Nikon L620 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Introduction

Read This First

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L620 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 10).

To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).

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Other Information

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

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Icon Description

A/E/F

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

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

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

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

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

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

messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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

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

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

http://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 normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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About the Manuals

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

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

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

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these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

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

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

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 69). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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For Your Safety

To 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.

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Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should

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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 batteries.

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 batteries 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.

Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

Observe caution when handling batteries

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

• Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 10). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or EN-MH2-B4) are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.

• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L620.

• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat.

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• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

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• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.

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

• If liquid from damaged batteries 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 Nikonauthorized 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 adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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.

Do not use wireless network functions while in the air. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital. If you are using an Eye-Fi card, remove it from the camera before boarding an aircraft or entering a hospital.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

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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:

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville,

New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notice for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment 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.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

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

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This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in

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European countries:

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notices................................................................... xii

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

The Camera Body................................................. 1

Attaching the Camera Strap............................... 3

Raising and Lowering the Flash ....................... 3

Using Menus (d Button) .............................. 4

The Monitor ........................................................... 6

Shooting Mode .......................................................... 6

Playback Mode ........................................................... 8

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............... 10

Applicable Batteries.............................................. 10

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 12

Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 13

Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language,

Date, and Time................................................... 14

Step 1 Turn the Camera On........................... 18

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.................... 20

Available Shooting Modes ............................... 21

... 10

Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 22

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

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................. 24

The Shutter-release Button .............................. 25

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 26

Step 6 Delete Images....................................... 27

Shooting Features ..................................... 29

G (Easy Auto) Mode....................................... 29

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Tips and Notes.......................................................... 31

Special Effects Mode

(Applying Effects When Shooting) ............. 35

Smart Portrait Mode

(Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ......... 37

A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 39

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi

Selector................................................................. 40

Using the Flash ........................................................ 41

Using the Self-timer .............................................. 44

Using Macro Mode................................................ 46

Adjusting Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ................................ 47

Default Settings....................................................... 48

Functions That Can Be Set with the

d Button (Shooting Menu) ...................... 50

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Functions That Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously .................................................. 52

... 30

... 51

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Focusing............................................................... 54

Using Face Detection .......................................... 54

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

Using Target Finding AF .................................... 56

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus .......... 57

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Focus Lock.................................................................. 58

Playback Features....................................... 59

Playback Zoom .................................................. 59

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display..... 60

Functions That Can Be Set with the

d Button (Playback Menu) ....................... 61

Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 63

Recording Movies ............................................. 63

Functions That Can Be Set with the

d Button (Movie Menu)............................... 66

Playing Back Movies ........................................ 67

General Camera Setup.............................. 69

Functions That Can Be Set with the

d Button (Setup Menu) ............................. 69

Connecting the Camera to a TV,

Computer, or Printer ................................. 71

Connection Methods....................................... 71

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 73

Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................... 73

Transferring Images to the Computer ...... 76

Viewing Images....................................................... 78

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

Using Easy Panorama

(Shooting and Playback) ........................... E2

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

Viewing Images Captured with Easy

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

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

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

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

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

Changing the Favorites Album Icon .... E9

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

List by Date Mode...................................... E11

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured

Continuously (Sequence)........................ E12

Viewing Images in a Sequence............. E12

Deleting Images in a Sequence ........... E13

Editing Still Images.................................... E14

Before Editing Images ................................ E14

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red Eyes

Caused by Using the Flash ...................... E16

Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Filter Effects:

Applying Digital Filter Effects................. E18

Small Picture:

Reducing the Size of an Image............. E20

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........... E21

... E15

... E17

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Connecting the Camera to a TV

(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E22

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

(Direct Print)................................................. E24

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Printing Individual Images....................... E26

