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

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Using the Projector

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

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Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX S1200pj

Digital Camera

Charging AC Adapter

EH-69P*

ViewNX 2 Installer CD PC-PJ Transfer CD Reference Manual CD

Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL12

(with terminal cover)

USB Cable UC-E6

• Warranty

* A plug adapter is included only in countries or regions where required, and its

shape varies with country or region of purchase (A 18).

NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera. * The following items are available separately:

• Audio Video Cable EG-CP16

• Remote Control ML-L5

Read This First

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A 15).

To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation” (A 1).

Other Information

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

Symbol Description

A/E/FThese icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E:

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

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

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

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

“Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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Read This First

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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

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

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

VOID YOUR

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

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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 on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normall y. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

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About the Manuals

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

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny 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

the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

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

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

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

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for e xample, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 98). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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For Your Safety

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

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

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

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

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

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

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

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (included) or the Charge by computer function. The Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately) is also available to charge the battery without using a camera.

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

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

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

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

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

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

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

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

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For Your Safety

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

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

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

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

Observe caution when using the projector or movie light

• Do not look directly into the projector window or project images or shine the movie light in or near human eyes. This could damage eyes or result in visual impairment.

• Do not project images or shine the movie light towards the driver of motor vehicle. Doing so may result in an automobile accident.

Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

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Notices

Notice for custome rs in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES

ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

Table of Contents

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

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

Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii

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

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation................................................................................... 1

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately).................................................................................... 4

Attaching the Camera Strap .......................................................................................................................... 5

Camera Controls Used When Shooting ................................................................................................. 6

Camera Controls Used When Playing Back or Projecting Pictures........................................ 7

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

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

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........................................................ 10

Using the Multi Selector................................................................................................................................. 11

Using Menus (the d Button) ................................................................................................................. 12

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback..................................................................................... 15

Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery .............................................................................................. 16

Preparation 2 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................. 18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................................ 20

Internal Memory and Memory Cards ..................................................................................................... 21

Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 21

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 22

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 23

Setting Display Language, Date and Time ......................................................................................... 24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 26

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 27

Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................................... 28

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

Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 30

Step 5 Play Back Pictures.................................................................................................................. 32

Changing How Pictures Are Displayed................................................................................................. 33

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures................................................................................................. 34

Taking Pictures with the Remote Control (Available Separately)...................................... 36

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Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 37

G (Easy Auto Mode).......................................................................................................................... 38

Introduction

Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings ............................................................................................ 38

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 39

Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 39

Scene Mode and Features ............................................................................................................................ 40

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................... 46

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings............................................................................................. 46

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)........................................................................ 47

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings.............................................................................................. 49

Smart Portrait Menu Options...................................................................................................................... 49

Using A (Auto) Mode ....................................................................................................................... 50

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings ....................................................................................................... 50

Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode..................................................................................... 51

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 53

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 53

Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 54

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 56

Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 57

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............................................................................ 58

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 59

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .................................................................................... 61

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) .............................................................................. 61

Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ................................................................. 63

Face Detection..................................................................................................................................... 65

Skin Softening ...................................................................................................................................... 67

Focus Lock ............................................................................................................................................. 68

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 69

Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback..................................................................... 70

Available Playback Modes............................................................................................................................. 70

Switching Between Playback Modes ..................................................................................................... 70

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ..................................................... 71

Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer .......................................... 72

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

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

Transferring Images to the Computer................................................................................................... 75

Viewing Images.................................................................................................................................................... 76

Retouching Photographs .............................................................................................................................. 77

Editing Movies ...................................................................................................................................................... 77

Printing Images.................................................................................................................................................... 77

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Using the Projector.......................................................................................................................... 79

Displaying Pictures with the Projector........................................................................................ 80

Projecting Pictures............................................................................................................................................. 80

Projector Controls............................................................................................................................................... 83

Operations When Projecting Movies ..................................................................................................... 85

b Projecting Slide Shows............................................................................................................................ 86

Basic Projector Settings .................................................................................................................... 88

Playback Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 88

Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................................ 88

Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 89

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 90

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) .......................................................... 93

Movie Playback .................................................................................................................................... 94

Operation during Movie Playback ........................................................................................................... 94

Delete a Movie File ............................................................................................................................................ 95

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 97

The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 98

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

Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E2

Favorite Pictures Mode ................................................................................................................ E4

Adding Pictures to Albums .................................................................................................................... E4

Viewing Pictures in an Album............................................................................................................... E5

Removing Pictures from Albums........................................................................................................ E5

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums............................................................................................... E6

Auto Sort Mode .............................................................................................................................. E7

List by Date Mode.......................................................................................................................... E9

Editing Pictures (Still Pictures)................................................................................................ E10

Editing Functions....................................................................................................................................... E10

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E12

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............................................................ E13

s Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller

with Larger Eyes ......................................................................................................................................... E14

p Filter Effects: Digital Filters .............................................................................................................. E16

g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size ....................................................................................... E18

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E19

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ....................................................... E21

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................................................................................... E22

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Projecting the Computer Display.......................................................................................... E29

Projecting PowerPoint Presentations.................................................................................. E33

Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E34

Smart Portrait Menu................................................................................................................... E36

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ......................................................................... E37

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

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

The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E60

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E23

Printing Pictures One by One............................................................................................................. E25

Printing Multiple Pictures ..................................................................................................................... E26

Before Installing PC-PJ Transfer......................................................................................................... E29

Installing the PC-PJ Transfer CD........................................................................................................ E30

Projecting the Computer Display.................................................................................................... E31

Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................. E36

Smile Timer ................................................................................................................................................... E36

Blink Proof ..................................................................................................................................................... E36

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ........................................................................................................ E37

Continuous.................................................................................................................................................... E39

ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................... E41

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

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E45

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

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

d Protect ..................................................................................................................................................... E52

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E54

E Voice Memo.............................................................................................................................................

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ................................... E57

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

Autofocus Mode ....................................................................................................................................... E58

Movie Light.................................................................................................................................................... E59

Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................... E59

Enhanced Resolution ............................................................................................................................. E59

Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................................ E60

Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E61

Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E64

Projector Settings ...................................................................................................................................... E65

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)......................................................................................... E66

Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................. E67

Motion Detection ...................................................................................................................................... E68

AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E69

Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ E69

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Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E70

Auto Off .......................................................................................................................................................... E70

Format Memory/Format Card ........................................................................................................... E71

Language........................................................................................................................................................ E72

Interface........................................................................................................................................................... E73

Charge by Computer ............................................................................................................................. E73

Blink Warning ............................................................................................................................................... E75

Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E77

Firmware Version ...................................................................................................................................... E79

Image/Sound File and Folder Names .................................................................................. E80

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. E81

Error Messages............................................................................................................................. E82

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

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance............................................................................ F2

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F5

Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F5

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F6

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F15

Supported Standards ................................................................................................................................ F18

Index.................................................................................................................................................. F19

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and the information displayed on the camera’s monitor, and also explains how to use basic camera features.

