Nikon P100 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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• PictBridge is a trademark.

• HDMI, logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

AVC Pate nt Por tfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

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

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

WAR NIN GS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

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

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

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

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

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

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

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

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

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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.

COOLPIX P100

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California

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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

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

AT T EN T I ON

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

Notice for customers in Europe

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...........................................................................................................6

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash ...................................................................................................7

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

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

Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................11

The Command Dial.............................................................................................................................................11

The Multi Selector ...............................................................................................................................................12

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................13

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................13

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................14

The x (monitor) Button ...............................................................................................................................14

The s (display) Button .............................................................................................................................15

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 16

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16

Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................17

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................18

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................21

Setting Display Language, Date and Time..................................................................................22

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................24

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................24

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode...............................................................26

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode........................................................26

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................27

Step 2 Frame a Picture........................................................................................................................28

Using the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................................28

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

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................30

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down.........................................30

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................32

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................32

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................32

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................34

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................35

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ...............................................................................................37

Using Focus Mode ...............................................................................................................................38

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Table o f Co ntents

Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................39

Using Manual Focus...........................................................................................................................................40

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)..............................................................41

More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................42

Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................42

Shooting Suited for the Scene ........................................................................................................43

Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)............................43

Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)....................................................................................45

Features......................................................................................................................................................................46

Taking Pictures for a Panorama...................................................................................................................53

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ........................................................55

Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................57

Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode....................................................59

Subject Tracking Menu ....................................................................................................................................61

Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode) ............................................62

Sport Continuous Menu..................................................................................................................................64

Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes).......................................................66

A, B, C, D Modes .............................................................................................................................................66

A (Programmed Auto) Mode.......................................................................................................................68

B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode..................................................................................................................69

C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode..............................................................................................................70

D (Manual) Mode ...............................................................................................................................................71

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) ......................................................73

q Image Quality ................................................................................................................................................75

r Image Size........................................................................................................................................................76

F Optimize Image............................................................................................................................................79

B White Balance...............................................................................................................................................82

E ISO Sensitivity................................................................................................................................................84

G Metering...........................................................................................................................................................85

C Continuous.....................................................................................................................................................86

H Auto Bracketing...........................................................................................................................................89

G AF-Area Mode ...............................................................................................................................................90

I Autofocus Mode..........................................................................................................................................93

J Flash Exp. Comp...........................................................................................................................................93

M Noise Reduction .........................................................................................................................................94

Q Distortion Control.......................................................................................................................................94

J Active D-Lighting........................................................................................................................................95

Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously.......................................................................96

M (User Setting Mode)...........................................................................................................98

Using

Save the Settings in M ......................................................................................................................................99

Resetting Saved Settings .............................................................................................................................100

More on Playback............................................................................................................................101

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Operations in Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................101

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Table of Contents

Viewing Continuously Shot Pictures (Pictures in a sequence) .............................................102

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback....................................................................104

Calendar display................................................................................................................................................105

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ....................................................................................... 106

Playback Options: Playback Menu..............................................................................................107

a Print Set: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print ....................................108

b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................110

c Delete: Deleting Multiple Pictures .................................................................................................111

d Protect...........................................................................................................................................................113

f Rotate Image...............................................................................................................................................114

i Hide Image...................................................................................................................................................114

h Copy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card..........................115

C Sequence Display Options.................................................................................................................116

C Choose Key Picture.................................................................................................................................116

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ....................................................................................117

Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................................................................117

Playing Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................117

Deleting Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................117

Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................118

Picture Editing Functions............................................................................................................... 118

Editing Pictures.................................................................................................................................. 120

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ........................................................120

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ..................................................................121

e Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother ....................................................................122

g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures.......................................................................................................124

j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to a Picture .................................................................125

a Crop: Cutting Out Part of a Picture.................................................................................................126

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................127

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 127

Recording Slow Motion Movies or Fast Motion Movies (HS Movie).................................130

Movie Menu.........................................................................................................................................................132

D Movie Options............................................................................................................................................133

D HS Movie Options....................................................................................................................................134

I Autofocus Mode.......................................................................................................................................135

w Electronic VR...............................................................................................................................................136

Y Wind Noise Reduction .........................................................................................................................136

Movie Playback ..................................................................................................................................137

Deleting Movie...................................................................................................................................................137

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers...........................................................138

Connecting to a TV ........................................................................................................................... 138

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................140

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................140

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Table o f Co ntents

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer..................................................................141

Charging While Connecting to a Computer....................................................................................145

Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 146

Connecting the Camera and Printer.....................................................................................................147

Printing Pictures One at a Time................................................................................................................148

Printing Multiple Pictures ............................................................................................................................149

Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................152

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 152

c Welcome Screen.......................................................................................................................................154

d Date ..................................................................................................................................................................155

e Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................158

f Date Imprint ................................................................................................................................................159

g Vibration Reduction...............................................................................................................................160

U Motion Detection.....................................................................................................................................162

h AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................163

K Red-eye reduction..................................................................................................................................163

u Digital Zoom...............................................................................................................................................164

i Sound Settings..........................................................................................................................................165

k Auto Off..........................................................................................................................................................165

l/m Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................166

n Language.......................................................................................................................................................167

H TV Settings....................................................................................................................................................167

V Charge by Computer.............................................................................................................................168

d Blink Warning..............................................................................................................................................169

p Reset All..........................................................................................................................................................171

P Reset file numbering..............................................................................................................................174

r Firmware Version.....................................................................................................................................174

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................175

Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 175

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................177

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................178

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................179

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 179

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................180

File and Folder Names.....................................................................................................................181

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 183

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 188

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 195

Supported Standards .....................................................................................................................................198

Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 199

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product w ill read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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

Introduction

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual or in t he Quick Start Guide.

Notations

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

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

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

buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold text.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

C Memory Cards

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

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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:

Introduction

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

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://ww w.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. See the URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters and AC adapters) cer tified 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

NIKON WARRANTY.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon produc t.

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,

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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Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that si mply be ing in po ssessi on of ma terial t hat 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.

• Caution s on certain copies and repro ductions

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. Al so, 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 copyrig hted creative wo rks such as b ooks, music, p aintings, wood cut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A154). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1 2 3

Power switch/Power-on lamp

....................................................19, 21, 145, 165

2 Mode dial...........................................................42

3 Microphone (stereo)......................117, 127

4 Built-in flash ................................................7, 34

5 m (Flash pop-up) button....................7, 35

Eyelet for camera strap (at two places)

....................................................................................7

Power connector cover (for connec tion

with an optional AC Adapter)............179

Built-in flash raised

8 Shutter-release button..............................30

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

f : Wide ................................................... 29

g : Tele......................................................29

h: Thumbnail playback.............. 104

i : Playback zoom..........................106

j : Help ....................................................14

Self-timer lamp...............................................37

AF-assist illuminator.................................163

11 Lens .........................................................177, 195

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

1 Speaker ..................................................117, 137

2 x (monitor) button .................................14

3 Diopter adjustment control................... 14

4 Electronic viewfinder .................................14

5 s (display) button ...............................15

6 b (movie-record) button....................127

7 Movie mode switch .................................127

8 Command dial ...............................................11

9 k (apply selection) button ...................12

10 HDMI Mini Connector ............................138

USB/Audio video connector

.........................................................138, 141, 147

12 Connector cover ...................138, 141, 147

18 19

13 Monitor ..................................................8, 15, 27

14 c (playback) button.................................32

15 d button ......13, 45, 74, 107, 132, 153

16 Multi selector...................................................12

17 l (delete) button............32, 33, 117, 137

18 Tripod socke t

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................16, 24

20 Cover latch................................................16, 24

21 Memory card slot .........................................24

22 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

23 Battery chamber............................................16

21 22 23

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Parts of the Camera

Changing the Angle of the Monitor

The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.

Introduction

B Notes on Monitor

• Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.

• The monitor cannot be moved horizontally.

• Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.

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Parts of the Camera

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash

Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash.

• See “Using the Flash” (A34) for more information on setting the flash.

• When not using the built-in flash, gently push the flash down.

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

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

Introduction

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

• At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when

the power is off, or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

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Parts of the Camera

1/2 50

999

F5.6

1m0 0s

99 9

99 99

1/2 50

F5. 6

The Monitor

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

Introduction

See page 15 for details on changing the monitor display.

