motion detection

Sound settings

Auto off

Format memory

Language

TV settings

Exit

Select an item and press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

Exit

Motion detection

Auto

O

Exit

Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

Exit

Press the multi selector HI to select a tab and press k or K.

To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is displayed in the following modes.

• Easy auto mode, scene mode and smart portrait mode

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Exit

The selected menu will be displayed.

Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Continuous

Choose single frame, continuous mode,

BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in

series), or multi-shot 16.

BackExit

About the Shutter-release Button

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

Introduction

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

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

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

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2 Insert the Batteries

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Applicable Batteries

• Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)

• Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries

• Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries

Turning On and Off the Camera

After removing the lens cap, press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment, then the monitor turns on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor turn off.

If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 26).

Inserting the Batteries

B Removing the Batteries

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 117).

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

(A 117), before using the battery.

• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

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Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that

does not cover the area around the negative terminal.

Batteries with a flat negative terminal

B Notes on the EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L105, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A 112, 120).

B Battery Type

To improve battery performance, set the Battery type setting (A 112) in the setup menu (A 92) to match the type of batteries inserted into the camera. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting.

C Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

C Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A 120). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Auto Off (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off, the power-on lamp flashes, and the camera enters standby mode. After an additional three minutes, the auto powe r off feature turns the camera off.

• During shooting or playback, the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed for 30 seconds (default setting).

• During standby mode, the monitor is off and the power-on lamp flashes; you can turn the monitor on by pressing any of the following buttons: power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or the b (movie-record) button

• The amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is determined by the Auto off setting (A 106) in the setup menu (A 92).

C Lens Error

Lens Error

is displayed, make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then turn the camera on again.

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the

camera.

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The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment and the monitor turns on.

Remove the lens cap.

2 Use the multi selector to choose

the desired language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 11).

3 Choose Yes and press k.

If No is selected, the date and time are not set.

Date

Set time and date?

Cancel

Yes

4 Press J or K to select your home time zone

(city name) (A 99) and press k.

D Daylight Saving Time

o use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect,

press

on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving

time to on. When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark

appears at the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving time setting, press I.

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Change the date and time.

• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the cursor in the following order.

D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y

• Press J to return to the previous item.

6 Choose the order in which the day, month

and year are displayed and press k or K.

• The settings are applied.

7 Make sure that the lens cap has been

removed, then press A.

• The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

8 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.

• The camera enters shooting mode and you can take

pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).

• Press the multi selector H or I before k, to switch to another shooting mode (A 34).

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D Changing the Date and Time, Date Imprint

• To change the date and time, select Date from Date (A 97) in the setup menu (A 92) and

follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.

• To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the

setup menu (A 97, 98).

• To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures, make sure the date and time are

set, then set Date imprint (A 102) in the setup menu.

Inserting Memory Cards

Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 120).

If a memory card is inserted into the camera, images are automatically saved on the memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to save images in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer images from the internal memory.

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1 Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor

are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

2 Insert the memory card.

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

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the

memory card is correctly oriented.

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the card. Remove the card (2), being careful not to bend it.

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 107). Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

To format the memory card, use the multi selector to select Yes and press k. To start formatting, choose Format and press

Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

•

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to

format them using this camera (A 107).

Card is not formatted.

Format card?

Yes

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Images cannot be saved or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data

is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Insert or remove the card

- Remove the batteries

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• 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, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode

In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 28).

1 Remove the lens cap and press the power

switch to turn on the camera.

• The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment and the monitor turns on. The lens extends at this time.

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

• Raise the built-in flash (A 6).

2 Press A to display the shooting-

mode selection menu.

3 Press the multi selector HI to choose G

and press k.

• The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery level indicator

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR The battery level is high.

Batteries low. Prepare to replace batteries.

Cannot take pictures. Replace with new batteries.

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of images that can be saved depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 52).

Easy auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode

Shooting mode In easy auto mode, the camera automatically selects U, e, f, g, h, i, or j mode according to the current subject and framing.

Internal memory indicator Images will be saved to internal memory (approximately 102 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and images will be saved to memory card.

Image mode Display image size and quality (compression) set in the image mode menu. The default setting is L 4000×3000.

Motion detection icon Reduce the blurring caused by subject movement or camera shake.

Vibration reduction icon Reduce the effects of camera shake.

Movie options Displays the movie setting used when recording movies (A 77).

Press the b (movierecord) button to record movies (A 73).

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 100). While the monitor is off during standby mode, you can turn the monitor on by pressing any of the following buttons (A 106): power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (movie-record) button

C Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode

• When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically detects the face and

focuses on it (A 24, 28).

• The self-timer (A 32) and exposure compensation (A 33) are available.

• The macro mode button (A 11, 49) on the multi selector is not available. Changes to macro

mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode.

• Image mode (A 51) can be changed by pressing d.

C Note on the Flash

When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the built-in flash by hand (A 6, 29).

D Notes on Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection

• See Vibration reduction (A 103) or Motion detection (A 104) in the setup menu (A 92)

for more information.

• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod.

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone.

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 28).

• When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a yellow double border. Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the face closest to the camera is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the monitor. Position the main subject near the center of the focus area.

