Nikon S3600 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Introduction

Read This First

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).

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Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions

Symbol Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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

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

Before Taking Important Images

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

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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

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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 omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, 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 example, images of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A73). 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 pr event da mage to y our Niko n product or injury to yourself or to oth ers, read the follow ing 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

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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 lowtemperature burns.

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

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

Observe caution when handling 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-EL19 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (included) or the Charge by computer function. The Battery Charger MH-66 (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.

• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in

order to insulate it before transporting. 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.

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• 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 Nikon-authorized service representative

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for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-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 CD-ROMs on an audio

CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment

The flash should be no less than 1 meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Do not use wireless network functions while in the air. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital. If you are using an Eye-Fi card, remove it from the camera before boarding an aircraft or entering a hospital.

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 harmf ul 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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Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to

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the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after ha ndling.

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

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

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 electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notices .................................................................... xi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

........................................................................... 10

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .................. 10

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ............... 12

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card .......... 14

Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 15

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language,

Date, and Time............................. ...................... 16

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ........................... 20

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.................... 22

Available Shooting Modes ............................... 23

Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 24

Using the Zoom ...................................................... 25

Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................. 26

The Shutter-release Button .............................. 27

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 28

Step 6 Delete Images....................................... 30

Shooting Features ..................................... 32

x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ................... 32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

................................................................................. 33

Tips and Notes.......................................................... 34

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects

When Shooting) ................................................ 38

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of

Smiling Faces) .................................................... 40

A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 42

Using Quick Effects................................................ 43

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi

Selector................................................................. 44

Using the Flash ........................................................ 45

Using the Self-timer .............................................. 47

Using Macro Mode ................................................ 49

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure

Compensation) ........................................................ 50

Default Settings ....................................................... 51

Functions That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Shooting Menu) ................................ 53

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Options Available in the Shooting Menu

........................................................................................... 54

Functions That Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously .................................................. 56

Focusing............................................................... 58

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Using Face Detection .......................................... 58

Using Skin Softening............................................ 59

Using Target Finding AF .................................... 60

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus .......... 61

Focus Lock.................................................................. 62

Playback Features....................................... 63

Playback Zoom .................................................. 63

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ..... 64

Functions That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Playback Menu) ................................. 65

Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 67

Recording Movies ............................................. 67

Functions That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Movie Menu) .......................................... 70

Playing Back Movies ........................................ 71

General Camera Setup.............................. 73

Functions That Can Be Set with the d

Button (Setup Menu) ....................................... 73

Connecting the Camera to a TV,

Computer, or Printer ................................. 75

Connection Methods....................................... 75

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 77

Installing ViewNX 2................................................ 77

Transferring Images to the Computer....... 80

Viewing Images ....................................................... 82

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

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

Favorite Pictures Mode.............................. E5

Adding Images to Albums.......................... E5

Playing Back Images in Albums............... E6

Removing Images from Albums ............. E7

Changing the Favorites Album Icon .... E8

Auto Sort Mode ............................................ E9

List by Date Mode ...................................... E10

Editing Images (Still Images) ................. E11

Before Editing Images ................................ E11

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood

.................................................................................. E12

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and

Saturation........................................................... E13

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and

Contrast ............................................................... E13

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye

When Shooting with the Flash ............. E14

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

.................................................................................. E15

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an

Image .................................................................... E17

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........... E18

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback

on a TV).......................................................... E19

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct

Print) ............................................................... E20

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

.................................................................................. E21

Printing Images One at a Time ............. E23

Printing Multiple Images .......................... E25

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

.......................................................................... E28

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)

.................................................................................. E28

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............ E30

Continuous Shooting ................................. E33

ISO Sensitivity .................................................. E35

Color Options .................................................. E36

AF Area Mode.................................................. E37

Autofocus Mode ............................................ E41

Quick Effects............................................ ......... E41

The Smart Portrait Menu ......................... E42

Skin Softening ................................................. E42

Smile Timer ....................................................... E43

Blink Proof.......................................................... E44

The Playback Menu ................................... E45

Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

.................................................................................. E45

Slide Show......................................................... E49

Protect.................................................................. E50

Rotate Image.................................................... E52

Voice Memo ..................................................... E53

Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory

and Memory Card) ....................................... E54

The Movie Menu ........................................ E56

Movie Options................................................. E56

Autofocus Mode ............................................ E57

Movie VR............................................................. E58

Wind Noise Reduction ............................... E58

The Setup Menu ......................................... E59

Welcome Screen............................................ E59

Time Zone and Date.................................... E60

Monitor Settings ............................................ E

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)