Shooting

13 89

38 37 36 35 34

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F5.6

2631 24

10 13

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F5.6

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Shooting mode

...........................26, 43, 45, 55, 59, 62, 66, 98

Focus mode......................................................38

Zoom indicator ..............................................29

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

AE/AF-L indicator..........................................54

Flash indicator.................................................36

Flash mode .......................................................34

Flash exposure compensation.............93

Battery level indicator ................................26

Motion detection icon ...........................162

Vibration reduction icon (still pictures)

...............................................................................160

Electronic VR icon (movies) .................136

Noise reduction .............................................94

Distortion control .........................................94

Active D-Lighting..........................................95

Wind noise reduction..............................136

“Date not set” indicator..........................183

Travel destination indicator.................155

Date imprint..................................................159

Movie options..............................................132

HS movie options ......................................134

Image size..........................................................76

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures) ............................................26

(b) Movie length.........................................127

* Differs according to the current shooting mode.

Internal memory indicator ..................... 27

Image quality.................................................. 75

Aperture............................................................. 67

Focus area (for manual, center)....30, 90

Focus area (for auto)................................... 90

Focus area (for face priority)...........55, 90

Focus area

(for subject tracking mode) ................... 59

Shutter speed................................................. 67

Exposure display...........................................71

ISO sensitivity ..........................................36, 84

Exposure compensation value............ 41

Skin softening ................................................ 57

Smile timer.......................................................57

Blink proof ........................................................58

B&W + color.....................................................81

Image optimization ....................................79

White balance mode .................................82

Self-timer indicator .....................................37

Bracketing.........................................................89

Continuous shooting mode.................. 86

High-speed mode ....................................... 64

Pre-shooting cache..............................64, 65

Spot metering area..................................... 85

Center-weighted area............................... 85

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Parts of the Camera

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99 99 /9 99 9

99 9/ 99 9

Introduction

Playback

20 19 18

22 21

16 15

Date of recording.........................................22

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

Protect icon....................................................113

Volume indicator.............................117, 137

Battery level indicator ............................... 26

Image quality

Movie options

Image size

(a) Current frame number/ total

number of frames................................. 32

(b) Movie length .........................................137

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

Voice memo recording guide............117

* Differs according to the selected option.

................................................ 75

............................................133

....................................................... 76

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6 7

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Voice memo playback guide.............117

Sequence playback guide ...................102

Movie playback guide ............................137

Sequence display ......................................116

Skin softening icon...................................122

Print-order icon .......................................... 108

Small picture ......................................124, 126

Black border indicator............................125

D-Lighting icon ..........................................121

Quick retouch icon...................................120

Voice memo indicator............................ 117

File number and type ............................. 181

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Basic Operations

The Command Dial

You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to choose and configure any of the following functions.

For Shooting

Mode Use Description

Programmed auto (mode dial set to A)

Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B)

Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C)

Manual (mode dial set to D)

Change the flexible program 68

Adjust shutter speed 69

Adjust aperture 70

Adjust shutter speed or aperture (press the multi selector K to select a different option)

For Playback

Mode Use Description

Full-frame playback or thumbnail playback

Calendar display Choose a date 105

Choose a picture

32, 101, 104

Introduction

Playback zoom Change the zoom ratio 106

During sequen ce playback or pause

During movie pause Advanced or Rewound 137

Select playback control 102

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selections.

Introduction

Operate by pressing the up, down, left, right section, or the k (apply selection) button.

For Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A34) menu or

choose the option above

Display n (self-timer) (A37) menu

Display D (focus mode) (A38) menu or

choose the option below

* In shooting mode D (manual), select whether to set the shutter speed or the aperture when the

command dial is rotated (A71).

For Playback

Choose the previous picture

Display o (exposure compensation) (A41) guide*

Apply selection

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Choose the next picture

For the Menu Screen

Choose the option above

Choose the option on the left/Return display to the

previous screen Choose the option below

Choose the option on the right/Display sub-menu or apply selection

Apply selection or display sub-menu

Shooting menu

Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous

C Note on the Multi Selector

In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K.

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Basic Operations

The d Button

Press the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu items.

• Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12).

• Menu items can also be chosen by rotating the command dial.

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

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Displayed when there are previous menu options

Displayed when the menu contains

Displays the menus for the

mode selected by the mode dial

Displays the movie menu

Displays the playback menu

Displays the setup menu

Displayed when there are followin g menu options

Shooting menu

Auto bracketing AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Flash exp. comp. Noise reduction Distortion control Active D-Lighting

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Shooting menu

Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous

Autofocus mode

Single AF

Full-time AF

Introduction

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

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Shooting menu

Press the multi selector HI to choose another tab, and press either the k button or K.

Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous

Press the k button or the multi selector K to apply the selection.

Set up

Welcome screen

Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist

The chosen menu is displayed.

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

Introduction

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

Shooting menu

Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous

White balanceWhite balance

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the

light source.

Back

The x (monitor) Button

Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is difficult to see the monitor.

Monitor

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B Diopter Adjustment of Electronic Viewfinder

When the diopter for the electronic viewfinder is out of focus and the display is difficult to see, adjust the diopter with the diopter adjustment control. While looking into the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is clearly visible. Take care not to scratch your eye with your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control.

Diopter adjustment control

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The s (display) Button

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To switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s button.

For Shooting

Basic Operations

Introduction

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Display the picture and the shooting data.

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Display the picture only.

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Display photo information

Display the picture taken and the photo information.

Display shooting data

(except for movies) Display highlight2, histogram3 and shooting data

1 Available only when mode dial is set to A, B, C, D or M. 2 The brightest portions of the image (portions that are highlighted) will blink. Use highlights as a

guide when setting exposure.

3 The histogram is a bar graph that shows the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal

axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

4 The shooting data displayed includes the folder name, file name, shooting mode used (A, B, C or

D), shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and the current file number/ total number of exposures. A is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, x, F, s, d or A is chosen.

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Display only the taken picture.

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First Steps

PUSH TO EJECT

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18).

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

First Steps

• Slide the cover latch to the Y position (1), and

open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).

Insert the battery.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the batter y chamber, and insert the battery.

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

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

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could d amage the c amera. Be sure to confirm that the

battery is in the correct orientation.

PUSH TO EJECT

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Close the batter y-chamber/memory card slot cover (1), and slide the cover latch to the Z position (2).

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Inserting the Battery

PUSH TO EJECT

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A21) and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1) and eject the battery. Pull the battery out straight (2).

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before

using the battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A176) of the section “Caring for the

Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.

• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months

and run it flat before returning it to storage.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

First Steps

Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.

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

* The shape of the plug adapter varies

according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.

EH-68P (AR)

Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

• Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A16) and turn off the camera (A21).

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera.

USB cable

B Connecting the Cable

When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

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Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

• The camera’s power-on lamp slowly blinks orange to indicate that the battery is charging.

• About three hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• The following chart explains power-on lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.

Power-on lamp Description

Blinks slowly (orange) Battery charging.

Off

Flickers (orange)

Not charging. When the power-on lamp changes from slow blinking (orange) to off, charging is complete.

• Operating temperature range exceeded. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).

• A USB cable is incorrectly connected, a Charging AC Adapter is incorrectly plugged in, or the battery is faulty. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

Charging the Battery

First Steps

Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.

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Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• Do not use the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P with any device that is not supported.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before

using the EH-68P.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A176) thoroughly before using the

battery.

• The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other

First Steps

countries, use a third-party plug adapter as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with EH-68P, it cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use a Charging AC Adapter other than the EH-68P or a USB AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheatin g or in damage to the cam era.

C Notes on AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) (A179) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circ umstances, use any AC adapter other than the EH-62A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPI X P100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-E L5 (A145, 168).

• Rechargeabl e Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 c an also be charged using the Ba ttery Charger MH-61 (available separately) (A179).

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Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn off the camera. When the power is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor turn off.

• When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in

playback mode (A32).

C Lens Error

If Lens error. (If the lens cap is attached, turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on.) is displayed, check that the lens cap has been removed and turn the camera on

again.

C Standby Mode (Auto Power Off)

If no operations are performed, the monitor turns off automatically, the camera enters standby mode and the power-on lamp blinks. If no operations are perform ed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

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

• If the monitor is off in standby mode (when the power-on lamp blinks), perform the following operations to turn on the monitor.

- Press the power switch, the shutter-release button or the c button.

- Rotate the mode dial.

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off (A165) in the setup menu (A152).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

First Steps

• Remove the lens cap.

Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.

• For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A12).

