Nikon P3 User Manual

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

Apple Public Source License

This product includes Apple mDNS source code that is subject to the terms of the Apple Public Source License located at URL http://developer.apple.com/darwin/.

This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version 2.0 (the ‘License’). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License. Please obtain a copy of the License at http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/ and read it before using this file.

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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P3 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.

Symbols Used in This Manual

These notes should be read before using the camera and contain general information or information that should be read and followed to prevent malfunction.

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

• On-screen menu items (such as DaylightSaving) appear in bold in this manual.

• The settings for the various functions and menus in the camera at the time of purchase are indicated by “default setting”.

• SD memory cards are also referred to as memory cards.

• In order to make illustrations in this manual easier to understand, subjects are sometimes not included.

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

Selecting Scene Mode

Additional Shooting Options

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Recording and Viewing Movies

TV, Computer or Printer Connection

Advanced Camera Settings

Wireless Transfer Mode

Technical Notes

Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual may differ from the actual display.

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin ................................................................................ 6

For Your Safety .................................................................................................. 6

Notices...............................................................................................................8

Introduction ..................................................................................................... 11

Parts of the Camera .........................................................................................12

The Monitor.....................................................................................................14

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

Charging the Battery........................................................................................16

Inserting the Battery.........................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................... 20

Basic Setup....................................................................................................... 22

Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... 24

X Mode ........................................................................................................24

Step 1. Select X mode. ..................................................................................................... 24

Step 2. Turn camera on........................................................................................................ 24

Step 3. Frame picture...........................................................................................................25

Step 4. Focus and shoot....................................................................................................... 26

Viewing Pictures............................................................................................... 27

Deleting Pictures .................................................................................................................. 27

Using the Flash................................................................................................. 28

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer................................................................... 30

Selecting Focus Option..................................................................................... 31

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................32

Selecting Scene Mode....................................................................... 33

Scene Mode.....................................................................................................33

Additional Shooting Options ........................................................... 41

Using Exposure Control....................................................................................41

Selecting Image Quality and Size ......................................................................43

Using ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................... 45

Setting White Balance......................................................................................46

Using Vibration Reduction (VR).........................................................................48

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Viewing Pictures on the Camera ...................................................... 49

Full-screen Playback Mode................................................................................49

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.................................................50

Histogram Display.............................................................................................51

Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................51

Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................52

Quick Playback Zoom .......................................................................................................... 52

Playback Zoom .................................................................................................................... 53

Creating a Cropped Copy.................................................................................................... 54

Voice Memos ...................................................................................................55

Recording Voice Memos ...................................................................................................... 55

Playing Back Voice Memos .................................................................................................. 55

Deleting Voice Memos......................................................................................................... 55

Recording and Viewing Movies........................................................ 56

Selecting Movie Options...................................................................................56

Selecting Movie Options ...................................................................................................... 56

Selecting Auto-Focus Mode ................................................................................................. 57

Recording Movies.............................................................................................58

Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ............................................................................................ 59

Movie Playback.................................................................................................60

TV, Computer or Printer Connection................................................ 61

Connecting to a TV .......................................................................................... 61

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................... 62

Connecting to a Printer .................................................................................... 67

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................................................................................... 68

Printing Pictures One at a Time ............................................................................................ 69

Printing Multiple Pictures ..................................................................................................... 70

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ................................................................................. 72

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Advanced Camera Settings............................................................... 76

Using the Menus.............................................................................................. 76

Displaying the Menus...........................................................................................................76

Navigating the Menus.......................................................................................................... 77

The Shooting Menu..........................................................................................78

Metering.............................................................................................................................. 79

Continuous.......................................................................................................................... 80

BSS ...................................................................................................................................... 82

Auto Bracketing................................................................................................................... 83

Image Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 84

Image Sharpening................................................................................................................84

Saturation Control ...............................................................................................................85

AF Area Mode ..................................................................................................................... 86

Auto-focus Mode.................................................................................................................87

Fixed Aperture .....................................................................................................................88

Noise Reduction................................................................................................................... 88

The Playback Menu ..........................................................................................89

Navigating the Picture Selection Screen................................................................................ 90

Navigating the Choose Date Screen ..................................................................................... 91

List by Date.......................................................................................................................... 92

D-Lighting............................................................................................................................ 92

Slide Show........................................................................................................................... 93

Delete.................................................................................................................................. 94

Protect................................................................................................................................. 94

Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................. 95

Small Pic. .............................................................................................................................96

Copy.................................................................................................................................... 97

The Set-up Menu .............................................................................................98

Menus .................................................................................................................................99

Welcome Screen ..................................................................................................................99

Date .................................................................................................................................. 100

Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................ 101

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

Shot Confirmation ............................................................................................................. 104

AF Assist ............................................................................................................................ 104

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

Auto Off ............................................................................................................................ 105

Format Memory/Card......................................................................................................... 106

Language........................................................................................................................... 106

Interface (USB/Video Mode) ............................................................................................... 107

Auto Transfer..................................................................................................................... 107

Reset All ............................................................................................................................ 108

Firmware Version ............................................................................................................... 108

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Wireless Transfer Mode .................................................................. 109

What is Wireless Transfer Mode?....................................................................109

Setting Up Wireless Transfer Mode.................................................................110

Confirming Profiles.........................................................................................120

Transferring Images to a Computer ................................................................121

Transferring Images to a Printer......................................................................130

Technical Notes................................................................................ 132

Optional Accessories.......................................................................................132

Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................133

Error Messages...............................................................................................136

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................140

Appendix........................................................................................................143

Specifications .................................................................................................151

Index..............................................................................................................155

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Before You Begin

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,

Before You Begin

read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep this manual where all those who use the product will read them.

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

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

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

Handle the camera strap with care

Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

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

Do not disassemble

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

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

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

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

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries

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

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the poweron lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion batteries (supplied).

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

• Do not short or disassemble batteries.

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

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

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

• Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

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

Use appropriate cables, batteries, battery chargers, and AC adapters

Use only the cables, batteries, battery chargers, and AC adapters provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Removing memory cards

Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when operating the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or object

Such use can result in the person being burned, and/or their clothes igniting from the heat of the flash’s firing.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

Keep dry

Do not immerse in or expose to water. Continuing to use the product under such circumstances may cause fire or an electric shock.

Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel

This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Do not use this device in a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff.

Before You Begin

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product

Before You Begin

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.

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. As of November 2005 the following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, and Syria.

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

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCC logo.

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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The NIKON COOLPIX P3 has been tested and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines on radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The maximum SAR levels tested for the NIKON COOLPIX P3 has been shown to be 0.131 W/kg at Body. This device should not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

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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.

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF Fields

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product

will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numéique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Before You Begin

Notice for customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC.

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Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries.

Before You Begin

• 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.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting data, such as images and profile information, or formatting data storage devices, such as memory card or built-in camera memory, does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal 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. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied

or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-

tions

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

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

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Introduction

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAM-

AGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR 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 product.

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

Internal Memory and SD Memory Card

This camera uses both internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a memory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the internal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory or to format the internal memory, remove the memory card first.

Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

• For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

NIKON WARRANTY. The

Holographic seal

Before You Begin

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Parts of the Camera

Mode dial

Before You Begin

Shutter-release button (P.26)

Power-on lamp (P.24)

Power switch (P.24)

Eyelet for camera strap

Interface connector cover

Power connector cover

Self-timer lamp (P.30) AF-assist illuminator LED (P.26, 133, 151) Shot confirmation LED (P.104)

To select a mode, align the mode icon with q next to the mode dial.

Auto shooting mode

(P.24) Exposure mode (P.41)

M/E

Scene mode (P.33)

Movie mode (P.56)

Setup mode (P.98)

Mode dial

Image mode (P.43)

ISO Sensitivity mode (P.45)

White balance mode

(P.46) Wireless transfer mode

(P.109)

Vibration reduction f button (P.48)

Microphone (P.55)

Antenna (P.123)

Built-in flash (P.28)

Lens (P.134, 151)

Attaching the camera strap Lens not extended

Lens cover

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m button (P.76)

Monitor (P.14)

Zoom (j/kl) buttons (P.25, 15)

Flash (J) lamp (P.29)

Multi selector

Delete T button (P.27, 51)

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Wireless transfer LED (P.123)

Speaker

Tripod socket (P.30, 35 - 37, 48)

Battery chamber/ Memory card slot cover (P.18)

Play i button (P.49)

Multi selector

Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items, then press d to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to:

J: Display the Flash menu (P.28)

g: Transfer pictures (P.63)

H: Display the Self-timer

menu (P.30)

L:Display the Focus menu (P.31)

USB (P.62) Audio/Video (A / V) out

(P.61)

Interface connector cover

I: Display the exposure compen-

sation setting screen (P.32) Flexible program (when the mode dial is set to M) (P.41) Aperture settings (when the mode dial is set to E) (P.42)

Battery latch

(P.18) Battery chamber/ Memory card slot cover (P.18)

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The Monitor

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Shooting

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3029

28 27

26 25

3231

24 23

Icons displayed vary with camera settings.

1 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . 24, 33, 41, 58

2 AE-L indicator

3 Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Focus indicator 5 Zoom indicator

6 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7 Flash indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8 Internal memory/Memory card

indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

9 Battery level indicator

10 ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

11 Vibration reduction (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . 48

12 Self-timer indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

13 Time zone indicator 14 “Date not set” icon

15 Date imprint indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

16 Date counter/Stored date

number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

17 Number of exposures remaining/

Length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 145

18 Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

19 Focus area

20 Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

. . . . . . . . . . . . 136

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 86

34 6

8 9 10

11 12

14 15

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21 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

22 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

23 Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . 32

24 Saturation control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

25 Image adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

26 Image sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

27 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

28 Continuous shooting mode . . . . . . . . 80

29 Best Shot Selector (BSS) . . . . . . . . . . . 82

30 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

31 White balance bracketing 32 Bracketing

1) Appears when taking a picture in F PANORAMA

ASSIST mode.

2) Appears when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

3) Appears when the zoom buttons are pressed.

4) Appears when the battery is running low.

5) Appears when the new city time zone has been set.

6) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set.

7) Indicates the area in focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

8) Appears when AUTO BRACKETING has been set to WB (white balance) bracketing.

9) Appears when AUTO BRACKETING has been set to Auto bracketing.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

. . . . . . . . . 83

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Icons displayed vary with camera settings.

1 Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

2 File number and type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

3 Internal memory/Memory card

indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4 Battery level indicator

5 Volume indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6 Voice memo recording guide . . . . . . . . 55

7 Voice memo playback guide . . . . . . . . 55

8 Current frame number/Total number of

frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

9 Length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

10 D-Lighting icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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11 Movie playback icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

12 Voice memo indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

13 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

14 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

15 Movie indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

16 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

17 Print order icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

18 Transfer marking icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

19 Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

20 Recording date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1) Appears when the battery is running low.

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Displaying Help Dialogs

This camera displays explanations about the various modes and menus on the monitor. Pressing l (Help) when displaying a menu (P.33, 56,

76) displays the help dialog for the selected scene or item. Pressing d while displaying the help dialog performs the function.

Normal

BackExit

Use for portrait pictures, create soft skin tone effects.

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses the supplied EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Fully charge the battery with the supplied MH-61 battery charger before first use or when the battery is running low.

First Steps

Establish power cable connection.

Connect the power cable to the battery charger (1) and to a power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp will light (3) to indicate that the charger is on.

Notes on the Battery Charger

• The MH-61 battery charger is for use with the EN-EL5 battery. Do not use with other batteries.

• Before using the MH-61 battery charger, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages 6 and 7 of this manual.

• The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-61 and is for domestic use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikonauthorized retailer or service representative.

Note on the Battery

Before using the EN-EL5 battery, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages 6, 7 and 135 of this manual.

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Charge battery.

Insert the battery into the charger as illustrated.

• The CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the battery is correctly inserted. Charging is complete when the lamp stops blinking.

• A new or fully exhausted battery will charge in approximately 2 hours.

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Blinks

Flickers

When charging is complete, remove battery from charger and unplug wall

plug from power outlet.

• Unplug the wall plug from the power outlet when not in use.

Battery is charging.

Charging is complete.

• The battery is charging beyond the designated temperature range. Ambient temperature should be in the range of 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F).

• A charging error has occurred. Immediately unplug the wall plug from the power outlet. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.

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Inserting the Battery

Insert a fully-charged EN-EL5 battery into the camera.

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Open battery chamber/memory card slot cover.

Slide the cover until it stops (1) and open it (2).

Insert battery.

• Confirm that the positive s and negative t termi-

nals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Confirm

that the battery is oriented correctly.

• The orange battery latch is pushed aside when the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted. Confirm that the battery latch is secured over the battery and that the battery is set.

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The Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover

• The camera cannot be turned on when the battery chamber/memory card slot cover is open.

• If the battery chamber/memory card slot cover is opened while the camera is on, the camera turns off and the lens retracts.

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp has

gone out before opening the battery chamber/memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction of the arrow to eject the battery, which can then be removed by hand.

• Note that the battery may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing it.

Close battery chamber/memory card slot cover.

Close the cover (1) and slide it until it latches (2).

• Confirm that the cover is closed firmly.

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Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit. Do not use other AC adapter kits. It may cause overheating or damage to the camera.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 23 MB) or on an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card and only the pictures stored on it are played back or de-

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leted. To store, play back or delete pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.

Confirm that camera is off and open battery chamber/memory card slot cover.

Slide the cover until it stops (1) and open it (2).

Terminal

Insert memory card.

Insert the memory card (terminal first) in the direction of the arrow shown on the label at the entrance to the memory card slot until it clicks.

Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Confirm that the

card is oriented correctly.

Close battery chamber/memory card slot cover.

Close the cover (1) and slide it until it latches (2).

• Confirm that the cover is closed firmly.

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CARD IS NOT FORMATTED

Format

Turn camera on.

The power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.

Formatting Memory Cards

When the screen at left is displayed, press the multi selector up to highlight Format and then press d.

• Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting is complete.

• You can take pictures after formatting is complete.

• Note that formatting deletes all pictures and oth-

er data on the memory card. Before formatting, be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep.

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and

confirm that the power-on lamp has gone out before removing memory cards. Open the battery chamber/ memory card slot cover and press the card to pop it up. The card can then be removed by hand.

• Note that the memory card may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing it.

Note on the Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position before taking, editing or deleting pictures, transferring images to a computer, using Wireless transfer mode, or formatting the memory card.

Write protect switch

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Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Select a language and set the time and date as described below.

The multi selector is used in the following steps. The buttons needed to

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Confirm that screen above is displayed on monitor.

perform a task in each step are shown in white. For example, “Press d” is shown at left.

OK OK

Highlight language.

DATE

Set time and date?

Yes

Confirmation dialog is displayed. Highlight Yes.

TIME ZONE

London,Casablanca

DaylightSaving

TIME ZONE menu is displayed.

• To turn daylight saving time on or off, see “Note on Daylight Saving Time” (P.23) for details.

Display map of world time zones.

DATE

Set time and date?

Yes

HOME TIME ZONE

London,Casablanca

OKBack

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OKBack

Select home time zone. Display DATE menu.

The selected item blinks.

DATE

DMY

01 01

00 00

2006

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DATE

15 2006

00 00

Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and

Select Month.

DATE

15 2006

00 00

Year may differ in some areas).

DATE

MDY

15 2006

00 00

Edit Month.

• Repeat steps 10 and 11 to edit Year, hour, and minute.

DATE

05 15

15 30

2006

Highlight D M Y.

DATE

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for use.

Note on Daylight Saving Time

To turn daylight saving time on or off, press the multi selector down to highlight press

in step 5. Whe n

DaylightSaving

is checked, the time will automatically be advanced one hour.

DaylightSaving

and

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This section describes how to take pictures in X (Auto shooting) mode, an automatic, “point and shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

Step 1. Select X mode.

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Step 2. Turn camera on.

Rotate mode dial to X.

Check battery level and number of exposures remaining.

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Turning the Camera Off

After pressing the power switch to turn the camera off, the power-on lamp will go out.

For more information, see “Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining” (P.145).

Turn camera on.

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is low. Charging the battery is recommended.

Battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.

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Step 3. Frame picture.

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Zoom

Press the zoom buttons to activate the optical zoom and frame the subject on the monitor.

• Press j (t) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Press k (v) to zoom in to make the subject appear larger.

• When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3.5×) in optical zoom, holding k (v) down for approximately two seconds will trigger digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total of magnification of 14×.

• Digital zoom simply enlarges the center area of the picture to fill the frame using a digital process and may produce a slightly grainy image, while optical zoom increases the amount of visible details.

• An indicator on the monitor shows the amount of zoom when zoom buttons are pressed.

• The zoom indicator will turn yellow when digital zoom is in effect.

• To cancel digital zoom, press j (t) until the zoom indicator turns white.

Ready camera.

Hold the camera steady, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash window, AF-assist illuminator, and microphone.

Frame picture.

Frame the subject near the center of the monitor.

Zoom out Zoom in

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Auto Off

If no operations are performed for approximately one minute (default setting), the camera enters Standby mode to save power. In Standby mode, the monitor turns off and the power-on lamp blinks. To reactivate the camera, press the shutter-release button halfway. If no operations are performed in Standby mode for another three minutes, the camera turns off (P.105, 149).

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Step 4. Focus and shoot.

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Note on Recording

When the y icon is displayed or the memory icon (M or O) is blinking, pictures are being stored. Removing the memory card or battery while recording may affect pictures or damage the camera or card.

AF-Assist Illuminator

If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus on the subject (P.104).

Press shutter-release button halfway.

• Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure are set and locked while the shutterrelease button is held in this position.

•In X mode, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame (P.86). When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator p and focus area [ ] will be outlined in green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator and focus area will blink red. Change the composition and try again.

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

• The flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit (P.28).

Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode

Flash, self-timer, focus, and exposure compensation can be set (P.28, 30, 31, 32) in X mode. Image quality and Image size (P.43) can also be changed when the mode dial is set to Z mode.

For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (P.147).

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Viewing Pictures

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Yes

Erase 1 image (s)?

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Deleting Pictures

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0001.JPG

Erase 1 image (s)?

NoNoNo

Yes

Erase 1 image (s)?

Press i to display picture on monitor.

• To view additional pictures, press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the recorded order, and up or left to view pictures in reverse order. To scroll quickly through your pictures, press and hold the multi selector.

• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory.

• Press i again to return to Shooting mode.

Press T to delete current picture.

A confirmation dialog is displayed. Highlight Yes and press d to delete the picture.

• Highlight No and press d to return to the Playback screen without deleting the picture.

• Pressing T in Shooting mode deletes the last picture taken.

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Yes

Turning Camera On with i

When the camera is off, pressing i for approximately one second will turn the camera on in Fullscreen playback mode (P.49). Press i again to return to the mode previously selected with the mode dial.

OKOKOK

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Using the Flash

The following five flash modes are available:

Mode Description When to use

z Auto

(default setting)

Auto with red-eye

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reduction

Flash Cancel

(off)

Anytime Flash

(fill flash)

Slow sync

Red-Eye Reduction

Pre-flashes are fired several times at low-intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If the camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, advanced red-eye reduction will further reduce “red-eye” when storing the picture. Using this function, there is slight delay before you can press the shutter-release button again for the next shot. Select another flash mode in the following cases:

• When quick shutter response is required.

• When red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results.

• In rare cases when other picture areas may be affected as well as the “red-eye” area.

Flash Range

•When SENSITIVITY is set to Auto: Zoom out : Approx. 0.4 - 4.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 13 ft. 1 in.) Zoom in : Approx. 0.4 - 2.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 6 ft. 7 in.)

• The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 0.4 m (1 ft. 4 in.). When taking close-ups, check the results after each shot.

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Pre-flashes are fired several times at low-intensity before the main flash to reduce “redeye”. If “red-eye” is detected after a picture is taken, the camera will correct “red-eye” when storing the picture.

Flash will not fire even when light levels are low.

Flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

Flash fires automatically and a picture is taken with a slow shutter speed.

Best choice for most situations.

• Use for portraits (works best when the subject is within range of the flash and looking at the pre-flashes).

• Not recommended when quick shutter response is required.

Use to capture natural lighting under dim light or where use of the flash is prohibited.

Use to lighten dark shadows and for back-lit subjects.

Use to capture both the subject and background at night or under dim light.

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Selecting the Flash Option

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OKOKOK

Flash

OKOKOK

Display Flash menu. Highlight option.

Selected flash option is indicated by icon on monitor.

• To exit without changing the flash mode,

wait five seconds without pressing d.

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Note on Using the Flash

When taking flash pictures at a wide-angle zoom position, bright reflections from dust particles in the air may appear in the picture as bright spots. To reduce these bright reflections, set the flash to B (Flash Cancel) or zoom in on the subject.

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Checking the Flash Status

The flash lamp and flash indicator (P.14) on the monitor show the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On : The flash fires when a picture is taken.

• Blinks : The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp stays on.

• Off : The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

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The self-timer allows you to appear in your own pictures. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

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Self-timer Self-timer

OKOKOK

Display Self-timer menu. Highlight option.

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H icon is displayed on monitor.

• To exit without setting the self-timer,

wait five seconds without pressing d.

Set focus and exposure.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set.

Press shutter-release button the rest of the way down to start timer.

• Pictures are taken 3 or 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

• The countdown timer on the monitor

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• The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before the picture is taken, and will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

turns yellow and shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released.

• Press the shutter-release button again to stop the self-timer.

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Selecting Focus Option

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The following four options are available:

Mode Description When to use

AF Autofocus

(default setting)

Infinity

Focusing

limit

Macro

close-up

The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject.

The camera focuses on subjects from 5 m (16 ft. 5 in.) to infinity.

The camera can focus on subjects from 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.) to infinity.

When the F icon on the shooting display turns green and the zoom position is set to wideangle, the camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.7 in.) from the lens.

Use when subject is 30 cm (1 ft.) or more from the lens at a wideangle zoom position.

Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows.

Use when subject is 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.) or further from the lens. The camera will focus faster than when set to Autofocus. Available only when the mode dial is set to M or E.

Use for close-ups.

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Focus

OKOKOK

Display Focus menu. Highlight option.

Selected focus option is indicated by icon on monitor.

• To exit without setting the focus mode,

wait five seconds without pressing d.

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Focus option cannot be selected in some scene modes (P.33 - 40).

Focus

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Exposure Compensation

Exit

+1.0

Exit

Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Histogram

Display exposure compensation setting screen.

The histogram (which shows the range of brightness) and exposure compensation value are displayed.

* Exposure value

Selecting an Exposure Compensation Value

• The camera tends to shorten exposures when the large areas of the frame are very bright (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or the background is much brighter than the main subject. Select positive values if the main subject looks too dark.

• The camera tends to give more exposure when the large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. Select negative values if the main subject looks too bright, or “washed out”.

Exit

+1.0

Select value.

• You can frame your subject, focus, and shoot.

•Press d to exit.

Exit

Histogram

A histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image; the horizontal axis shows pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right, while the vertical axis shows the number of pixels in the image at each tonal value. The more pixels appear on the left, the darker the image. The more pixels appear on the right, the brighter the image.

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Selecting Scene Mode

Scene Mode

You can select from a menu of 16 “scenes”, each corresponding to a particular situation. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. Selecting the Advanced option allows 3 effects, Normal, Effect 1, and Effect 2, to be selected for 9 of the 16 scenes. For example, you can adjust an image in B PORTRAIT to make skin tones appear brighter.

Selecting a Scene

PORTRAIT (FACE AF)

OK HelpExit

Rotate mode dial to b.

• Default setting is A PORTRAIT (FACE

AF).

Display Scene menu.*

Selecting Scene Mode

PORTRAIT

OK HelpExit

Highlight scene.

• To exit without changing the current

selection, press m.

* The menu option set most recently appears selected.

Display Advanced options menu.

• If there are no options, the selected scene

PORTRAIT

Normal Effect 1 Effect 2

OK HelpExit

mode is set and the screen returns to Shooting mode. The selected scene is indicated by an icon on the top left corner of the monitor.

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Effect 1

Effect 2

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• If Advanced option is set to Effect 1 or Effect 2, the selected effect (1 or 2) appears next to the scene mode icon.

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You may not be able to check the Advanced options effects on the monitor while shooting. To see the results, play back the picture.

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Available Scene Modes

A PORTRAIT (FACE AF)

Use for portraits (from the waist up) of up to three people. When the camera recognizes human faces, a square focus area is displayed and the subject is in focus (Face-priority AF). See page 39 for more information on how to take pictures with this function.

Effect 1 : Skin tones appears brighter, causing faces to stand out. Effect 2 : Softens the overall image.

• Digital zoom is not available.

B PORTRAIT

Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.

Effect 1 : Skin tones appears brighter, causing faces to stand out. Effect 2 : Softens the overall image.

• Digital zoom is not available.

C PARTY/INDOOR

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• In dimly lit surroundings, turn Vibration reduction (P.48) on and hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake.

D NIGHT PORTRAIT

Use for a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night.

Effect 1 : The subject and background are captured more vividly. Effect 2 : Point sources of light radiate out and cause the night-

scape to stand out.

• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds and it will take longer than usual to store the picture.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface.

Selecting Scene Mode

Note on Using a Tripod

Turn Vibration reduction (P.48) off when using a tripod.

For more information, see “Settings for Scene Mode” (P.146).

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E LANDSCAPE

Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests. Effect 1: Colors are enhanced, causing the landscape to appear more vivid and clear. Effect 2: The blue color of the sky is captured more vividly.

• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator lights whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

F PANORAMA ASSIST

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360° virtualreality image).

Selecting Scene Mode

See page 40 for more information on how to take pictures with this function.

• Settings for the flash, self-timer, focus, zoom, and exposure are determined by the first shot in each series.

• Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.

G NIGHT LANDSCAPE

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning nightscapes.

Effect 1: Nightscapes are captured more vividly. Effect 2: Point sources of light radiate out and cause the night-

scape to stand out.

• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator lights whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds and it will take longer than usual to store the picture.

• To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface.

H BEACH/SNOW

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

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I SUNSET

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

Effect 1 : Red hues are captured more vividly. Effect 2 : The colors of the sunset and sunrise are captured more

realistically.

• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator lights whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• In dimly lit surroundings, turn Vibration reduction (P.48) on and hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake.

J DUSK/DAWN

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

Effect 1 : Blue colors are captured more vividly. Effect 2 : The colors of the landscape are captured more realisti-

cally.

• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator lights whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds and it will take longer than usual to store the picture.

• To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface.

K FIREWORKS SHOW

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

Effect 1 : Continuous, simultaneous fireworks are captured clearly. Effect 2 : Large fireworks that burst slowly are captured along with

their trail.

• The focus is fixed at infinity. The focus indicator lights whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• Exposure compensation is not available.

• To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface.

L BACK LIGHT

Use when a portrait subject’s face is thrown into shadow due to light coming from behind.

Selecting Scene Mode

Note on Using a Tripod

Turn Vibration reduction (P.48) off when using a tripod.

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M CLOSE UP

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

Effect 1: The subject is captured more vividly and clearly. Effect 2: Background details are softened and shutter speeds are

faster. Optimal for freezing moving subjects such as flowers swaying in the breeze.

• The zoom position is automatically set to wide-angle and the

F icon on the monitor turns green.

• The camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.7 in.) from the lens at a wide-angle zoom position.

• Minimum focus distance will vary with the zoom position.

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

• Select from 99 areas to focus on in the focus area using the multi selector.

Selecting Scene Mode

• Turn Vibration reduction (P.48) on and hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake.

N MUSEUM

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

• Best Shot Selector (P.82) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement.

• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some locations. Be sure to obtain permission first.

• In dimly lit surroundings, turn Vibration reduction (P.48) on and hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake.

O COPY

Provides clear pictures of black and white text or drawings on a white board or in print. Additionally, use when taking black and white pictures.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.

P SPORTS

Fast shutter speeds freeze fast-moving subjects for dynamic sports scenes.

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

• While the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera shoots at approximately 1.8 frames per second.

• Settings for the focus, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the first shot in each series.

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Using A PORTRAIT (FACE AF) Mode

Rotate mode dial to b.

• Default setting is A PORTRAIT (FACE

AF). If you have already selected a different scene, press m to select A. K blinks in the center of the monitor.

Frame picture using size of K as a guide.

• When the subject’s face becomes the

same size as K, the camera recognizes it and frames with a double yellow border.

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the closest will be framed by a double border, the rest by a single border. The camera can recognize up to three faces.

• If the camera can no longer detect the subject (for example, because the subject has looked away from the camera), borders will no longer be displayed and K will blink on the monitor (screen in step

1).

Press shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure.

The double border turns green.

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

Taking Pictures with Face-priority AF

• The camera focuses continuously until the focus and exposure are locked by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway. If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom (P.25) is not available.

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces that are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions, or faces that take up too much or too little of the frame.

Selecting Scene Mode

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Using F PANORAMA ASSIST Mode

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Highlight F (PANORAMA ASSIST) in Scene menu.

Selecting Scene Mode

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•The G icon is displayed and approxi-

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• Settings for white balance and exposure are determined by the first shot.

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Compose the next shot to overlap with the previous picture.

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Take next shot.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all shots in the series have been taken.

End series.

• Shooting will also end by changing the mode or entering Standby mode.

Note on Panorama Assist

Settings for the flash, self-timer, focus, exposure, and zoom position cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken.

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Additional Shooting Options

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Two types of Exposure modes M (Programmed auto) and E (Aperture-priority auto) are available. M and E modes also allow you to control ISO Sensitivity (P.45), white balance (P.46), and the options in the Shooting menu (P.78).