Shooting mode icon

B Easy auto mode

• The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions. In this case, select another shooting mode.

• When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in,

increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out,

increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the

monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the magnification of the optical zoom.

When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom is in effect.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical zoom Digital zoom

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality.

Interpolation is applied when shooting still images at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator

turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.

he position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing you to confirm the zoom

positions at which still images can be captured without interpolation using the current image mode setting.

When the image size is small.

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Press halfway (A 13) to focus. When the subject is in

focus, the focus area glows green.

When a face is detected:

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• When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator glows green.

• The shutter speed and aperture are displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

• When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

• The image is saved to the memory card or internal memory.

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B During Saving

While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing the memory card or the battery during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card.

B Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:

• Subject is very dark

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

and the subject is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is wearing a white shirt and is standing in front of a white wall)

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

• Subject is moving rapidly

In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock (A 48) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.

C Notes on Face Detection

See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 28) for more information.

C The Did someone blink? Screen

When d Blink warning is set to On, the Did someone blink? screen (A 109) is displayed after taking a picture if the camera detects a face with closed eyes.

D Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the flash (A 29) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.

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Viewing Images (Playback Mode)

Press c.

• The last image taken is displayed in full-frame playback

mode.

• Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional

images.Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to quickly scan through images.

• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while

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being read from the memory card or internal memory.

• Press A or the b (movie-record) button to switch to

shooting mode. You can also press the shutter-release button.

• When C is displayed, images saved in the internal memory

are displayed. When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are displayed.

Deleting Images

1 Press l to delete the image currently

displayed in the monitor.

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c (playback)

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2 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press

• Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

• To exit without deleting the image, choose No and

press k.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images

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C Playback Mode

See “More on Playback” (A 59) and “Editing Image” (A 69) for more information.

C Power ON by Pressing c

When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

C Viewing Image

• Pictures taken using face detection (A 24) are automatically rotated when viewing them full- frame.

• While the monitor is off during standby mode, it will turn on again when the power switch, shutter-release button, or c button is pressed (A 106).

C Deleting the Last Image Taken While in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last images taken.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

D Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion

When Delete (A 67) is selected from the playback menu (A 63), multiple images can be deleted.

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

Easy Auto Mode

Automatic Scene Selection

The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject.

• U Auto mode (general use)

• e Portrait (A 36)

• f Landscape (A 36)

• h Night portrait (A 37)

• g Night landscape (A 39)

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• i Close-up (A 39)

• j Backlight (A 41)

Notes on Face Detection

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including

whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

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

• When there are multiple people in the frame, the face on which the camera

focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

• In some cases, including those noted in “Autofocus” (A 25), autofocus may not

perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. When the camera is unable to focus, use another mode, such as A (auto) mode, focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 48).

Using the Flash

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash.

• The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) when the camera is

zoomed out all the way, and about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) when the camera is zoomed in all the way.

• If the built-in flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A 20), the camera

automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode. When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor.

Selecting a Flash Mode

When using Auto mode (A 48), certain scene modes (A 35), or smart portrait mode (A 44), the following flash modes are available.

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

Y Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Flash illuminates main subject; Slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

1 Raise the built-in flash (A 6).

• When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W

(off).

Using the Flash

2 Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector.

• The flash menu is displayed.

3 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

mode, and press k.

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• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

• When U (auto) is applied, D disappears after a few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (A 100).

• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Flash mode

B Lowering the Built-in Flash

Push the built-in flash down gently to lower the built-in flash when not in use (A 6).

B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of

camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

• The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Images taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.

o reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).

C The Flash Lamp

he flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

• Off:Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off until the flash has finished charging.

Using the Flash

C The Flash Mode Setting

he default setting of flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

• G (easy auto) mode: U Auto

• Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A 35).

• F (smart portrait) mode: U Auto

• d (sport continuous) mode: W Off (locked)

• A (auto) mode: U Auto

Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time (A 58)

When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A 48), the changed flash setting is saved even if the camera is turned off.

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C Red-eye Reduction

his camera is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system.

Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce the effects of redeye.

If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is saved.

Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

• Because pre-flashes are fired before the picture is taken, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the picture is shot.

• The time required to save images increases slightly.

• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.

• In some rare cases, other portions of images may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto

with red-eye reduction in the above cases.

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

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When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) in the setup menu (A 92) to Off when using a tripod.

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

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,

and press k.

The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few

seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure are set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

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

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press

the shutter-release button again.

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Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the

multi selector.

• The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjust the

exposure, and press k.

• To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure compensation to the “+” side.

• To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure compensation to the “-” side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between

-2.0 and +2.0 EV.

• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

• When set to any value other than 0.0, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

Exposure compensation

3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

• To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0.0, then press k.

C Exposure Compensation Value

When shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A 48), the exposure compensation setting is saved even if the camera is turned off.

D Using Exposure Compensation

• The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.

• Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode

More on Shooting

Selecting Shooting Mode

Select the shooting mode from G easy auto mode, b scene mode, F smart portrait, d sport continuous mode, or A auto mode.

1 Press A in shooting mode.

• The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector H or I to select a

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shooting mode and press k.

• The camera enters the selected shooting mode.