Printing Multiple Images .......................... E28

Editing Movies ............................................ E31

The Shooting Menu

(for A (Auto) Mode)................................ E33

Image Mode Settings

(Image Size and Quality) ........................... E33

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............ E35

Continuous Shooting ................................. E38

ISO Sensitivity .................................................. E40

Color Options .................................................. E41

AF Area Mode.................................................. E42

The Smart Portrait Menu......................... E43

Skin Softening ................................................. E43

Smile Timer ....................................................... E44

Blink Proof.......................................................... E45

The Playback Menu ................................... E46

Print Order

(Creating a DPOF Print Order) ............... E46

Slide Show......................................................... E50

Protect.................................................................. E51

Rotate Image.................................................... E53

Voice Memo ..................................................... E54

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory

and Memory Card) ....................................... E55

Sequence Display Options ...................... E57

Choose Key Picture ...................................... E57

... E25

The Movie Menu ........................................ E58

Movie Options................................................. E58

Autofocus Mode ............................................ E61

Wind Noise Reduction ............................... E61

The Setup Menu ......................................... E62

Welcome Screen............................................ E62

Time Zone and Date.................................... E63

Monitor Settings ............................................ E65

Print Date

(Imprinting Date and Time) .................... E67

Vibration Reduction ..................................... E68

Moti

on Detection.......................................... E69

AF Assist .............................................................. E70

Digital Zoom .................................................... E70

Sound Settings................................................ E71

Auto Off ............................................................... E71

Format Memory/Format Card ............... E72

Language............................................................ E73

TV Settings......................................................... E73

Blink Warning................................................... E74

Eye-Fi Upload................................................... E75

Reset All ............................................................... E76

Battery Type...................................................... E77

Firmware Version........................................... E77

Error Messages............................................ E78

File Names .................................................... E82

Optional Accessories ................................ E83

Attaching the AN-CP23 Camera Strap

... E84

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

Caring for the Product ................................. F2

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

Batteries.................................................................... F3

Introduction

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

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

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

Storage ..................................................................... F7

Troubleshooting ............................................ F8

Specifications ............................................... F16

Approved Memory Cards........................... F20

Index................................................................ F23

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Parts of the Camera

Lens cover closed

1 Eyelet for camera strap ...................................... 3

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

f : wide-angle............................................... 23

g : telephoto.................................................. 23

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

i : playback zoom...................................... 59

j : help .............................................................. 30

3 Shutter-release button.................................... 24

4 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 18

Self-timer lamp..................................................... 44

AF-assist illuminator.......................................... 69

6 Microphone (stereo) .................................61, 63

7 Flash ....................................................................... 3, 41

8 Lens cover

9 Lens

Power connector cover (for AC adapter

available separately from Nikon) ......E83

11 Connector cover.................................................. 71

12 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...............71

13 USB/audio/video output connector.......71

The Camera Body

12 6 1

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Parts of the Camera

1 2

3 4

5 6 7

8 9

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1 K (flash pop-up) control ......................3, 41

2 Flash lamp............................................................... 43

3 b (e movie-record) button ..................... 63

A (shooting mode) button

.........................................................29, 30, 35, 37, 39

5 c (playback) button....................................... 26

6 Multi selector............................................................ 4

7 k (apply selection) button ............................ 4

8 l (delete) button ...............................................27

9 d (menu) button .............4, 50, 61, 66, 69

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.......................... 10, 12

11 Tripod socket ..................................................F18

12 Monitor.........................................................................6

13 Speaker..............................................................61, 67

Attaching the Camera Strap

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

Raising and Lowering the Flash

Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash.

• See “Using the Flash” (A 41) for more information about flash settings.

• Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.

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Using Menus (d Button)

Menu icons

Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.

1 Press the d button.

• The menu is displayed.

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3 Select the desired menu icon.

• The menu is changed.

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

2 Press the multi selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

4 Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

5 Select a menu option. 6 Press the k button.

• The settings for the option you selected are displayed.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

Vibration reduction

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7 Select a setting. 8 Press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu,

press the d button.

Vibration reduction

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C Notes About Setting Menu Options

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

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

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The Monitor

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2 9m 0 s

F 3.3

1 /2 5 0

9 99

9 99 9

+1.0

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The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A 69)).