Choose Ye s and press the k button.

• If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

Press the multi selector J or K to select your home time zone (A157), and press the k button.

Date

Set time and date?

London Casablanca

Yes

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, press I.

Back

London Casablanca

Back

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Edit the date.

• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

• Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are

displayed)

• Press J to return the cursor to the previous item.

Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed.

Make sure that the lens cap is removed, and then press the k button

Date

0101

00 00

Date

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or K.

• The settings are applied and monitor display reverts to shooting mode.

• The lens will extend at this time.

2010

Edit

2010

Edit

YMD

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YMD

D Changing the Date and Time and Imprinting the Date

• Select Date from Date (A155) in the setup menu (A152) to change the current date and time,

and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.

• Select Time zone from Date in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving time

settings (A155).

• To imprint the date on pictures, first set the date and time, and set Date imprint in the setup menu

(A159).

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Inserting Memory Cards

PUSH TO EJECT

Image and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 43 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A180).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, de let ed, or t ran sfe rre d. R emo ve t he m emo ry car d to sto re d ata in t he i nte rn al memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.

First Steps

Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

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

Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in correctly as shown on the right, until it clicks into place.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover after inserting the memory card.

B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to

confirm that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) gently to partially eject the card. Pull the memory card out straight (2).

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Inserting Memory Cards

B Formatting a Memory Card

If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that

formattin g (A166) permanently deletes all data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to

keep before formatting the memory card. To format, use the multi selector to choose Ye s and press the k button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Form at and press the k button to start formatting.

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

• When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to format them (A166) with this camera.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Yes

B The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to record or delete pic tures, or to format the memory card.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following operations during formatting, while data is being written to or

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

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the battery

- Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not use a computer to format the memor y card.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

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

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

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

This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “pointand-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

Remove the lens cap and press the power switch.

• The power will be turned on, and the lens will extend.

• The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment a nd

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

the monitor will turn on.

Rotate the mode dial to A.

Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor.

Battery Level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR

Battery

exhausted.

Battery fully charged.

Battery level low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot shoot. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery.

Auto mode

Battery level indicator

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Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining will be displayed. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A77).

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Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Shooting mode

is displayed in

auto mode.

Shutter speed (A67)

Aperture (A67)

Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approx. 43 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card.

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Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of camera shake.

Movie options Displays the types of the movie to be recorded (A133). Press b (movie-record) button to start the movie recording (A127).

Image quality and Image size The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default settings are W (Normal) for image quality and J (3648 × 2736) for image size.

If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to turn the monitor on (A165).

D Note on the Flash

When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed to off and W appears at the top of the monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the built-in flash (A35).

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Foc us mod e (A38) and exposure co mpensation (A4 1) can be applied and pictures can be taken

using the flash mode (A34) and self-timer (A37).

• Pressing the d button allows you to specify settings for the shooting menu options Image quality (A75) and Image size (A76).

D Vibration Reduction

• See Vibration reduction (A160) in the setup menu (A152) for more information.

• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

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Ready the camera.

• Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

• Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist

illuminator, microphone and speaker.

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Frame the picture.

• Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

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Use the electronic viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor. Press the x button to switch to the electronic viewfinder (A14). When the diopter for the electronic viewfinder is out of focus, rotate the diopter adjustment control to a position where the display is clearly visible (A14).

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Optical zoom Digital zoom

Digital Zoom

When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in the g direction will trigger digital zoom. The subject can be magnified up to 4× of the maximum optical zoom ratio. Focus will be on the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

Optical zoom Digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image size (A76) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when shooting still pictures. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting still pictures without interpolation is possible at the current image size setting.

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When the image size is small

• By using Digital zoom (A164) in the setup menu (A152), it is possible to restrict the

magnification of the digital zoom within a range where images may not deteriorate, or to set the digital zoom so that it will not operate.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• When the button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area display. When the subject is in focus, the focus area display will glow green.

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• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame, and the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A8) glows green.

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

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the camera is unable to focus,

the AF-area or focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

• The shutter will be released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down

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

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Press the shutter-release

button halfway to lock

focus and exposure.

Press the shutter-release

button the rest of the

way down to shoot.

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B During Recording

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

power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

B Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

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

and is in deep shadow)

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

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

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D Focus Lock

Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.

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

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Press the

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using the

camera

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relea se button

halfway.

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the focus area is

green.

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Continue holding down the shutter-

release button halfway

and recompose the

picture.

Press the

shutter-

relea se

button the

rest of the

way down to

shoot.

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D AF-assist illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A163) may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

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Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press the c (Playback) button.

• The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

• Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Continue holding down H, I, J or K to fast forward pictures.

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Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the command dial.

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

• Press the c button or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.

• When C is d ispl ayed , pic ture s sto red i n the inte rnal memo ry

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

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Deleting Pictures

Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor.

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Use the multi selector to c hoose Ye s and press the k button.

• The picture that is deleted cannot be restored.

• To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and

press the k button.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

C Options Available in Playback Mode

For details, see "More on Playback" (A101) or "Editing Pictures" (A118).

C Pressing the c Button to Turn on the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn th e camera on in playback mode. The lens will not extend.

C Viewing Pictures

• Press the x button to switch between using the monitor and electronic viewfinder display (A14).

• Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting information that is displayed on the monitor (A15).

• Pictures that were shot using face priority (A91) will be rotated automatically when displayed in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face (except for pictures shot when

Continuous (A86) or Auto br acketing (A89) was set).

• When full-frame playback is performed for pictures that were shot continuously, those pictures

shot at the same time are displayed together in a group (sequence display) (A102).

• If the monitor is off in standby mode due to the camera's auto off function, press the c button to reactivate it (A165).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, pre ss the l button to delete the last picture shot.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

D Deleting Multiple Pictures

Choose Delete (A111) from the playback menu (A107) to delete multiple pictures.

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Using the Flash

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 10 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.) for wide, and about 1.7 to 2.5 m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.) for tele (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

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Reduces “red-eye” in portraits.

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to “fillin” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

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

Rear-curtain sync

Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

C Auto with 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. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures:

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

• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.

• Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye

reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.

When Red- eye reduction (A163) in the setup me nu is set to Pre-flash off, the shutter is released immediately when the shutter-release button is fully pressed, without firing the pre-flashes before the main flash.

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Press the m (flash pop-up) button.

The built-in flash will be raised.

• When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash mode will be fixed to W (off ).

Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector.

• The flash mode menu is displayed.

Press H or I on the multi selector to choose the desired mode and press the k button.

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

• When U (auto) is applied, D is only dis played for a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are turned on.

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

Using the Flash

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Flash mode

B Lowering the Built-in Flash

When not using the built-in flash, gently push to lower the flash.

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

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

camera shake. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vib ration reduc tion (A160) to Off in the setup menu (A152).

• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken

when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

• When shooting at slow shutter speeds in dark location, the noise reduction function may operate. When the noise reduction function operates, it may take more time to save images.

B Note on Using the Flash

Reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections,

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set the flash to

(Off ), or shoot pictures with the built-in flash lowered.

C The Flash Indicator

The flash indicator shows the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is shot.

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

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

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

• A (auto) mode: U auto flash.

• x (scene auto selector): U auto flash. The camera sets the flash mode according to the scene

mode that it has automatically determined.

• SCENE: Varies depending on the scene (A45 to 52).

• F (smart portrait): U auto flash (when blink proof is Off), fixed to W flash off (when blink proof

is On) (A58).

• s (subject tracking): U auto flash.

• d (sport continuous): Fixed to W flash off.

• A, B, C, D: U auto flash.

The flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See "Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously" (A96) for m ore infor mation. In the following situations, the setting for flash mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off.

• When shooting modes A, B, C or D is used

• When shooting using V (auto with red-eye reduction) in A (auto) mode

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The self-timer is useful for taking pictures of yourself, such as in group souvenir shots, or i f you want to reduce camera shak e when you p ress t he sh utte r-rel ease butto n. You can select a two-second or ten-second timer. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set (A152).

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

• The self-timer menu is displayed.

Press H or I on the multi selector to choose

10s or 2s and press the k button.

•10s (ten seconds): suitable for memorial portraits.

•2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake.

• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

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

within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

Vibration reduction (A

160) to

Off

in the setup menu

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Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

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

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

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

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Using Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.

Autofoc us

Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) or more, or 1.7 m (5 ft. 8 in.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.

Macro close-up

Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects.