• When scene mode is selected (the second icon from

the top), the scene type can be changed before pressing k. Press K, press H, I, J, or K to select the desired scene type, then press k.

• To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press A or the shutter-release button.

1 G Easy auto mode A 20

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

2 b Scene A 35

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type.

3 F Smart portrait A 44

The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

4 d Sport continuous A 46

Allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully.

5 A Auto mode A 48

You can change the flash mode, use macro mode (for close-ups), etc., and take pictures. You can also select to shoot bursts of pictures continuously.

Easy auto mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. The following scene modes are available.

b Portrait g Beach/snow k Close-up o Backlight c Landscape h Sunset u Food p Panorama assist e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn l Museum f Party/indoor j Night landscape n Copy

Selecting a Scene Mode

1 Press A in shooting mode to

display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H and I to select scene mode.

• The icon of the last scene mode used is displayed. b (Portrait) is the default setting.

Portrait

2 Press K, press the multi selector H, I, J, or

K to select a scene, and press k.

• The shooting mode screen for the selected scene is displayed.

• Features ➝ (A 36)

Beach/snow

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to raise the built-in flash before shooting.

D Image Mode

When using scene mode, you can set Image mode (A 51) by pressing d. If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).

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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

Features

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A 29); n: self-timer (A 32); p: macro mode (A 49); o: exposure compensation (A 33).

b Portrait

Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.

• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face

Detection” (A 24) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no faces are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the screen.

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• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

e Night portrait QO

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

• If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face

Detection” (A 24) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no faces are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, and cannot be changed.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

m V*

The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

n Off*

p Off o 0.0*

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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

(A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Indicates images shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and

therefore may take more time to save.

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

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

m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

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

m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

i Dusk/dawn QO

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

(A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Indicates images shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and

therefore may take more time to save.

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

j Night landscape QO

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (A 49) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 48).

• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 103) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

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O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction

(A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

Q: Indicates images shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and

therefore may take more time to save.

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

u Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 49) will turn ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).

• You can adjust the hue using the slider displayed on the left side of the monitor. Press the multi selector H to increase the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue. The hue setting is saved even when the camera is turned off.

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• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 48).

• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 103) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

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

• BSS (best shot selector) can be used to shoot (A 55).

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction

(A 103) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

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

• Use macro mode (A 49) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the

frame.

mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama image using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama (A 42) for details.

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m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 103) to Off when using a tripod.

1 Press A in shooting mode to

display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p Panorama

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assist (A 35).

The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined.

Panorama assist

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press k.

Select how pictures are joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

The yellow panorama direction icon (II) is displayed to the direction pressed and the direction is fixed when k is pressed. The white fixed direction I is displayed.

Apply flash mode (A 29), self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 49) and exposure compensation (A 33) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

3 Shoot the first picture.

The first picture is superimposed in the first third of the monitor.

4 Shoot the second picture.

Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release button.

Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the panorama.

End

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

End

5 Press k when shooting is completed.

• The camera returns to step 2.

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B Panorama Assist

• Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 51) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

• The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 106) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D Note on R

All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white balance, exposure, and focus settings.

When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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End

D Panorama Maker 5

Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.

ransfer images to a computer (A 82) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 85) to join them in a single

panorama.

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 121) for more information.

Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)

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The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

1 Press A in shooting mode to

display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to select F and

Smart portrait

press k.

The camera enters smart portrait mode.

2 Frame the picture.

• Raise the built-in flash when using the flash.

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• Point the camera at the subject.

• If the camera detects a person’s face, the face is framed

by a double yellow border in the focus area, and when the face comes into focus, the double border turns green for a moment and the focus is locked.

• Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the face nearest the center of the screen is framed by a double border in the focus area and the other faces are framed by a single border.

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3 The shutter is automatically released.

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

• The self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks when the camera detects a face, and it flickers immediately after the shutter is released. Each time the shutter is released, the camera again begins face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

• Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If the camera does not detect any faces, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

4 Exit smart portrait mode by pressing A.

Change to another shooting mode.

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Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)

B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection features

• In some shooting conditions, face detection does not work and faces cannot be detected.

• Notes on Face Detection ➝ A 28

C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode

When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A 106) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations:

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected the face but cannot detect a smiling face.

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Flash mode (A 29) changes automatically to U (auto), but can be changed.

• The exposure compensation (A 33) is available.

• The self-timer and macro mode are not available.

• Image mode (A 51) can be changed by pressing d. If the image mode setting is changed, the

new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).

D More Information

See, “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

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Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)

Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured.

• With the default setting of Continuous H, the camera shoots up to 20 pictures at a rate of up to about 11.1 frames per second (fps).

• ISO sensitivity is set high.

• Image mode can be set to M 2048×1536 or smaller.

• The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the

first picture in each series.

1 Press A in shooting mode to

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display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector H or I to select d and press k.

The camera enters sport continuous mode.

Sport continuous

2 Press d, then confirm or set the items in

the sport continuous menu.

• sport continuous menu ➝ A 47

• Press d after setting the items to return to shooting

mode.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway sets the focus and exposure.

• Continuous shooting continues as long while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and stops when the number of shot frames reaches the maximum available number (A 47).

C Functions Available with Sport Continuous

• The exposure compensation (A 33) is available.