.................................................................................. E64

Photo VR.............................................................. E65

Motion Detection.......................................... E66

AF Assist .............................................................. E67

Digital Zoom .................................................... E67

Sound Settings................................................ E68

Auto Off ............................................................... E68

Format Memory/Format Card ............... E69

Language............................................................ E70

Video Mode....................................................... E70

Charge by Computer .................................. E71

Blink Warning................................................... E72

Eye-Fi Upload................................................... E73

Reset All ............................................................... E74

Firmware Version ........................................... E74

Error Messages............................................ E75

File Names .................................................... E79

Optional Accessories ................................ E80

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

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

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

The Battery.............................................................. F4

Charging AC Adapter....................................... F5

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

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

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

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Storage ..................................................................... F6

Troubleshooting ............................................ F7

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

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

Index................................................................ F22

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

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1 Shutter-release button.................................... 26

Zoom control........................................................ 25

f: Wide-angle................................................ 25

g: Telephoto.................................................... 25

h: Thumbnail playback.......................... 64

i: Playback zoom......................................... 63

j: Help................................................................ 33

3 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 20

4 Flash............................................................................ 45

Lens cover closed

711 910 8

Self-timer lamp.....................................................48

AF-assist illuminator ..........................................74

6 Lens

7 Lens cover ...........................................................F2

8 Built-in microphone ................................. E53

9 Eyelet for camera strap.......................................3

10 Connector cover ................................................. 75

11 USB/audio/video output connector....... 75

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8 9

Charge lamp .......................................................... 13

Flash lamp............................................................... 45

2 b (e movie-record) button..................... 67

A (shooting mode) button

........................................................22, 33, 38, 40, 42

4 c (playback) button ...................................... 28

5 Multi selector

6 k (apply selection) button

7 l (delete) button ...................... 30, 72, E54

8 d button............................... 4, 53, 65, 70, 73

9 Monitor ........................................................................6

10 Speaker

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

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.......................... 10, 14

Power connector cover (for connection

with optional AC adapter).................... E80

Attaching the Camera Strap

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Using Menus (the d Button)

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

1 Press the d button.

• The menu is displayed.

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3 Select the desired menu icon.

• The menu is changed.

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

2 Press the multi selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

Menu icons

4 Press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

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

• The settings for the option you selected are displayed.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

Photo VR

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7 Select a setting. 8 Press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the m enu,

Photo VR

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C Setting Menu Options

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

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

press the d button.

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The Monitor

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1 Shooting mode ...................22, 33, 38, 40, 42

2 Flash mode............................................................. 45

3 Macro mode .......................................................... 49

4 Zoom indicator ............................................ 25, 49

5 Focus indicator .................................................... 26

6 AE/AF-L indicator...........................................E4

7 Movie options.......................................70, E56

8 Image mode ..........................................54, E28

9 Photo VR icon .......................................73, E65

10 Movie VR icon .......................................70, E58

11 Motion detection icon ....................73, E66

12 Wind noise reduction ......................70, E58

13 Exposure compensation value .................. 50

14 Movie length ......................................................... 67

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ...........................................20, E29

16 Internal memory indicator............................ 20

17 Aperture value...................................................... 27

18 Focus area (target finding AF) ....60, E39

Focus area (for manual or center)

...............................................................................E38

Focus area (face detection, pet detection)

....................................................... 37, 40, 58, E37

21 Focus area (subject tracking).............. E38

22 Shutter speed........................................................ 27

23 ISO sensitivity ........................................54, E35

24 Battery level indicator ...................................... 20

25 Print date..................................................73, E64

26 “Date not set” indicator................................... 16

Eye-Fi communication indicator

........................................................................74, E73

28 Travel destination ...................................... E60

29 White balance mode ........................54, E30

30 Skin softening .......................................55, E42

31 Color options.........................................54, E36

32 Quick effects icon .......................43, 54, E41

Continuous shooting mode

........................................................................54, E33

34 Blink proof ...............................................55, E44

35 Hand-held/tripod ...............................................34

36 Self-timer indicator ............................................ 47

37 Smile timer..............................................55, E43

38 Pet portrait auto release .........................37, 47

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favorite pictures mode ...............................E5