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Shooting Mode

PRE

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36 35

1 4

1/250

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13 14

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1 Shooting mode............................................ 20, 21

2 Flash mode............................................................. 41

3 Macro mode .......................................................... 46

4 Zoom indicator............................................ 23, 46

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

Movie options (normal speed movies)

.... 66

7 Movie options (HS movies) .......................... 66

8 Image mode ..........................................51, E33

9 Easy panorama..................................................... 33

10 Vibration reduction icon................................ 69

11 Motion detection icon .................................... 69

12 Wind noise reduction ...................................... 66

13 Exposure compensation value .................. 47

14 Movie recording time remaining ............. 63

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ........................................................... 18

16 Internal memory indicator............................ 18

17 Focus area (center) ............................................ 24

18 Focus area (target finding AF) ............ 51, 56

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection) ....................................... 24, 34, 37

20 Aperture value ......................................................25

21 Shutter speed........................................................25

22 Travel destination icon ....................................69

23 ISO sensitivity......................................................... 51

24 Battery level indicator ......................................18

25 “Date not set” indicator ...........................14, 69

26 Print date..................................................................69

27 Eye-Fi communication indicator ...............70

28 Skin softening........................................................ 51

29 White balance mode ........................................51

30 Color options.........................................................51

31 Continuous shooting mode ................ 34, 51

32 Blink proof icon ....................................................51

33 Hand-held, tripod ....................................... 31, 32

34 Self-timer indicator ............................................ 44

35 Smile timer ..............................................................51

36 Pet portrait auto release .................................34

Playback Mode

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9 99 / 9 99

1 5/ 1 1 /2 0 13 12 : 00

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Album icon in favorite pictures mode

... E6

2 Category icon in auto sort mode .....E10

3 List by date icon ..........................................E11

4 Protect icon............................................61, E51

Sequence display (when Individual

pictures is selected)........................62, E57

6 Print order icon ....................................61, E46

7 Voice memo indicator.....................61, E54

8 Skin softening icon ............................61, E17

9 Filter effects icon.................................61, E18

10 D-Lighting icon....................................61, E15

11 Quick retouch icon ............................61, E15

12 Red-eye correction icon .................61, E16

13 Internal memory indicator............................ 13

(a) Current image number/

total number of images.......................... 26

(b) Movie length................................................. 67

15 Volume indicator.................................................67

16 Image mode.......................................... 51, E33

17 Movie options ...................................... 66, E58

18 Easy panorama ....................................... 33, E2

19 Crop icon................................................. 59, E21

20 Small picture icon.............................. 61, E20

Easy panorama playback guide ...33, E5

Sequence playback guide ............62, E12

Movie playback guide...................................... 67

22 Time of recording ...............................................14

23 Date of recording................................................14

24 Battery level indicator ......................................18

25 File number and type.............................. E82

Eye-Fi communication indicator

....................................................................... 70, E75

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from

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falling out.

2 Insert the batteries.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Applicable Batteries

• Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)

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

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

B Removing the Batteries

Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal

Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat

negative terminal

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

• The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

B Notes About the Batteries

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

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

B Battery Type

By setting Battery type in the setup menu (A 70) to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.

The default setting is the type of batteries included with purchase.

C Alkaline Batteries

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

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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card

Memory card slot

1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

2 Insert the memory card.

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

B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct

Direction

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

B Formatting Memory Cards

1 2

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select

Format card in the setup menu.

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

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

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Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

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

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

displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

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2 Use the multi selector HI to select

the desired language and press the k button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

Language

Cancel

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Yes

Cancel

4 Select your home time zone and

press the k button.

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

London, Casablanca

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5 Select the date format and press the

k button.

6 Set the date and time, and press the

k button.

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

• Edit the date and time: Press HI.

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

k button.

7 Select Yes and press the k button.

Date format

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

Date and time

01 01 2013

00 00

Date and time

15/11/2013 15:30

OK?

Yes

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Edit

8 Press the A button.

• The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.

Date and time

Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.

Edit

9 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the

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k button.

• The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take images in Easy auto mode (A 20).

• To switch to another shooting mode, press HI before pressing the k button.

Easy auto mode

C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

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

z setup menu (A 69).

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

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

time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.

C The Clock Battery

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

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 3 (A 14) of “Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” for more information.

C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu (A 69).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A 73).

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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Battery level indicator

Number of exposures

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1 Press the power switch.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

2 Check the battery level indicator and the

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number of exposures remaining.

Battery level indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high.

B The battery level is low.

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of images that can be taken is displayed.

• C is display ed when no memor y card is in serted in t he camera, and i mages are saved in the

internal memory.

The camera cannot capture images. Replace the batteries.

C Notes About the Flash

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No operations

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No operations

performed

3 min

Camera enters

standby mode.

Camera turns off.

When you need to use the flash, such as when shooting in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash (A 3, 41).