Parts of the Camera ............................................................2

The Camera Body ..............................................................................................................2

Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately) ........................................................4

Attaching the Camera Strap ..........................................................................................5

Camera Controls Used When Shooting .....................................................................6

Camera Controls Used When Playing Back or Projecting Pictures ..................7

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

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

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ...............................10

Using the Multi Selector ...............................................................................................11

Using Menus (the d Button) .................................................................................12

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for

Shooting and Playback” (A 15).

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

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1 Shutter-release button....................6, 7, 30

Zoom control........................................6, 7, 29

f: Wide-angle.....................................6, 29

g: Telephoto..........................................6, 29

h: Thumbnail playback................7, 33

i: Playback zoom...............................7, 33

j: Help..........................................................39

Power switch/power-on lamp

.........................................................................22, 23

4 Projector focus dial......................................83

5 Built-in microphone..................90, E 55

Self-timer lamp ..............................................56

AF-assist illuminator....................................99

Movie light......................................93, E 59

14 12

1234

Lens cover closed

7 Lens

8 Flash......................................................................54

9 Infrared receiver (front).....................36, 81

10 Projector window.........................................80

11 Lens cover................................................... F 2

12 Projector cover..................................7, 80, 83

13 Eyelet for camera strap ................................5

Connector cover

.......................................18, 72, E 21, E 23

USB/audio/video output connector

.......................................18, 72, E 21, E 23

Projector input connector (for Dock

Connector Cable) .......82, E 82, F 16

19 18 17

Charge lamp.................................. 19, E 74

Flash lamp......................................................... 54

2 Speaker .............................................94, E 55

3 b (e movie-record) button.....6, 7, 90

4 Infrared receiver (rear) ....................... 36, 81

A (shooting mode) button

...............................................................6, 7, 10, 26

6 c (playback) button ......6, 7, 10, 32, 70

7 Multi selector ..................................................11

8 k (apply selection) button.............. 7, 11

9 l (delete) button ............6, 7, 34, E 55

d button

........................................6, 7, 12, 50, 71, 93, 98

Parts of the Camera

3 4 5

6 7

8 9

16 15 14 13

11 Monitor ..........................................................8, 26

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................16, 17

Power connector cover (for

connection with optional AC Adapter)

........................................................................E 81

14 Battery latch.....................................................16

15 Battery chamber............................................16

16 Memory card slot..........................................20

17 Projector stand...............................................81

18 Projector stand latch..................................81

19 Tripod socket...........................................F 17

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Parts of the Camera

Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately)

The remote control can be used for shooting (A 36). When the projector is in operation (A 80), the remote control can be used to change the projected still pictures and to play back movies.

Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the insulating sheet by pulling it in the direction indicated.

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

1 Infrared emitter

* Not available for use with the COOLPIX S1200pj. Use the projector cover (A 2) to operate

the built-in projector (A 7).

Zoom button (shooting mode)

f: wide-angle g: telephoto

Zoom button (projector mode)

h: thumbnail playback i: playback zoom

–: decrease volume +: increase volume

H, I, J, or K (up, down, left, or right

selection) button

4 Apply selection button 5 P (projector) button*

6 b (slide show) button

See the following pages for more information on operating the remote control:

• Shooting mode: “Taking Pictures with the Remote Control (Available

Separately)” (A 36)

• When the projector is in operation: “Projector Controls” (A 83), “b Projecting

Slide Shows” (A 86)

B Notes on the Remote Control Battery

• When replacing the remote control battery, be sure that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section “The Battery” (F 3), before use.

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Replacing the Remote Control Battery

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Push the tab in the direction indicated above.

Place a new 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the battery holder. Be sure that the “+” mark is facing up.

While holding the tab in, grasp the edge of the battery holder with your fingernail and pull it straight out.

Insert the battery holder into the remote control.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Remove the used 3V CR2025 lithium battery.

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Parts of the Camera

Camera Controls Used When Shooting

Control Name Main function A

Shooting mode

button

Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen).

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Zoom control

Multi selector

Menu button Displays and hides the menu.

Shutter-release

button

Movie-record

button

Playback button Plays back pictures.

Delete button Deletes the last picture that was saved. 34

Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom in, and rotate to f (h) to zoom out.

See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” for more information.

When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance): Sets focus and exposure. When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button halfway and then continue to press it all the way down): Releases the shutter.

Starts and stops movie recording. 90

11, 12

12, 50, 93, 98

32, 70, 94

Parts of the Camera

Camera Controls Used When Playing Back or Projecting Pictures

Control Name Main function A

• Changes the playback mode (displays

Playback button

Zoom control

the playback-mode selection screen).

• When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

• When displaying pictures, rotate to g (i) to magnify the picture, and rotate to f (h) to display picture thumbnails or the calendar.

• Rotate the zoom control to adjust the volume.

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Multi selector

Apply selection

button

Menu button Displays and hides the menu.

Delete button Deletes pictures. 34

Shooting mode

button

Shutter-release

button

Movie-record

button

Projector cover

See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” for more information.

• Switches from picture thumbnail or zoomed picture display to full-frame display.

• Adding and removing favorite pictures.

• Plays back movies.

Switches to shooting mode. * When the projector is in operation,

the camera cannot be switched to shooting mode. Close the projector cover to stop the projector and switch to shooting mode.

• Open to project pictures with the built-in projector.

• Close to stop projecting pictures with the built-in projector.

11, 12

E 4, E 5

12, 71, 98

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The Monitor

The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Monitor settings (A 98) ➝ Photo info is set to Auto info).

Shooting Mode

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1 Shooting mode .............26, 38, 39, 46, 47

2 Macro mode....................................................57

3 Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 57

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

5 AE/AF-L indicator ..................................E 3

6 Flash mode.......................................................54

7 Battery level indicator................................ 22

“Date not set” indicator

..............................................24, E 61, E 82

9 Travel destination....................... 98, E 61

10 Vibration reduction................... 99, E 67

11 Wind noise reduction ..............93, E 59

12 Motion detection icon ............ 99, E 68

13 Print date.........................................99, E 66

14 Movie options .............................. 93, E 58

15 Movie length...................................................90

16 Image mode....................................................61

Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)................................................... 22

18 Internal memory indicator......................22

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19 Aperture value................................................30

20 Focus area (auto) ................ 30, 52, E 42

Focus area (for manual or center)

................................................................52, E 43

Focus area (face detection, pet

detection).................30, 45, 47, 52, E 42

Focus area

(subject tracking)........................ 52, E 43

24 Shutter speed .................................................30

25 ISO sensitivity................................ 51, E 41

26 Exposure compensation value ............58

27 White balance mode................ 51, E 37

28 Skin softening...............................49, E 36

Continuous shooting mode

................................................................51, E 39

30 Blink proof.......................................49, E 36

31 Self-timer indicator......................................56

32 Smile timer......................................49, E 36

33 Pet portrait auto release...........................45

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1 Date of recording......................................... 24

2 Time of recording.........................................24

3 Voice memo icon ....................... 71, E 55

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode.......................E 4

Category icon in

auto sort mode.......................................E 7

List by date indicator...........................E 9

5 Battery level indicator................................ 22

6 Protect icon....................................71, E 52

7 Print order icon............................71, E 46

Image mode....................................................61

Movie options ..............................93, E 58

a Current frame number/

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

b Movie length...............................................94

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

11 Movie playback guide ...............................94

12 Add to favorite pictures guide......E 4

13 Volume indicator ........................94, E 55

14 D-Lighting icon............................71, E 13

15 Quick retouch icon.................... 71, E 12

16 Filter effects icon.........................71, E 16

17 Small picture icon ......................71, E 18

18 Glamour retouch icon............. 71, E 14

19 File number and type ......................E 80

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Basic Operations

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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.

