Nikon L820 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
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Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L820
Let your camera take over
G (Easy Auto) Mode................................................. A 36
When you aim the camera at your subject, the camera selects the appropriate settings for you. It’s easy to take pictures in situations that normally require difficult settings, such as when
shooting with backlighting or shooting at night. Simply press the shutter-release button to capture beautiful shots quickly and easily.
It’s easy to record beautiful movies
d HD1080p Movies .............................................. A 88
With just the press of a button you’ll be recording beautiful 1080p high-resolution movies. When you’re ready to share your movies with friends or family, connect the camera to your TV. Stereo sound will make them feel a part of your adventures.
Add special effects to capture truly unique shots
Special Effects Mode................................................. A 47
Brighten, darken, or soften your pictures, or keep a specific color in the image and change the other colors to black and white.
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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Shooting Features
Playback Features
Recording and Playing Back Movies
General Camera Setup
Reference Section
Technical Notes and Index
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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L820 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer
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to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 13).
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:
Icon Description
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A/E/F
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera.
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”
SD, 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.
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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for contact information:
http://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.
NIKON WARRANTY.
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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.
About the Manuals
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
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stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
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).
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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.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
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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 96). 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. 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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 14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
When charging Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. When replacing the batteries with EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available separately), purchase two sets (total of four batteries).
The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L820.
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.
Do not immerse in or expose to water.
Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.
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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 Nikon-
authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Do not use with travel converters or 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.
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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.
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Observe caution when using the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital
Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital. Remove the Eye-Fi card, which can be the cause of the disruption, beforehand if inserted in the camera.
3D Images
Do not continuously view 3D images recorded with this device for extended periods, whether on a television, monitor, or other display.
In the case of children whose visual systems are still maturing, consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior to use and follow their instructions.
Prolonged viewing of 3D images may cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort.
Cease use should any of these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary.
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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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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
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................... ii
Read This First ....................................................... ii
About This Manual .................................................. iii
Information and Precautions ............................. v
For Your Safety .................................................... ix
WARNINGS ................................................................... ix
Notices................................................................. xiii
Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1
The Camera Body................................................. 2
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Raising and Lowering the Flash ....................... 5
Using Menus (d Button) .............................. 6
The Monitor ........................................................... 8
Shooting Mode .......................................................... 8
Playback Mode ........................................................ 10
... 4
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............... 14
Applicable Batteries .............................................. 14
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card .......... 16
Internal Memory and Memory Cards ......... 17
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language,
Date, and Time................................................... 18
Step 1 Turn the Camera On........................... 22
Turning the Camera On and Off ................... 23
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.................... 24
Available Shooting Modes................................ 25
Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 26
Using the Zoom ...................................................... 27
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................. 28
The Shutter-release Button .............................. 29
Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 30
Step 6 Delete Images....................................... 32
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Shooting Features...................................... 35
G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................... 36
Scene Mode
(Shooting Suited to Scenes).......................... 37
To View a Description of Each Scene ........ 38
Characteristics of Each Scene ......................... 38
Special Effects Mode
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(Applying Effects When Shooting) ............. 47
Smart Portrait Mode
(Capturing Smiling Faces).............................. 49
Using Skin Softening............................................ 51
A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 52
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi
Selector................................................................. 53
Available Features.................................................. 53
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ....................... 54
Using the Self-timer.............................................. 57
Using Macro Mode................................................ 59
Adjusting Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)................................ 61
Default Settings....................................................... 62
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d Button (Shooting Menu) ...................... 64
Available Shooting Menus ............................... 65
Features That Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously .................................................. 66
Focusing............................................................... 68
Using Face Detection .......................................... 68
Focus Lock.................................................................. 70
Playback Features...................................... 73
Playback Zoom .................................................. 74
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display ........ 75
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d Button (Playback Menu) ....................... 76
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer,
or Printer .............................................................. 78
Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 80
Installing ViewNX 2................................................ 80
Transferring Images to the Computer....... 83
Viewing Images ....................................................... 85
Recording and Playing Back Movies... 87
Recording Movies ............................................. 88
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d Button (Movie Menu) ............................... 91
Playing Back Movies......................................... 92
General Camera Setup............................. 95
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d Button (Setup Menu) ............................. 96
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Reference Section ................................. E1
Using Easy Panorama
(Shooting and Playback) ........................... E2
Shooting with Easy Panorama ................. E2
Viewing Images Captured with Easy
Panorama.............................................................. E5
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured
Continuously (Sequence).......................... E6
Viewing Images in a Sequence ............... E6
Deleting Images in a Sequence .............. E8
Editing Still Images...................................... E9
Editing Features ................................................ E9
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Skin Softening:
Softening Skin Tones .................................. E13
Filter Effects:
Applying Digital Filter Effects ................ E14
Small Picture:
Reducing the Size of an Image............. E16
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy .......... E17
Editing Movies ............................................ E19
Connecting the Camera to a TV
(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E21
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
(Direct Print)................................................. E23
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Printing Individual Images....................... E26
Printing Multiple Images .......................... E28
... E11
... E12
... E24
The Shooting Menu
(for A (Auto) Mode)................................ E31
Image Mode
(Image Size and Quality) ........................... E31
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)............. E33
Continuous Shooting ................................. E36
ISO Sensitivity................................................... E38
Color Options................................................... E39
The Smart Portrait Menu......................... E40
Skin Softening.................................................. E40
Smile Timer........................................................ E41
Blink Proof .......................................................... E41
The Playback Menu ................................... E42
Print Order
(Creating a DPOF Print Order) ............... E42
Slide Show ......................................................... E45
Protect.................................................................. E46
Rotate Image.................................................... E49
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory
and Memory Card)........................................ E50
Sequence Display Options ...................... E52
Choose Key Picture ...................................... E52
The Movie Menu ........................................ E53
Movie Options................................................. E53
Autofocus Mode ............................................ E58
Wind Noise Reduction ............................... E58
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The Setup Menu ......................................... E59
Welcome Screen............................................ E59
Time Zone and Date ................................... E60
Monitor Settings ............................................ E63
Print Date
(Imprinting Date and Time) .................... E65
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Vibration Reduction..................................... E67
Motion Detection.......................................... E68
AF Assist .............................................................. E69
Sound Settings ............................................... E70
Auto Off............................................................... E71
Format Memory/Format Card............... E72
Language ........................................................... E73
TV Settings......................................................... E74
Blink Warning................................................... E75
Eye-Fi Upload................................................... E77
Reset All............................................................... E78
Battery Type...................................................... E82
Firmware Version........................................... E82
File and Folder Names ............................. E83
Optional Accessories ................................ E85
Error Messages............................................ E86
Technical Notes and Index .................. F1
Caring for the Product.................................. F2
The Camera ............................................................ F2
Batteries.................................................................... F3
Memory Cards ...................................................... F5
Cleaning and Storage................................... F6
Cleaning ................................................................... F6
Storage...................................................................... F7
Troubleshooting ............................................ F8
Specifications ............................................... F16
Approved Memory Cards........................... F20
Supported Standards.................................... F21
Index................................................................ F23
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Parts of the Camera