C The Auto Off Function

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A 70).

• While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations:

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

button, or b (e movie-record) button

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1 Press the A button.

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2 Use the multi selector HI to s elec t a

shooting mode and press the k button.

• G (easy auto) mode is used in this example.

• The shooting mode setting is saved even after

the camera is turned off.

Easy auto mode

Available Shooting Modes

G Easy auto mode A 29

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

b Scene mode A 30

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

G Special effects A 35

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

F Smart portrait A 37

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

A Auto mode A 39

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

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

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1 Hold the camera steady.

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

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2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 29).

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Zoom out Zoom in

Optical zoom Digital zoom

Small image size

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this

case, select another shooting mode (A 30, 35, 37, 39).

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U.

C When Using a Tripod

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

- When shooting in dim lighting

- When the flash is lowered or when using a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire

- When using the telephoto setting

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Vibration reduction to Off in

the setup menu (A 69) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Using the Zoom

When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.

• To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward g (telephoto)

• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward

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

• The zoom operates quickly when you rotate the zoom control fully (except when recording movies).

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

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the subject up to approximately 2× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the V position. The position of V moves to the right as the size of an image decreases.

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green).

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 7) glows green.

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

2 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-

release button the rest of the way down.

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The Shutter-release Button

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

Press halfway

Press all the way

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

Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.

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Step 5 Play Back Images

(playback)

button

Display the previous image

Display the next image

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode.

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2 Use the multi selector to select an image to

display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.

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Step 6 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to delete the image

currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To cancel, select No and press the k button.

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Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image

Erase selected images

to be deleted, and then use H to display c.

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

• Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to

full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

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

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k button to confirm the selection.

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

B Deleting Images in a Sequence

• If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for sequences of images (A 62), all images in the sequence, including the key picture, are deleted.

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

C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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

Shooting Features

G (Easy Auto) Mode

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

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

Automatic Scene Selection

When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

e Portrait (close-ups of one or two people)

b Portrait (shots of three or more people, shots with large areas of background)

f Landscape

h Night portrait (close-ups of one or two people)

c Night portrait (shots of three or more people, shots with large areas of background)

g Night landscape

i Close-up

j Backlighting (shots with no people in them)

d Backlighting (shots with people in them)

U Other scenes

Functions Available in G (Easy Auto) Mode

• Self-timer (A 44)

• Exposure compensation (A 47)

• Easy auto mode menu (A 50)

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select a scene M k button

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

b Portrait

(default setting)

f Party/indoor

Shooting Features

(A 31)

i Dusk/dawn

l Museum

(A 33)

p Easy panorama

(A 33)

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

The camera focuses at infinity.

Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 69) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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c Landscape

Z Beach

j Night landscape

(A 32)

m Fireworks show

(A 33)

O Pet portrait

(A 34)

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d Sports

(A 31)

z Snow

k Close-up

n Black and white

(A 32)

copy1 (A 33)

To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene

Select a scene and move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.

e Night portrait

(A 31)

h Sunset

u Food

(A 32)

o Backlighting

(A 33)

Easy panorama

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d Sports

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6

images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when Image mode is set to r 4896×3672).

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

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

e Night portrait

• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.

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

• Hand-held (default setting):

- When the e icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press th e shutter-release button

all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

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

is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn th e camer a off be fore the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

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

overlapped, or blurred.

• Tripod:

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

the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A 69) in the setup menu

is set to On.

f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 69) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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

• Hand-held (default setting):

- When the j icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press th e shutter-release button

all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

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

is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn th e camer a off be fore the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

• Tripod:

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

the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (A 69) in the setup menu

is set to On.

Shooting Features

k Close-up

• Macro mode (A 46) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

u Food

• Macro mode (A 46) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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l Museum

• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).

• The flash does not fire.

m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

• Six zoom positions are available.

n Black and white copy

• Use together with macro mode (A 46) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.

o Backlighting

• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.

p Easy panorama

• From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and

then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.

• Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.

• If you press the k button when a captured image is displayed in full-frame playback mode, the

image scrolls automatically.

• The images cannot be edited on this camera.

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

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

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

Shooting Features

O Pet portrait

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

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

- Single: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures one image.

- Continuous: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures three images

continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings.

- Y: The camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter when the

detected face is in focus.