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The closest shooting distance will vary according to the magnification of the zoom. In the zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator on the monitor glow green (wide-angle side from the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. In the center zoom position between the maximum wide-angle side and the K icon, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

Infinity

Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) alwa ys glo ws g reen. Howe ver, t he ca mera may n ot be abl e to fo cus on ne arby objects. The flash mode is set to W (off ).

Manual focus

The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity from the lens (A40).

Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode

A A, B, C, D, M y x F s d

A (Autofocus) w D (Macro close-up) ww ––w B (Infinity) ww ––w E (Manual focus) – w –––w

1 Default setting for each shooting mode. 2 Available focus modes and default setting varies between different scene modes (A45 to 52). 3 The camera sets the focus mode according to the scene mode that it has automatically

determined (A43).

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C The Focus Mode Setting

• For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the changed focus mode setting will be stored in the camera' s

memory even after the camera is turned off.

• Focus mode cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be

Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

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Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector.

• The focus mode menu is displayed.

Using Focus Mode

Focus

Press H or I on the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button.

• The mode selected for focus mode is displayed.

• When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only di splayed for

a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are turned on.

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

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C Macro Close-up

When using shooting mode A, B, C, D or M, if Autofocus mode (A9 3) is set to Full-time AF, the camera will continually focus until you press the shutter-release button halfway and the focus locks. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on.

C Infinity

If you set focus mode to infinity while using A (auto) mode, the A, B, C, D and M modes, or d (Sport continuous) mode, the focus area will n ot be displayed on the screen.

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Using Manual Focus

Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). Select a shooting mode with the mode dial (A42).

Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for focus mode.

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• Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. W is displayed at the top of the monitor.

• The center of the picture will be enlarged and displayed on the screen.

Press H or I on the multi selector to adjust the focus.

• Adjust the focus while viewing the im age in the monitor.

• Press H to focus on far subjects.

• Press I to focus on near subjects.

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to check the

composition. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

Press the k button to check the field of view.

• The field of view and the enlarged center section of the picture will be displayed together.

• Press the shutter-release button at this point to take the picture.

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Press the k button.

• The set focus is locked. You can continue shooting with the locked focus.

• To readjust the focus, repeat steps 1 to 3.

• To change back to autofocus, return to step 1 and choose

any setting other than E.

C E (Manual Focus)

• An approximate depth of field (the area in focus behind and in front of the subject) can be

previewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• Digital zoom is not available.

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Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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

Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector.

• The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

• Exposure compens ation is not available for D (manual)

mode.

Press H or I on the multi selector to choose the compensation and press the k button.

• To make the subject brighter: adjust the exposure compensation to the "+" side.

• To make the subject darker: adjust the exposure compensation to the "–" side.

• Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV.

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

• To cancel the exposure compensation setting, change the value to 0.0 and press the k button.

Press the shutter-release button to take the picture.

• Pressing the shutter-release button instead of the k button in step 2 will allow pictures to be taken with the specified exposure compensation value, although the face priority (A91) will not be available.

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C Exposure Compensation Value

For shooting modes A, B and C, the setting for exposure compensation will be stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off.

D Using Exposure Compensation

• The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Positive compensation should be used in such case.

• The camera tends to raise exposure when the frame is dominated by very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. Negative compensation should be used in such case.

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Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)

When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches to the corresponding shooting mode shown below.

Auto mode

Auto mode (A26)

Choose this simple mode,

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an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras.

d Sport continuous (A62)

Continuous shooting of pictures is done at high speeds.

y Scene (A45)

Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type.

x Scene auto selector (A43)

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

A, B, C, D (A66)

Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture.

M User settings (A98)

Save the settings made in shooting modes A, B, C and D. Once the settings are saved, you can shoot with the settings that are more frequently used by just changing over to this mode.

Subject tracking (A59)

Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Once you register a subject to be focused on, the focus area moves and follows the subject.

F Smart portrait (A55)

The camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically. The skin softening function makes a human subject's skin appear smoother.

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Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.

• Auto mode (typical photography) • Night landscape (A49)

• Portrait (A45) • Close-up (A49)

• Landscape (A46) • Backlight (A51)

• Night portrait (A47)

Rotate the mode dial to x.

• Scene auto selector will be enabled.

• If the built-in flash is not raised, the

message The flash is lowered. will be displayed.

• Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise

the built-in flash.

Frame the subject and take the picture.

• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

d: Auto mode g: Night landscape e: Portrait i: Close-up f: Landscape j: Backlight h: Night portrait

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green.

• Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

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B Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode

Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (Auto) mode (A26) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A45).

C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Mode

• In scene auto selector mode, the camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Shooting with Face

Priority” (A91) for more information).

• When the shooting mode icon d is displayed or when i (close-up) mode is in use, the

camera will automatically focus on the area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. This is similar to the Auto setting of AF area mode (A90).

C Night Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode

When the setting is switched to g (night landscape) in scene auto selector mode, the mood of the night landscape is captured with a slow shutter speed (continuous shooting is not performed), unlike

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Night landscape (A49) in scene mode. We recommend stabilizing the camera with a tripod.

•

Set

Vibration reduction (A160

shooting.

) to

Off

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during

C Note on the Flash

C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) flash mode settings (A34) can be applied.

When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. When W (off ) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.

• Self-timer (A37) and exposure compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted.

• The p (focus mode) button (A12, 38) on the multi selector is not available.

• If you press the d button to display the x (scene auto selector) menu, you can set Image

quality (A75) and Image size (A76). Changes made to the image quality and image size

settings apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous mode and shooting mode M).

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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)

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

b Portrait g Beach/snow k Close-up n Copy c Landscape h Sunset u Food o Backlight e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn l Museum D Backlit scene HDR f Party/indoor j Night landscape m Fireworks show p Panorama as sist

Setting the Scene Mode

Rotate the mode dial to y.

• The camera enters scene mode. The default setting is

b (portrait).

Press the d button to display the scene menu screen, choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press the k button.

• Switch to the C tab when the scene menu is not displayed (A13).

Frame the subject and take the picture.

• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash before shooting.

Scene menu

Portrait Landscape Night portrait Party/indoor

Beach/snow

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D Image Quality and Image Size

If you press the d button to display the C (scene) menu, you can set Image quality (A75) and Image size (A76). Changes made to the image qua lity and image size settings apply to all shooting

modes (except for sport continuous mode and shooting mode M).

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Features

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X= flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A34); n=self-timer (A37); p= focus mode (A38); o=exposure compensation (A41).

b Portrait Q

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

• The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see

“Shooting with Face Priority” (A91) for more information).

• If the came ra detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

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• After the skin softening feature makes the subject's skin appear smoother (up to three

people), record the image (A56).

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

XV*n Off

* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape Q

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infin ity. When the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green; however, objects in the foreground may not always appear in focus.

• AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

XWn Off

1 Self-timer is available. 2 Other settings can be selected.

p A o 0.0

p B o 0.0

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

therefore may take more time to save.

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e Night portrait OQ

Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background.

•

Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

• The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see

“Shooting with Face Priority” (A91) for more information).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• After the skin softening feature makes the subject's skin appear smoother (up to three people), record the image (A56).

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

XV1n Off

1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can be selected.

p A o 0.0

f Party/indoor

Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

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

•

Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a tripod is recommended. Set

Vibration reduction (A

160) to

Off

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

XV1n Off

1 May automatically switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected.

p A o 0.0

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O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction

(A160) to Off when using a tripod.

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

therefore may take more time to save.

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g Beach/snow Q

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

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

XU*n Off

* Other settings can be selected.

p A o 0.0

h Sunset OQ

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

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

* Other settings can be selected.

n Off

p A o 0.0

i Dusk/dawn OQ

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green; however, objects in the foreground may not always appear in focus.

• AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

XWn Off

* Other settings can be selected.

p B o 0.0

O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction

(A160) to Off when using a tripod.

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

therefore may take more time to save.

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j Night landscape Q

This enables you to shoot night landsc apes with the minimum of camera shake and noise. When the j icon at the top left of the screen glows green and the shutter-release button is pressed fully, pictures are shot continuously at high speed. The camera combines the shot pictures to save a single picture.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or fo cus indicator (A8) always lights green. However, because the camera focuses at infinity, it may not be able to focus on nearby objects.

• After pressing the shutter-release button fully, hold the camera steadily until the still picture is displayed. Do not turn off the camera until the monitor display reverts to the shooting display.