• The flash is disabled.

• The self-timer and macro mode are not available.

Sport continuous

Image mode

Exit

Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)

B Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting

• It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The time it takes to save the images depends on the number of shots taken, the image mode, the memory card’s write speed, etc.

• Because the ISO sensitivity is set to 640 or higher, images may appear rough as a result. Proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather (images may be overexposed).

• Smear (A 119) visible in the monitor when shooting with sport continuous will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting.

• When shooting under lights that have a high flicker rate, such as fluorescent or mercury lights, exposure and white balance may differ from image to image.

• The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/8000 s to 1/15 s.

• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shutter speed settings and the

write speed of the memory card.

• When using sport continuous mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

D More Information

See, “Autofocus” (A 25) for more information.

Sport Continuous Menu

The following items can be set in the sport continuous menu. In sport continuous mode, press d (A 12) to display the sport continuous menu, then use the multi-selector (A 11) to modify and apply settings.

Sport continuous

Select the sport continuous mode type to determine the maximum continuous shooting speed and maximum number of frames to be shot.

• k Continuous H (default setting): Approx. 11.1 frames per second (20 frames max.)

• l Continuous M: Approx. 7.3 frames per second (20 frames max.)

• m Continuous L: Approx. 4.4 frames per second (20 frames max.)

Image mode

Image mode (A 51) can be set.

• In sport continuous mode, the following image mode settings are available:

M 2048×1536 (default setting), N 1024×768, O 640×480, m 1920×1080.

• The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu is saved separately from the image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.

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Auto Mode

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In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A49) and exposure compensation (A33) can be applied and pictures can be taken using flash mode (

29) and self-timer (A32).

Pressing d in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 50) depending upon the shooting situations.

1 Press A to display the shooting-

mode selection menu.

• The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A

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and press k.

• The camera enters A (auto) mode.

• Raise the built-in flash when using the flash.

• Set the flash mode (A 29), self-timer (A 32),

exposure compensation (A 33), and macro mode (A 49) to match the shooting conditions.

• Press d to display the shooting menu, and set the items in the shooting menu to match the shooting conditions (A 50).

Auto mode

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

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

D Focus Lock

When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change whil e focus is locked.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.

Position the subject in the center of the frame.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.

Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also be used with some scene modes (A 39, 40, 41).

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

• The macro menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,

and press k.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few

seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Macro mode

3 Use the zoom control and frame the picture.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).

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C Autofocus

When shooting still images using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• G (easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode

button on the multi selector cannot be used.

• Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A 35). Macro mode is turned on

when k Close-up or u Food are selected in scene mode.

• F (smart portrait) mode, d (sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.

• When shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the macro mode setting is saved even if the camera is

turned off.

Auto Mode

Shooting Menu (Auto Mode)

While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 48), the shooting menu contains the following options.

A Image mode A 51

Choose image size and quality (compression). Also available when using other shooting modes.

B White balance A 53

Match white balance to the light source.

C Continuous A 55

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Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).

E ISO sensitivity A 56

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

F Color options A 57

Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting mode to A (auto) mode (A 48).

Press d to display the shooting menu.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11).

• To exit the shooting menu, press d.

Exit

B Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time

Some functions may not be set at the same time (A 58).

Auto Mode

A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode

Choose image size and quality (compression). The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be saved, depends on the size and quality (compression) of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the image.

Setting Size (pixels) Description

H 4000×3000P 4000×3000

4000×3000

(default setting)

L 2592×1944 2592×1944

M 2048×1536 2048×1536

N 1024×768 1024×768

O 640×480 640×480

o 3968×2232 3968×2232

4000×3000

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 8, 9).

Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.R 3264×2448 3264×2448

Smaller size allows more images to be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to distribution by e-mail or full-screen display on a television with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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C Note on Image Mode

• If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time” (A 58)

C Image Mode for Sport Continuous Mode

• In sport continuous mode (A 46), the following image mode settings are available: M

2048×1536, N 1024×768, O 640×480, m 1920×1080 (image size 1920 × 1080, compression ratio 1/8).

• The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu (A 46) is saved separately from the image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.

Auto Mode

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Image mode

H 4000×3000P 17 650 34×25/13.4×9.8

I 4000×3000 35 1280 34×25/13.4×9.8

R 3264×2448 52 1910 28×21/11×8.3

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L 2592×1944 81 2940 22×16/8.7×6.2

M 2048×1536 126 4640 17×13/6.7×5.1

N 1024×768 411 15000 9×7/3.5×2.8

O 640×480 731 24100 5×4/2×1.6

o 3968×2232 47 1720 34×19/13.4×7.5

m 1920×1080 182 6700 16×9/6.5×3.5

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining

display shows 9999.

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and

multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Internal memory

(Approx. 102 MB)

Memory card *1

(4 GB)

Print size (printed at

300 dpi; cm/in.)

Auto Mode

B White Balance (Adjusting hue)

Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance”.

Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Please refer to “Preset Manual” for more information(A 54).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with flash mode.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 8). However, when Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.

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B White Balance

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time” (A 58)

• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 29).

Auto Mode

Auto

Inc andes cent

Fluo resce nt

Dayl ight

Clou dy

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that is used

during shooting.