- k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is

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detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when k is selected.

• Pet portrait auto release is set to k after five bursts have been taken.

• Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet portrait

auto release setting. When Continuous is selected, you can take images continuously while holding down the shutter-release button all the way.

B Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border turns green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• In some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border.

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Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (third icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select an effect M k button

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

Selective color

Category Description

G High key (default setting)

H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone. D Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

E Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast

monochrome

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

Gives the entire image a bright tone.

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

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

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

Slider

• When Selective color is selected, use the multi selector

HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press

the k button to cancel color selection.

- Flash mode (A 41)

- Self-timer (A 44)

- Macro mode (A 46)

- Exposure compensation (A 47) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.

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SaveSave

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A 51)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

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

1 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at a human face.

2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to

smile.

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

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

3 End automatic shooting.

• Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting.

-Set Smile timer to Off.

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

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (A 54). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

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

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Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode (A 41)

• Self-timer (A 44)

• Exposure compensation (A 47)

• Smart portrait menu (A 50)

Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

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

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

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

AF area mode setting (A 51). The default setting is Target finding AF (A 56).

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A 41)

• Self-timer (A 44)

• Macro mode (A 46)

• Exposure compensation (A 47)

• Shooting menu (A 50)

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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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

G (easy

auto)

Shooting Features

1 X Flash mode 2 n Self-timer (A 44) www 3 p Macro (A 46) – w – w

Exposure compensation

4 o

(A 47)

Can be set when the flash is raised. The flash does not fire while it is lowered.

Availability depends on the setting.

(A 41) –

Scene

w www

Special

effects

ww2w

Smart

portraitA (auto)

Using the Flash

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take images with the flash by raising the flash.

When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

1 Slide the K (flash pop-up) control.

• The flash pops up.

• The flash does not fire while it is lowered. W is displayed to indicate that the flash does not fire.

2 Press the multi selector H (X).

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3 Select the desired flash mode (A 42) and

press the k button.

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

Auto

Available Flash Modes

U Auto

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

• The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 43).

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

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Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

• Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire.

B Lowering the Flash

Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 3).

C The Flash Lamp

The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway.

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

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

• Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken.

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

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.

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

turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce redeye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

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

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

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

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Using the Self-timer

Self-timer

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

Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A69) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select ON and press the k button.

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

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

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

(pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 34). The selftimer cannot be used.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

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rest of the way down.

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

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

• To stop the countdown, press the shutterrelease button again.

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Using Macro Mode

Macro mode

Use macro mode when taking close-up images.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select ON and press the k button.

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

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3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio

to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.

• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

B Notes About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

C The Macro Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.

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

turned off.

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and press the

Exposure compensation

k button.

• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.

• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing

the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

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

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-2.0

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Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.

Flash

(A 41)

G (easy auto) U

Scene

b (portrait) V Off

W W V V

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c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor)

Z (beach) U Off z (snow) U Off

h (sunset) i (dusk/dawn) j (night landscape)

W k (close-up) W Off u (food) l (museum) m (fireworks show)

W n (black and white copy) W Off Off 0.0 o (backlighting) p (easy panorama) W

O (pet portrait)

G (special effects) U Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) U A (auto) U Off Off 0.0

Self-timer

(A 44)

Off Off

Off

Off Off 0.0

Off

Off 0.0

Off

Macro

(A 46)

Exposure

compensation

(A 47)

0.0

The setting that is used when the flash is raised.

The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.

The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up.

The setting cannot be changed.

The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction.

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.

Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A 34).

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (BSS).

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

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Functions That Can Be Set with the

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The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting.

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

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AF area mode

The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

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Easy auto

mode

Scene

Special effects

Smart

portrait

Auto mode

Image mode* wwwww White balance ––––w Continuous ––––w ISO sensitivity ––––w Color options ––––w AF area mode ––––w Skin softening –––w – Smile timer –––w – Blink proof –––w –

* The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Option Description

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

Skin softening

Smile timer

Blink proof

Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images.

• Default setting: r 4896×3672

Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.

• Default setting: Auto

Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.

• Default setting: Single

Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

• Default setting: Auto When Auto is selected, E is displayed in the monitor while shooting if ISO sensitivity increases.

Allows you to change the color tones of images.

• Default setting: Standard color

Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus.