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and
Playback” (A 13).
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.
The Camera Body....................................................2
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ..........................................4
Raising and Lowering the Flash ...............................................................5
Using Menus (d Button).....................................6
The Monitor.............................................................8
Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................8
Playback Mode ............................................................................................ 10
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The Camera Body

1
Zoom control........................................................ 27
f : Wide-angle.............................................. 27
g : Telephoto................................................. 27
h : Thumbnail playback .......................... 75
i : Playback zoom...................................... 74
j : Help.............................................................. 38
2 Shutter-release button.................................... 28
3 Eyelet for camera strap ...................................... 4
4 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 22
5
Self-timer lamp..................................................... 57
AF-assist illuminator.......................................... 96
6 Speaker......................................................................93
7 Built-in microphone (stereo)........................88
8 Flash ....................................................................... 5, 54
9 USB/audio/video output connector.......78
10 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...............78
11 Connector cover.................................................. 78
12 m (flash pop-up) button............................5, 54
13 Side zoom control ..............................................27
14 Lens
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A (shooting mode) button
.................................................................36, 37, 49, 52
3 Flash lamp............................................................... 56
4 b (e movie-record) button ..................... 88
5 c (playback) button....................................... 30
6
DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon)
......................15, E85
7 DC input connector cover ............................ 15
8 Multi selector 9 k (apply selection) button
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Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.......................... 14, 16
11 l (delete) button ...............................................32
12 d button .................................... 64, 76, 91, 96
13 Tripod socket ..................................................F18
14 Battery chamber ..................................................14
15 Memory card slot ................................................16
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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach them at two places.
B Lens Cap
Remove the lens cap before you take a picture.
At times when you are not taking pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying
the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.
Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP28 to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
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Raising and Lowering the Flash

Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.
Flash settings “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” (A 54)
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 icon
You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.
1 Press the d button.
The menu is displayed.
Parts of the Camera
3 Press H or I to select the
desired menu icon.
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Set up
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
2 Press the multi selector J.
The menu icon is displayed in yellow.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
4 Press the k button.
You can now select items within the menu.
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
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5 Press H or I to select an item
C Notes About Setting Menu Items
Certain menu items cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Unavailable items 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, the A (shooting mode) button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
in the menu.
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
6 Press the k button.
The settings for the item you selected are displayed.
Vibration reduction
On (hybrid)
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7 Press H or I to select a
setting.
Vibration reduction
On (hybrid)
On
O
8 Press the k button.
The setting you selected is applied.
When you are finished using the menu,
press the d button.
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The Monitor

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The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when you turn on the camera and also when you operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 96) >
Photo info > Auto info).