Category icon in

auto sort mode ...............................................E9

3 List by date icon ..........................................E10

4 Protect icon............................................ 65, E50

5 Print order icon ....................................65, E45

6 Voice memo icon ...............................65, E53

7 Glamour retouch icon .....................65, E15

8 Quick effects icon............................... 29, E12

9 D-Lighting icon....................................65, E13

10 Quick retouch icon............................ 65, E13

11 Red-eye correction icon ................. 65, E14

12 Internal memory indicator

a Current frame number/

total number of frames

b Movie length

14 Image mode ..........................................54, E28

15 Movie options.......................................70, E56

16 Small picture icon...............................65, E17

17 Crop icon .................................................63, E18

18 Volume indicator ................................................71

19 Quick effects guide

20 Movie playback guide

21 Time of recording

22 Date of recording

a Battery level indicator.................................. 20

b Charging AC Adapter connection

indicator

24 File number and type.............................. E79

Eye-Fi communication indicator

........................................................................74, E73

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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2 Insert the battery.

• Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

• The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.

B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct

Direction

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

Battery latch

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Removing the Battery

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

Move the battery l atch in the direction indicated by t he arrow (1) to eject the battery (2).

B High Temperature Caution

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

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter.

• If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, 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.

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

region in which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.

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.

• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an

angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

Charge lamp

USB cable (included)

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

• Shooting is not possible while the camera is connected to the Charging AC Adapter.

Electrical outlet

Charge lamp Description

Flashes slowly (green)

Off

Flashes quickly (green)

The battery is charging.

When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• 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.

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger

• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer (A74, E71).

• You can use the Battery Charger MH-6 6 (available separately; E80) to charge the ba ttery without

using the camera.

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

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2 Insert the memory card.

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

B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct

Direction

Inserting the me mory card upside down or backwa rds could damage the came ra and memory card.

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

Memory card slot

B Formatting a Memory Card

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

Removing the Memory Card

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

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

B High Temperature Caution

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

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

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

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Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

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

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

displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

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2 Use the multi selector HI to select

the desired language and press the k button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

Language

CancelCancel

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Yes

CancelCancel

4 Select your home time zone and

press the k button.

• To enable daylight saving time, press H.

When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To disable the daylight saving time function, press I.

London, Casablanca

BackBack

5 Select the date format and press the k

button.

6 Set the date and time, and press the k

button.

• Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, hour,

and minute).

• Edit the date and time: Press HI.

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

k button.

7 Select Yes and press the k button.

• When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode.

Date format

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

Date and time

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OK?

2014

Yes

Yhm

2014

Edit

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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

z setup menu (A73).

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

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

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

C The Clock Battery

• The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery. The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the

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camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about ten hours of charging.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 3 (A16) of “Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” for more information.

C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images

• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu (A73).

• You can use the ViewNX 2 software (A77) to print the shooting date on images that were captured without using the Print date option.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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1 Press the power switch.

• The monitor turns on.

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

2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

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remaining.

Battery Level Indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high.

B The battery level is low.

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of images that can be taken is displayed.

• C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the

internal memory.

The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery.

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures

remaining

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C The Auto Off Function

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m 0s8m

Flashes

No operations

performed

No operations

performed

3 min

Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off.

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A73).

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

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

button, or b (e movie-record) button.

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1 Press the A button.

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2 Use the multi selector HI to select

a shooting mode and press the k button.

• x (scene auto selector) mode is used in this

example.

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

Scene auto selector

Available Shooting Modes

x Scene auto selector A32

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

b Scene A33

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

D Special effects A38

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

F Smart portrait A40

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

A Auto mode A42

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

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

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1 Hold the camera steady.

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

• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the

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camera so that the flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.

• When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A32).