• Default setting: Target finding AF (A 56)

Allows you to make the skin tones in human faces smoother.

• Default setting: On

Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face.

• Default setting: On (BSS)

The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.

• Default setting: Off

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

Self-timer Smile timer (A 51)

Shooting Features

Image mode Continuous (A 51)

White balance

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 51)

AF area mode

Smile timer Blink proof (A 51)

Option Description

Continuous (A 51)

Smile timer (A 51) When On (BSS) is selected, the flash cannot be used.

Blink proof (A 51) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.

Color options (A 51)

White balance (A 51)

When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used.

When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.

Image mode is set as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting:

• Continuous H: 120 fps:

O (image size: 640 × 480 pixels)

• Continuous H: 60 fps:

m (image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels)

• Multi-shot 16:

L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels)

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

When Continuous H: 120 fps, Conti nuous H: 6 0 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.

Smile timer is

When is fixed at On (single) if Blink proof is set to On.

set to On (BSS), it changes and

Restricted

function

Blink proof Smile timer (A 51)

Print date Continuous (A 51)

Motion detection

Digital zoom Continuous (A 51)

Shutter sound Continuous (A 51)

Option Description

When Smile timer is set to On (BSS), Blink proof is fixed at Off.

When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be imprinted on images.

Flash mode (A 41) When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled.

Continuous (A 51)

ISO sensitivity (A 51)

Smile timer (A 51)

When a setting other than Single is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.

When On (BSS) is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available

(E70).

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.

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Focusing

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The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

Using Face Detection

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

• e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or

d Backlighting in G (easy auto) mode (A 29)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A30)

• Smart portrait mode (A 37)

If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is

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displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

B Notes About Face Detection

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

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

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Using Skin Softening

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

• Smart portrait mode (A 37)

• e Portrait, h Night portrait, or d Backlighting in G (easy auto) mode (A 29)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A30)

Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 61, E17).

B Notes About Skin Softening

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

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

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

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When AF area mode (A 51) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway:

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it.

When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

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• If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically

selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the

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subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus glow green.

B Notes About Target Finding AF

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary.

• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.

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

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

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

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

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

subject makes that subject appear very dark)

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

shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

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

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

shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A 58).

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Focus Lock

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1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A 51).

2 Position the subject in the center of

the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the

picture.

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

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the way down to take the picture.

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Image is displayed full-frame.

Displayed area guide

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Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms in on the image.

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• You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i).

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet detection, the

camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting (except when viewing an image captured in a series). To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, adjust the magnification rate and then press HIJK.

• When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame playback

mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (E21).

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Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

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g (i)

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Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) displays images as thumbnails.

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• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward

f (h) or g (i).

• While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select an image and then press the k button to display that image full-frame.

Playback Features

• While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day.

B Notes About Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,

2013.

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Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu)

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button.

Option Description A

Quick retouch*

D-Lighting*

Red-eye correction*

Skin softening*

Filter effects*

Print order

Slide show Allows you to view images in an automatic slide show. E50 Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. E51

Rotate image

Small picture* Creates a small copy of images. E20

Voice memo

Copy

Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.

Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

Corrects the red-eye effect that sometimes appears in the eyes when shooting using the flash.

The camera detects human faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.

Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images.

Allows you to select which images are printed, and how many copies of each image are printed, prior to printing.

Allows you to rotate the displayed image to portrait or landscape orientation.

Allows you to use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos and attach them to images.

Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.

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Option Description A

Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for

Sequence display options

Choose key picture

Favorite pictures

Remove from favorites

* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.

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a sequence of images captured continuously, or to display the sequence as individual images.

• When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, press

the k button to display each image in the sequence. Press the multi selector H to return to the key picture display.

Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence.

Allows you to add images to an album. This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode.

Allows you to remove images from an album. This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode.

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

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Recording Movies

1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

• If Photo info in Monitor settings (A 69) in the setup

menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts.

2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start

movie recording.

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

3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.

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B Maximum Movie Length

Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

• The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.

Recording and Playing Back Movies

• Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.

• The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of

memory card.

B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies

B Notes About Movie Recording

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording

movies (F20). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

• There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.

• The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration

reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.

• The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies. These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.

- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.

- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the othe r, such as a moving train or car,

may appear skewed.

- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.

- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved.

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with repeating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.) in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.