Shooting Mode

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Parts of the Camera
1 Shooting mode..................... 36, 37, 47, 49, 52
2 Macro mode .......................................................... 59
3 Zoom indicator............................................ 27, 59
4 Focus indicator..................................................... 28
5 AE/AF-L indicator................................................ 45
6 Flash mode............................................................. 54
7 Eye-Fi indicator .................................................... 97
8 Battery level indicator ...................................... 22
9 Vibration reduction icon ................................96
10 Print date ................................................................. 96
11 Motion detection icon .................................... 96
12 Wind noise reduction ...................................... 91
13 “Date not set” indicator...........21, 96, E86
14 Travel destination indicator ......................... 96
15 Movie options (normal speed movies) ... 91
16 Movie options (HS movies) .......................... 91
17 Image mode ..........................................65, E31
18 Easy panorama..................................................... 43
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Number of exposures remaining
(still images) ...........................................22, E32
20 Internal memory indicator ............................22
21 Movie recording time...................... 88, E55
22 Aperture value ......................................................29
23 Shutter speed........................................................29
24 Focus area................................................................ 28
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Focus area (face detection,
pet detection) .......................................................28
26 ISO sensitivity......................................................... 65
27 Exposure compensation value...................61
28 Color options.........................................................65
29 Skin softening........................................................ 65
30 White balance .......................................................65
31 Continuous shooting mode ................ 44, 65
32 Blink proof icon ....................................................65
33 Hand-held, tripod ....................................... 39, 40
34 Backlighting (HDR) .............................................42
35 Self-timer indicator ............................................ 57
36 Smile timer ..............................................................65
37 Pet portrait auto release .................................44
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1 Date of recording ............................................... 18
2 Time of recording............................................... 18
3 Eye-Fi indicator .................................................... 97
4 Battery level indicator ...................................... 22
5 Protect icon............................................................ 76
6 Small picture icon .............................................. 76
7 Cropped image icon ........................................ 74
8 Print order icon .................................................... 76
9 Image mode ..........................................65, E31
10 Easy panorama..................................................... 43
11 Movie options....................................................... 91
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(a) Current image number/
total number of images.......................... 30
(b) Movie recording time.............................. 92
13 Internal memory indicator ............................30
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Sequence playback guide .............................31
Movie playback indicator............................... 92
15 Volume indicator.................................................93
16 Quick retouch icon ............................................76
17 D-Lighting icon ....................................................76
18 Filter effects icon .................................................76
19 Skin softening icon ............................................76
20 3D image indicator ............................................45
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Sequence display (when Individual
pictures is selected).........................................76
22 File number and type.............................. E83
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Preparation
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ..................................................................................14
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card .............................................................................16
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time.....................................18
Shooting
Step 1 Turn the Camera On.............................................................................................. 22
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................24
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................26
Step 4 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................28
Playback
Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................30
Step 6 Delete Images..........................................................................................................32
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Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries

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2
3
2
3
1
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
2 Insert the batteries.
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are
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oriented correctly as described on the labels at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked 2.

Applicable Batteries

Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)
Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
* EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.
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B Removing the Batteries
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.
B Notes About the Batteries
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page x and in “Batteries” (F3) before use.
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 96) 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. When any other type of batteries are used, turn the camera on and change the setting.
B Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera , charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (E85, F4).
C Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.
C AC Power Source
You can use the AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately; E85) to power the camera from an electrical outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-67. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal
Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card

1
2
3
1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
When the camera turns off, the monitor turns off.
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
2 Insert a memory card.
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
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B Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. Be sure
to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Slide the cover while securely holding down the area
marked 2.
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Removing the Memory Card
B Formatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
All data stored on a memory ca rd is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting.
To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select
Format card (E72) in the setup menu (A 96).
B Notes About Memory Cards
See “Memory Cards” (F5) and the documentation included with your memory card for more information.
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Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at an angle.
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 65 MB) or on a memory card. Remove the memory card to use the internal memory for image saving and playback.
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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Cancel
Time zone and date
Yes
No
Choose time zone and set date and time?
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
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2 Press the multi selector H or I to
select the desired language and then press the k button.
3 Press H or I to select Yes and then press the
k button.
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4 Press J or K to select your home
time zone and then press the k button.
Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed in the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
London, Casablanca
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5 Press H or I to select the date format and
then press the k button.
6 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time,
and then press the k button.
Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
Edit the date and time: Press H or I.
Confirm the setting: Select the minute setting and then
press the k button.
7 Press H or I to select Yes and then press the
k button.
Date format
Date and time
Date and time
15/05/2013 15:30
Year/Month/Day
Month/Day/Year
Day/Month/Year
01 01 2013
YMD
00 00
OK?
Yes
No
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8 Make sure that the lens cap has been
removed, then press the A button.
The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.
Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.
9 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the
k button.
The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 24).
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To switch to another shooting mode, press H or I before pressing the k button.
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C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
You can change these settings using the Language (E73) and Time zone and date (E60) settings in the z setup menu (A 96).
You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date (E60) > Time zone. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when
disabled, the clock moves back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference between the travel destination and the home tim e zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.
If you exit without setting the d ate and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A 96, E60).
C The Clock Battery
The camera’s clock is powered by an internal 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 can power the clock for several days after about 10 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. Step 3 of “Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A 18)
C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Set the date and time before shooting.
You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print
date (E65) in the setup menu (A 96).
If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A 80).
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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Battery level indicator
Number of exposures
remaining
C Notes About the Flash
The flash does not pop-up automatically. Raise the flash (A 5, 54) in situations where you want to use the flash, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit.
1 Remove the lens cap and press the power
switch to turn on the camera.
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Raise the flash when using it (A 5).
2 Check the battery level indicator and the
number of exposures remaining.
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Battery Level Indicator
Display Description
b Battery level high.
B
Battery exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures 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 (approx. 65 MB).
The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and image size (determined by the image mode setting; A 65, E32).
Battery level low. Prepare to replace the batteries.
Cannot take pictures. Replace the batteries.
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Turning the Camera On and Off