While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.

• While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing

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the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button, except when the projector is in operation.

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Shooting-mode selection

Playback-mode selection

Play

• If you press the A (shooting mode) button while the shooting screen is

displayed, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available shooting modes (A 26).

• If you press the c (playback) button while the playback screen is displayed, the

playback-mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes (A 70).

• Open the projector cover to start projecting pictures (A 80, 83). Close the

projector cover to stop projecting pictures.

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Using the Multi Selector

Operate by pressing the multi selector up (H), down (I), left (J), or right (K), or pressing the k button.

Shooting Mode

Display m (flash mode) (A 54) menu or move cursor up

Display o (exposure compensation) (A 58)

Display n (self-timer)

guide

(A 56) menu

Apply selection

Display p (macro mode) (A 57) menu or move cursor down

Playback Mode and Projecting Pictures

Select previous picture

or move the displayed

area when the picture

is magnified (A 33)

Add or remove favorite

pictures (E 4, E 5) /Play

back movies (A 94)*

Select next picture or move the displayed area when the picture is magnified (A 33)

* When displaying picture thumbnails or when the picture is magnified, this button switches

the camera to full-frame display.

Menu Screen

Flash mode

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Move cursor left or

return to the

previous screen

Move cursor down

Move cursor up

Move cursor right or go to next screen (apply selection)

Apply selection (go to the next screen)

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode

Beach

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Using Menus (the d Button)

If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings.

Shooting mode

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Image mode

Tabs

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode

Atab:

Displays the settings that can be changed for the current shooting mode (A 26). Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

D tab:

Displays the settings that deal with movie recording.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu (General Camera Setup), where you can change a number of general settings.

C If Tabs are not Displayed

If you press the d button and the screen that allows you to change the image mode is displayed, press the multi selector J to display the tabs.

Playback menu

Tabs

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Glamour retouch Filter effects Print order Slide show Protect

ctab:

Displays the settings that can be changed for the current playback mode (A 70). Depending on the current playback mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu (General Camera Setup), where you can change a number of general settings.

Image mode

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2448

3264 2592

1944

1536

2048

1024

768

480

640

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Selecting Items

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode

Press the multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K.

Basic Operations

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date Monitor settings

Projector settings Print date

Vibration reduction

Motion detection

The selected menu is displayed.

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Set up

Charge by computer

Blink warning

Reset all Firmware version

Select an item with the multi selector H or I and press either K or the

k button.

Blink warning

O

Select an item with H or

I and press the k

button.

When you are finished

changing settings, press the d button to exit the menu.

C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages

The scroll bar is displayed when all of the menu items do not fit on one screen.

Set up

AF assist

Digital zoom Sound settings Auto o Format card Language

Interface

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Preparation

Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery ..............................................................................16

Preparation 2 Charging the Battery .............................................................................18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ............................................................................20

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On .............................................................................................22

Setting Display Language, Date and Time (First Use Only) .............................24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode ......................................................................................26

Step 3 Frame a Picture ......................................................................................................28

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Pictures ..................................................................................................32

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures .................................................................................34

Other

Taking Pictures with the Remote Control (Available Separately) .....................36

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Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery

1 Slide the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and open the cover (2).

2 Insert the included

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

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EN-EL12.

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

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

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Ch arge the battery before first use or when it is running low. See page 18 for more information.

Battery latch

Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and then remove the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

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B Note on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section “The Battery” (F 3), before use.

Preparation 2 Charging the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

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

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country

or region in which the camera was purchased.

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The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina, Brazil, and Korea.

2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented.

Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Charge lamp

USB cable UC-E6 (included)

Electrical outlet

• The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging.

• About 5 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

• See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A 19) for more information.

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

• When the camera is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH-69P, the camera cannot be turned on.

Understanding the Charge Lamp

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly (green)

Off

Flickers (green)

Battery charging.

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

Preparation 2 Charging the Battery

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B Note on Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page vii and the section, “Charging AC Adapter Information” (F 3) before use.

C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S1200pj to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL12 (A 72, E 73).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65

(available separately; E 81).

C AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; E 81) is used, power is supplied to the camera

from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in correctly until

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it clicks into place.

Memory card slot

B Inserting the Memory Card

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards coul d damage the camera or the memory card . Be sure to check that the

memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Formatting a Memory Card

• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer and save them before formatting.

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and select Format card (A 100) from the setup menu (A 98).

B Note on Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “Memory Cards” (F 4) in “Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card, and then remove the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including still pictures and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 94 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.

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

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

SD memory card SDHC memory card

SanDisk 2 GB

TOSHIBA 2 GB

Panasonic 2 GB

Lexar – 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB –

If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the device supports an SD memory card of 2 GB or more.

SDHC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDHC standard.

SDXC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDXC.

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB

• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee

camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.

SDXC memory card

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

• If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting Display Language, Date and Time”

(A 24).

• The monitor will turn on.

2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

remaining.

Battery level indicator

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Number of exposures remaining

Battery level

indicator

b* Battery level high

B Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery exhausted.

* The indicator is not displaye d when projecting slide shows or playing back files from a

connected device.

The camera cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

Description

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored is displayed.

• If a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed to indicate that pictures will be saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 94 MB).

• The number of exposures remaining varies depending on whether you are using the camera’s internal memory or a memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and image size (image mode) setting (A 62).

• The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustrations may differ from the actual display.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and the display turn off.

• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button.

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

To reactivate the monitor while the power-on lamp is blinking, press any of the following buttons:

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button or b (e movie-record) button.

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No operations

performed

No operations performed

3 min

Camera enters standby

Camera turns off

mode

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A 100) in the setup menu (A 98).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting mode or playback mode.

• When the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) is used, the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes.

• See “Auto Off with Projection” (A 82) for more information.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

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

1 Press the multi selector H or

I to choose the desired

language and press the k button.

Multi selector

2 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

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button.

• To cancel without changing the setting, select No.

3 Press J or K to select your home time zone

and press the k button.