2 Display the shooting menu (A 34), use the

multi selector to select b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press k.

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The camera zooms in.

3 Select Measure.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Exit

Preset manual

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press k. The most recently measured value is applied for white balance.

4 Frame the reference object.

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Reference object frame

5 Press k.

The shutter is released (no image is captured) and the new white-balance value is set.

B Note on Preset Manual

he camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the

flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

Auto Mode

C Continuous

Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous

Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure

and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

U Single (default setting)

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to 4 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to I 4000×3000.

D BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release button is held all the way down. The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 7.4 frames per second (fps), then arranges them in a single image. Images are captured with the image mode locked at L

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 8). When set to Single, no icon is displayed.

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B Note on Continuous Shooting

• The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, and the shooting environment.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time” (A 58)

B Note on BSS

BSS

is best suited to shooting subjects that are not moving. When shooting moving subjects or when

the composition of the picture changes while shooting, the desired results may not be achieved.

B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A 119) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting.

Auto Mode

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E ISO Sensitivity

Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Auto (default setting)

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Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.

80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

• When ISO sensitivity is locked, Motion detection (A 104) does not function.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 8). When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 80, but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 80 (A 30).

B Notes on ISO Sensitivity

his feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time“ (A 58)

B ISO 3200 and ISO 6400

When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the available Image mode settings are limited to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and

O 640×480. The image mode of the shooting mode is shown in red and X is displayed next to the ISO sensitivity in the lower left of the monitor.

3200

Auto Mode

F Color Options

Set to A (auto) mode (A 48) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options

Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for images exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

Save images in black-and-white.

q Sepia

Save images in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (A 8). At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor.

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B Notes on Color Options

his feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Set at the Same Time” (A 58)

Auto Mode

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time

Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted Functions Setting Description

Flash mode Continuous (A 55)

Digital zoom Continuous (A 55)

Continuous (A 55)

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Image mode

White balance Color options (A 57)

Continuous Self-timer (A 32)

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 55)

Date imprint Continuous (A 55)

Motion detection

ISO sensitivity (A 56)

Continuous (A 55)

ISO sensitivity (A 56)

If set to Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16, the flash cannot be used.

Digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with Multi-shot 16.

When using Multi-shot 16, Image mode is fixed at L 2560×1920.

When the ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the available Image modes are restricted to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and O 640×480. For all other image mode settings, if ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the image mode setting changes to M 2048×1536.

When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When using the self-timer, the setting is fixed at Single.

When using Multi-shot 16, ISO sensitivity is set automatically according to the brightness.

The shooting date and time cannot be imprinted in images captured when using

Continuous or BSS.

Motion detection does not function when shooting with Multi-shot 16.

Motion detection does not function

when ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto.

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Press c button during shooting to switch to playback mode and view images (A 26).

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The following operations can be performed while viewing images in full-frame.

To Use Description A

Press HIJ K to view the previous

Choose images

View thumbnails/ calendar

Playback zoom g (i)

Movie Playback k Play the selected movie. 79 Deleting Images l Delete the selected image. 26 Menu Display d Display the playback menu. 63

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

or next image. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to quickly scan through images.

Display 4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails. While displaying 16 image thumbnails, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display the calendar.

The image can be enlarged up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback.

Press A or the b (movie-record) button. You can also press the shutterrelease button to return to shooting mode.

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C Viewing Images

Images taken using face detection (A 24) will be automatically rotated when viewing them fullframe.

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

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sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose images Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.11

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase the number of picture thumbnails

Increase the number of images displayed/

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apply the calendar display

Reduce the number of frames displayed

Switch to full-frame playback

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

g (i)

displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in the 16-picture thumbnail display to apply the calendar display (A 61), and images can be found by the date on which they were captured. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to thumbnail display mode.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to reduce the number of frames displayed from 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. While 4 frames are displayed, rotate the zoom control to g (i) again to return to fullframe display mode.

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Press A or the b (movie-record) button. You can also press the shutter-release button to return to shooting mode.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

While images selected for Print Set (A 64) and Protect (A 112) are chosen, the icons shown on

the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Protect icon

Print-order icon

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Film frames

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

When displaying 16 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A 60), switch to calendar display by rotating the zoom control to f (h).

You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing images have a yellow line under them.

To Use Description A

Choose date Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.11

Switch to full-frame playback

Switch to thumbnail display

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The first image for that date will be displayed full-frame.

B Calendar display

• Images taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images taken on January 1, 2011.

• l and d are not available during calendar display.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

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Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current image, with the center of the image displayed in the monitor.

• The guide displayed in the right bottom in the

monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed.

The following operations can be performed while images are zoomed in.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom out f (h)

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View other areas of image

Switch to full-frame playback

Crop image d

Switch to shooting mode

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), up to about 10×.

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll to areas of the image not visible in the monitor.

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Press d to crop current image to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Press A or the b (movie-record) button. You can also press the shutter-release button to return to shooting mode.

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When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) during fullframe playback mode for images taken using Face Detection (A 24), the image will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor.

• If several faces are detected, the image will be

enlarged using the face that was focused on during shooting time as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.

• Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) again or toward f (h) to zoom in or

out as normal.

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Playback Menu

The following options are available in playback mode.