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and the power-on lamp flashes. If no operations are performed for approx. another three minutes, the camera turns off automatically.
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations:
Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)
button, or b (e movie-record) button
The time that elapses before the camera en ters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off
setting in the setup menu (A 96).
By default, the camera enters standby mode in about 30 seconds when you are using shooting mode or playback mode.
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Flashes
No operations
performed
No operations
performed
3 min
Camera enters
standby mode.
Camera turns off.
Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.
When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor
turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and monitor turn off.
You can press and hold the c (playback) button to turn on the camera and switch to playback mode. The lens does not extend.
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1 Press the A button.
The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector H or I to
select the desired shooting mode
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and then press the k button.
G (easy auto) mode is used in this example.
The shooting mode setting is saved when the
camera is turned off.
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C Changing Settings When Shooting
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector A 53
-Using the flash A 54
-Using the self-timer A 57
- Using macro mode A 59
- Adjusting brightness (exposure compensation) A 61
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) A 64
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu) A 96
G Easy au to mode (A 36)
b Scene (A 37)
D Special effects (A 47)
F Smart portrait (A 49)
A Auto mode (A 52)
The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.
To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
Effects can be applied to images when shooting. Six different effects are available.
To select an effect, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in people’s faces.
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 64) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of picture you want to take.
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Step 3 Frame a Picture

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2 9m 0s
Shooting mode icon
B Notes About Easy Auto Mode
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this
case, select another shooting mode (A 37, 47, 49, 52).
When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U.
1 Hold the camera steady.
Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, and microphone.
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2 Frame the picture.
Aim the camera at the desired subject.
When the camera automatically determines the scene
mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 36).
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Using the Zoom

C When Using a Tripod
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:
- When shooting in dark conditions with the flash lowered, or when shooting in dark conditions using a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire
- When zooming in on the subject
Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 96) when using a tripod.
Zoom out Zoom in
f
Zoom out
g
Zoom in
Optical zoom Digital zoom
Small image size
Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom.
To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the
zoom control to g (telephoto).
To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the
zoom control to f (wide-angle). When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.
The side zoom control (A 2) can also be turned toward g or f to operate the zoom.
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is operated.
If you rotate the zoom control or the side zoom control to g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, you can use the digital zoom to magnify the image further by up to 4×.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
When using the digital zoom, image quality deteriorates when zooming in past V. The position of V is more to the right when shooting smaller images; therefore, when the image size is smaller (as determined by the image mode setting; A 65, E31), more digital zoom can be applied without image quality deterioration.
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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F 3.0
1 /2 5 0
1 Press the shutter-release button halfway
(A 29).
When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.
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When no faces are detected: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. When the camera has focused, the focus area turns 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 8) lights in green.
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may flash in red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and then press the shutter-release button halfway again.
2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down (A 29).
The shutter is released and the image is saved.
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B Notes About Saving Data
After taking pictures or recording movies, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged.
B Notes About Focus
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus A 71
C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 96) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the flash (A 54) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.
To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),
Press halfway
Press all the way
press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter­release button is pressed halfway.
While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
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Step 5 Play Back Images

c
(playback)
button
Displays the previous image
Displays the next image
4 / 4
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Current image number/ total number of images
1 Press the c (playback) button.
The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed in full-frame playback mode.
2 Use the multi selector to select an image to
display.
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Display the previous image: H or J
Display the next image: I or K
• Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through
images.
Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number/total number of images.
To return to shooting mode, press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
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C Viewing Images
Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous image or next image.
When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 68) or pet (A 44) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display.
Each series of images captured using continuous shooting is saved in a sequence, and by default, only the first image in the sequence (key picture) is displayed to represent them (A 76). Press the
k button to display them as individual images. Press H to return to the key picture only display.
C More Information
Playback Zoom A 74
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display A 75
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu) A 76
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Step 6 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to delete the image
currently displayed in the monitor.
2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the
desired deletion method and then press the
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k button.
Current image: Only the current image is deleted.
Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected
and deleted (A 33).
All images: All images are deleted.
To exit without deleting, press the d button.
3 Press H or I to select Yes and then press the
k button.
Deleted images cannot be recovered.
To cancel, press H or I to select No and then press the
k button.
Delete
Current image
Erase selected images
All images
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
B Notes About Deletion
Deleted images cannot be recovered. Copy important images to a computer before deleting them from the camera.
Protected images (A 76) cannot be deleted.
B Deleting Images in a Sequence
If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for sequences of images (A 30), 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 then 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.
1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an
Erase selected images
image to be deleted, and then press H to display c.
To undo the selection, press I to remove c.
Rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch to full-
frame playback mode or f (h) to display thumbnails.
Back
2 Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the
k button to confirm the selection.
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
ON/OFF
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Shooting Features