Shooting mode icon

B Notes About x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

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

case, select another shooting mode (A33, 38, 40, 42).

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

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C When Using a Tripod

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

- When shooting in dim lighting

- When shooting with the flash mode (A46) set to W (off)

- When using the telephoto setting

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup

menu (A73) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Using the Zoom

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

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

• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward f (wide-

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

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

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

Zoom out

Optical zoom

Zoom in

Digital zoom

C Notes About Digital Zoom

The zoom indicator turns blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it turns yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: Image quality is noticeably reduced.

• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.

• The zoom indicator may not turn blue when using certain continuous shooting settings.

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1 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

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

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the

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focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A7) glows green.

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

2 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-

release button the rest of the way down.

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The Shutter-release Button

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

Press halfway

Press all the way

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

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

B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies

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

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

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

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2 Use the multi selector to select an image to

display.

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

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

Display the previous image

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• When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can

press the k button to apply an effect to the image.

• When the effect selection screen is displayed, use the multi

selector HIJK to select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the confirmation dialog and press the k button to save the image as a separate file. See “Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood” (E12) for more information.

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Step 6 Delete Images

1 Press the l button to delete the

image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select the

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desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

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

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

image?

Erase

Yes

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image

Erase selected images

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

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

• Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to

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

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

button to confirm the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete operations.

C Deleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode

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

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Shooting Features

x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

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

Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) M k button

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

Shooting Features

e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Portrait (for taking portraits of three or more people, or images in which a large

background takes up the frame)

f Landscape h Night portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Night portrait (for taking portraits of three or more people, or images in which a large

background takes up the frame)

g Night landscape i Close-up j Backlighting (for taking images of subjects other than people)

d Backlighting (for taking portrait images)

d Other scenes

Functions Available in x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode

• Flash mode (A45)

• Self-timer (A47)

• Exposure compensation (A50)

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

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

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

* The icon for the last scene selected is displayed.

b Portrait

c Landscape

(default setting)

f Party/indoor

(A34)

i Dusk/dawn

1, 3

Z Beach

j Night landsca pe

(A34)

(A35)

(A36)

m Fireworks show

(A35)

O Pet portrait

(A37)

l Museum

U Panorama assist

The camera focuses at infinity.

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

Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR to Off in the

d Sports2

e Night portrait

(A34)

1, 3

z Snow

k Close-up

(A35)

n Black and white

(A35)

copy

h Sunset

2, 3

u Food

(A35)

o Backlighting

(A36)

setup men u (A73) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.

Panorama assist

Shooting Features

Tips and Notes

d Sports

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

images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to x).

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

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

f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Ph oto VR to Off in the setup menu (A73) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Shooting Features

j Night landscape

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

• u Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and noise even when the camera is hand-held.

• w Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera when shooting.

- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A73) in the setup menu is set to On.

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• Macro mode (A49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

u Food

• Macro mode (A49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

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

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the m ulti selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

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l Museum

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

• The flash does not fire.

m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.

• The zoom is restricted to four fixed positions.

n Black and white copy

• Use with macro mode (A49) when shooting a subject at close distance.

Shooting Features

o Backlighting

• The flash always fires.

U Panorama assist

• You can use this mode when shooting a series of images that can later be joi ned on a computer to form a single panorama.

• Select the direction in which to add images to the panorama by using the multi selector HIJK and then press the k button.

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

• Transfer the images to a computer and use Panorama Maker (A79) to join them into a single panorama. See “Using Panorama Assist” (E2) for more information.

Shooting Features

O Pet portrait

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

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

- U Single: The camera captures one image when a dog or cat face is detected.

- V Continuous: The camera captures three images continuously when a dog or cat face is

detected.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

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

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

- OFF: The camera doe s not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat fa ce is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when OFF is selected.

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

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

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

B Focus Area

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

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

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Shooting Features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

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

* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

Category Description

D Soft (default setting)

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E Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast

monochrome

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

I Selective color

l Pop

k Super vivid

h Painting Gives the image a painting-like appearance.

Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

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

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

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

Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.

Increases the color saturation of the entire image and sharpens the contrast.

Category Description

m Toy camera effect 1

n Toy camera effect 2

o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color.

Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery.

Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery.

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

• When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use

the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to cancel color selection.

-Flash mode (A45)

-Self-timer (A47)

-Macro mode (A49)

Save

- Exposure compensation (A50) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.

Shooting Features

Slider

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A55)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

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

1 Frame the picture.

Shooting Features

• Point the camera at a human face.

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

smile.

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

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

3 End automatic shooting.

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

-Set Smile timer to Off.

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

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles (A58). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

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

Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash mode (A45)

• Self-timer (A47)

• Exposure compensation (A50)

• Smart portrait menu (A53)

Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

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

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

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

area mode setting (A54). The default setting is Target finding AF (A60).

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A45)

• Self-timer (A47)

Shooting Features

• Macro mode (A49)

• Exposure compensation (A50)

• Shooting menu (A54)

Using Quick Effects

When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.

• The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name.

1 Press the k button when the image is

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displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode.

• When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.

• To not display the screen shown on the right, set Quick effects to Off in the shooting menu (A54).

2 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the

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desired effect and press the k button.

• Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

• To exit without saving the edited image, press the d button. When a confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press the k button.

• See “Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood” (E12) for information about the effect types.

Pop Super vivid Painting

Photo

High key Toy camera

illustration

CancelCancel CheckCheck

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

Choose eectCancel

Shooting Features

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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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

Shooting Features

1 X Flash mode (A45) w

2 n Self-timer (A47) www

3 p Macro mode (A49) – w – w

Exposure

4 o

compensation (A50)

* Availability depends on the setting.

(scene auto

selector)

w www

Scene

Special effects

ww*w

Smart

portrait

A (auto)

mode

Using the Flash

You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

1 Press the multi selector H (m).

2 Select the desired flash mode (A46) and

press the k button.

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

B The Flash Lamp

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

- On: The f lash fires when you press the shutter-release button all

the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot

images.

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

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

Auto

Shooting Features

Available Flash Modes

U Auto

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

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

V Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash.

W Off

The flash does not fire.

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.

Shooting Features

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

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

C The Flash Mode Setting

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

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

turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

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

• In some rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the image. In

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

Using the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A73) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select n10s or n2s, and press the k

button.

• n10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings.

• n2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.

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

a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

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

(pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A37). The self-timer cannot be used.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

Self-timer

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rest of the way down.

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

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

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

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Using Macro Mode

Use macro mode when taking close-up images.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select ON and press the k button.

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

Macro mode

3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio

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

• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the zoom indicator glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 9 cm (3.6 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.

B Notes About Using the Flash

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

C The Macro Mode Setting

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

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

turned off.

Shooting Features

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and press the k

Exposure compensation

button.

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

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

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• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

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

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Default Settings

Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.

Flash mode

x (scene auto selector) U

(A45)

Self-timer

(A47)

Off Off

Scene

b (portrait) V Off Off

c (landscape) W

d (sports) W

e (night portrait) V

f (party/indoor) V

Off Off

Off

Off Off

Z (beach) U Off Off

z (snow) U Off Off

h (sunset) W

i (dusk/dawn) W

j (night landscape) W

Off Off

k (close-up) W Off On

u (food) W

l (museum) W

m (fireworks show) W

n (black and white

copy)

W Off Off 0.0

Off On

Off Off 0.0

Off

Macro mode

(A49)

Off

Exposure

compensation

(A50)

0.0

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o (backlighting) X

Flash mode

(A45)

Self-timer

(A47)

Off Off

Macro mode

(A49)

U (panorama assist) W Off Off 0.0

O (pet portrait) W

Off 0.0

D (special effects) W Off Off 0.0

F (smart portrait) U Off Off

A (auto) U Off Off 0.0

U (auto flash) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto flash) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has been selected.

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The setting cannot be changed.

The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at the fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

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

Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A37).

Exposure

compensation

(A50)

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Functions That Can Be Set with the

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Button (Shooting Menu)

The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4).