Mode Description When to use

Sets shutter speed and aperture

Programmed

auto

Aperture

priority auto

Programmed Auto

Rotate mode dial to M. Frame picture, focus, and shoot.

for optimal exposure. “Flexible program” can be used to select additional combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that will produce the correct exposure.

You select the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed for the best exposure.

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Recommended for most situations.

Use to vividly capture the main subject and background or to soften the background details

Additional Shooting Options

Flexible Program

•In M mode, different combinations of shutter speeds and

apertures can be selected by pressing the multi selector right (Flexible program). Then, press the multi selector left to decrease the shutter speed and right to increase the shutter speed. While Flexible program is in effect, the shutter speed and aperture are displayed in yellow (otherwise, they are displayed in white).

• When returned to Shooting mode, an asterisk (“*”) appears next to M and the set values of the

shutter speed and aperture also appear.

• To deactivate Flexible program, press the multi selector left or right until the shutter speed and aperture are displayed in white, or rotate the mode dial to a different setting. Turning the camera off also deactivates Flexible program.

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Histogram

Rotate mode dial to E. Display exposure compensation setting

screen.

The histogram (which shows the distribution of brightness) and exposure compensation value are displayed.

Additional Shooting Options

Exit

000 F2.7

Set aperture.

Exit

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Frame picture, focus, and shoot.

•Press d to return to the Shooting mode.

• If the selected aperture would result in the picture being underexposed or overex- posed, the aperture icon on the monitor will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Select another aperture and try again.

Exit

Aperture and Zoom

The aperture value (measured in f/-numbers) expresses the amount of light that passes through the lens and is calculated by dividing the lens’ focal length by the effective diameter (a value based on the physical opening in the lens and the amount of light passing through). Lower f/-numbers indicate an increase in the amount of light passing though and higher f/-numbers indicate a decrease. The smallest number in a lens’ aperture range is the maximum aperture and the largest number is the minimum aperture. The aperture for this camera’s lens (focal length: 7.5 to 26.3 mm; aperture range: f/2.7 to f/5.3) changes depending on the zoom setting. The aperture increases when zooming in and decreases when zooming out.

• Selecting On for Fixed aperture (P.88) in E (Aperture-priority auto) mode keeps the aperture

change as close as possible to the selected f/-number (aperture range: f/5 to f/7.3).

•In M (Programmed auto) mode, Fixed aperture has no effect even if set to On.

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Selecting Image Quality and Size

The image quality and size you select determine the file size of a picture when stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.

Image Quality

The process of reducing the image file size when storing is called compression. In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files. The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the image file size becomes. As a result, more pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. However, the image quality, compared with a picture taken with a lower compression ratio, decreases and pictures cannot be printed at large sizes without a loss of quality. The less a picture is compressed, the larger the image size becomes. As a result, fewer pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. However, less compression increases the image quality.

Image Size

Larger pictures create larger image files and are suitable for printing in large size. However, fewer pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. Smaller pictures create smaller image files and are more suitable for transmission by email or for use on web pages. When printed in larger sizes, however, small images will look rough and uneven in appearance.

Additional Shooting Options

For more information, see “Image Mode and Number of Exposures Remaining” (P.144).

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Selecting Image Quality or Size

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IMAGE MODE

Image quality

Image size

Rotate mode dial to Z.

IMAGE MODE menu is displayed.

IMAGE SIZE 1/2

Additional Shooting Options

3264×2448 2592×1944

2048×1536

1024×768 640×480

Help

Highlight Image quality or Image size and press d.

IMAGE MODE

Image quality

Image size

OK Help

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Highlight option and press d. Rotate mode dial to X, b, M, E

or Y (when Shoot & Transfer is selected).

The current image quality and size are displayed on the monitor.

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Image Quality or Size in the Shooting Menu

Image quality and size can also be set in the Shooting menu (P.78).

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Using ISO Sensitivity

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ISO Sensitivity is a measure of how the camera’s sensor reacts to light. Setting a high ISO will let you take pictures with smaller apertures under low lighting conditions or make it easier to freeze action with faster shutter speeds. However, the higher the ISO, the more likely “noise” in the form of randomlyspaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear. ISO Sensitivity can be selected in M and E modes.

Setting ISO Sensitivity

SENSITIVITY

Auto

50 100 200 400

Rotate mode dial to e.

SENSITIVITY menu is displayed.

Highlight option and press d.

SENSITIVITY

Auto

100

200 400

If ISO Sensitivity is set to an option other than Auto, rotate mode dial to M or E.

The current setting is shown in the shooting display.

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ISO Sensitivity Setting When Using Flash

A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Select Auto, 50, 100, or 200 when using the flash (P.28).

Setting ISO Sensitivity from the Shooting Menu

ISO Sensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the Shooting menu (P.78).

Additional Shooting Options

For more information, see “Options for ISO Sensitivity” (P.149).

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Setting White Balance

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Adjust the white balance based on the light source to give the image the most realistic colors possible. Auto (default setting) will cover most situations, but the white balance may be changed to compensate for unusual lighting conditions that may produce images with unnatural colors. White balance can be selected in M and E modes.

Selecting a White Balance Setting

WHITE BALANCE

Auto

White bal. preset Direct sunlight Incandescent Fluorescent

Additional Shooting Options

Rotate mode dial to c.

WHITE BALANCE menu is displayed.

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Auto White bal. preset

Direct sunlight

Incandescent Fluorescent

Highlight option and press d.

If white balance is set to an option other than Auto, rotate mode dial to M or E.

The current setting is shown in the shooting display.

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Settings Other than Auto or Flash

When setting White balance to a setting other than Auto or Flash, set the flash to B (Flash Cancel) (P.28).

Setting White Balance from the Shooting Menu

White balance can also be set using the White balance option in the Shooting menu (P.78).

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For more information, see “Options for White Balance” (P.149).

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Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under an incandescent light look as though they had been taken under white light). When White bal. preset is selected in the WHITE BAL- ANCE menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at right will be displayed on the monitor.

WHITE BAL PRESET

Cancel

Measure

White balance measuring window

Cancel

(default setting)

Measure

Maintains the most recent value and uses it for white balance.

To measure a new value for white balance, place a neutral gray object, such as a piece of cardboard, under the lighting that will be used when shooting. Frame the object to fill the square in the center of the menu shown above. Highlight Measure and press d to measure a new value for white balance (the shutter will be released and the camera will return to the original zoom position, but no picture will be recorded).

Notes on Preset White Balance

• The camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance when the flash fires. Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when selecting Measure.

• Preset white balance cannot be used when AUTO BRACKETING is set to WB bracketing.

• If the mode dial is set to c, the lens does not extend when turning the camera on. The lens extends only after pressing d when you select White bal. preset in the WHITE BAL- ANCE menu.

Additional Shooting Options

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Using Vibration Reduction (VR)

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Vibration reduction adjusts the lens to compensate for camera motion that can blur your image while shooting still pictures or movies. It makes blurring less likely to occur in situations where it is difficult to hold the camera steady, such as when shooting at slow shutter speeds in dimly lit surroundings or when zoomed in for close-up shots. When you compose your image, you can see the results of Vibration reduction on the camera’s monitor.

Suitable for normal shooting conditions. The camera detects and

W Normal

(default setting)

Active

Additional Shooting Options

Off

Setting Vibration Reduction

In Shooting mode, press f repeatedly to select W (Normal), X (Active) or Off.

smoothes out panning movements. Vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake when the camera is panned horizontally and only horizontal shake when panned vertically.

Suitable for severe camera shake such as when shooting from a moving vehicle. This option does not detect vibrations when panning.

Vibration reduction is turned off.

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• After the icon appears, frame picture, focus, and shoot.

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Notes on Vibration Reduction

• Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the camera recovers from Standby mode or the power is turned on. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting. There may also be a slight display lag after a picture is taken.

• Turn Vibration reduction off when using a tripod.

• Depending on the situation, camera shake may not be completely reduced even if Vibration reduction is set.

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Viewing Pictures on the Camera

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Full-screen Playback Mode

Press i in Shooting mode to view pictures in Fullscreen playback mode. The following operations can be performed in this mode.

View next picture

View previous picture

Delete picture

Zoom in

View thumbnails

View Playback menu

Record/Play voice memo

Shutter-release button P.55

View histogram display (for still pictures)

Play movie (for movies)

Exit to Shooting mode

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Viewing Pictures

• When the camera is off, pressing i for approximately one second will turn the camera on in Full-screen playback mode.

• To view the pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Pressing j (t) in Full-screen playback mode (P.49) displays pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9 or 16 thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed in Thumbnail playback mode.

Highlight picture

Change number of pictures displayed

Delete highlighted picture

Exit to Full-screen playback mode

View Playback menu

Exit to Shooting mode

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Thumbnail Playback

•Press j (t) or k (v) in Thumbnail playback mode to switch between the 4, 9 and 16

thumbnail display.

• To exit to Full-screen playback mode, press k (v) in the 4 thumbnail display.

j (t) /k (v)

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Histogram Display

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Press d in Full-screen playback mode (P.49) to view the histogram display. The following settings appear on the right side of the display:

• Shooting mode (M/E)

• Shutter speed

• Aperture

• Exposure compensation

• ISO Sensitivity

View histogram of next picture

View histogram of previous picture

Delete picture

View thumbnails

Exit to Full-screen playback mode

View Playback menu

Exit to Shooting mode

Deleting Pictures

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Pressing T in Full-screen or Thumbnail playback mode displays the dialog shown at right. Highlight Yes and press d to delete the selected picture.

• P: Delete the voice memo only (P.55). P is dis-

played only when selecting a picture with a voice memo.

Erase 1 image (s)?

NoNoNo

Yes

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Taking a Closer Look

3. 0

ZOOM

SCROLL

Quick Playback Zoom

Press k (v) in Full-screen playback mode (P.49) to activate Quick playback zoom and display an enlarged (approximately 3×) part of the picture.

• The center area of the picture is enlarged but other areas of the picture may also be viewed.

• The location of the area viewed in relation to the full image is displayed on a 3 × 3 navigation grid in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

The following operations can be performed in Quick playback zoom.