This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode.
You can adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take.
G (Easy Auto) Mode............................................ 36
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .......... 37
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)
A (Auto) Mode ................................................... 52
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ............................................................... 54
Using the Self-timer................................................................................... 57
Using Macro Mode..................................................................................... 59
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................ 61
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d
Button (Shooting Menu) Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Focusing ............................................................... 68
... 47 ... 49
.... 53
... 64
..... 66
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G (Easy Auto) Mode
The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M
k
button
Automatic Scene Selection
The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject:
e Portrait
f Landscape
h Night portrait*
g Night landscape*
i Close-up
j Backlighting
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U Other scenes
* One image is captured at a slow shutter speed.
Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings
Depending on the scene selected by the camera, you can press the multi selector J (n) or K (o) to set the corresponding features. “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 53), “Default Settings” (A 62)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode (image size and quality; A 65, E31)
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button
* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
b Portrait
(default setting; A 38)
f Party/indoor
(A 39)
i Dusk/dawn
(A 40)
l Museum
(A 41)
p Easy panorama
(A 43)
c Landscape
(A 38)
Z Beach
(A 39)
j Night landscape
(A 40)
m Fireworks show
(A 41)
O Pet portrait
(A 44)
d Sports
(A 38)
z Snow
(A 39)
k Close-up
(A 40)
Black and white copy
n
(A 41)
s 3D photography
(A 45)
e Night portrait
(A 39)
h Sunset
(A 40)
u Food
(A 41)
o Backlighting
(A 42)
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), or K (o) can be used to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 53), “Default Settings” (A 62)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode (image size and quality; A 65, E31)
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To View a Description of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Characteristics of Each Scene