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

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Color options

AF area mode

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

Image mode

Scene auto

selector

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Scene

Special

effects

Smart

portrait

Auto mode

White balance ––––w Continuous ––––w ISO sensitivity ––––w Color options ––––w AF area mode ––––w Autofocus mode ––––w Quick effects ––––w Skin soften ing –––w – Smile timer –––w – Blink proof –––w –

The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Additional settings are available for some scene modes. See “Tips and Notes” (A34) for more information.

Shooting Features

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Option Description A

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

• Default setting: x 5152×3864

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

• Default setting: Auto

Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.

• Default setting: Single

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

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

Allows you to change the color tones of images.

• Default setting: Standard color

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

• Default setting: Target finding AF (A60)

Allows you to select either Single AF, which focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or Full- time AF, which continues focusing even when the shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway.

• Default setting: Single AF

Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects function (A43).

• Default setting: On

Shooting Features

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Quick effects

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E35

E36

E37

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Option Description A

Skin soften ing

Smile timer

Blink proof

Allows you to select the skin softening level for human faces.

• Default setting: Normal

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

• Default setting: On

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

• Default setting: Off

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E43

E44

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted function Option Description

Flash mode

Self-timer

Shooting Features

Macro mode

Image mode

White balance

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A54)

AF area mode

Continuous (A54)

Blink proof (A55)

AF area mode (A54)

Smile timer (A55)

AF area mode (A54)

Continuous (A54)

ISO sensitivity (A54)

Color options (A54)

Digital zoom (A74)

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

When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, self-timer cannot be used.

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

When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When 3200 is selected, the image mode setting of only r 2272×1704, q 1 600×1200, 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

r 2272×1704 when ISO sensitivity is set to

3200.

When

Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is

selected, the Whit e balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is fixed at Auto.

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame regardless of the AF area mode setting.

Restricted function Option Description

Quick effects Continuous (A54)

Monitor settings

Motion detection

Digital zoom

Shutter sound Continuous (A54)

Blink warning Continuous (A54)

Quick effects (A54)

Continuous (A54)

ISO sensitivity (A54)

AF area mode (A54)

Continuous (A54)

AF area mode (A54)

Quick effects cannot be applied to images immediately after they are taken with continuous shooting.

When Quick effects is set to On while shooting still images, the captured image is displayed after shooting, regardless of the Image review setting.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

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

When Subject tracking is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

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

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

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

When a setting other than Single is selected, Blink warning is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

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

(E67).

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

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The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

Using Face Detection

When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it.

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

Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A32)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A33)

• Smart portrait mode (A40)

• When AF area mode (A54) is set to Face priority in A

(auto) mode (A42)

Shooting Features

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.

If the shutter button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:

• When x (scene auto selector) mode is selected, the focus area changes depending on the

scene.

• In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.

• In A (auto) mode, the camera selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera.

B Notes About Face Detection

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

which the faces are looking.

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

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

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Using Skin Softening

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

• Smart portrait mode (A40)

- The skin softening level can be adjusted.

• e Portrait, h Night portrait, or d Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A32)

• Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A33)

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour

retouch (A65) even after shooting.

B Notes About Skin Softening

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

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

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

Shooting Features

Using Target Finding AF

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When AF area mode (A54) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

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Focus areas

• If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the

Shooting Features

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

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Focus areas

B Notes About Target Finding AF

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

subject may vary.

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

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

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

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

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

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

• Subject is very dark

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

subject makes that subject appear very dark)

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

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

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

shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A62).

Shooting Features

Focus Lock

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Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject.

1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A54). 2 Position the subject in the center of

the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

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3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the

picture.

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

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4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the picture.

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Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image.

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

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

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

camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting, except for images captured with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Subject tracking. To zoom in o n an area of the image where there are no faces, change the zoom ratio and then, press HIJK.

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

mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (E18).

Playback Features

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

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Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails.

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Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback

(i)

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

f (h) or g (i).

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

Playback Features

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

B Notes About Calendar Display

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

2014.

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Sun

2014

Tue

Thu

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Calendar display

Sat

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

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A4).

Option Description A

Quick retouch*

D-Lighting*

Red-eye correction*

Glamour retouch*

Print order

Slide show Allows you to view images in an automatic slide show. E49 Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. E50

Rotate image

Small picture* Creates a small copy of images. E17

Voice memo

Copy

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

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

Corrects “red-eye” that may occur in images when shooting with a flash.