B Camera Temperature

• The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.

• If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording.

The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10 s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.

B Notes About Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 57). Should this occur, try the following:

1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before starting movie

recording.

2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended

subject—in the center of the frame, press the b ( e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.

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Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)

Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button

Recording and Playing Back Movies

The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.

Option Description A

Select the movie type.

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Wind noise reduction

Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed, or HS (high speed) to record movies that play in slow or fast motion.

• Default setting: d 1080P/30p or R 1080P/25p

Select either Single AF, which locks focus when movie recording begins, or Full-time AF, which continues focusing during movie recording.

• Default setting: Single AF

Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.

• Default setting: Off

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Wind noise reduction

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Volume indicator

Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 66). Press the k button to play back movies.

• To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A 1).

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Functions Available During Playback

Paused

Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k

button.

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Function Icon Description

Rewind

Advance

Pause E

End

Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.

Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for

continuous rewinding. Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for

continuous advancing.

Resume playback.

Extract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a separate file

(E31).

Return to full-frame playback mode.

Deleting Movies

To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail playback mode (A 60) and press the l button (A 27).

General Camera Setup

Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu)

Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button

The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.

Option Description A

Welcome screen

Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock. E63

Monitor settings

Print date Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images. E67

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

AF assist Allows you to enable and disable the AF-assist illuminator. E70 Digital zoom Allows you to enable and disable digital zoom. E70

Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.

Allows you to adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings.

Allows you to select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting.

Allows you to set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake if motion is detected when shooting still images.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

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General Camera Setup

Option Description A

Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. E71

Auto off

Format memory/ Format card

Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E73 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E73

Blink warning

General Camera Setup

Eye-Fi upload

Reset all Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. E76

Battery type

Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. E77

Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power.

Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E72

Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when taking images of people using face detection.

Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card.

Change this setting to match the type of batteries that are inserted in the camera.

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Insert the plug straight.

USB/audio/video output connector

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

Open the connector cover.

Connection Methods

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level

is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.

• If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from

an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

• For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the

documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Viewing images on a TV E22

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 73

Printing images without using a computer E25

audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.

You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the included USB cable.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer

(A 73).

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.

Using ViewNX 2

Your Imaging Toolbox

ViewNX 2™

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images.

Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Macintosh

Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8

Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive.

• Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the

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instructions to proceed to the installation window.

• Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the

installation window.

• If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release).

• Click Next to display the installation window.

3 Start the installer.

• We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.

• Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.

4 Download the software.

• When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

• Windows: Click Yes.

• Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

• Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc. from a series of images that each capture a separate portion of the subject)

6 Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Transferring Images to the Computer

1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Choose one of the following methods:

•

Direct USB connection

camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remov e the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and videos, click

Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

B Connecting the USB Cable

The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).

• Click Start Transfer (2).

• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

3 Terminate the connection.

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the

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computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when tran sfer is complete.

• Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.

C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

Reference Section

The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.

Shooting

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)................................. E2

Playback

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

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

List by Date Mode ....................................................................................... E11

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

Editing Still Images .....................................................................................E14

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E22

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................... E24

Editing Movies ..............................................................................................E31

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......................................... E33

The Smart Portrait Menu........................................................................... E43

The Playback Menu..................................................................................... E46

The Movie Menu .......................................................................................... E58

The Setup Menu........................................................................................... E62

Additional Information

Error Messages ............................................................................................. E78

File Names...................................................................................................... E82

Optional Accessories .................................................................................. E83

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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)

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Shooting with Easy Panorama

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M p (easy panorama) M k button

* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

1 Select Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the

shooting range and press the k button.

• When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows.

- Normal (180°): 4800 × 920 when moved horizontally,

1536 × 4800 when moved vertically

- Wide (360°): 9600 × 920 when moved horizontally,

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1536 × 9600 when moved vertically

2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene,

and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.

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

Easy panorama

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Nikon L620 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Attaching the Camera Strap

Raising and Lowering the Flash

The Monitor

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries

Applicable Batteries

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

The Shutter-release Button

Step 5 Play Back Images

Step 6 Delete Images

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Tips and Notes

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Focusing

Using Face Detection

Using Skin Softening

Using Target Finding AF

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Focus Lock

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Connection Methods

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

Viewing Images

Reference Section

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)

Shooting with Easy Panorama