I D-Lighting A 70

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images.

a Print set A 64

Select images to print and the number of copies for each.

b Slide show A 66

View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

c Delete A 67

Delete selected images or all images. Multiple images can be deleted with one operation.

g Small picture A 71

Create a small copy of the current image.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Press c to enter playback mode. Display the playback menu by pressing d.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Small picture

Exit

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• Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11).

• To exit the playback menu, press d.

C Protecting Images From Accidental Deletion, Rotating Images

• You can prevent images from accidental deletion by using Protect (A 112) in the setup menu (A 92).

• You can rotate images by using Rotate image (A 113) in the setup menu (A 92).

C Copying Files Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card

You can copy files between the internal memory and memory card by using Copy (A 114) in the setup menu (A 92).

Playback Menu

a Print Set

Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set

When printing images using one of the following methods, you can select which images will be printed and the number of copies of each image will be printed, and save this electronic “print order” information on the memory card.

Printing by inserting the camera’s memory card into the card slot of a DPOF-compatible printer (A134)

•

• Printing by taking the camera’s memory card to a photo lab

• Printing by connecting the camera (A 86) to a PictBridge-compatible printer

(A 134) (by removing the memory card from the camera, you can also use this method to print images saved in the internal memory)

1 Press d in playback mode.

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The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and

press k.

3 Choose Select images and press k.

4 Choose the images (up to 99) and number of

copies (up to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired images. Press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Images selected for printing can be identified by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Images for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display full-frame playback, and f (h) to switch back to 12 thumbnails.

Press k when setting is complete.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Small picture

Exit

Print set

Select images

Delete print set

Exit

Print selection

Back

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5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all images in the print order.

Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all images in the print

Print set

Done

Date

Info

Exit

order. Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.

Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon displayed during playback.

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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (A 134) which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 90).

• Date and Info are reset each time the Print set menu is displayed.

• The date and time printed on images with DPOF printing when

Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those saved with the image when it was taken. Date and time printed usin g this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after images are saved.

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C Deleting All Print Orders

Select Delete print set in step 3 of the print set procedure (A 64) and press k to delete print orders for all images.

D Date Imprint

he shooting date and time can be imprinted in images at the time of shooting by using Date

imprint (A 102) in the setup menu. Dates can be printed from printers that do not support date

imprinting (A 65). Only the Date imprint date and time on images will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with date selected in the print set screen.

Playback Menu

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b Slide Show

Press the c button (Playback mode) Md (Playback menu) M b Slide show

View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and

press k.

To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before selecting Start. The check mark (w) is added to the loop option when enabled.

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2 The slide show begins.

While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed:

• Use the multi selector to switch images. Hold K or J

down to fast forward or rewind.

• Press k to pause the slide show.

3 Choose End or Restart.

When the slide show ends or is paused, select End and press k to return to the playback menu, or choose Restart to play the slide show again.

Slide show

Start

Exit

Loop

Pause

Restart

End

B Notes on Slide Show

• Only the first frame of movies (A 79) included in slide shows is displayed.

• Even if Loop is selected, the monitor can continuously display the Slide Show for up to 30 minutes

(A 106).

c Delete

Press the c button (Playback mode) Md (Playback menu) M c Delete

Delete selected images or all images.

Erase selected images

Delete selected images. ➝ Selecting Multiple Images (A 68)

Erase all images

Delete all images.

Playback Menu

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B Notes on Deletion

•

Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

• Images marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted (A 112).

Playback Menu

Selecting Multiple Images

The screen shown on the right will be displayed in the menus (shown below) when choosing images.

Playback menu: Print set: Select images (A 64),

Delete: Erase selected images (A 67)

Setup menu: Welcome screen:

Select an image (A

96),

Protect (A 112), Rotate image (A 113), Copy: Selected images (A 114)

Follow the procedure described below to choose the images.

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1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the

desired image.

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Only one image can be selected for Welcome screen and Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display full-frame playback, and f (h) to switch back to 12 thumbnails.

2 Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the

number of copies).

When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in the top left corner of the current image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.

3 To fix the selection of images, press k.

A confirmation dialog is displayed for certain screens, such as Erase selected images. In this case follow the on-screen directions.

Erase selected images

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Erase selected images

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Editing Image

Image Editing Function

Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files. The editing features described below are available (A 121).

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A 70)

Small picture (A 71)

Crop (A 72)

C Notes on Image Editing

• Images taken at an Image mode setting (A 51) of o 3968×2232 or m 1920×1080 cannot be edited.

• Only images taken with the COOLPIX L105 can be edited with this camera.

• When using a different model of digital camera, images edited with this camera may not be

displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Image Editing

he following limitations apply when editing images that were created by editing.

Copies Created By: Can Be Edited By:

D-Lighting Small picture and crop can be used.

Small picture Crop

• Images cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• To use D-Lighting together with small picture or crop, use D-Lighting first, and use small picture or

crop as the last edit function performed on that image.

Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.

Create a small copy of images suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Editing Image

Additional editing is not possible.

D Original Images and Edited Copies

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.

• Edited copies do not retain the Print set (A 64) and Protect (A 112) settings of the original.

Editing Images

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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files.

1 Select the desired image from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 60) playback mode and press d.

• The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose I

D-Lighting and press k.