• See “Daylight Saving Time” (A 25) for more

information.

4 Press the H or I to choose the order in which

the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or

Language

Čeština Dansk Deutsch

English

Español

Ελληνικά

Cancel

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Cancel

London Casablanca

Back

Date format

Year/Month/ Day Month/Day/ Year

Day/Month/ Year

Yes

5 Press H, I, J, or K to edit the date and time

and press the k button.

• Select a field: Press K or J (the highlight switches

between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).

• Edit the value: Press H or I.

• Apply the settings: Select the minute field and press the

k button or K.

• When the settings are applied, the monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Date and time

DMY

0 1 0 1 2011

0000

Edit

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3.

London Casablanca

• When the daylight saving time function is enabled,

W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.

Back

C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the setup menu (A 98).

• When the daylight saving time function is enabled in Time zone in Time zone and date in the setup menu, the camera clock moves forward one hour, and when it is disabled, it moves back one hour. When Travel destination (x) is selected, the local time is automatically calculated and the shooting date and time of the selected region are recorded with the pictures.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will blink when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A 98).

C The Clock Battery

• The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main battery.

• The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

• If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (step2, A 24) for more information.

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C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Pictures

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date in pictures as they are taken by setting Print date

in the setup menu (A 98).

• You can use the ViewNX 2 software (A 73) to print the shooting date in pictures that were taken without using the Print dat e option.

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

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1 Press the A button.

• The shooting-mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose a shooting mode.

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

3 Press the k button.

• The camera enters G (easy auto) mode. The shooting mode icon changes to U, e, f, g, h, j, or i, depending on the subject or composition of the picture.

• See “The Monitor” (A 8) for more information about the shooting screen.

• The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Easy auto mode

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Available Shooting Modes

G Easy auto mode A 38

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

b Scene mode A 39

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

• To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection menu and then

press the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.

D Special effects A 46

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. The available effects are six types.

• To select an effect, first display the shooting-mode selection menu and then

press the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.

F Smart portrait A 47

The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.

A Auto mode A 50

A (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and it allows you to adjust a

variety of settings in the shooting menu (A 51) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

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C Features That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode

• Select the desired function by pressing H (m), I (p), J (n), or K (o). See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 53) for more information.

• When using shooting mode, press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. See “Shooting Features” (A 37) for information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting m ode.

Step 3 Frame a Picture

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1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

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

• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode, the shooting mode icon will be changed (A 38).

• When the camera detects a face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).

• Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by a double border, and the others by a single border.

• When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed. Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.

Shooting mode icon

B Note on G (Easy Auto) Mode

When digital zoom is in effect, shooting mode is G.

C Using a Tripod

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A 55) is set to W (off), and when

telephoto shooting.

- When using the telephoto setting.

• Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A 98) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the

camera.

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Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

• Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the

subject fills a larger area of the frame.

• Rotate the zoom control to f to zoom out, thus

increasing the area visible in the frame.

• The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle position when the camera is turned on.

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

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

Zoom out

Optical zoom

Zoom in

Digital zoom

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C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify pictures, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 61) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. V moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the z oom position that can be used to capture still pictures without image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting.

Small image size

• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 99) in the setup menu (A 98).

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halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When a face is detected, it is framed by the double

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border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.

• When a face is not detected, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) suitable to the shooting scene. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that is selected glows green.

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• When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A 8) will glow green.

• If the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button all the way,

i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.

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

• If you press the shutter-release button with too much

force, the camera may shake, causing pictures to be blurred. Press the button gently.

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B During Recording

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

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

• It may take some time for the picture to be saved depending on the current settings or the shooting conditions (F 11).

B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

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

makes that subject appear very dark)

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

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

• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in a skyscraper)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject in auto mode and use focus lock (A 68). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

B Note on Face Detection

See “Face Detection” (A 65) for more information.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 99) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 54) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• The camera enters playback mode, and the last picture taken is displayed in full-frame playback mode.

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A (shootin g mode) button

c (playback) buttonb (e movie-record) button

Multi selector

2 To display the previous or next picture by

pressing the multi selector.

• Press H or J to view the previous picture.

• Press I or K to view the next picture.

• To play back pictures that are saved in the internal

memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in place of the “Current frame number/total number of frames” indicator.

• To return to shooting mode, press the A button, shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button.

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C Viewing Pictures

• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

• If you are viewing a picture that was taken using face detection (A 65) or pet detection (A 45), these pictures will be rotated and displayed automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except for pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, or Multi- shot 16 (A 51).

• The orientation of pictures can be changed using Rotate image (A 71) in the playback menu.

C Selecting Types of Pictures for Playback

• See “Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)” (A 71) for more information.

• See “Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback” (A 70) for more information.

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When using playback mode, you can change how pictures are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i) (A 6).

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• Pictures can be zoomed up to 10×.You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the

zoom control to f (h)/ g (i).

• To view a different area of the picture, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.

• If you are viewing a picture that was taken using face detection (A 65) or pet

detection (A 45), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting, except for pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A 51). If the camera detected multiple faces when the picture was taken, press H, I, J, or K to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the picture where there are no faces, change the zoom ratio and then, press H, I, J, or K.

• You can crop the picture and save the displayed area of the picture as a

separate file by pressing the d button (E 19).

• Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

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• You can view several pictures on one screen, making it easy to find the picture

you want.

• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom

control to f (h) and g (i).

• Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an picture, and then press the

k button to display that picture full-frame.

• When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch

to calendar display (except for list by date mode).

• While using calendar display mode, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select

a date and then press the k button to display the first picture taken on that day.

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1 Press the l button to delete the

picture currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

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• Current image: Delete the currently displayed full- frame picture.

• Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A 35) for more information.

• All images: Delete all pictures.

• To exit without deleting the picture, press the d button.

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

• To exit without deleting the picture, press H or I to

select No and press the k button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

B Notes on Deleting Pictures

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important pictures to a computer or other media before deleting them.

• Protected pictures cannot be deleted (A 71).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken while in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture that was saved.

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures

1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose a

picture to be deleted, and then press H to

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display y.

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

• Rot ate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch back

to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

Back

2 Add y to all pictures to be deleted and press the k button to apply

the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more operations.

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C Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date m ode, you can select pictures for deletion from an album, category, or shooting date (A 70).

Taking Pictures with the Remote Control (Available Separately)

Use the remote control ML-L5 (available separately; A 4) to take pictures.

• Use a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera. Use of a tripod is recommended during shooting with the remote control. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

• Point the infrared emitter of the remote control at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A 2, 3) and press the apply selection button. The shutter is released and a picture is saved.

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• Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 5 m (16 ft).

• Press the g or f button to activate the zoom (except during movie recording).

• The remote control can also be used in conjunction with the self-timer (A 56). Press the apply selection button to start the selftimer. When the shutter is released, the selftimer will be set to OFF.