b Portrait
When the camera detects a person’s face, it focuses on that face (A 68).
The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in people’s faces appear smoother (A 51).
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear
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the sound of the camera focusing.
c Landscape
The focus area or focus indicator (A 9) always turns green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
d Sports
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
If you continue to hold the shutter-release button all the way down, up to about 6 images are
captured continuously at a rate of about 8 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
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e Night portrait
The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.
After you select e Night portrait, select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod on the next screen.
Y Hand-held (default setting):
- When e in the upper left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release button all
the way to capture a series of images that will be combined and saved as a single image.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image
is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be distorted,
overlapped, or blurred.
Z Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during shooting.
- Vibration reduction is not used even if Vibration reduction (A 96) in the setup menu is
set to On.
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all
the way.
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 68).
The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in people’s faces appear smoother (A 51).
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
f Party/indoor
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Set Vibration
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 96) when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Z Beach
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
z Snow
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
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h Sunset
O
O
O: Shutter speed is reduced when using scene modes indicated with O; therefore, the use of a
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 96) when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
i Dusk/dawn
The focus area or focus indicator (A 9) always turns green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
j Night landscape
After you select j Night landscape, select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod on the next screen.
Y Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and
noise even when the camera is hand-held.
- When j in the upper left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release button all
the way to capture a series of images that will be combined and saved as a single image.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until the
captured image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
Z Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera when
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shooting.
- Vibration reduction is not used even if
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all
the way.
The focus area or focus indicator (A 9) always turns green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
k Close-up
Macro mode (A 59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 70).
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
Vibration reduction (A
96) in the setup menu is set to On.
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O
O: Shutter speed is reduced when using scene modes indicated with O; therefore, the use of a
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 96) when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Macro mode (A 59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot.
You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 70).
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera
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focusing.
l Museum
The flash does not fire.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
The camera captures a series of up to 10 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)).
m Fireworks show
Shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.
The camera focuses at infinity.
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 9) always turns
green.
n Black and white copy
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Use together with macro mode (A 59) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.
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o Backlighting
After you select o Backlighting, set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing to On or Off on the next screen.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
When HDR is set to On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same
frame.
- P is displayed when shooting.
- Digital zoom cannot be used.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images
continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images.
- A non-HDR composite image
- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized
- The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If there is only enough memory to save
one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A 76) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image
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- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is captured.
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p Easy panorama
B Notes About Printing Panorama Images
When printing panorama images, the entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.
See the documentation provided with the printer or consult a digital photo lab for details.
You can take a panorama picture simply by moving the camera in the desired direction.
After you select p Easy panorama, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide
(360°) on the next screen.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame when shooting starts.
The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.
If you press the k button when an image captured using easy panorama is displayed in full-
frame playback mode, the image scrolls automatically.
“Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)” (E2)
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O Pet portrait
B Pet Portrait Auto Release
To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the multi selector J (n).
- Y: When the camera detects a pet’s face, it focuses and then releases the shutter automatically.
- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a pet’s face is detected. Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter. The camera also detects people’s faces (A68). If the camera detects a person’s face and a pet’s face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet’s face.
Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:
- Five bursts have been taken.
- Internal memory or the memory card is full.
To continue shooting with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to set again.
B Focus Area
When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around the face, and the double border turns green when the camera has focused.
When the camera detects more than one dog or cat face (up to five can be detected), the face displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.
If no pets’ or people’s faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
B Notes About Pet Portrait
Digital zoom cannot be used.
Depending on the distance of the subject from the camera, the speed of the subject’s movement,
the direction that the subject is facing, the ambient brightness of the face, etc., pet faces may not be detected or other subjects may be framed by a border.
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After you select O Pet portrait, select Single or Continuous on the next screen.
- Single: Images are captured one at a time.
- Continuous: The camera captures three images continuously at a rate of about 2.1 fps when
it has focused on the detected face. If you shoot manually by holding the shutter-release button all the way down, up to about 38 images are captured continuously at a rate of about
2.1 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
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Guide
B Notes About Capturing 3D Images
Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography.
3D images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and subject is
increased.
3D images may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second image is not aligned precisely.
Images captured under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise.
The telephoto zoom position is limited to the angle of view equivalent to that of up to a 132 mm
lens in 35mm [135] format.
If you press the k button after capturing the first image, or if the camera does not detect that the subject is aligned with the guide within 10 seconds, shooting is canceled.
If the camera does not capture the second image and cancels the shooting even when you align the guide with the subject, try manual shooting using the shutter-release button.
Movies cannot be recorded in 3D.
The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a 3D image on a 3D-compatible TV or
monitor.
After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter-release button, move the camera horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The camera automatically captures the second image when it detects that the subject is aligned with the guide.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame for the first shot.
The focus, exposure, and white balance are locked after the first shot, and R is displayed on the monitor.
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
Images captured in this mode are saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080).
The two captured images are saved as a 3D image (MPO file). The first image (the left eye image)
is also saved as a JPEG file.
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B Playing Back 3D Images
3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D image is displayed during playback.
To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI cable to connect the camera and these devices (A 78) for 3D viewing.
When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set TV settings in the setup menu (A 97) as follows:
- HDMI: Set to Auto (default setting) or 1080i.
- HDMI 3D output: Set to On (default setting).
When the camera is connected via HDMI and images are played back, it may take a while to display images when switching between 3D images and non-3D images. Playback zoom is not possible while images are played back in 3D.
Refer to the documentation included with the TV or monitor for details on how to make the settings.
B Notes About Viewing 3D Images
When viewing 3D images on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images when shooting.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select an effect M k button
* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.
The following six effects are available.
Selective color
Category Description
D Soft (default setting)
E Nostalgic sepia
F High-contrast
monochrome
G High key Gives the entire image a bright tone. H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone. I Selective color Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.
Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.
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The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Slider
When Selective color is selected, press the multi selector
H or I to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel color selection, then change the settings as desired.
- Flash mode (A 54)
- Self-timer (A 57)
SaveSave
- Macro mode (A 59)
- Exposure compensation (A 61) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) ➝ Flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 57), macro mode (A 59), and exposure compensation (A 61)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode (image size and quality; A 65, E31).
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in people’s faces.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M
k
button
1 Frame the picture.
Raise the flash when using it (A 5).
Point the camera at a person’s face.
“Using Face Detection” (A 68)
2 Wait for the subject to smile. Do not press the shutter-release button.
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, it automatically
releases the shutter (Smile timer; A 65, E41).
After the camera releases the shutter, it continues to detect faces and smiles, and releases the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.
3 Stop shooting.
To cancel smile detection and stop shooting, perform any of the following operations:
-Turn the camera off.
-Set Smile timer (A 65, E41) to Off.
-Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.
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B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode
Digital zoom cannot be used.
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.
“Notes About Face Detection” A 69
C Auto Off When Using Smile Timer
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 96) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
The camera does not detect any faces.
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
C Releasing the Shutter Manually
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 66).
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) ➝ Flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 57), and exposure compensation (A 61)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) (A 64)
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Using Skin Softening

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, or skin
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more person’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.
Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 36)
Portrait (A 38) or Night portrait (A 39) in scene mode
Smart portrait mode (A 49)
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 76, E13).
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A (Auto) Mode
B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 66).
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 65) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of picture you want to take.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) ➝ Flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 57), macro mode (A 59), and exposure compensation (A 61)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) (A 64)
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

X (flash mode)
p (macro mode)
o (exposure compensation)
n (self-timer),
pet portrait auto release
When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features.