• The angle of view (recorded range) of the stored picture is smaller than the visible range in the monitor during shooting.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

XWn Off

* Other settings can be selected.

p B o 0.0

k Close-up Q

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

•

The focus mode (A38) setting will be changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

• The closest shooting distance will vary according to the magnification of the zoom. In the

zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator on the monitor glow green (wideangle side from the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as c lose as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. In the center zoom position between the maximum wide-angle side and the K icon, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

• AF area mode will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A90). Press the k button and H, I, J or K on the multi selector to move the focus area. When the focus area position is set by pressing the k button, the flash mode, self-timer or exposure compensation settings can be adjusted.

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A160) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

XU1n Off

1 Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable

to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

2 Other settings can be selected.

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u Fo od

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• The focu s mode (A38) setting will be changed to D (macro

close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

• The closest shooting distance will vary according to the magnification of the zoom. In the

zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator on the monitor glow green (wideangle side from the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. In the center zoom position between the maximum wide-angle side and the K icon, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

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• You can adjust hue within a slider display at the left of the

monitor. Pressing H increases the red hue, and pressing I increases the blue hue. The hue adjustments are stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off.

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• AF area mode will be changed to Manual to e nabl e the focu s area to be chos en ( A90). Press the k button and H, I, J or K on the multi selec tor to move the focus area. When the focus area position is set b y pressing the k button, the hue adj ustment, self-timer and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted.

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A160) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

XWn Off

* Other settings can be selected.

ppo 0.0

l Museum

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

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

•

BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A86) is used when shooting.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A160) is enabled and hold the

camera steadily.

• AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

XWn Off

1 Other settings can be selected. 2 D (macro close-up) can be selected.

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m Fireworks show OQ

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

XWn Off p B o 0.0

n Copy Q

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

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

• Use p (macro close-up) mode (A38) in focus mode with

this mode to shoot pictures at close distances.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

XW1n Off

1 Other settings can be selected. 2 D (macro close-up) can be selected.

o 0.0

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details in s hadow. The flash fires automatically to “f ill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

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

XXn Off

* Other settings can be selected.

O: Indicates a tripod is recommended when using this scene mode. Turn Vibration reduction

(A160) to Off when using a tripod.

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

therefore may take more time to save.

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D Backlit scene HDR

Suitable for shooting landscapes with a large contrast between light and dark. When the shutter-release button is pressed fully, the pictures that were shot continuously at high speed are overlaid, and the following two frames are saved:

- The picture processed with Active D-Lighting (A95)

- The picture obtained from HDR (High Dynamic Range)

overlay

• The second frame of the recorded pictures will be the one obtained from HDR overlay. When the number of exposures remaining is one frame, only the picture processed with Active D-Lighting is saved.

• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

• The D icon at the top left of the monitor turns green when there is a large contrast

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between light and dark.

• After pressing the shutter-release button fully, hold the camera steadily until the still picture is displayed. A longer period of time may be required before the recording is complete. Do not turn off the camera until the monitor display reverts to the shooting display.

• The angle of view (recorded range) of the stored picture is smaller than the visible range in the monitor during shooting.

• Digital zoom is not available.

XWn Off

* Other settings can be selected.

p A o 0.0

p Panorama assist Q

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later b e joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A53) for more information.

XW1n Off

1 Other settings can be selected. 2 D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can be selected.

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

therefore may take more time to save.

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (A160) to Off in the setup menu (A152).

Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist from the scene menu and press the k

button (A45).

• The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which

pictures will be joined.

Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the k button.

• Decide how pictures will be joined together in the

completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

• The yellow panorama direction icon (II) will move to

the direction pressed, so press the k button to choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (I) will be displayed in the chosen direction.

• Apply flash mode (A34), self-timer (A37), focus mode (A38) and exposure compensation (A41) settings with this step, if necessary.

• Press the k button again to reselect the direction.

Shoot the first picture.

• The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor.

Scene menu

Backlit scene HDR

Panorama assist

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Shoot the second picture.

• Match the outline of the next picture so that one-third of the frame overlaps on to the previous picture, and press th e shutter-release button.

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

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Press the k button when shooting is completed.

• The camera returns to step 2.

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B Panorama Assist

• Set flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom,

Image quality (A75) or Image size settings (A76) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

• The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function

(A165) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer time is recommended.

D R (exposure lock) Indicator

When using panorama assist mode, all pictures in the panorama have the same exposure, white balance, and focus as the first picture of the panorama. When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A140) and use Panorama Maker (A144) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A181) for more information.

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Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

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In the default setting, the camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically (smile timer function). The skin softening function makes a human subject’s skin appear smoother.

Rotate the mode dial to F (smart portrait).

• The camera enters smart portrait mode.

Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at the subject.

• When the camera detects a face, the focus area

containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border, and when focus is locked the double border will turn green for a moment.

• Up to three faces can be detected. When more than one face is detected, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• When more than one face is detected, press the k button to choose on which face to focus. Press J K on the multi selector to choose the face on which to focus and press the k button.

The shutter is automatically released.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the Smile timer function (A57) automatically releases the shutter.

When the flash does not fire, the shutter is released five times each time a picture is taken, and the picture in which the most people have smiles is saved.

When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A4) blinks. Immediately after the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp flic kers. Each time the shutter is released, the camera repeats automatic shooting by face priority and smile detection.

• The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no face is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame.

• When the shutter is released, the camera makes the subject’s skin appear smoother, then records the image (Skin softening (A57)).

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Finish shooting.

• To finish automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer to Off, or rotate the mode dial to select another shooting mode.

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B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.

• See “Notes on Face Priority” (A92) for more information.

B Notes on Skin Softening

• When taking pictures with skin softening, the time required to save the pictures increases slightly.

• Depending on shooting conditions, even if the camera detects a face on the monitor at the time

of shooting, effects of the skin softening function may not be visible, and a reas other than the face may be processed. If the desired effect is not achieved, set Skin so ftening to Off and shoot again.

• The extent of skin softening effect that is applied cannot be set while using the Portrait or Night portrait scene modes.

• Skin softening can also be applied to pictures after they have been taken (A122).

C Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer (Standby Mode)

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off f unction (A165) will turn the camera off in the following situations if no operations are performed.

• The camera is unable to detect any face.

• The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face.

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode is disabled when Blink proof is set to On. Flash mode (A34) will be changed to U (auto) when Blink pro of is set to Off (other settings can be selected).

• Exposure compensation (A41) can be adjusted.

• If Smile timer is set to Off, self-timer (A37) can be set.

• The focus mode is fixed to A (autofocus).

• If you press the d button to display the F (smart portrait) menu, you can change the settings for Image quality, Image size, Skin softening, Smile timer, or Blink proof.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A31) for more information.

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Smart Portrait Menu

Press the d button (A13) to display the smart portrait menu and use the multi selector (A12) to modify and apply settings. The following options are available. Switch to the F tab when the smart portrait menu is not displayed (A13).

• Smile timer and Blink proof cannot be used simultaneously.

Image quality

Image quality (A75) settings can be changed. Changes made to the image quality setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous mode and shooting mode M).

Image size

Image size (A76) settings can be changed. Changes made to the image size setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous mode and shooting mode M).

Skin softening

Set skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects up to three faces and processes the image to make the faces appear smoother, then records the image. The effect of this feature can be set to High, Normal (default setting), and Low. When Off is selected, skin softening is turned off.

• When skin so ftening is enabled, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the

monitor during shooting (A8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed. Additionally, the effects of the current skin softening setting cannot be previewed in the monitor while shooting. To confirm, view the pictures after shooting.

Smile timer

•On (default setting): Among the detected faces, if a smile is detected on the face that is framed by a double border, the camera automatically releases the shutter. When the flash does not fire, the shutter is released five times each time a picture is taken, and the picture in which the most people have smiles is saved.

•Off: The cam era does not release the shutter automa tically using smile timer; the shutter is only released when the shutter-release button is pressed.

• When smile timer is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (A8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.

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Blink proof

When set to On, the shutter is released five times as the shutter-release button is fully pressed once; the camera chooses one image in which the subjects' eyes are open, and saves it.

• The message on the right will be displayed for a few seconds when the camera records an image in which someone may have been blinking.

• When Blink proof is turned On, Smile timer is turned Off. Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter.

• When set to On, the flash cannot be used.

• The default setting is Off.