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When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene.

In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode (A 26,

27)

• When the camera is pointed at a subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene from the list below.

- e: Portrait

- f: Landscape

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- h: Night portrait

- g: Night landscape

- i: Close-up

- j: Backlighting

- U: Other shooting scene

• The active focus areas change depending on the selected scene. If a human face is detected, the camera focuses on it (A 65).

B Notes on G (Easy Auto) Mode

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

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

mode.

Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) are the flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 56), and exposure compensation (A 58).

• Features that can be set using the d button is image mode (the combination of image size and image quality) (A 61).

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

In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M select a scene (A 26, 27)

* The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is b (Portrait).

b Portrait

(A 40) f Party/indoor

(A 41) i Dusk/dawn

(A 42) l Museum

(A 43) p Panorama assist

(A 44)

C Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

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

c Landscape (A 40)

Z Beach (A 41)

j Night landscape (A 42)

m Fireworks show (A 43)

O Pet portrait (A 45)

d Sports (A 40)

z Snow (A 41)

k Close-up (A 42)

Black and white copy

(A 44)

e Night portrait (A 41)

h Sunset (A 41)

u Food (A 43)

o Backlighting (A 44)

Beach

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Changing Scene Mode Settings

• You can change the settings in some scene modes by pressing H (m), I (p), J (n), or K (o). See “Default Settings” (A 59) for more information.

• Features that can be set using the d button is image mode (the combination of image size and image quality) (A 61).

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Scene Mode and Features

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A 65).

• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function before recording pictures (A 67).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A 8) always lights in green.

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d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• To take pictures continuously, hold down the shutter-

release button. Up to 18 pictures are taken at a rate of about

0.8 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to R 4320×3240.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. As a result, you may hear the sound of the lens focus motor.

• During continuous shooting, focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.

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

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night.

• The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A 65).

• The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function before recording pictures (A 67).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen.

• Digital zoom is not available.

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• Hold the camera steadily when shooting in dark

surroundings. If you use a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 98).

Z Beach

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

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h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

i Dusk/dawn

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

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A 8) always lights in green.

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus areas or the focus indicator (A 8) always lights in green.

• Digital zoom is not available.

k Close-up

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

• Macro mode (A 57) is en abled and the camera automat ically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The active focus area can be moved by pressing the k button and then pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K. Before making any of the settings below, press the k button to cancel the focus-area selection.

-Flash mode

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held down halfway. As a result, you may hear the sound of the lens focus motor.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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Use when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 57) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H and I. The selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the

camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

-Hue

-Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held down halfway. As a result, you may hear the sound of the lens focus motor.

l Museum

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• If you hold the shutter-release button all the way down, the

camera takes up to ten pictures and the sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (best shot selector)).

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m Fireworks show

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

• The camera focuses at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus

areas or the focus indicator (A 8) always lights in green.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

n Black and white copy

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

• Use with macro mode (A 57) when shooting a subject at

close distance.

o Backlighting

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

• The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

p Panorama assist

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Takes a series of pictures that you can join together into a panorama on a computer.

• Select the direction in which to add pictures to the panorama by pressing multi selector H, I, J or K, and then press the k button.

• After taking the first picture, take the additional shots needed while checking how each picture will connect to the next. To finish shooting, press the k button.

• Transfer the pictures to a computer and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 74) to join them into a single panorama.

• See “Using Panorama Assist” (E 2) for more information.

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Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected for scene mode, select Single or Continuous.

- Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When focus is acquired on the detected face, 3 pictures

can be taken (Continuous shooting speed: about 0.5 fps when the image mode setting is R 4320×3240). F icon is displayed in the monitor during shooting when Continuous is selected.

• A double border (focus area) is displayed around the detected face, and it turns green when the focus is acquired. Up to five faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the largest face, and single borders are displayed around the others.

• When no pet faces are detected, the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter-release button.

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- The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the

frame when no pet faces are detected.

- When Continuous is selected, up to 18 pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.5 fps

while the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode setting is R 4320×3240).

• To change the setting whether the camera release the shutter automatically or not, press J (n) on the multi selector.

- Pet portrait auto release (default setting): The shutter is automatically released

when the focus is acquired on the detected face. d icon is displayed in the monitor during shooting.

- Off: The shutter is released only when the shutter-release button is pressed.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 99, E 69) does not light up. Button and shutter sound (A 99,

E 70) are disabled.

• Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera, the orientation or brightness of the face, and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause the camera to display borders around faces other than those of dogs or cats.

• Pet portrait auto release is automatically set to Off in the following situations.

- When five series of images are captured using auto release

- When there is no remaining space in the internal memory or on the memory card To continue using Pet portrait auto release to take more pictures, press the multi selector J (n) and change the setting again.

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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

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Effects can be applied to pictures during shooting.

In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) b utton M D (t hird i con f rom th e top *) M K M select an effect (A 26, 27)

* The icon of the special effect previously selected is displayed on the monitor. The default

setting is D Soft.

Select from the six effects listed below.

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D Soft Softens the picture by adding a slight blur to the entire picture.

E Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast

monochrome

G High key Gives the entire picture a bright tone. H Low key Gives the entire picture a dark tone.

I Selective color

Type Description

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

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

Selective color creates a black and white picture in which only the specified color remains.

• When Selective color is selected, use the multi

selector H or I to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel color selection, then change the settings as desired.

-Flash mode (A 54)

-Macro mode (A 57)

Save

To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) are the flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 56), macro mode (A57), and exposure compensation (A 58).

• Features that can be set using the d button is image mode (the combination of image size and image quality) (A 61).

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)

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In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F smart portrait mode (A 26, 27)

1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to

smile without pressing the shutter-release button.

• When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera has focused on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

• Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A 49) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

• Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

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• To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, perform the followings.

-Turn the camera off.

-Set Smile timer (A 49) to Off.

- Press the A button and select other shooting mode.

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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)

B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles.

• See “Notes on Face Detection Function” (A66) for more information.

B Note on Using the Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately)

When Smile timer is set to On in smart portrait mode and the camera detects a face, the remote control cannot be used.

C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile t imer is set to On, the auto off function (A 100) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

C Self-timer Lamp

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The self-timer lamp blinks when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and it blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) are the flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 56), and exposure compensation (A 58).

• See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A 49) for more information about functions that can be set using the d button.

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 63) for more information.

Smart Portrait Menu Options

In smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed.

In the smart portrait mode shooting screen M d button M F tab (A 12)

Option Description A

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

Image mode

Skin softening

Smile timer

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image quality used when saving pictures. If you change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes.

Enable skin softening. The camera softens facial skin tones by applying the skin softening function before saving pictures. You can select the amount of effect that is applied. The default setting is Normal.

When On is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. The self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default setting is Off.

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A (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and it allows you to customize a variety of settings to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture (A 51).