Switch to Playback zoom mode

j (t)/k (v)

3.0

SCROLL

ZOOM

P.53

View other areas of picture

Delete picture

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

View Playback menu

Exit to Full-screen playback mode

Crop picture

Exit to Shooting mode

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Shutter-release button P.54

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Playback Zoom

2. 0

ZOOM

SCROLL

While Quick playback zoom is in effect, press k (v) or j (t) to zoom the picture in or out. Pictures can be zoomed in to a maximum of 10×.

• When an image is zoomed in on, the zoom ratio is displayed on the monitor.

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

Zoom in

Zoom out

k (v)

j (t)

2.0

SCROLL

ZOOM

–

View other areas of picture

Delete picture

View Playback menu

Exit to Full-screen playback mode

Crop picture

Shutter-release button P.54

Exit to Shooting mode

Playback Zoom

Playback zoom is not available with movies (P.58), copies created using the Small pic. option (P.96), or cropped copies of 320 × 240 pixels or smaller (P.54).

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Creating a Cropped Copy

3. 0

ZOOM

SCROLL

2. 0

ZOOM

SCROLL

Save this image

Yes

as displayed?

Save this image

as displayed?

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When the N:u icon is displayed in Quick playback zoom (P.52) or Playback zoom mode (P.53), you can crop part of a picture and save it as a separate file.

3.0

ZOOM

SCROLL

ZOOM

SCROLL

Zoom in on picture.

Press k (v) to activate Quick playback zoom.

Display desired portion of image.

• Press k (v) or j (t) to zoom the pic-

ture in and out.

2.0

SCROLL

• Use the multi selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion of the image is displayed.

Save this image

Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Save this image

as displayed?

Yes

Save this image

as displayed?

NoNoNo

Yes

Confirmation dialog is displayed. Highlight Yes.

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Cropped copy is created.

ZOOM

Cropping pictures

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio at the time the copy was created, copies will be c 3,264 × 2,448, d 2,592 × 1,944, e 2,048 × 1,536, f 1,600 × 1,200, g 1,280 × 960, h 1,024 × 768, i 640 × 480, J 320 × 240, or K 160 × 120 pixels in size.

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Voice Memos

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A voice memo can be recorded using the built-in microphone and appended to any picture marked with the N:O (voice memo recording guide) icon in Full-screen playback mode (P.49).

Recording Voice Memos

Press and hold the shutter-release button to record a voice memo. Recording ends after approximately 20 seconds or when the button is released.

• Do not touch the microphone during recording.

•The y icon blinks during recording.

Playing Back Voice Memos

Select a picture with a recorded voice memo and press the shutter-release button to play it back. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the shutter-release button is pressed again.

• Pictures with voice memos are marked with the

N:P icon in Full-screen playback mode.

• Press j (t) or k (v) to adjust the volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a recorded voice memo and press T. Highlight P and press d to delete the voice memo only.

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Notes on Voice Memos

• Voice memo file names are the same as those of the images they attach to except that the extension is “.WAV”.

• If a voice memo is already appended to the current picture, delete the memo first to record a new voice memo.

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Recording and Viewing Movies

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Selecting Movie Options

Select the type of movie according to your shooting intent.

Mode Size (pixels) Frame/sec

Q TV movie 640

(default setting)

Small size 320

Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

Rotate mode dial to T. Movie menu is displayed.

640 × 480 30

320 × 240 30

160 × 120 30

640 × 480 30

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Movie options

OKExit Help

Movie options

Recording and Viewing Movies

OKExit Help

MOVIE OPTIONS

TV movie 640

Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie

OKExit

Highlight Movie options. MOVIE OPTIONS menu is displayed.

MOVIE OPTIONS

TV movie 640

Small size 320

Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie

OKExit

Highlight option.

• Press the multi selector left to return to the previous screen.

Set option and return to Movie menu.

Movie options

OKExit Help

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Return to Movie shooting screen.

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Selecting Auto-Focus Mode

Auto-focus mode can be selected when shooting movies. Select Auto-focus mode in the Movie menu, and select one of the following two modes.

The camera focuses on the center of the frame when the shutter-

Z Single AF

(default setting)

Full-time AF

release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks (AF Lock) when the focus operation is complete (P.87). The focus will remain locked while shooting movies.

The camera adjusts focus continuously. Select Single AF if the sound of the camera focusing interferes with recording.

Recording and Viewing Movies

For more information, see “Movie Options and Maximum Total Recording Time” (P.145).

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Recording Movies

6m28s

6m20s

6m15s

Movies are recorded with sound via the camera’s built-in microphone as QuickTime files with the extension “.MOV”. The files can be played back on a computer after transfer.

6m28s

Rotate mode dial to S.

The monitor shows the available recording time.

Recording and Viewing Movies

6m15s

Start recording.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame (P.57).

• During recording, the y icon blinks and progress will be shown by the indicator at the bottom left.

Finish recording.

• Recording will also end automatically when the memory is full.

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Notes on Movies

• Depending on the memory card, recording may end before the memory is full and “CANNOT RECORD MOVIE.” is displayed. The incomplete recording is stored as a movie.

• Do not touch the microphone during recording.

• In Movie shooting mode, the following options are fixed: – Flash (P.28) is B (Flash Cancel) except when recording a time-lapse movie. – Self-timer (P.30) is OFF. – WHITE BALANCE (P.46) is Auto. – Metering (P.79) is Matrix.

• While recording a movie, only digital zoom (up to 2×) can be used (time-lapse movie: up to 4×). Adjust the zoom before recording. When recording starts, the optical zoom position is fixed.

•Only W (Normal) is available for Vibration reduction (P.48).

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Recording a Time-Lapse Movie

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The camera takes pictures at a specified intervals to create a silent movie with a frame rate of 30 frames per second and a frame size of 640 × 480. The maximum recording time is 35 seconds (1,050 frames).

MOVIE OPTIONS

TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

OKExit

Highlight Time-lapse movie in MOVIE OPTIONS menu (P.56) and

press d.

Highlight option and press d.

Set option and return to the MOVIE OPTIONS menu.

1050

Return to Movie shooting screen. Start recording.

Press the shutter-release button to start recording.

• To end recording, press the shutterrelease button again, press the power switch, or press i approximately one second.

• Recording will end when the memory is full or 1,050 frames have been recorded.

SET INTERVAL TIME

30s

10m 30m

Exit

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Recording and Viewing Movies

Notes on Time-Lapse Movies

• Recording will end automatically when the battery is exhausted. When recording movies, using the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit is recommended.

• Take a test shot and check the results before recording time-lapse movies.

• When shooting, do not rotate the mode dial.

• The monitor automatically turns off and the power lamp blinks between frames to save power and turns on immediately before the camera takes the next shot.

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Movie Playback

25s

Movies are marked with the S icon in Full-screen playback mode (P.49). Press d to play back a movie. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press d to perform the selected operation.

During Icon Description

Q Rewinds movie while d is pressed.

Playback

Pause

Recording and Viewing Movies

U Advances movie while d is pressed.

R Pauses playback.

S Returns to Full-screen playback mode.

V Rewinds paused movie one frame.

W Advances paused movie one frame.

z Resumes playback.

S Returns to Full-screen playback mode.

During pause

25s

Playback Volume

The zoom buttons control the volume during playback (except when playing a time-lapse movie). Press j (t) to decrease the volume and k (v) to increase.

Deleting Movies

Pressing T (P.13) displays the delete confirmation dialog. Highlight Yes and press d to delete a movie.

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TV, Computer or Printer Connection

When viewing pictures or movies on a TV or computer, using the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit is recommended to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during playback.

Connecting to a TV

VIDEO MODE

NTSC

PAL

Turn camera off and connect supplied EG-CP14 A / V cable (hereafter A / V cable).

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

Set TV to video input.

• For more information, see the manual for the TV.

Set Video mode option in INTERFACE menu of Set-up menu (P.107).

Select NTSC or PAL to match your TV video standard.

EG-CP14 A / V cable

Press i for approximately one second to turn camera on.

The camera monitor will remain off and the TV will show the pictures or movies on the monitor.

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Video Output

NTSC is the video standard used in North America and PAL is the one used in many European countries.

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Connecting to a Computer

Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). You can wirelessly transfer pictures and movies to a computer and play them back. For more information, see “Wireless Transfer Mode” (P.109).

Start your computer.

TV, Computer or Printer Connection

• Confirm that PictureProject has been installed on your computer.

USB

PTP

Mass storage

Turn camera off and connect supplied UC-E6 USB cable as illustrated.

• Operation via a USB hub has not been tested by Nikon.

Set USB option in INTERFACE menu of Set-up menu (P.107).

Select PTP or Mass storage depending on your computer’s operating system (P.64).

UC-E6 USB cable

Confirm that mode dial is set to a mode other than Y and turn camera on.

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Data transfer starts.

All pictures and movies marked with the E (Transfer mark) icon (P.95) will be transferred to the computer. Messages on the monitor are shown below.

PREPARING TO TRANSFER

Disconnect camera after transfer is complete (P.66).

Marking Pictures for Transfer

Pictures set for transfer are marked with the E icon in Playback mode. By default, all pictures are automatically marked for transfer. Two options control transfer marking:

• Auto transfer in the Set-up menu (P.107): Select On to mark all new pictures for transfer.

• Transfer marking in the Playback menu (P.95): Select pictures for transferring by marking with the E icon.

PictureProject Transfer Button

To transfer both marked and unmarked pictures to the computer, click Transfer in PictureProject instead of pressing d on the camera in step

TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO COMPUTER

TRANSFER COMPLETED

TV, Computer or Printer Connection

Transfer

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Selecting a USB Option for Connection to a Computer

Rotate the mode dial to a and select Interface to set the USB option. Consult the following table when selecting a USB option for connection to a computer (P.107). The default option is PTP.

USB

PTP

Mass storage

TV, Computer or Printer Connection

Camera Transfer d

(Transfer g)

PictureProject

Transfer button

USB option for transfer

Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional

Select Mass storage or PTP.

Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Select Mass storage.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later)

Select PTP.

Select Mass stor-

age or PTP.

Notes on using Windows

If your computer’s operating system is Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), select Mass storage for the USB option for connecting the camera to a computer. If PTP is selected, disconnect the camera as described below.

