Nikon S6000CS, 6MM76311-01 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

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

AVC Patent Portfolio License

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

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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For Your Safety

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

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

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

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

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

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

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

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).

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

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

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

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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

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

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notice for customers in Europe

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8

The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................8

The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8

The b (Movie-record) Button........................................................................................................................8

The Rotary Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................11

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................13

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time ................................................................................18

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

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................20

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Table of Contents

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24

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

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................28

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................28

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................32

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................33

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .....................................................................34

More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................35

Selecting a Shooting Mode..............................................................................................................35

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ............................................................36

A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)..................................................................................37

B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)........................................................................................................39

G Metering.........................................................................................................................................................41

C Continuous ...................................................................................................................................................42

E ISO Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................................43

F Color Options..............................................................................................................................................44

G AF Area Mode..............................................................................................................................................45

I Autofocus Mode ......................................................................................................................................48

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously........................................................49

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................51

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................51

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............52

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................54

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................61

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................63

Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................65

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)......................................................66

Subject Tracking Menu....................................................................................................................................68

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More on Playback..............................................................................................................................69

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................69

Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information..................................................................70

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................71

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................73

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................74

Selecting a Playback Mode...............................................................................................................75

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ..............................................................................................76

Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................76

Operations in Auto Sort Mode....................................................................................................................78

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................78

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date).......................................................................................79

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................79

Operations in List by Date Mode...............................................................................................................80

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................81

Playback Options: Playback Menu.................................................................................................82

a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ......................................................................................83

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................86

c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)...............................................................................................87

d Protect .............................................................................................................................................................89

f Rotate Image ..............................................................................................................................................89

E Voice Memos...............................................................................................................................................90

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ..........................................92

Editing Pictures ..................................................................................................................................93

Editing Functions.................................................................................................................................93

Picture Editing.......................................................................................................................................95

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................95

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................96

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones...........................................................................................97

g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures........................................................................................................98

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ......................................................................................................99

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................100

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 100

Movie Menu.........................................................................................................................................................102

D Movie Options .........................................................................................................................................103

I Autofocus Mode.....................................................................................................................................104

Movie Playback.................................................................................................................................. 105

Deleting Movies.................................................................................................................................................105

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................106

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................106

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 108

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................108

Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer .................................................................109

Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................113

Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................................................114

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................115

Printing Pictures One at a Time...............................................................................................................116

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................117

Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................120

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 120

a Menus ...........................................................................................................................................................122

c Welcome Screen....................................................................................................................................123

d Date................................................................................................................................................................124

e Monitor Settings.....................................................................................................................................127

f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time)...............................................................................128

g Vibration Reduction .............................................................................................................................129

U Motion Detection ..................................................................................................................................130

h AF Assist .......................................................................................................................................................131

u Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................131

i Sound Settings ........................................................................................................................................132

k Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................133

l Format Memory/m Format Card.................................................................................................134

n Language....................................................................................................................................................135

H TV Settings ................................................................................................................................................135

V Charge by Computer...........................................................................................................................136

d Blink Warning ...........................................................................................................................................137

p Reset All........................................................................................................................................................139

r Firmware Version ..................................................................................................................................141

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................142

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 142

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................144

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................144

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................145

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 145

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................145

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................146

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................147

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................151

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 157

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................160

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 161

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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

Introduction

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

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

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual.

Notations

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

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

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

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

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

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

Introduction

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

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

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

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 charger, 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 Pictures

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

About the Manuals

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

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

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

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

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Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

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

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

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 123). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

213

4 5

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

f : wide.....................................................25

g : tele .......................................................25

h : thumbnail playback...........71, 73

i : playback zoom.............................74

j : help ......................................................11

2 Shutter-release button...................... 11, 26

Power switch/power-on lamp

.......................................................................17, 133

4 Microphone (stereo) ........................90, 100

5 Built-in flash ......................................................30

Self-timer lamp...............................................32

AF-assist illuminator.................................131

7 Speaker.....................................................91, 105

8 Lens .........................................................144, 157

9 Lens cover

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Parts of the Camera

124

1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23

2 Rotary multi selector.....................................9

3 A (shooting mode) button .............8, 35

4 b (movie-record) button ...............8, 100

Charge lamp.........................................15, 113

Flash lamp.........................................................31

6 Tripod socket

7 d button.................10, 36, 82, 102, 121

8 l (delete) button.............. 28, 29, 91, 105

9 Cover latch................................................12, 20

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................12, 20

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

12 Eyelet for camera strap.............................11

13 c (playback) button................... 8, 28, 75

14 HDMI mini connector..............................106

15 HDMI connector cover...........................106

USB/audio/video output connector

................................................. 14, 106, 109, 115

17 Connector cover........... 14, 106, 109, 115

18 Battery latch .............................................12, 13

19 Battery chamber...........................................12

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

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Parts of the Camera

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1 m0 0 s

9 9 9

9 9 9 9

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9

1 60 0

F 3.7

+1.0

1 /2 5 0

The Monitor

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

Introduction

The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 127).