In the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A 26, 27)

• You can set the active focus area by pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and setting AF area mode. The default setting is Face priority.

• AF area mode in the shooting menu is set to Face priority (default setting) the camera focuses on the subject as follows:

- If the camera detects a human face, the camera automatically focuses on it

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(see “Face Detection” (A 65) for more information).

- When a face is not detected, the camera automatically selects the focus area

(up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that is selected glows green.

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) are the flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A 56), macro mode (A 57), and exposure compensation (A 58).

• See “Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode” (A 51) for more information about functions that can be set using the d button.

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Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, the following options can be changed.

In the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M d button M A tab (A 12)

Option Description A

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

image quality used when saving pictures. The default setting is R 4320×3240. This setting is applied to other shooting modes.

Allows you to adjust the colors in the picture to suit the light source, which can make colors appear as they do to the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the picture.

• S et the flash to W (Off) whe n white balance is set to an y

setting other than Auto and Flash.

Allows you to select from continuous settings of Single, Continuous, BSS (A 43), or Multi-shot 16. The default setting is Single (i.e., only one picture is captured at a time). In Continuous, while the shutter-release button is held down, up to 18 pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.8 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to R 4320×3240.

Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to shoot in lower light conditions and thus take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. If Auto is selected and the ISO sensitivity is raised automatically, the E icon is displayed in the shooting screen (A 8).

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode

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E 37

E 39

E 41

Using A (Auto) Mode

Option Description A

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

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Allows you to select how the camera determines the focus area for autofocus, from Face priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, Center, or Subject tracking.

When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

E 42

E 45

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A 63).

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

The following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n), or K (o).

m (flash mode)

n (self-timer)

p (macro mode)

o (exposure compensation)

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.

• See “Default Settings” (A 59) for more information.

Functions

Flash mode (A 54) w Self-timer (A 56) www Macro (A 57) – w – w Exposure compensation

(A 58)

Available function depends on scene mode.

Available function depends on smart portrait menu settings.

G Easy

auto mode

wwww

Scene

Special effects

ww2w

Smart

portrait

A Auto

mode

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the

desired flash mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A 55) for more

information.

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

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for

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a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (E 64).

3 Frame the subject and take a

picture.

• The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

- On: The flash will fire when you press

the shutter-release button all the way down.

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

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

• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off, and remain off, while the flash charges.

Flash mode

C Effective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.3–4.5 m (1 ft–14 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–11 ft) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Flash Modes

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that caused by the use of flash.

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting.

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

C The Flash Mode Setting

• The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

- See “Default Settings” (A 59).

- “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 53).

• Some flash settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Features That Cannot Be Applied

Simultaneously” (A 63) for more information.

• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mod e is stored in the ca mera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off.

Shooting Features

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). To reduce red-eye, a series of low-intensity pre-flashes fire before the main flash. In addition, if the

camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• Due to the pre-flashes, there is a longer than usual interval between the time the shutter-release button is pressed and the time the shutter is released.

• More time than usual is required to record pictures.

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

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

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

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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Using the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu (A 98) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

10s or 2s and press the k button.

• 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

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weddings

• 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

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

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode, Y (Pet portrait auto

release) is displayed (A 45). The self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.

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

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

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.

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

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON

and press the k button.

• The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

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

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Macro mode

3 Rotate the zoom control to set the zoom ratio

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

• The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the zoom position.

• The camera can focus at distance of 9 cm (3.5 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green. When the zoom indicator is positioned to the left (wider angle) of K, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm ( 1.2 in.) from the lens

Shooting Features

B Note on Using the Flash

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

C Note on Autofocus

When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A 52) in the shooting menu (A 51) to Full-time AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

C The Macro Mode Setting

• Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Features That Can Be Set

Using the Multi Selector” (A 53) for more information.

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

the camera is turned off.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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

1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure

compensation).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a

compensation value.

• To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

• To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

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• A specific exposure compensation value is applied when selected.

3 Press the k button.

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

4 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

• To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, change the value to 0.0 and press the k button.

Exposure compensation guide

+0.

0.0

Exposure compensation

Exposure compensation value

+0.3

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C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (a uto) mod e is st ored in t he came ra’s me mory ev en after the camera is turned off.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Default Settings

The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below.

• See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes.

G (easy auto) U

Flash

(A 54)

Self-timer

(A 56)

Off Off

Macro

(A 57)

Exposure

compensation

(A 58)

0.0

D (Special effects) W Off Off 0.0

F (Smart portrait) U

Off

0.0

A (auto) U Off Off 0.0

U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected.

The setting cannot be changed.

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.

The setting cannot be changed.

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

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below.

Flash

(A 54)

b (A 40) V Off Off

c (A 40) W

d (A 40) W

e (A 41) V

f (A 41) V

Z (A 41) U Off Off

z (A 41) U Off Off

h (A 41) W

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i (A 42) W

j (A 42) W

k (A 42) W Off On

u (A 43) W

l (A 43) W

m (A 43) W

Self-timer

(A 56)

Off Off

Off

Off Off

Off On

Off

Macro

(A 57)

Off Off 0.0

Off

n (A 44) W Off Off 0.0

o (A 44) X

Off Off

p (A 44) W Off Off 0.0

O (A 45) W

Cannot be modified.

Cannot be modified. Fix to the fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

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

Self-timer is disabled. Pet portrait auto release (A 45) can be set to On or Off.

Off 0.0

Exposure

compensation

(A 58)

0.0

C Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A 63).

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

In the shooting screen M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode

You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression rate that is used when saving pictures.

Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the

Image mode

4320×3240

3264 2592 2048 1024 640

2448

1944

1536

768

480

image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Option* Size (pixels) Description

Q 4320×3240P 4320 × 3240

R 4320×3240

(default setting)

4320 × 3240

R 3264×2448 3264 × 2448

L 2592×1944 2592 × 1944

M 2048×1536 2048 × 1536

N 1024×768 1024 × 768

O 640×480 640 × 480

P 4224×2376 4224 × 2376

* The total number of pixels recorded, and the number of pixels recorded horizontally and

vertically. Example: R 4320×3240 = Approx. 14 megapixels, 4320 × 3240 pixels

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

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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

Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

C Image Mode

• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Features That Cannot Be

Applied Simultaneously” (A 63) for more information.

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

Image mode

Q 4320×3240P 14 550 Approx. 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

R 4320×3240 27 1100 Approx. 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

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R 3264×2448 48 1910 Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8

L 2592×1944 74 2940 Approx. 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5

M 2048×1536 116 4640 Approx. 17 × 13/7 × 5

N 1024×768 378 15000 Approx. 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5

O 640×480 673 24100 Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

P 4224×2376 38 1290 Approx. 35 × 20/14 × 8

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”.

Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the

Internal memory

(approx. 94 MB)

Memory card1

(4 GB)

Print size2 (cm/in.)

number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

Self-timer

Macro mode

Image mode

Continuous Self-timer (A 56)

ISO sensitivity

Print date

Setting Descriptions

Continuous (A 51)

Blink proof (A 49)

Smile timer (A 49)

AF area mode (A 52)

Continuous (A 51)

ISO sensitivity (A 51)

Continuous (A 51)

Blink proof (A 49)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.

When On is selected for Blink proof, flash is disabled.

When Smile timer is selected, self-timer is disabled.

When Subject tracking is selected, self-timer is disabled.

When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO

sensitivity, the image mode setting of only M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, or O 640×480 can

be selected. If any image mode setting other than above is selected, the image mode setting is automatically changed to M 2048×1536 when ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.

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

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

When Continuous or BSS is selected, shooting date cannot be imprinted on the picture.

When On is selected, Print date is disabled.

Shooting Features

Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Motion detection

Blink warning

Digital zoom

Shooting Features

Restricted

function

Setting Descriptions

Continuous (A 51)

ISO sensitivity (A 51)

Continuous (A 51)

AF area mode (A 52)

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled.

When a setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled.

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom is disabled.

B Notes on Digital Zoom

• Digital zoom cannot be used with some settings and shooting modes (E 69).

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

Face Detection

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2 9 m 0s

When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes listed below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is focused on, and single borders around the others.

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Shooting mode

G (easy auto) mode (A 38) Portrait (A 40) or Night portrait

(A 41) in scene mode (A 39) Whe n AF ar ea mod e (A 52) is set to

Face priority (E 42) in A (auto) mode.

Smart portrait mode (A 47) Up to 3

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12

Focus area

(double border)

The face closest to the camera

The face closest to the center of the frame

• In G (easy auto) mode, the camera changes focus areas depending on the scene that it automatically selects.

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

• In Face priority, if you press the shutter-release button halfway while no faces are detected, the camera selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

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Face Detection

B Notes on Face Detection Function

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the

subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on

which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows

green (A 31). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center. Try refocusing on another subject positioned at t he same distan ce from the cam era as t he actual portrait subject (A 68).

B Viewing Pictures That Were Taken Using Face Detection

• When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the pictures will be

automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected except pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A 51, E 39).

Shooting Features

• In full-frame playback mode, the picture will be enlarged with the face detected during shooting

(A 33) at the center of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated to g (i) except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 51, E 39).

Skin Softening

In the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the picture to soften facial skin tones before saving the picture.

• G (easy auto) mode

• Portrait (A 40) or Night portrait (A 41) scene mode

• Smart portrait mode

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved pictures by using Glamour retouch (A 71).

Shooting Features

B Notes on the Skin Softening Function

• More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening

function.

• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than faces may

be modified. If the desired results are not produced, switch the camera to other shooting mode or set Skin softening to Off in smart portrait mode, and shoot again.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait is selected in the

scene mode, or when the camera switches to portrait or night portrait in G (easy auto) mode.

Focus Lock

1 10 0

2 9 m 0s

F 3.9

1 /2 5 0

F 3.9

1 /2 5 0

Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode in the shooting menu (A 51) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button

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halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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3 Continue holding down the shutter-release

button halfway and recompose the picture.

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

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the picture.

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Auto sort

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Glamour retouch Filter eects Print order Slide show Protect

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback

You can change the playback mode according to the type of pictures you want to view.

Available Playback Modes

c Play A 32

All pictures are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected.

h Favorite pictures E 4

Only pictures added to albums are played back. Pictures should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A 7).

F Auto sort E 7

Pictures are automatically sorted in to categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. You can play back pictures in a specific category only.

C List by date E 9

Only pictures captured on the same date are played back.

Switching Between Playback Modes

Playback Features

1 Press the c button in full-frame or

thumbnail playback mode.

• The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback-mode selection menu) is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector H or I to select a

playback mode and press the k button.

• If you select Play, the playback screen is displayed.

• Whe n an option other than Play is selected, the alb um,

category or shooting date selection screen is displayed.

• To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button.

Favorite pictures

3 Select an album, category or shooting date

and press the k button.

• h “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E 4)

• F “Auto Sort Mode” (E 7)

• C “List by Date Mode” (E 9)

• Repeat the procedure from step 1 to select an album,

category or shooting date again.

Favor ite pictures

Choose icon

Favorite pictures

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

In the playback screen M d button M c tab, h tab, F tab, or C tab

When viewing pictures in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab, h tab, F tab, or C tab (A 12).

Item Description A

Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and

k Quick retouch

I D-Lighting

s Glamour

retouch

p Filter effects

a Print order

b Slide show

d Protect

f Rotate image

g Small picture

E Voice memo

h Copy

The selected picture is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name. Pictures taken, or movies at an image mode setting of P 4224×2 376 (E 10) cannot be edited. Once an picture has been edited, some editing functions may become unavailable ( E11).

When using list by date mode, press the d button from the list of dates screen (E 9) to apply the same function to all pictures captured on the selected date.

This function is available when the projector is in operation (A 88).

This function is not available when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode.

saturation have been enhanced.

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of

pictures.

Make facial skin tone softer and make faces look smaller with larger eyes.

Apply a variety of effects using digital filter.

The available effects are Color options, Soft, Selective

E 12

E 13

E 14

E 16

color, Cross screen, Fisheye, and Miniature effect.

When using a printer to print pictures saved on the memory card, you can use the Print order function to

2, 3

select which pictures are printed, and how many copies of

E 46

each picture are printed.

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a

2, 3

memory card in an automatic slide show. Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. E 52

Specifies the orientation in which saved pictures are

displayed with playback.

Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is

useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or

E 50

E 54

E 18

e-mail attachments.

Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in microphone and attach them to pictures. Voice memo

E 55

can also be played back and deleted.

Copy files between memory card and internal memory. E 57

Playback Features

Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer

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

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

USB/audio/video output connector

How to open the connector cover

Viewing images on a TV E 21

You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV.

Playback Features

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 73

Printing images without using a computer E 22

Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 (available separately) to the TV’s input jacks.

If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 75.

• If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

Insert the plug straight.

Using ViewNX 2

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

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

Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

• Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate

• Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate

(Service Pack 2)

• Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

• Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.7)

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Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

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

CD-ROM drive.

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

Using ViewNX 2

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

installation window.

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

• Click Next to display the installation window.

3 Start the installer.

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

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

4 Download the software.

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

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

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

• Windows: Click Yes.

• Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

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

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

• Panorama Maker 5 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode)

• QuickTime (Windows only)

6 Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM Drive.

Using ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

When transferring pictures to the computer from the camera, select the Interface setting (A 100) from the setup menu (A 98) and set the USB option to MTP/

PTP (default setting).

1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on.

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

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

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

• When using Windows 7

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

1Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change program. A program

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

2Double-click Import File.

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

B Connecting the USB Cable

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

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Using ViewNX 2

2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the “Source” panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 “Options” area (1).

• Click Start Transfer (2).