Windows 2000 Professional

A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

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Notes on Transfer

While transfer is in progress, do not:

• Disconnect the USB cable.

• Turn the camera off.

• Remove the battery or the memory card.

• Disconnect the AC adapter kit. Failure to observe these precautions may interfere with normal functioning of both the camera and the computer.

Transferring Images Stored in the Internal Memory

Remove the memory card from the camera before connecting the camera to the computer.

Transferring Images Stored on the Memory Card

• To transfer images stored on the memory card, insert the memory card into the camera before connecting to a computer.

• When the SD memory card’s write protect switch is in the “lock” position, data transfer using d (Transfer g) is not available. Click Transfer in PictureProject to transfer data instead. (If you release the lock, you can use d (Transfer g) to transfer.)

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Disconnecting the Camera

When PTP is selected in USB Option:

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete.

When Mass storage is selected in USB Option:

Turn the camera off after performing the following operations, and disconnect the USB cable.

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional:

Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the

TV, Computer or Printer Connection

notification area and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows 2000 Professional:

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the notification area and select Stop USB Mass Storage

Device from the menu that appears.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me):

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the notification area and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE):

In My Computer, right click the removable drive corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears.

Mac OS X:

Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO_NAME”) into the Trash.

Mac OS X

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Connecting to a Printer

When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UC-E6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera.

• You can use Wireless transfer mode (P.109) to print pictures directly from a printer connected to a computer.

• If you use the optional PD-10 wireless printer adapter, you can print pictures directly through a wireless connection. For more information, see the manual for the adapter.

Take pictures

Set printing settings in

Print set (P.72)

TV, Computer or Printer Connection

Connect the camera and printer (printing via a direct USB connection: P.68;

Print pictures one at a time (P.69)

• Only when connecting with a USB cable

Wireless transfer mode: P.130, 131)

Print multiple pictures

(P.70)

Printing is complete. Turn the camera off.

Other Ways to Print Pictures

Pictures can also be printed as follows:

• Insert the memory card containing pictures into a printer equipped with a card slot. If the printer supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (P.154), selected pictures can be printed using Print set (P.72). For more information, see the manual for the printer.

• Take the memory card containing the pictures to a digital photo lab. To print pictures using Print set, check that the photo lab supports DPOF.

• Transfer the pictures to a computer. For more information, see “Connecting to a Computer” (P.62) and the manual for your software or printer.

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

USB

PTP

Mass storage

Turn printer on.

Connect supplied UC-E6 USB cable as illustrated.

• Operation via a USB hub has not been tested by Nikon.

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Set USB option to PTP in INTERFACE menu of Set-up menu (P.107).

Turn camera off.

UC-E6 USB cable

Turn camera on.

After the PictBridge welcome screen, the picture recorded most recently will be displayed in PictBridge playback mode.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

Connect the camera and printer (P.68), and then follow the steps below:

Select picture to print in PictBridge playback mode (P.68).

• To select a picture in thumbnail view

(P.50), press j (t).

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PictBridge

Start print

Copies Paper size

Exit

Display PictBridge menu.

Confirm settings and print pictures.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press d to select:

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Printing begins. The camera returns to the PictBridge playback screen when printing is complete.

Press the multi selector up or down to set the number of copies (up to 9). Press d to return to the PictBridge menu.

Press the multi selector up or down to set the page size. Press d to return to the PictBridge menu.

PictBridge

PictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing from digital cameras to printers that ensures compatibility regardless of the make of devices.

Note on Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default, 3.5" × 5" (89 mm × 127 mm), 5" × 7" (127 mm × 178 mm), Postcard, 100mm × 150mm (3.9 in. × 5.9 in.), 4" × 6" (102 mm × 152 mm), 8" × 10" (203 mm × 254 mm), Letter (8.5 in. × 11 in., 216 mm × 279 mm), A3 (11.7 in. × 16.5 in., 297 mm × 420 mm), A4 (8.3 in. × 11.7 in., 210 mm × 297 mm). Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. Select Default to print using the paper setting in the printer.

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Printing Multiple Pictures

Connect the camera and printer (P.68), and then follow the steps below:

Display PRINT MENU.

Press m in PictBridge playback mode (P.68).

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PRINT MENU

Print selection

Print all images DPOF printing Paper size

Exit

Select pictures to print and confirm settings.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press d to select:

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

Select pictures and set the number of copies. Go to step 3.

Prints one copy of all the pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card. The camera returns to the PRINT MENU when printing is complete.

Print pictures according to the print order specified in Print set (P.72). To start printing immediately, highlight Start print and press d. To view selected pictures before printing, highlight Confirm and press d. Go to step 4.

DPOF PRINTING

prints

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Start print

Confirm Cancel

Exit

Select the size of paper for printing (P.69).

PRINT SELECTION

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Select pictures to print and set number of copies (up to 9).

Press the multi selector left or right to select a picture, and up (+) or down (–) to set the number of copies (P.73).

• The number of copies and the w icon are

marked on the selected picture.

• To deselect a picture, press the multi selector down (–) when the number of copies is 1.

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PRINTS

Back

Printing

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Start print

Cancel

Selected pictures are displayed.

• To return to the PRINT SELECTION

screen, press m.

Start printing.

• The camera returns to the PRINT MENU when printing is complete.

• To cancel printing, press d.

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

You can create a digital “print order” specifying the pictures to print, the number of copies, and the information to be included with each print. The pictures can be printed using Print set settings with a DPOF-compatible device or at a digital photo lab which supports DPOF (P.154).

Print selected

Choose date

Delete print set

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Creating a Print Order

Select pictures to create a print order.

Set a print order to print all pictures taken on the same date.

Cancel all print settings.

Print set

OKExit Help

Highlight Print set in Playback menu

Highlight Print selected and press d.

PRINT SET

(P.89) and press d.

PRINT SELECTION

Back

PRINT SELECTION

Highlight picture to be printed. Select current picture.

Press the multi selector up to display 1 (number of copies) and the w icon on the selected picture.

Canceling the Print Order

To cancel all print settings, highlight Delete print set and press d.

Print selected

Choose date Delete print set

OKExit

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PRINT SELECTION

Back OK

Set number of copies and press d.

Press the multi selector up (+) or down (–) to set the number of copies (up to 9).

• To deselect a picture, press the multi selector down (–) when the number of copies is 1.

• Repeat steps 3 to 5 to select additional pictures.

PRINT SET

Done

Date Info

OKExit

Set Date and Info options.

• To print the recording date on all pictures in the print order, highlight Date and press

d. A y will be displayed in the check box.

• To print the shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order, highlight Info

and press d. A y will be displayed in the check box.

• To cancel the selected option, highlight it and press d.

• To complete the print order, highlight Done and press d.

Setting Print Order by Day

You can set a print order to print all pictures taken on the same date.

PRINT SET

Print selected

Choose date

Delete print set

OKExit

In PRINT SET menu (P.72), highlight Choose date and press d.

Highlight Yes and press d.

• To cancel, highlight No and press d.

CHOOSE DATE

Cancel existing print order?

Yes

OKExit

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CHOOSE DATE

copies

OKBack

copies

OKBack

Highlight date. Set number of copies and press d.

Press the multi selector right (+) to display 1

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(the number of copies) on a thumbnail image of the selected date.

• Press the multi selector left (–) and right (+) to set the number of copies (up to 9).

• To deselect a picture, press the multi selector left (–) when the number of copies is 1.

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select other dates.

PRINT SET

Done

Date Info

OKExit

Set Date and Info options.

• To print the recording date on all pictures in the print order, highlight Date and press

d. A y will be displayed in the check box.

• To print the shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order, highlight Info

and press d. A y will be displayed in the check box.

• To cancel the selected option, highlight it and press d.

• To complete the print order, highlight Done and press d.

Print Set

If you display the PRINT SET menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options will be reset.

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Date

If Date is selected, the recording date will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The date to be printed will remain unchanged even if Date in the Set-up menu is changed after shooting pictures. If a picture is taken without setting the camera clock, the date will not be printed even if Date is selected in the PRINT SET menu.

Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint

The differences between Print set in the Playback menu and Date imprint (P.102) in the Set-up menu are as follows:

• Setting Date in the PRINT SET menu: – The recording date can be printed only with a printer that supports date-print configuration

for DPOF. – You can set the option after taking pictures. – The date is not imprinted on the image itself, but recorded in the DPOF setting files. When

printing, the date will be printed on the image. The position of the date depends on the print-

er.

• Setting Date imprint in the Set-up menu: – The date is imprinted in the images and can be printed without making other settings. – The option must be set before taking pictures. – The position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand corner of the picture. – Once the date is imprinted, it cannot be deleted from the image.

• When the Date and Info options in Print Set and Date imprint are set, only the date from the

Date imprint option will be printed even when using a printer that supports DPOF.

If an Error Occurs

If an error message is displayed, check the printer and resolve the problem as directed in the printer manual. Highlight Resume and press d to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images. Resume may not be available depending on the type of error. In this case, select Cancel.

PRINTER ERROR CHECK PRINTER STATUS

Resume

Cancel

Notes on DPOF Printing

• DPOF printing is available only when a print order is created for the pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card using Print set.

• When printing directly with a printer that supports PictBridge, shooting information cannot be printed even if Info is selected in PRINT SET menu.

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Printing the Recording Date and Time on Pictures

The recording date and time can be printed by one of the following methods:

• Before taking pictures, set the Date imprint option in the Set-up menu (P.75, 102).

• Set the Date option in the PRINT SET menu of the Playback menu (P.72 - 74).

• Transfer the pictures to a computer and print them using PictureProject print settings. For more information, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).

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Advanced Camera Settings

Using the Menus

Shooting, playback, movie, and camera set-up menus are available.

Displaying the Menus

To display the Shooting menu (P.78):

White balance

Rotate mode dial to

M or E.

Press m.

OKExit Help

To display the Playback menu (P.89):

List by date

Advanced Camera Settings

Press i. Press m.

OKExit Help

To display the Movie menu (P.56):

Movie options

Rotate mode dial to

•Press m to return to Shooting or Playback mode from the Shooting, Playback and Movie menus.