Detects faces in images and retouches the detected faces glamorously.

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

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

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

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

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E14

E15

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E52

E53

E54

Playback Features

Option Description A

Favorite pictures

Remove from favorites

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

Playback Features

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

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

Recording and Playing Back Movies

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Recording Movies

1 Display the shooting screen.

• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.

• When the Photo info option in Monitor settings (A73)

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

Maximum movie length

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

movie recording.

• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

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

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B Maximum Movie Length

Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

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

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

Recording and Playing Back Movies

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

memory card.

B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies

B Notes About Movie Recording

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

movies (F20). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are use d.

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

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

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

• Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies. Avoiding

bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movies is recommended.

• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom a pplied, subjects with repeating

patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.) in them during movie recording and playback . This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.

B Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording

• When Movie VR in the movie menu (A70) is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e., the area

visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording.

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Movie VR to Off to prevent

potential errors caused by this function.

B Notes About Camera Temperature

• The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the

camera is used in a hot area.

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

automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.

B Notes About Autofocus for Movie Recording

Autofocus may not perform as expected (A61). Should this occur, try the following:

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

2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and modify the composition.

Recording and Playing Back Movies

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

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

Recording and Playing Back Movies

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

Option Description A

Select the movie type.

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Movie VR

Wind noise reduction

• Default setting: f 720/30p/V 720/25p

• The default setting is g 480/30p/W 480/25p when

the internal memory is used.

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

• Default setting: Single AF

Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies.

• Default setting: On (hybrid)

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

• Default setting: Off

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Movie VR

Wind noise reduction

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Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A70). Press the k button to play back movies.

• To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1).

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Volume indicator

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

Movie options

Operation During Movie Playback

Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the

multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.

Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

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

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

Pause E

End G Return to full-frame playback mode.

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

continuous advancing.

F Resume playback.

Paused

Deleting Movies

To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A28) or thumbnail playback mode (A64) and press the l button (A30).

General Camera Setup

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

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

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

Option Description

Welcome screen

Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock. E60

Monitor settings

Print date Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images. E64

Photo VR

Motion detection

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

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

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

Allows you to set whether or not the camera reduces blurring caused by camera shake if motion is detected when shooting still images.

Welcome screen

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Print date

Photo VR

Motion detection

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E62

E65

E66

General Camera Setup

Option Description

AF assist Allows you to enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator. E67

Digital zoom Allows you to enable and disable digital zoom. E67

Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. E68

Auto off

Format memory/ Format card

Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E70

General Camera Setup

Video mode

Charge by computer

Blink warning

Eye-Fi upload

Reset all Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. E74

Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. E74

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

Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E69

Allows you to adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and PAL.

Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer.

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

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

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E70

E71

E72

E73

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Connection Methods

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

USB/audio/video output connector

Open the connector cover.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.

• If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

• For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

Insert the plug straight.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Viewing images on a TV E19

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A77

Printing images without using a compute r E20

video cable to the TV’s input jacks.

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

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

(A77).

• 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 port with the USB cable.

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 included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

• An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Mac

OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

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

drive.

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

instructions to proceed to the installation window.

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

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

installation window.

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

• Click Next to display the installation window.

3 Start the installer.

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

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

4 Download the software.

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

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

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

• Windows: Click Yes.

• Mac: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

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

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

• Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode)

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Transferring Images to the Computer

1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB c onnection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that a re saved in the camera’s internal me mory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

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

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

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

• When using Windows 7

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

1Under Import pictures and videos, click

Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import

File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

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

B Connecting the USB Cable

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

2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Click Start Transfer.

Start Transfer

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

3 Terminate the connection.

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

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computer operating system to eject the removable d isk 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 tra nsfer 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: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

Nikon S3600 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Attaching the Camera Strap

The Monitor

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

The Shutter-release Button

Step 5 Play Back Images

Step 6 Delete Images

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Tips and Notes

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Using Quick Effects

Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash

Using the Self-timer

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Default Settings

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Focusing

Using Face Detection

Using Skin Softening

Using Target Finding AF

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Focus Lock

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Connection Methods

Using ViewNX 2

Installing ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

Viewing Images