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

3 Terminate the connection.

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• If the camera is connected to the computer and turn the camera off, then disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.

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

C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

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

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

Using ViewNX 2

Retouching Photographs

Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping).

Editing Movies

Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

Movie editing functions include the ability to delete unwanted scenes.

Printing Images

Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

A dialog is displayed and images can be printed using a printer connected to the computer.

Playback Features

Using the Projector

The COOLPIX S1200pj is equipped with a built-in projector. The ability to project pictures and movies with simple operation makes for a convenient way of enjoying photos at gatherings of family and friends. Open the projector cover to project pictures and movies.

Using the Projector

Displaying Pictures with the Projector

Projecting Pictures

1 Place the camera.

• Place the camera on a stable and level surface such as a table.

• Point the projector window at a screen (available commercially) or flat white surface.

• The projection distance between the camera and screen should be approximately

26 cm (11 in.) to 3.1 m (10 ft) (A 82).

2 Turn on the camera and open the

projector cover.

• The camera enters playback mode and pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card inserted into the camera are projected in full-frame playback mode.

• To project pictures in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, follow the procedure in “Switching Between Playback Modes” (A 70) to switch the playback mode.

• The camera’s monitor turns off when the projector is in operation, and the multi selector, the k button, and d button are backlit, making the camera easy to use in the dark.

• The projector brightness is reduced immediately after the projector cover is opened, and it increases to the normal level after about ten seconds.

Using the Projector

3 Adjust the camera position.

• To change the projected picture size, adjust the distance between the camera and screen.

• Adjust the projection angle to reduce picture distortion.

4 Adjust focus for the projected

picture.

• Turn off unnecessary lights.

• Rotate the projector focus dial to adjust

picture focus.

5 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K on the camera to change the

projected picture.

• You can also use the remote control (available separately) to change the picture (A 4, 81).

• See “Projector Controls” (A 83) for more information about when the projector is in operation.

6 Close the projector cover to end projection.

• Turn off the camera after closing the projector cover.

Displaying Pictures with the Projector

B Notes on Using the Projector

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the projector on page viii.

• Be aware that the camera and battery will become hot when the projector is in operation. Allow

the camera to cool before using it ag ain when the projector has been used for an extended period of time.

• When the battery is low, the camera automatically adjusts projection brightness to save power.

• When projecting pictures or movies, red streaks (ghosting) may appear at the top or bottom of the

projection screen, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

• Do not look directly into the projector light or project it towards human eyes, as it could damage eyes.

B Notes on the Projector Cover

• If you turned on the camera after opening the projector cover, you will have to close the projector cover and turn the camera off and back on again.

• Do not leave the projector cover open when the COOLPIX S1200pj is not in use. The projected image may become faded or discolored if the projector window is exposed to direct or indirect sunlight or bright electric light for an extended period of time.

C To Change the Pictures by the Remote Control (Available Separately)

• Point the remote control (available separately) at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A 2, 3) within a distance of approximately 5 m (16 ft).

• Pictures can be changed by up, down, left, or right selection button on the remote control.

Infrared emitter Infrared receiver Display the previous picture

Using the Projector

Display the next picture

C Built-in Projector Stand

• The built-in projector stand allows the camera to be tilted slightly upward so that the projected picture is not obstructed by the surface of the table on which the camera is placed.

• Slide the projector stand latch (1) and push (2) to raise it. To lower the projector stand, slide the projector stand latch (3) and push (4) it into the camera.

• When the projector stand is used, the picture is projected onto the screen at an angle, resulting in a type of distortion known as the keystone effect. Using a tripod instead of the built-in projector stand makes it easier to properly align the camera with the screen, reducing the keystone effect.

Displaying Pictures with the Projector

C Auto Off with Projection

When no operations are performed during projection, the camera ends projection to save power and enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp blinks. If another three minutes passes in standby mode, the came ra turns off.

• While the power-on lamp is blinking, press the buttons indicated below to resume projection in playback mode.

- The power switch, shutter-release button, or c button

• If the camera turns off, close the projector cover. Also, make sure to close the projector cover before turning the camera back on again.

• The time allowed to pass before the camera enters standby mode when no operations are performed during projection can be changed from Auto off in Set up (A 98).

C Projection Distance and Projected Picture Size

Projection distance Projected picture size 26 cm (10 in.) Approx. 10 × 7.5 cm (4 × 3 in.; equivalent to 5-inch display) 50 cm (1 ft 7 in.) Approx. 20 × 15 cm (8 × 6 in.; equivalent to 10-inch display)

1.0 m (3 ft 3 in.) Approx. 40 × 30 cm (16 × 12 in.; equivalent to 20-inch display)

1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) Approx. 60 × 45 cm (24 × 18 in.; equivalent to 30-inch display)

2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) Approx. 80 × 60 cm (32 × 24 in.; equivalent to 40-inch display)

2.5 m (8 ft 2 in.) Approx. 100 × 75 cm (39 × 30 in.; equivalent to 50-inch display)

3.1 m (10 ft) Approx. 120 × 90 cm (47 × 35 in.; equivalent to 60-inch display)

C PC-PJ Transfer

Using the Projector

• The PC-PJ Transfer software allows you to use the camera’s built-in projector to project a computer display via a USB connection.

• PC-PJ Transfer can be installed by using the included PC-PJ Transfer CD.

• See “Projecting the Computer Display” (E 29) for more information about installation or using

PC-PJ Transfer.

C Projector Input Connector

• When the projector input connector (A 2) on the COOLPIX S1200pj is connected to the Apple iPhone4 or iPhone3GS using the Dock Connector Cable, still pictures and movies saved on the Apple device can be viewed with the camera’s built-in projector.

• For information on the Dock Connector Cable, contact your nearest authorized Nikon distributor. Please note that the Dock Connector Cable may not be readily available in some countries or regions.

• Do not connect a cable other than the Dock Connector Cable to the camera’s projector input connector. Connecting a different cable may cause the camera to malfunction.

Nikon Releases S1200pj Bedienungsanleitung englisch (15.98 MB)

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

Confirming the Package Contents

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Remote Control ML-L5 (Available Separately)

Attaching the Camera Strap

Camera Controls Used When Shooting

Camera Controls Used When Playing Back or Projecting Pictures

The Monitor

Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Using the Multi Selector

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Inserting the Battery

Preparation 2 Charging the Battery

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Approved Memory Cards

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Step 5 Play Back Pictures

Changing How Pictures Are Displayed

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures

Taking Pictures with the Remote Control (Available Separately)

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Changing Scene Mode Settings

Scene Mode and Features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)

Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

Smart Portrait Menu Options

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Face Detection

Skin Softening

Focus Lock

Playback Features

Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback

Available Playback Modes

Switching Between Playback Modes

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

Viewing Images

Retouching Photographs

Editing Movies

Printing Images

Using the Projector

Displaying Pictures with the Projector

Projecting Pictures