• The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.

Editing Image

3 Choose OK and press k.

• A new image with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

• To cancel, select Cancel and press k.

• Images created with D-Lighting can be identified by

the c icon displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 121) for more information.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Small picture

Exit

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Editing Images

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g Small Picture: Resizing Images

Create a small copy of the current image. Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120. Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16.

1 Select the desired image from full-frame

(A 26) or thumbnail (A 60) playback mode and press d.

• The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose g Small

picture and press k.

Choose the desired copy size and press

4 Choose Yes and press k.

• A new, smaller copy is created.

• To cancel, select No and press k.

• The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 121) for more information.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Small picture

Exit

Small picture

640×480

320×240

160×120

Exit

Create small picture le?

Yes

Editing Image

Editing Images

Sav e th is i mage as dis play ed?

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when displayed with playback zoom (

62) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files.

1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame

playback mode to zoom in on the image.

• To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image is displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the image in its current “tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the Rotate image option (A 113) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the image for cropping, crop the image, and then rotate the cropped image back to “tall” (portrait) orientation.

2 Refine copy composition.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the

Editing Image

zoom ratio. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the

image until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

3 Press d.

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4 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press

A new image, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To exit without cropping the image, choose No and press

C About the size of the original image

he smaller the cropped area of the image, the smaller of the cropped image size (number of pixels).

When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is displayed with a gray border on the playback screen, and the small picture icon B or C is displayed on the left of the playback screen.

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 121) for more information.

Save this image as

Save this image as displayed?

displayed?

Yes

Movie Recording and Playback

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Recording Movies

You can use the camera to record movies with sound. The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length

for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 77).

1 Turn the camera on and display the shooting

mode screen.

• Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A 34).

• The current movie options setting is displayed. The default setting is HD720p (1280×720) (A 77).

Movie options

2 Lower the built-in flash (A 6)

Recording movies while the built-in flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled.

3 Press the b (movie-record) button to

start recording.

• Recording begins after the monitor turns off briefly.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The focus area is not displayed while recording movies.

• When Movie options is set to x HD720p (1280×720), the aspect ratio is 16:9 and the movie is

recorded as shown on the right.

• Digital zoom cannot be used while recording movies. If digital zoom is used before recording, it will be canceled when recording starts.

• The progress bar displayed at the bottom of the monitor during recording indicates the amount of recording time remaining. If recording time runs out, recording stops automatically.

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4 Press the b (movie-record) button to stop

recording.

Recording Movies

B Recording Movies

•

When recording movies, we recommend using a memory card with a Class 6 or higher speed class

rating (

• When recording movies, the angle of view (field of view) is smaller than when shooting still images.

• Digital zoom cannot be used while recording movies.

• Operation sounds from the time of recording (the zoom control being rotated, the lens zooming,

the autofocus, etc.) may be heard when playing back movies.

• Smear (A 119) visible in the monitor when recording will be visible in the saved image data. To

reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects s uch as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movie.

120). When using a memory card with a low speed class, recording may stop unexpectedly.

B Autofocus

• When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to A Single AF (default setting), focus is

locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed and recording starts (A 78).

• Autofocus may not perform as expected in certain situations (A 25). Try using the following

methods in these situations.

1. Before recording, set Autofocus mode to A Single AF (default setting) in the movie menu.

2. Aim the camera at another subject that is positioned the same distance from the camera as the

desired subject, press the b (movie-record) button to start recording, then aim the camera at the desired subject.

B While the Camera Is Saving Movies

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When movie recording stops, the movie is not completely saved until the shooting screen is displayed. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover if the movie has not yet been completely saved. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card.

C Functions Available in Movie Mode

• When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode (A 48), the current settings for white balance

(A 53) and color options (A 57) are used when recording movies.

• When the shooting mode is set to any mode other than A (auto) mode, White balance is set to

Auto and Color options is set to Standard color when recording movies. Movies are recorded in color even when scene mode is set to Copy.

• The current exposure compensation setting is used when recording movies. If macro mode is

enabled before the b (movie-record) button is pressed, the camera can record movies of subjects that are close to the camera.

• When using the self-timer, the camera waits for 10 seconds after the b (movie-record) button is

pressed, then focuses and begins recording.

• Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

• When recording movies, electronic vibration reduction is used automatically to reduce the effects

of camera shake.

• To change the settings for Movie options or Autofocus mode, press d before recording to

display the D (movie) tab (A 75).

Recording Movies

Movie Menu

The movie menu contains the following options.

D Movie options A 77

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

I Autofocus mode A 78

Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Displaying the Movie Menu

1 Display the shooting mode screen

and press d.

• The menu is displayed.

• When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or smart portrait mode, press the multi selector (A 11) J to display the tabs.

Image mode

Exit

Movie Recording and Playback

2 Press the multi selector J.

You can now select a tab.

3 Press H or I to select the D tab.

Easy auto mode

Image mode

Exit

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Exit

Recording Movies

4 Press K or k.

You can now select an item from the movie menu.

Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11).

To exit the movie menu, press d or press J and select another tab.

Movie Recording and Playback

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Exit

Recording Movies

D Movie Options

Display the shooting mode screen M Press the d button M D (Movie menu) (A 75) M D Movie options

The movie menu offers the options shown below. Increasing the image size and bitrate will increase the image quality, but file size will also increase.