Press m.

OKExit Help

To display the Set-up menu (P.98):

• Rotate the mode dial or

press i to exit the Set-up menu.

Rotate mode dial to

Menus

OK Help

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Navigating the Menus

When navigating the menus, use the multi selector.

Move cursor up

Make selection

Move cursor left

Move cursor right

Move cursor down

Metering

OKExit Help

METERING

Matrix

Center-weighted Spot Spot AF area

Highlight menu item. Display options.

METERING

Matrix

Center-weighted

Spot Spot AF area

OKExit

Highlight option. Select highlighted option.

Advanced Camera Settings

OKExit

Metering

OKExit Help

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The Shooting Menu

The Shooting menu includes the items in the following table. See “Using the Menus” (P.76) for more information on displaying and using the Shooting menu.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

White balance

Metering

Continuous

BSS

Auto bracketing

Image adjustment

Image sharpening

Saturation control

Sensitivity

Image quality

Image size

AF area mode

Auto-focus mode

Fixed aperture

Noise reduction

Match white balance to your light source. P.46

Select how the camera sets exposure. P.79

Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. P.80

Use the Best Shot Selector (BSS) to select the sharpest picture.

Take a sequence of pictures with gradually changing exposure or white balance.

Adjust picture contrast. P.84

Control how much outlines in your pictures are sharpened in the camera.

Adjust vividness of the color of a picture. P.85

Select ISO Sensitivity. P.45

Select image quality. P.43

Select an image size for displaying or printing. P.43

Select where the camera focuses. P.86

Select how the camera focuses. P.87

Maintains aperture as close as possible to a set f/-number when the camera is zoomed in and out.

Reduce noise that may appear when long exposures are used.

White balance

OKExit Help

P.82

P.83

P.84

P.88

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Metering

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The camera’s built-in light metering system calculates the brightness of the subject to determine the best exposure to use.

m Matrix

(default setting)

Center-weighted

Spot

Spot AF area

Note on Metering

When digital zoom is used, the camera automatically switches to a setting similar to Centerweighted. However, the metering target does not appear.

Analyzes the distribution of brightness over a wide area of the frame, producing optimal results for most situations.

Meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the center area. Suitable for portraits. Use with AF lock (P.87) to meter off-center subjects.

Measures light in an area shown by a square in the center of the monitor. The subject in the metering target area will be correctly exposed even when the background is much brighter or darker. Use with AF lock (P.87) to meter off-center subjects.

Links spot metering to the active focus area when AF area mode is set to Auto or Manual (P.86).

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

Metering

When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering target is displayed in the center of the monitor.

Spot metering target

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Continuous

Select one of the following six options.

r Single

(default setting)

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

Continuous

Multi-shot 16

Ultra HS

5 shot buffer

Intvl timer shooting

Takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed.

While the shutter-release button is pressed, pictures can be taken continuously. The first five shots are taken at up to 1.8 frames per second (fps).

Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes 16 shots at approximately 1.7 fps. The camera arranges pictures in four rows to form a single picture measuring c 3264×2448 pixels.

While the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes up to 100 pictures of i 640×480 pixels at up to 30 fps. With each sequence, the camera creates a new folder (XXXN_xxx) in which all photos in the sequence are stored. The number of exposures remaining is shown in the shooting display.

While the shutter-release button is pressed, pictures can be taken at a rate of up to approximately 1.8 fps. When the shutter-release button is released, continuous shooting will stop. Only the last five images taken during each continuous shooting burst will be recorded in the internal memory or on the memory card.

Takes pictures automatically at a specified interval. Set the interval (30 seconds, 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes) first and then press the shutter-release button.

• The camera will take pictures at the specified interval until the shutter-release button is pressed again, the internal memory or memory card is full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded.

• Press i to finish shooting and return to Playback mode.

• If you press the power switch, shooting finishes and the camera turns off.

SET INTERVAL TIME

30s 1m

10m 30m

Exit

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Restrictions on Continuous Shooting

• Settings other than Single cannot be used in combination with BSS (P.82), Auto bracketing or WB bracketing (P.83). The previous setting is used and the earlier setting is canceled.

• Noise reduction (P.88) has no effect even if set to On.

•With Continuous, Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, and 5 shot buffer, settings for focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by the first shot in each series. The flash is automatically set to B (Flash Cancel).

• Digital zoom (P.25) cannot be used at settings of Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS.

• When using the self-timer, Single is automatically set. The settings will return to the previous setting after an image has been taken using the self-timer.

Ultra HS

• During shooting, progress is shown on the monitor, from S to E. To interrupt shooting before 100 pictures have been recorded, lift your finger from the shutter-release button.

• During shooting, pressing T while the y icon appears displays the delete confirmation dialog. From this screen, you can delete all the pictures in the same sequence.

• During shooting, the shutter sound is off.

5 Shot Buffer

If Image size is set to c 3264×2448 or j 3264×2176 and Image quality is set to FINE, only the last three images taken in a series will be recorded.

Note on Interval Timer Shooting

To prevent shooting from ending unexpectedly, use the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit.

Interval Timer Shooting

• To save power, the monitor turns off and the power on lamp starts blinking between shots. The display turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot.

• Do not rotate the mode dial during the interval between shots.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

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BSS

When Best Shot Selector (BSS) is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. The sharpest picture in the series is saved and the others are discarded. BSS is recommended when:

• The camera is zoomed in.

• The camera is in Macro close-up mode.

• Shooting with the flash off when lighting is poor.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

B Off

(default setting)

Turns BSS off.

Turns BSS on. The flash is automatically set to B, and settings for the focus, exposure and white balance are determined by the first shot in the series.

Note on BSS

BSS may not produce good results with a moving subject or if the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is pressed.

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Auto Bracketing

Use this function when unusual lighting conditions make it difficult to determine the correct exposure or proper white balance settings. Auto bracketing automatically adjusts these settings over a series of pictures, “bracketing” a selected Exposure compensation or White balance setting.

D Off

(default setting)

Auto bracketing

x WB bracketing

(white balance bracketing)

Turns bracketing off.

Takes three shots each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, one shot with the current exposure, and two shots varying the exposure by values of +0.5 and –0.5.

Takes three shots each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, bracketing the current white balance setting (P.46) to produce one picture with normal white balance, one picture with a bluish cast, and one picture with a reddish cast. Recording time roughly triples.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

Notes on Auto Bracketing

• When AUTO BRACKETING is set to Auto bracketing, the flash is automatically set to B.

• When AUTO BRACKETING is set to Auto bracketing or WB bracketing, Noise reduction (P.88) has no effect even if set to On.

Exposure Compensation

When Exposure compensation (P.32) and Auto bracketing are set simultaneously, shots will be bracketed on both sides of the chosen compensation value.

WB Bracketing

WB bracketing cannot be selected if White balance (P.46) is set to White bal. preset.

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Image Adjustment

This setting adjusts contrast for optimal results before storing pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card.

G Auto

(default setting)

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

Normal

More contrast

Less contrast

Automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting conditions.

Performs the same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures. Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark to bright.

Processes the picture to emphasize the difference between light and dark areas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or for low-contrast subjects.

Processes the picture to decrease the difference between light and dark areas, reducing contrast. Recommended when lighting is very bright, creating strong shadows on the subject.

Image Sharpening

This option automatically processes pictures to add sharpness and greater definition to images.

K Auto

(default setting)

High

Normal

Low

Off

Image Sharpening Effects

You cannot check the Image sharpening effects on the monitor while shooting. To see the results, play back the picture.

Sharpens edges for optimal results; amount varies from shot to shot.

Increases sharpness, making edges more distinct.

Performs a standard level sharpening on all images.

Reduces sharpening below normal level.

Turns sharpening off. Select if retouching pictures on a computer.

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Saturation Control

Saturation control increases or decreases the vividness of colors.

Maximum

Enhanced

S Normal

(default setting)

Moderate

Minimum

Gives vivid color effects. Select when printing pictures “as is,” without further modification.

Best choice for most situations.

Select if retouching pictures on a computer.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

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AF Area Mode

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Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.

Automatically selects a focus point from 11 focus areas containing the subject closest

l Auto

(default setting)

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

Manual

Center

to the camera. The selected focus area is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This setting is useful when taking snapshots or you do not have time to check the focus.

You can select a focus point from 99 focus areas using the multi selector. This option can be used instead of AF lock (P.87) to focus on a relatively motionless subject that is not at the center of the frame. When Manual is selected, the focus area and selectable area are displayed. Use the multi selector to move the focus area over the desired subject.

The center focus area is used. This option can be used in combination with AF lock (P.87) to keep off-center subjects in focus.

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Focus Area Display

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area will be outlined in green.

• When the subject is out of focus, the focus area will blink red.

•When AF area mode is set to Auto, the focus area will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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Auto-focus Mode

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Use this option to determine how the camera focuses when shooting still pictures.

Z Single AF

(default setting)

Full-time AF

AF Lock

Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (AF lock). AF lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using Autofocus (P.147). Procedures for AF lock are described below. In this example, AF area mode (P.86) is set to Center.

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Focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Adjusts the focus continuously even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. Use this setting for shooting moving subjects.

1Focus.

Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

2 Check focus indicator.

When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator on the monitor

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lights up. The focus area is outlined in green on the monitor.

• Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

3 Recompose picture.

• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, recompose your picture. The distance between the camera and your subject should not change while the focus is locked. If your subject moves, lift your finger from the shutter-release button, focus again at the new distance and then recompose your shot.

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

to take picture.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (P.147).

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Fixed Aperture

This option keeps the aperture from shifting when zooming. This function is available only when the dial mode is set to E.

J Off

(default setting)

Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu

Aperture changes with the zoom position.

Aperture is kept as close as possible to the f/-number selected by you or the camera. To prevent the selected f/-number from exceeding the exposure range at the new zoom position, select an aperture from f/5 to f/7.3.

Noise Reduction

At slow shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadowy areas. When you take pictures under low levels of light, this option reduces noise.

p Off

(default setting)

Note on Noise Reduction

When using Continuous mode (P.80) or when AUTO BRACKETING (P.83) is set to Auto bracketing or WB bracketing, Noise reduction (P.88) has no effect even if set to On.