Available Features

The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
See “Default Settings” (A 62) for information about each mode’s default settings.
G (easy
auto)
X Flash mode1 (A 54) – n Self-timer (A 57) www
Pet portrait auto release (A 44) ––– p Macro (A59) w w o Exposure compensation (A 61) w www
1
Can be set when the flash is raised. The flash does not fire while it is lowered.
2
Varies by the scene. “Default Settings” (A 62)
3
Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. “Default Settings” (A 62)
Scene
Special
effects
ww3w
2
Smart
portrait
A
(auto)
3
w
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with the flash by raising the flash.
When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can set the flash mode.
1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button.
The flash pops up.
The flash does not fire while it is lowered. W is displayed to indicate that the flash does not
fire.
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2 Press the multi selector H (X flash mode).
3 Press H or I to select the desired mode and
then press the k button.
Available Flash Modes A 55
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection is canceled.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A 96, E63).
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Available Flash Modes
Auto
U
The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
Auto with red-eye reduction
V
Reduces red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 56).
Fill flash
X
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Y Slow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.
Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire. When the flash is lowered, W is
displayed in the monitor to indicate that the flash does not fire.
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B Lowering the Flash
Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5).
C The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway.
On: The flash fires when a picture is taken.
Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.
Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
C The Flash Mode Setting
The setting varies with the shooting mode.
“Available Features” (A 53) “Default Settings” (A 62)
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 66).
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
C Effective Range of the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of approx. 0.5–6.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–19 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of approx. 1.5–6.0 m (5–19 ft) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses “Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).” Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. Additionally, if the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting:
Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the shutter is released.
More time than usual is required to save images.
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.
In rare cases, areas of the image that are not affected by red-eye may be processed by red-eye
reduction. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.
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Using the Self-timer

F 3.0
1 /2 5 0
1 0
The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutter­release button.
The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 96) when shooting using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).
2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the
k button.
n10 is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection is canceled.
When Pet portrait is selected in scene mode, Y (pet
portrait auto release) is displayed (A 44). The self-timer cannot be used.
3 Frame the picture and then press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure are set.
Self-timer
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1 /2 5 0
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B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 66).
C Using the Self-timer With Continuous Shooting
When Continuous (A 65) is set to Continuous H, Continuous L, or BSS, press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down to use the self-timer. If you lift your finger from the shutter­release button before the shutter is released, the camera operates as if Single is selected (i.e., one image is captured).
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.
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Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.
1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).
2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the
k button.
F is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection is canceled.
3 Use the zoom control or the side zoom
control to set the zoom to a position where F and the zoom indicator turn green.
How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator turn green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the lens.
When the zoom position is in the area indicated by 1, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
1
Macro mode
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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 Autofocus
Depending on the shooting mode, when shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
C The Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. “Default Settings” (A 62)
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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C Exposure Compensation Value
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
You can adjust overall image brightness.
1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure
compensation).
2 Press H or I to select a compensation value.
To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.
Exposure compensation
3 Press the k button to apply the
compensation value.
If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the setting is applied and the menu disappears.
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, H and the value are displayed in the monitor.
4 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.
To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and change the value to 0.0.
+2.0
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Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
1
Flash
(A 54)
G (easy auto) (A 36) U
2
D (special effects) (A 47) U Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) (A 49) U
4
A (auto) (A 52) U Off Off 0.0
Scene
b (A 38) V Off
W W V V
6
6
7
8
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c (A 38) d (A 38) e (A 39) f (A 39)
Z (A 39) U Off z (A 39) U Off
h (A 40) i (A 40) j (A 40)
6
W
6
W
6
W
k (A 40) W Off u (A 41) l (A 41) m (A 41)
6
W
6
W
6
W
n (A 41) W Off Off 0.0 o (A 42) p (A 43) W
X/W
9
6
62
Self-timer
(A 57)
Off Off
5
Off
Off
6
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
(A 59)
3
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Off Off 0.0
Off
Off
Off
6
6
Off
Off
Off
6
6
6
Macro
Exposure
compensation
(A 61)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
6
0.0
0.0
0.0
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B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 66).
Flash
(A 54)
O (A 44) s (A 45)
1
Setting is used when the flash is raised.
2
The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.
3
The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up.
4
Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
5
Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.
6
The setting cannot be changed.
7
The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red­eye reduction.
8
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.
9
The flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off. The flash does not fire when HDR is set to On.
10
The self-timer cannot be used. You can turn the pet portrait auto release (A 44) on and off.
6
W
6
W
Self-timer
(A 57)
10
Y
6
Off
Macro
(A 59)
Off 0.0
Off 0.0
Exposure
compensation
(A 61)
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
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d
Button (Shooting Menu)
When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button.
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
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ISO sensitivity
Color options
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
Easy auto
mode
Image mode* wwwww
Shooting Features
White balance ––––w
Scene
Special effects
Smart
portrait
Auto mode
Continuous ––––w ISO sensitivity ––––w Color options ––––w Skin softening –––w Smile timer –––w Blink proof –––w
* If you change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes.
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Available Shooting Menus