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• When blink proof is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (A8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.

A blink was detected in the picture just taken.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode

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Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.

Rotate the mode dial to s (subject tracking).

• The camera enters subject tracking mode, and a white border is displayed in the center of the frame.

Select a subject.

• Frame the subject in the center of the border, and press the k button.

- The subject is registered.

- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,

the border will glow red. Change the composition and try again.

• Once the subject is registered, it is framed by a yellow focus area display, and subject tracking begins.

• To change subjects, press the k button to cancel the currently selected subject, then select a new subject.

• If the camera loses sight of the subject, the focus area display disappears; register the subject again.

Press the shutter-release button to take the picture.

• If the camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is p ressed halfway, the focus area display turns green and the focus is locked.

• If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area display will blink. Press the shutter- release button halfway again to focus.

• If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area display is not displayed, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode

B Subject Tracking Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Set the zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu before registering a

subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled.

• During certain conditions, such as when the subject is moving quickly, when there is a large amount of camera shake, or when there are multiple subjects that look alike, the camera may not be able to register or track a subject, or the camera may track a different subject. Additionally, the subject may not be tracked properly depending on factors such as the subject's size and brightness.

• In some rare cases when shooting subjects for which autofocus may not perform as expected (A31), the subject may not appear in focus despite the fact that the focus area display glows gree n. Shou ld this occur, s witch to auto mo de or se t AF area mode (A90) to Manual or Center in shooting modes A, B, C, D or M, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A31).

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C Usable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode

• Flash mode (A34) and exposure compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted.

• Self-timer cannot be used.

• The focus mode is fixed to A (autofocus).

• Press the d button to display the s (subject tracking) menu and change the settings for Image quality, Image size, or Autofocus mode ( A61).

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Subject Tracking Menu

Press the d button (A13) to display the subject tracking menu and use the multi selector (A12) to modify and apply settings. The following options are available. Switch to the s tab when the subject tracking menu is not displayed (A13).

Image quality

Image quality (A75) settings can be changed. Changes made to the image quality setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous mode and shooting mode M).

Image size

Image size (A76) settings can be changed. Changes made to the image size setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous mode and shooting mode M).

Autofocus mode

Allows you to set the Autofo cus mode (A93) used for subject tracking mode (the default setting is Full-time AF). When using subject tracking mode while set to Full-time AF, the camera continuously focuses until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of the camera focusing will be heard. Changes made to t he autofocus mode setting in this m ode will not be applied to th e autofocus mode setting in shooting modes A, B, C, D and M. The autofocus mode setting applied in subject track ing mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode)

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Sport continuous mode allows the split-second movements of high-speed moving subjects to be captured through continuous shooting.

• The image size is fixed to B 1600×1200 or A 1280×960 (A64).

• The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 160 to 3200.

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

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picture in each series.

Rotate the mode dial to d (sport continuous).

• The camera enters sport continuous

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Press the d button and confirm or change the continuous shooting setting.

• See “Sport Continuous Menu” (A64) for more

information.

• Switch to the d tab when the sport continuous menu

is not displayed (A13).

• Once the configuration is complete, press the d

button to return to the shooting screen. Pressing the shutter-release button also returns to the shooting screen.

Frame the subject and shoot.

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

• When High-speed mode is set, press the shutterrelease button fully to shoot continuously a number of frames that is appropriate for the setting. You do not need to hold down the shutter-release button.

• When Pre-shootin g cache is set, press the shutter-releas e button fully and hold it down to shoot frames continuously (up to 25 frames).

• When shooting is finished, monitor display reverts to shooting mode. If the O icon is displayed, do not turn off the camera.

Sport continuous

High-speed mode

Pre-shooting cache Image quality

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B Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting

• A longer period of time may be required before the recording is complete. The time taken until recording ends may var y, depending u pon the amount of frames taken, image quality setting and the write speed of the memory card used.

• If the ISO sensitivity is raised for shooting, the shot pictures may be grainy.

• In clear sunlight, the correct exposure may not be obtained (overexposure).

• When shooting under lights that flicker at high speed such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor or

sodium-vapor lamps, banding on the picture or variations in monitor brightness and hue may occur.

C Functions Available in Sport Continuous Mode

• The flash and self-timer are not available.

• Exposure compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted.

• Focus mode (A38) settings can be adjusted. When A (autofocus) (default setting) or D (macro

close-up) is set in sport continuous mode, full-time AF (A93) is set.

• AF-assist illuminator (A163) does not light.

• When the d button is pressed to d isplay the d (sport continuous) menu, the settings for High- speed mode, Pre -shooting ca che or Image quality can be adjusted (A64).

D More Information

• See “Autofocus” (A31) for more information.

• See “Viewing Continuously Shot Pictures (Pictures in a sequence)” (A102) for more information.

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Sport Continuous Menu

Press the d button (A13) to display the sport continuous menu, and then use the multi selector (A12) to change the settings. The following options are available. Switch to the d tab when the sport continuous menu is not displayed (A13).

• High-speed mode and Pre-shooting cache cannot be set simultaneously.

High-speed mode

Choose the sport continuous shooting type.

Option Description

Frame rate: Maximum 60 fps

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Pre-shooting cache

Image quality

Continuous H: auto (default setting)

Continuous H: 120 fps

Continuous H: 60 fps

When the pre-shooting cache is used, it improves the chance of capturing a good picture. Up to five frames are recorded just before the shutter-release button is pressed down fully. The camera starts shooting when the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway, and shoots pictures continuously when the button is then pressed down fully (A65). The shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released or 25 frames have been shot continuously.

• Frame rate: Max imum 15 fps

• Number of continuously shot frames: Up to 25 frames (including a pre-shooting

cache of up to five frames)

• Image size: B 1600×1200 fixed

Image quality (A75) settings can be changed. This is stored in the camera's

memory independently and is not applied to the settings in any other shooting mode.

Number of continuously shot frames: 25 frames Image size: B 1600×1200 fixed

• The frame rate varies depending on the brightness of the subject at the start of shooting. In dark conditions, the shutter speed decreases (1 second maximum), and the frame rate slows down.

Frame rate: Approx. 120 fps Number of continuously shot frames: 60 frames Image size: A 1280×960 fixed

• Shoots 60 frames continuously at a high speed of about 1/120 second or faster.

Frame rate: Approx. 60 fps Number of continuously shot frames: 25 frames Image size: B 1600×1200 fixed

• Shoots 25 frames continuously at a high speed of about 1/60 second or faster.

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C Pre-shooting Cache

When pre-shooting cache is set to On, shooting starts when the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway for 0.5 seconds or more, and images that were shot just before the shutter-release button is pressed down fully can be saved as part of the continuously shot frames. Up to five frames can be recorded in the pre-shooting cache. When pre-shooting cache is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (A8). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed. When the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway, the pre-shooting cache icon changes to green.

Press down halfway Press down fully

Images recorded

by pressing

down halfway

• Check the number of exposures remaining before starting to shoot. Having 25 or more exposures remaining in the memory is recommended when shooting. A pre-shooting cache cannot be recorded when the number of exposures remaining is five or less.

Images recorded

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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)

A, B, C, D Modes

By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A73).

Mode Description Usage

Camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically for

Programmed auto

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(A68)

Shutterpriority auto

(A69)

Aperturepriority auto

(A70)

Manual

(A71)

Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved in mode dial M. Rotating the mode dial to M enables you to shoot pictures using the saved settings that are used frequently (A98).

optimal exposure. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture, can be used (A68).

User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture automatically.

User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed automatically.

User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

Recommended for most situations.

Use to shoot fast moving subjects using a fast shutter speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject using a slow shutter speed.

Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus.

Use to control exposu re according to shooting requirements.

D Functions Available in A, B, C and D Modes

• The flash mode (A34) can be changed, and the self-timer (A37), focus mode (A38) and

exposure compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted.

• Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A73) settings.

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D Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting (A84) is changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.

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Fast shutter speed:

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Large aperture

(small f-number):

f/2.8

Slow shutter speed:

1/30 s

Small aperture

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A (Programmed Auto) Mode

Shoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera.

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Frame the subject and shoot.

• At the default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) glows green (maximum of nine areas) (A90).

Flexible Program

In mode A, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”), without changing the exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (A) appears next to the mode indicator (A) in the monitor.

• Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) when you want to blur background details, or for fast shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects.

• Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) when you want to increase depth of field, or for slow shutter speeds to emphasize the motion of a subject.

• To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the A asterisk next to the mode indicator is no longer displayed. Selecting another mode, or turning off the camera, also restores default shutter speed and aperture settings.

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B Notes on Shutter Speed

• When the ISO sensitivity (A84) is ISO 3200, the slowest shutter speed is restricted to one second.

• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting (A86), the slowest shutter speed is

restricted to 1/30 second.

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B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode

Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures.

Rotate the mode dial to B.

Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between 1/2000 second and eight seconds.

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B B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode

• If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the shutter

speed display will flash when the shutter-rele ase button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again.

• At shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower, "noise" may appear in the image in the form of randomly spaced, brightly colored dots. In such situations, the shutter speed indicator will turn red. Setting

Noise reduction (A94) to On is recommended.

B Notes on Shutter Speed

• When the ISO sensitivity (A84) is ISO 800, the slowest shutter speed is restricted to four seconds, when ISO 1600, restricted to two seconds, and when ISO 3200, restricted to one second.

• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting (A86), the slowest shutter speed is restricted to 1/30 second.

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C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode

Set the aperture value and shoot pictures.

Rotate the mode dial to C.

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Rotate the command dial to choose the aperture value (f/-number).

• When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can b e set to values between f/2.8 and f/8.0; at maximum zoom, aperture can be set to values between f/5.0 and f/

8.0.

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B C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode

If the selected aper ture would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the aperture display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture value and try again.

B Notes on Shutter Speed

• When the ISO sensitivity (A84) is ISO 800, the slowest shutter speed is restricted to four seconds,

when ISO 1600, restricted to two seconds, and when ISO 3200, restricted to one second.

• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting (A86), the slowest shutter speed is

restricted to 1/30 second.

D Aperture and Zoom

Aperture is expressed as an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of the lens to the effective diameter of the opening (aperture) through which light enters the camera. Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. This camera has a lens with a focal length of 4.6-120 mm and an aperture of f/2.8 to f/5. When the camera is zoomed out, the f-number decreases. When the camera is zoomed in, the f-number increases.

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D (Manual) Mode

Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures.

Rotate the mode dial to D.

Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting.

• The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed.

• At shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower, the shutter speed indicator turns red (A69).

Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between 1/2000 second and eight seconds.

• When adjusting aperture or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display.

• The degree of deviation in the exposure display is shown in EVs (–2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV ). A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexpo sed by 1 EV (+1).

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Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value.

• Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter sp eed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved.

Focus and shoot.

• At the default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject

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• When the ISO sensitivity (A84) is ISO 800, the slowest shutter speed is restricted to four seconds,

when ISO 1600, restricted to two seconds, and when ISO 3200, restricted to one second.

• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting (A86), the slowest shutter speed is

restricted to 1/30 second.

B Note on ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity (A84) is set to Auto (default setting), High ISO sensitivity auto, or Fixed range au to, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 160.

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)

While shooting in A, B, C, D and M (A98), the shooting menu contains the following options.

Image quality

Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. This can also be set in the menus of another shooting mode.

Image size

Choose the image size of recorded pictures. This can also be set in the menus of another shooting mode (except for sport continuous mode).

Optimize image

Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your preferences.

White balance

Match white balance to the ligh t source to produce ima ges with natural-l ooking colors.

ISO sensitivity

Modify the camera’s sensitivity to light according to the brightness of the subject.

Metering

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

Continuous

Change settings for Con tinuous (continuous shooting) and BSS (Best Shot Selector) , etc.

Auto bracketing

Vary exposure slightly over a burst of pictures.

AF area mode

Choose how the focus area is determined.

I Autofocus mode A93

Choose how the camera focuses.

Flash exp. comp.

Adjust flash level.

Noise reduction

Reduce noise in pictures shot at slow shutter speeds.

Distortion control

Choose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses.

Active D-Lighting

Prevent loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows when shooting images.

A75

A76

A79

A82

A84

A85

A86

A89

A90

A93

A94

A95

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Save user settings

Save the current edited settings into the mode dial M.

Reset user settings

Reset the saved settings in M back to the default settings.

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Choose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aper ture-priority auto), D (Manual) or M (User settings) by rotating the mode dial.

Press the d button and switch to the A, B, C, D or M tab to display the shooting menu (A13).

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Shooting menu

Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous

• Press the multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (A12).

• Press the d button to exit the shooting menu.

A99

A100

B Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A96).

C Navigating the Camera Menu

The command dial can also be used in place of pressing H or I on the multi selector.

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q Image Quality

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Image quality

Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

a Fi ne

Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1: 4), suitable for enlargement or high quality prints.

Normal (default setting)

Normal image quality (compression ratio of 1: 8), suitable for most applications.

c Basic

Basic image quality (compression ratio of 1:16), suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A8 to 10).

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C Notes on the Image Quality Setting

• Changes made to the image quality setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport

continuous mode and shooting mode M).

• Use the sport continuous menu to change the image quality setting for sport continuous mode

(A64).

D More Information

• See “Number of Exposures Remaining” (A77) for more information.

• See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

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r Image Size

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Image size

Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

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Image size Description

3648×2736

(default setting)

E 3264×2448

D 2592×1944

C 2048×1536

B 1600×1200

A 1280×960

J 1024×768

f 640×480

I 3648×2432

G 3584×2016

H 2736×2736 Record perfectly square pictures.

Record pictures exhibiting greater detail than those shot at E 3264×2448 or D 2592×1944.

Good balance between file size and quality makes this the best choice in most situations.

Smaller than M 3648×2736, E 3264×2448 and D 2592×1944 for recording more pictures.

Record pictures of a size suitable for display on devices such as a computer monitor.

Record pictures suitable for display on a television with a screen aspect ratio of 4:3, or for e-mail attachment.

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) as those shot with 35 mm film cameras.

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide-screen televisions.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A8 to 10).

C Notes on the Image Size Setting

• Changes made to the image size setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous

mode and shooting mode M).

• For sport continuous mode, the image size is fixed to B 1600×1200 or A 1280×960 (A64).

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be

Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A76) and Image quality (A75) settings. Note that the number of im ages that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of th e imag e (due to JPEG co mpress ion). I n addit ion, th is numb er may d iffer de pendin g on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Image size Image quality

3648×2736

(default setting)

3264×2448

2592×1944

2048×1536

B 1600×1200

1280×960

1024×768

f 640×480

3648×2432

3584×2016

H 2736×2736

Fine Normal Basic

Internal

memory

(43 MB)

144

119 196

171 275

196 305 458

8 17 34

11 21 42

17 33 63

27 52 98

43 83

10 19 38

12 24 46

11 23 45

Memory card

(4 GB)

1545 3015

1915 3655

1525 2940 5485

2410 4640 8620

3770 7100

12000

5745 10000 17000

8620 15000 24000

17000 24000 40000

1720

3350

1065

2115

4020

1030

2045

3890

775

970

22×16/8.5×6.5

870

30×17/12×6.5

Print size

(cm/in.)

31×23/12×9

28×21/11×8

17×13/7×5

14×10/5×4

11×8/4×3

9×7/3.5×2.5

5×4/2×1.5

31×21/12×8

23×23/9×9

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

display shows “9999”.

2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

D Printing Images of Size 1:1

Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images of size set to 1:1. The images may not be printed in 1:1 ratio depending on the printer. See the instruction manual of the printer or check with the authorized print dealer for further details.

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F Optimize Image

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Optimize image

Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Contrast, saturation, sharpening, and other settings can be adjusted in detail.

g Normal (default setting)

Standard image optimization; recommended in most situations.

h Softer

Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer.

o Vivid

Enhances saturation and produces vibrant reds and greens. Images will become sharp and slightly high in contrast.

i More vivid

Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines.

j Portr ait

Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects.

k Custom

Customize image optimization settings (A80).

p Black-and-white

Shoot photos in black and white or sepia (A81).

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At settings other than Normal, the indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A8).

B Optimize Image

• If the optimize image setting is set to Normal, Softer, Vivid, M ore vivid, Port rait or Standard of Black-and-white, results will vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame even if shooting conditions remain the same. For consistent results over a series of photographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for contrast, sharpening, and saturation.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

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Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom

Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options.

Contrast

Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights

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under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. The default setting is Auto.

Image sharpening

Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for softer outlines. The default setting is Auto.