Turns Noise reduction off.

Noise reduction takes effect at slow shutter speeds which “cause” noise. When Noise reduction is on, it takes longer to store pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card.

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The Playback Menu

The Playback menu includes the items in the following table. See “Using the Menus” (P.76) for more information on displaying and using the Playback menu.

Sort pictures by the recording date. Perform five

List by date

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Transfer marking

Small pic.

Copy

options (D-Lighting, Print set, Delete, Transfer marking, or Small pic.) on selected pictures.

Adjust the tone (brightness) of a picture and save a copy.

Select pictures to print using a DPOF-compatible device; specify the number of copies and whether to include shooting information and the date.

View pictures in an automatic slide show. P.93

Delete all or selected pictures. P.94

Protect pictures from accidental deletion. P.94

Select pictures to transfer to a computer by marking them with the E icon.

Create a small copy of the current picture. P.96

Copy pictures between the internal memory and the memory card.

List by date

OKExit Help

P.92

P.72

P.95

P.97

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

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Navigating the Picture Selection Screen

When selecting a picture in Print set (P.72), Delete (P.94), Protect (P.94), Transfer marking (P.95) or Copy (P.97), a

picture selection screen, such as the screen on the right, is displayed.

PROTECT

ON OFF

OKBack

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

PROTECT

OKBack

Highlight picture.

The selected picture is displayed in the center.

Exit picture selection screen.

•For Print set, the PRINT SET menu appears.

•For Protect and Transfer marking, no further operations are required.

•For Delete and Copy, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Select Yes and press d to delete or copy.

PROTECT

ON OFF

Set function on/off (or number of copies).

An icon corresponding to the function appears on the picture when the function is set on.

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.

• To cancel an option, highlight the picture and press the multi selector down to remove the icon.

ON OFF

OKBack

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Navigating the Choose Date Screen

When Choose date is selected in Print set (P.72), Delete (P.94) or Transfer marking (P.95), a CHOOSE DATE screen, such as the screen on the right, is displayed. The above menu options affect all pictures recorded on the same date.

CHOOSE DATE

images total

CHOOSE DATE

ONOFFOKBack

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

images total

ONOFFOKBack

Highlight date.

The screen shown above is displayed when Choose date is selected in Delete.

• A thumbnail image of the first shot, the recording date, and the number of images for that date are displayed.

Set function on/off (or the number of copies).

• An icon corresponding to the function appears on the picture when the function is set on.

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select other dates.

• To cancel an option, highlight the date and press the multi selector left to remove the icon.

images total

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Exit CHOOSE DATE screen.

•For Print set, the PRINT SET menu appears.

•For Transfer marking, all pictures for the selected date are set for transfer.

•For Delete, a delete confirmation dialog is displayed. Select Yes and press d to delete all pictures for the selected recording date.

Pictures Grouped in Others

In the Choose date (P.91) or List by date (P.92) option, pictures are grouped up to 30 days from the most latest recording date. Older pictures are grouped in a folder called Others as pictures taken on the same recording date and listed as the last item.

Choose Date and List by Date

Pictures with no date set (P.22, 100) are not grouped.

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List by Date

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Pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card are sorted by the recording date. The following five operations can be performed on all pictures on the same date: D-Lighting, Print set, Delete, Transfer marking, and Small pic.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

LIST BY DATE

SELECTED IMAGES

OKExit Delete

Highlight date.

• A thumbnail image of the first shot, the recording date, and the number of images for that date are displayed.

•Pressing T deletes all of the pictures on the same recording date.

Display SELECTED IMAGES screen.

• To switch to Full-screen playback mode,

• Press the multi selector left or right to

D-Lighting

You can adjust the tone (brightness) of a picture and save it as a separate file. Dark or backlit subjects can have their brightness and contrast enhanced. The original picture is displayed on the top left side of the monitor and the adjusted picture is displayed on the top right side.

• Pictures created with D-Lighting are marked with

the u icon in Playback mode.

OKBack Zoom in

press k (v). Press j (t) to return to the SELECTED IMAGES screen.

highlight a picture. Press d to select an option: D-Lighting (P.92), Print set (P.72), Delete (P.94), Transfer marking (P.95), or Small pic. (P.96).

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Slide Show

Pause

Pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card can be played back in an automated “slide show” with a three-second interval between images.

• Pictures are played back in the recorded order (smallest to largest file number).

• The maximum playback time for a slide show is 30 minutes.

SLIDE SHOW

Pause

Start Loop

OKExit

Highlight Start.

• To repeat the slide show automatically, high-

light Loop and press d before selecting Start. A y is displayed in the check box.

Start slide show.

The following operations can be performed during the slide show:

Pause

Pauses the slide show and displays the menu. Highlight Restart and press d to resume the show. Highlight End and press d to end the slide show.

Pause

End

Restart

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

Skip to next frame

Return to previous frame

End slide show

Skips to the next picture. Press and hold to fast forward.

Returns to the previous picture. Press and hold to rewind.

Ends the slide show and returns to Full-screen playback mode.

Notes on the Slide Show

• If no operations are performed for 30 minutes after the slide show starts, the monitor will turn off due to the Auto off function. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes. (The camera will also turn off when Loop is set.)

• Movies are displayed as still images showing the first frame.

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Delete

You can delete selected pictures or all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.

• When a memory card is in the camera, only the pictures stored on it are deleted.

• When there is no memory card in the camera, pictures stored in the internal memory are deleted.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

Erase selected images

Choose date

Erase all images

Note on Voice Memo

To delete only the voice memo recorded with the picture, press T in Full-screen playback mode, Thumbnail playback mode, or Playback zoom mode (P.55).

Notes on Deletion

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

• Pictures marked with the D icon are protected and cannot be deleted.

Deletes pictures selected in the ERASE SELECTED IMAGES screen (P.90).

Deletes pictures with the same recording date selected in the CHOOSE DATE screen (P.91).

Deletes all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.

• In the delete confirmation dialog, highlight Yes and

press d to delete all pictures.

Protect

The pictures can be protected from accidental dele-

PROTECT

tion. Protected pictures are marked with the D icon in Playback mode.

Note on Protecting Pictures

Protected pictures cannot be deleted. However, all pictures, including protected files, will be deleted when the internal memory or the memory card is formatted (P.106).

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Transfer Marking

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You can select pictures for transferring to a computer by marking with the E icon.

All on

All off

Choose date

Select image(s)

Notes on Transfer Marking

• No more than 999 pictures can be marked with the E icon using Transfer marking. To transfer

more than 999 pictures, use PictureProject. For more information, see the PictureProject Refer- ence Manual (on CD).

• If a memory card in which pictures selected by another model of camera to transfer is inserted, this camera cannot recognize the transfer se ttings. Use this camera to select the pictures to transfer again.

• In the default setting, the Auto transfer option is set to On (P.107). All pictures are set to transfer and marked with the E icon when displayed.

The E Transfer Marking Icon

The selected pictures are marked with the E icon in Playback mode.

Adds the E icon to all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card.

Removes the E icon from all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card.

Adds or removes the E icon on all pictures from the same recording date (P.91).

Adds or removes the E icon on pictures selected in the TRANSFER MARKING screen (P.90).

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Full-screen playback Thumbnail playback

(4 thumbnail display only)

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Small Pic.

You can create a small copy of a picture displayed in Full-screen playback mode. The following resize options are available.

640 × 480

320 × 240

Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback Menu

160 × 120

Suitable for displaying on a TV.

Suitable for displaying on web pages.

Suitable as an attachment to e-mail.

Notes on Small Picture

• Copies are stored as JPEG files with Image quality set to BASIC (compression ratio 1:16).

• Small pictures cannot be zoomed in on.

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Copy

You can copy selected pictures (P.90) or all pictures from the internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa.

COPY

OKExit

CAMERA TO CARD

Selected images

All images

Exit

MNO ONM

Copies pictures stored in the internal memory to the memory card.

Copies pictures stored on the memory card to the internal memory.

Notes on Copying Pictures

• If there is not enough space in the destination memory, copying is canceled and an error message is displayed.

• The available file formats for copying are JPEG, MOV and WAV. You cannot copy pictures in other file formats.

• You cannot copy the pictures taken with another make of camera or retouched on a computer.

File Name

• When copying using Selected images, the newly copied pictures are numbered consecutively from the largest number existing between the two memory sources. Ex: When the last number in the source memory is 32 (DSCN0032.JPG) and the last number in

the destination memory is 18 (DSCN0018.JPG), the copied pictures are assigned numbers starting from 33 (DSCN0033).

• When copying using All images, all folders in the internal memory or on the memory card are copied. The newly copied folders are assigned new folder numbers (one is added to the highest folder number in the destination memory). If a new folder cannot be created, copying is canceled and an error message is displayed.

Print Set, Transfer Marking, and Protect

If pictures are set with Print set (P.72) or Transfer marking (P.95), the settings are not copied. Protect setting (P.94) can be copied and the copied picture is protected.

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The Set-up Menu

The Set-up menu includes the items in the following table. See “Using the Menus” (P.76) for more information on displaying and using the Set-up menu.

Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up Menu

Menus

Welcome screen

Date

Monitor settings

Date imprint

Shot confirmation

AF assist

Sound settings

Auto off

Format memory/card

M/O

Language

Interface

Auto transfer

Reset all

Firmware version

Select the type of menu display for the Shooting, Movie, Playback and Set-up menus.

Select the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.

Set the camera clock and time zone. P.100

Display the current settings and adjust the brightness of the monitor.

Imprint the recording date/time on pictures. P.102

Set the Shot confirmation LED to light after each shot.

Set the AF-assist illuminator to light when focusing.

Set the button sound, the volume of shutter and start-up sounds.

Set the time before the camera enters Standby mode automatically to save power.

Format the internal memory or memory card. P.106

Select a language for the camera menus and messages.

Set USB and Video mode options. P.107

Set all pictures to transfer before shooting. P.107

Restore camera settings to default. P.108

Displays the firmware version of the camera. P.108

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