Option Description

x HD 720p (1280 × 720) (default setting)

y VGA (640 × 480)

z QVGA (320 × 240)

• The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. As a variable bitrate (VBR) system has been adopted, the movie recording rate varies automatically according to the subject so that more data is recorded per second for movies containing frequently moving subjects, thus increasing movie file size.

• The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options.

Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.

• Movie bitrate: 9.0 Mbps

Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.

• Movie bitrate: 3.0 Mbps

Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.

• Movie bitrate: 640 kbps

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length

Option

x HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting)

y VGA (640×480) 3 min 54 s 2 h 5 min

z QVGA (320×240) 10 min 57 s 4 h 45 min

All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time varies depending on the type of memory card used, the bit rate of recorded movies, etc.

* The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single

movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

Internal memory

(Approx. 102 MB)

1 min 24 s 50 min

Memory card (4 GB)*

Movie Recording and Playback

D More Information

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 121) for more information.

Recording Movies

I Autofocus Mode

Display the shooting mode screen M Press the d button M D (Movie menu) (A 75) M I Autofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Setting Description

A Single AF (default setting)

B Full-time AF

Movie Recording and Playback

Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent.

Camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording. Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording.

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In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon (A 77). To play a

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movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.

Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume.

Pausing

Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

During

playback

To Use Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k

Pause O

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

is pressed. Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

k is pressed.

P Resume playback.

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Volume indicator

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Deleting Movies

Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 26), or when selected in thumbnail (A 60) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed.

Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or choose No and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

B Note on Movie Playback

Only movies recorded with COOLPIX L105 can be played back.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio/video cable (A 120) to play back images on a television.

1 Turn off the camera.

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

2 Connect the camera to the TV.

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

WhiteYellow

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

• See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

• The camera enters playback mode, and the images taken are displayed on the television.

• While connected to the TV, the camera monitor remains off.

B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable

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

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the Set up menu (A 92) ➝ TV settings (A 108).

Connecting to a Computer

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

• ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.

• Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single panorama image.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.7)

For information about the requirements for playing back movies recorded when Movie options is set to x HD 720p, refer to “System Requirements” in the ViewNX 2 help information (A 85).

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer, use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge

remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available

separately) (A 120). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.

2 Be sure that the camera is off.

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3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting the USB Cable

he connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

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5 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed

on the computer.

• Windows 7

When the Devices and Printers K L105 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L105 screen.

• Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2.

• Windows XP

When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK.

• Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when ViewNX 2 was first installed.

• See “Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually” (A 85) for more information.

• If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for

Nikon Transfer 2 to start.

6 Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options

Source panel and click Start Transfer.

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Source device

Start Transfer

button

Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default setting of ViewNX 2).

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When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed.

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For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 85).

Disconnecting the Camera

Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.

When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.

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C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-

available Card Reader

When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2.

• Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading

device.

• To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the

procedure from step 5 (A 83).

• To transfer images saved in the camera’s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a

memory card using the camera (A 114).

D Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

Windows

Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2. Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.

Mac OS X

Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start ViewNX 2.

D Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually

To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu.

D For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2

For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5

• Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (A 42) to create a single

panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.

• Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.

Windows Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.

Mac OS X Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help

information contained in Panorama Maker 5.

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D Image File Names and Folder Names

See “Image File and Folder Names” (A 121) for more information.

Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 134) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.

Take pictures

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Print images one at a

time(A 88)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Connect to printer (A 87)

Print multiple images (A 89)

Select images for printing

using Print set option

(A 64)

B Note on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power

the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available

separately) (A 120). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Printing Images

In addition to printing images transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing images:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, you can specify the images and the number of prints each using Print set in the playback menu (A 64).

Connecting to a Printer

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

• When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup

screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor. Then the Print selection screen is displayed (2).

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B Connecting the USB Cable

When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use for ce when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Connecting to a Printer

Printing Images One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 87), print images by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

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image and press k.

• Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose Copies and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose Paper size and press k.

5 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

• To specify paper size using printer settings, choose

Default in the paper size menu.

Print selection

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in.

5×7 in. Postcard 100×150 mm 4×6 in.

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Nikon L105 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

The Monitor

Basic Operations

The Multi Selector

Switching Between Tabs

Help Displays

About the Shutter-release Button

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

Applicable Batteries

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images

Viewing Images (Playback Mode)

Deleting Images

Easy Auto Mode

Using the Flash

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation

More on Shooting

Selecting Shooting Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)

Selecting a Scene Mode

Features

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)

Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)

Sport Continuous Menu

Auto Mode

Macro Mode

Shooting Menu (Auto Mode)

Displaying the Shooting Menu

A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

B White Balance (Adjusting hue)

C Continuous

E ISO Sensitivity

F Color Options

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time

More on Playback

Full-frame Operation

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Playback Menu

Print set

Slide show

c Delete

Editing Image

Image Editing Function

Editing Images

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

g Small Picture: Resizing Images

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

Movie Recording and Playback

Recording Movies

Movie Menu

D Movie Options

I Autofocus Mode

Movie Playback

Deleting Movies

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Connecting to a TV