Saturation

Control the vividness of colors. Choose moderate for less saturated colors, enhanced for more vivid colors. The default setting is Auto.

Custom

Contrast

Image sharpening Saturation

Contrast

Auto

Normal Low Medium low Medium high High

Image sharpening

Auto

Normal Low Medium low Medium high High O

Saturation

Auto

Normal Moderate Enhanced

B Note on Image Sharpening

The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during shooting. Check results in playback mode.

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Shooting in Black-and-White

When Black-and-white is selected, the options described below are available.

• Choose Standard to shoot in basic black-and-white.

• Choose Custom to manually adjust Contrast,

Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter

Black-and-white

Standard

Custom

B&W + color

effects.

• When the B&W + color option is enabled (w), one

black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded simultaneously.

The following options can be adjusted in Custom.

Contrast

Same as Optimize image ➝ Custom ➝ Contrast (A80).

Image sharpening

Same as Optimize image ➝ Custom ➝ Image sharpening (A80).

Monochrome filter

This effect simulates black-and-white photography with a color filter.

• Yellow, Orange, Red:

Enhance contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange filter resu lts in greater contrast than yellow

Monochrome lter

None

Yellow Orange Red Green Sepia

filter, and red filter greater contrast than orange filter.

• Green:

Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits.

•Sepia:

Adds a sepia color tone to make it look like an old picture.

C B&W + Color

Color pictures recorded when B&W + color is enabled are the same as those shot at an optimize image setting of Normal.

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B White Balance

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M White balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

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a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically ad justed to suit lighting conditions. Best cho ice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white bala nce under unusual lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A83) for more information.

c Daylight*

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent*

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fl uorescent lighting. Choose one of FL1 (white fluore scent), FL2 (daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and FL3 (daylight fluorescent).

f Cloudy*

Use when shooting under overcast skies.

g Flash*

Use with the flash.

* Seven settings for fine-tuning become available. The “+” direction increases the blue hue and the

“–” direction increases the red hue.

Auto

, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (A8). At

Auto

settings other than

, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor.

C Notes on White Balance

• At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A34).

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be

Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

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Auto

Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Flash

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used under unusual lighting conditions or when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

Display the shooting menu (A74), use the multi selector to set White balance to

b Preset manual, then press the k button.

• The camera lens extends to a position that is half of the

camera's maximum optical zoom.

Choose Measure.

• To use the most recently measured value for preset

manual, choose Cancel and press the k button. The most recently measured value will be set for white balance.

Frame the reference object.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight

Daylight Incandescent

Incandescent Fluorescent

Fluorescent Cloudy

Cloudy Flash

Flash

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Preset manual

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Cancel

Measure

Reference object frame

Press the k button to measure the white balance value.

• The shutter is released and the new white-balance preset value is set (no picture is recorded).

B Note on Preset Manual

The camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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E ISO Sensitivity

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M ISO sensitivity

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

ISO sensitivity

•Auto (default setting): Sensitivity is ISO 160 in bright places; in dark places the camera automatically raises sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.

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• High ISO sensitivity auto: The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 160 to 1600 according to the brightness of the subject.

• Fixed range auto: Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 160-200 (default setting) or ISO 160-400. The camera will not raise sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the s elected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.

• 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200: ISO sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

Minimum shutter speed

When the shooting mode is A or C and ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, High ISO sensitivity auto, or Fixed range auto, the shutter speed at which the ISO

sensitivity automatic control starts to function (1/125 to one second) is set. The default setting is None. If the exposure is insufficient with the shutter speed that is set here, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to obtain the correct exposure. If the exposure is still insufficient even after the ISO sensitiv ity is increased, the shutter speed slows down.

At settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8).

• If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 160, the E icon will

be displayed (A36).

is displayed when

• V

maximum ISO sensitivity value are displayed when

High ISO sensitivity auto

is selected, and U and the

Fixed range auto

is selected.

C Notes on ISO Sensitivity

• In D (manual) mode, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 160 if Auto , High ISO sensitivity auto or

Fixed range auto is selected.

• When the ISO sensitivity is ISO 800, the slowest shutter speed is restricted to four seconds, when

ISO 1600, restricted to two seconds, and when ISO 3200, restricted to one second.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be

Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

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G Metering

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Metering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure.

G Matrix (default setting)

Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.

q Center-weighted

Camera meters by assigning the greatest weight to the center-weighted area that is displayed on the screen. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A31) to meter off-center subjects.

r Spot

Camera meters area shown by circle in center of frame. Ensures that subject in metering target is correctly exposed even if background is much lighter or darker. Ensure that the subject is within the area shown by circle when shooting. Can be used with focus lock (A31) to meter off-center subjects.

s Spot AF area

Camera meters selec ted focus area. Available only when a setting other than Center is selected for AF area mode (A90).

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B Notes on Metering

• When digital zoom is in effect, at magnifications of 1.2× to 1.8×, Metering is set to Centerweighte d, and at magnifications of 2.0× to 4.0×, it is set to Spot. When digital zoom is in effect,

the metered area is not shown in the monitor.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

D Metering Area

The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted or Spot is selected for Metering (A8).

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C Continuous

Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Continuous

Change settings for Continuous (continuous shooting) and BSS (Best Shot Selector), etc.

U Single (default setting)

One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

k Continuous H

While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera shoots about ten frames per second (fps) (when the image quality is set to Normal and the image size is set to

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M 3648×2736). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or six shots have been taken with the shutter-release button held down.

m Continuous L

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 200 pictures are shot at a rate of about up to 2.8 frames per second (fps) (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to M 3648×2736).

• When Distortion control (A94) is set to On, the frame rate slows down.

D BSS

BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures. The camera takes up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest image (image with the most detail) in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera shoots 16 pictures at about 30 frames per second (fps) and arranges them in a single picture.

• The image quality for recording is fixed to Normal and the

image size is fixed to D (2560×1920 pixels).

• Digital zoom is not available.

X Intvl timer shooting

Camera takes images automatically at specified intervals (A87).

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8).

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B Notes on Continuous Shooting

• When Continuous H, Continuous L, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash will be set to off. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

• The frame rate may become s lower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions.

• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.

• Be aware that shooting will stop if the built-in flash is raised or lowered while you are pressing the shutter-release button fully in Continuous H, Continuous L or BSS mode.

B Note on Best Shot Selector

BSS is best suited for shooting stationary subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

B Note on Multi-shot 16

When shooting under lights that flicker at high speed such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor or sodiumvapor lamps, banding on the picture or variations in monitor brightness and hue may occur.

B Note on Shutter Speed

When Multi-shot 1 6 is selected for the Continuous setting, the slowest shutter speed is restricted to 1/30 second.

C Shooting Pictures in Continuous H or Continuous L

Pictur es that are shot in Continuous H or Continuous L are saved as a “sequence” for each shooting (A102).

Interval Timer Shooting

Images are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min.

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Display the shooting menu (A74), use the multi selector to select X Intvl timer shooting for the Continuous setting, and then press the k button.

Continuous

Single Continuous H Continuous L BSS Multi-shot 16

Intvl timer shooting

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1/2 50

F5. 6

Choose the interval taken between each shot and press the k button.

• The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the interval taken between each shot.

- 30 s: 600 images

- 1 min: 300 images

- 5 min: 60 images

- 10 min: 30 images

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Press the d button.

• The camera returns to shooting mode.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting.

• Monitor turns off and the power-on lamp blinks between shots.

• The monitor turns back on automatically right before the next image is shot.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

• Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when the maximum amount of frames have been recorded.

Intvl timer shooting

30 s

1 min 5 min

10 min

1/250

F5.6

171717

B Notes on Interval Timer Shooting

• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged batter y.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-62A (available

separately from Nikon). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheatin g or in damage to the cam era.

• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting while performing interval timer shooting.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A181) for more information.

Nikon P100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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Notices

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Changing the Angle of the Monitor

Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

The Monitor

Basic Operations

The Command Dial

The Multi Selector

Switching Between Tabs

Help Displays

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Electronic Viewfinder

Using the Zoom

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Deleting Pictures

Using the Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

Using Focus Mode

Setting the Focus Mode

Using Manual Focus

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)

Features

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

Smart Portrait Menu

Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode

Subject Tracking Menu

Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode)

Sport Continuous Menu

q Image Quality

r Image Size

F Optimize Image

B White Balance

ISO sensitivity

G Metering

C Continuous