B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 66).
Option Description
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Skin softening
Smile timer
Blink proof
Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is P 4608×3456.
Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.
Allows you to capture a series of images. The available settings are
Single (default setting), Continuous H, Continuous L, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot 16.
Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light. You can set sensitivity to Auto (default setting), or lock the setting at 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, or 3200. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically, and E is displayed while shooting when ISO sensitivity increases.
Allows you to change the color tones of images. The available settings are Standard color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype.
Enables skin softening. Makes the skin tones in people’s faces smoother. The default setting is On.
(default setting) is selected, the camera detects people’s
When On faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, the image in which the subject’s eyes are more open compared to the other shot is saved. The flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off.
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E31
E33
E36
E38
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E40
E41
E41
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Certain features cannot be used simultaneously.
Restricted
function
Flash mode
Self-timer Smile timer (A 65)
Digital zoom Continuous (A 65)
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Image mode Continuous (A 65)
White balance
ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 65)
Print date Continuous (A 65)
Option Description
Continuous (A 65)
Blink proof (A 65) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.
Color options (A 65)
When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used.
When Smile timer is used for shooting, the self-timer cannot be used.
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.
Image mode is fixed as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting:
Continuous H: 120 fps: O (image size: 640 × 480
pixels)
Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image size: 1280 × 960
pixels)
Multi-shot 16: L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels)
When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.
When Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.
The date is not imprinted in images when
Continuous H, Continuous L, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or BSS is
selected.
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Restricted
function
Motion detection
Shutter sound Continuous (A 65)
Option Description
Flash mode (A 54) When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled.
Continuous (A 65)
ISO sensitivity (A 65)
When Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disabled.
When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.
When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is not heard.
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Focusing

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Using Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on people’s faces.
If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Shooting mode
Portrait and Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 36)
Portrait (A 38) and Night portrait
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(A 39) in scene mode
Pet portrait (when Pet portrait auto release is set to OFF; A 44) in
scene mode
Smart portrait mode (A 49) Up to 3
1
If the camera detects both people and pets in the same shot, the camera can detect up to 12 faces.
2
If the camera detects a person’s face and a pet’s face in the same shot, it focuses on the pet’s face.
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.
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
Number of faces that
can be detected
Up to 12 The face closest to the camera
Up to 12
Focus area (double border)
1
The face closest to the camera
The face closest to the center of the frame
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B Notes About Face Detection
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
When the frame includes more than one person’s face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.
In some rare cases, such as those described in “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A 71), the subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. Should this occur, use another mode, such as A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting (A 70) by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.
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Focus Lock

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When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject.
Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode.
1 Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the
frame.
2 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Confirm that the focus area turns green.
Focus and exposure are locked.
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3 Continue holding down the shutter-release
button halfway and recompose the picture.
Be 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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B 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 turns 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. an animal 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 select A (auto) mode and use focus lock (A 70) to take the picture by first focusi ng on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.
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Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 75
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Using ViewNX 2.................................................... 80
Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................................... 80
Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................ 83
Viewing Images........................................................................................... 85
d
Button (Playback Menu)
Quick retouch
D-Lighting
Skin softening
Filter eects
Print order
Slide show
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g (i)
f
(h)
Image is zoomed in.
Image is displayed full-frame.
Displayed area guide
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor.
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You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i). Images
can be zoomed up to approx. 10×.
• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A 68) or pet
detection (A 44), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting. If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, press H, I, J, or K to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, adjust the zoom ratio and then press H, I, J, or K.
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You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by
pressing the d button (E17).
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
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Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

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Image thumbnail display
(4, 9, 16 images per screen)
Full-frame display Calendar display
g (i)
f
(h)
g (i)
f
(h)
B Notes About Calendar Display
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,
2013.
Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images.
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You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.
You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to
f (h) or g (i).
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an image, and then press the k button to
display that image full-frame.
When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to
calendar display.
While using calendar display mode, press H, I, J, or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day.
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing 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
Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and
1, 2
3
1, 2
saturation have been enhanced.
Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
The camera detects people’s faces in images and creates a copy
1, 2
with softer facial skin tones.
Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images. Effect types include Soft, Selective color, Cross
1, 2
screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, Painting, and Toy camera effect.
When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card, you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed, and how many copies of each image are printed.
Allows you to view images sav ed in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
Allows you to specify the orientation in which saved images are
2, 3
displayed with playback.
Allows you to create a small copy of the current image. This
1, 2
feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments.
Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured continuously or to display the sequence as individual images.
Quick retouch
D-Lighting
Skin softening
Filter effects
Print order
Playback Features
Slide show
Protect Allows you to protect selected images from accidental deletion. E46
Rotate image
Small picture
Copy
Sequence display options
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E49
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Option Description A
Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in
Choose key picture
1
Images are edited and saved with a new file name. Certain restrictions apply (E10). For example, images captured using Easy panorama (A 43) or 3D photography (A 45) cannot be edited, and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times.
2
This function is not available when only the key pictu res are displayed for sequences of images. To use this function, press the k button to display the images in a sequence individually.
3
Cannot be applied to images captured using 3D photography (A 45) in scene mode.
sequence (sequence of images; A 31). When making this setting, first select an image from the sequence you want to change before pressing the d button.
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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)
How to open the connector cover.
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. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
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Viewing images on a TV E21
You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type D) to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 80
If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16.
Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 80.
Printing images without using a computer E24
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 input jack with the included USB cable.
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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

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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.
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