Shooting

1 2 3

28 27 26

+1.0

1 600

19202122

1 Shooting mode*....................22, 51, 63, 66

2 Macro mode ....................................................33

3 Zoom indicator ......................................25, 33

4 Focus indicator...............................................26

5 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................62

6 Flash mode .......................................................30

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

8 Vibration reduction icon ...............23, 129

9 Motion detection icon....................23, 130

10 “Date not set” indicator...............124, 147

11 Travel destination icon...........................124

12 Date imprint..................................................128

13 Movie options..............................................103

14 Image mode....................................................37

(a) Number of exposures remaining

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

(b) Movie length........................................100

Internal memory indicator......................23

* Differs according to the current shooting mode.

1 /250

7 8

91011

1 m00s 1 m00s

999

F3.7

17 16

999

9999

Aperture............................................................. 26

Focus area (auto)...................................26, 45

Focus area (for manual or center) .....45

Focus area (face priority)..................45, 63

Focus area

(subject tracking mode)...........................66

Center-weighted metering area ........ 41

Shutter speed.................................................26

ISO sensitivity...........................................31, 43

Exposure compensation value............ 34

Skin softening................................................. 65

Smile timer.......................................................65

Blink proof icon............................................. 65

Color options..................................................44

White balance mode................................. 39

Continuous shooting mode ................. 42

Self-timer indicator..................................... 32

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Parts of the Camera

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9 / 9 9 9

1 m0 0 s

9 9 9 9/ 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9. J P G

9 9 9 / 9 9 9

1 5/ 0 5 / 2 0 1 0 1 2 :0 0

Playback

1 2 453

1 5/05/2010 12:00

9999.J PG

17 16

1 Date of recording .........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Protect icon......................................................89

4 Volume indicator ...............................91, 105

5 Category icon in auto sort mode1 ....76

6 Battery level indicator................................22

7 Movie options2 ..........................................105

8 Image mode2 .................................................37

(a) Current frame number/

total number of frames....................28

(b) Movie length........................................105

The icon for the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed.

Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.

19 18

14 13

999/ 999

1011

10 Internal memory indicator.....................28

11 Movie playback indicator..................... 105

12 List by date guide........................................79

13 Skin softening icon......................................97

14 Print set icon...................................................83

15 Small picture icon........................................98

16 D-Lighting icon.............................................96

17 Quick retouch icon......................................95

18 Voice memo indicator...............................91

19 File number and type.............................146

7 8

999/ 999

9999/9999

1 m00s

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Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

Introduction

The c (Playback) Button

The b (Movie-record) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display the

shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 35).

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 75).

• When the camera is off, holding down the c

button will turn the camera on in playback mode.

• Press the b (movie-record) button in shooting mode to start movie recording (A 100). Press the b (movie-record) button again to stop movie recording.

• Press the b (movie-record) button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.

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Basic Operations

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The Rotary Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and apply selections. Press the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right or rotate it to select options, or press the k (apply selection) button.

Shooting

Rotate to select an item*

Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu

Introduction

Display n (self-timer) (A 32) menu

Display o (exposure compensation) (A 34) guide

Apply selection

Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu

* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

Playback

Select previous pictures*

* Previous or subsequent pictures can also be selected by rotating the

rotary multi selector.

Display histogram and shooting information (except movies) (A 70)

Select subsequent pictures*

Menu Screen

Move the highlight up*

Move the highlight left* or return to previous screen

Apply selection (go to next screen)

Move the highlight down*

* The highlight can also be moved by rotating the rotary multi selector.

C Note on the Rotary Multi Selector

In this manual, H, I, J, and K are used in some cases to indicate up, down, left, and right rotary multi selector operations.

Move the highlight right* or go to next screen (apply selection)

Fl ash mode

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Scene auto selector

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous

ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

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1/250

ISO 100

4/ 4

F3.7

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Basic Operations

The d Button

Introduction

Display the available

menus in the current mode

Display the movie menu

(in shooting mode)

Display the setup menu

Displayed when previous menu items are available

Choose a menu item and press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to display the set of options

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab

Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode.

• Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus

(A 9).

• Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Shooting menu

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Exit

Shooting menu

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options

Exit

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

Autofocus mode

Single AF

Full-time AF

Exit

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

Set up

Menus

We lcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction

Exit

The selected menu is displayed

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Basic Operations

Help Displays

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

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

White balance

For accurate col or reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Exit Back

The Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Introduction

Press the shutter-

release button halfway

to set focus and

Attaching the Camera Strap

exposure.

Press the shutter-

release button the

rest of the way down

to take a picture.

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low

(A 14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

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cover.

Slide the cover latch to Y side (1) and open the cover (2).

2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.

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

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

B Inserting the Battery

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

battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Close the cover (1) and slide the cover latch (2) to Z side.

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Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

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

Inserting the Battery

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 143), before use.

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

and run it flat before returning it to storage.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.

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

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

region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

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

EH-68P (AR)

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

Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A 12) and turn off the camera (A 17).

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the

camera.

USB cable

B Connecting the Cable

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

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4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an

electrical outlet.

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

About four hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.

Off

Flickers (green)

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

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

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

Charging the Battery

First Steps

5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

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Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• The Ch arging AC A dapter EH-68P is f or use only with compatible devices . Do not use with anoth er make or model of device.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 143), before use.

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

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countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

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

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-68P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Source

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 145) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S6000 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (A 108, 136).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; A 145).

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Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 29).

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C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

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

• If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting) in shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode.

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode (the power-on lamp is blinking), press the following button to reactivate it.

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option (A 133) in the setup menu (A 120).

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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

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

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

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

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to

choose the desired language and press the k button.

For information on using the rotary multi selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” (A 9).

3 Choose Yes and press the k button.

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

4 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to select

your home time zone (A 126) and press the

k button.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector H in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

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

Date

Cancel

London Casabl anca

Back

London Casabl anca

Back

Set time and date?

Yes

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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

5 Edit the date and time.

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

Press K to move the highlight in the following order.

D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are

displayed) Press J to return to the previous item.

6 Choose the order in which the day, month,

and year are displayed and press the k button or press

The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Date

DMY

Date

0 1 0 1

0000

051 5

1 01 5

201 001

Edit

201 0

Edit

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D Changing and Imprinting the Date and Time

• Select Date from the Date item (A 124) in the setup menu (A 120) to change the current date and time and follow the procedure described from step 5.

• Select Time zone from the Date item in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving time settings (A 124).

• To imprint the date on pictures, enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A 128) in the setup menu after the date and time have been set.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 145).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal

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memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

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

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

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in the correct orientation shown at right until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

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

check that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in (1) to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Do not attempt to remove the card at an angle (2).

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Inserting Memory Cards

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 134). Note that

formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish

to keep before formatting the memory card.

When formatting the memory card, use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press the k button.

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

• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S6000 (A 134).

Card is not form atted. Format card?

Yes

B The Write Protect Switch

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

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

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

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

- Take out the battery or memory card

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

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

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

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

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

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

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

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

This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

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

Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.

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2 Press the A button to display the

shooting menu.

3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and

press the k button.

The camera enters A (auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level and the number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 37).

Battery low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced.

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.

• The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn

off after a few seconds (A 127).

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the

following button to reactivate it (A 133).

- Power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, or b (movie-record)

button

Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake.

Movie options A movie option is displayed for movie recording (A 103). Pressing the b (movie-record) button enables to start movie

recording (A 100).

Image mode The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default setting is k 4320 × 3240.

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D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted, the self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and the exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied.

• Press the d button to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 36) according to shooting conditions.

D Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection

• See Vibration reduction (A 129) or Motion detection (A 130) in the setup menu (A 120) for more information.

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

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, built-in flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone.

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

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the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.

Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.

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Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame.

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

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Zoom out

Zoom in

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Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 2× the maximum optical zoom ratio. The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 37) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.

Small image size

Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 131) in the setup menu (A 120).

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11).

The camera automatically selects the focus area (up to

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nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture values also appear.

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

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

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

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

B During Recording

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

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

B Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the 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)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A 46). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 131) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 30) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press the c (playback) button.

The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe playback mode.

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to view previous or subsequent pictures (A 9).

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Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or b (movie-record) button to switch to shooting mode.

When playing back pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory, C is displayed. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images stored on the memory card are played back.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press the l button to delete the

picture currently displayed in the monitor.

(auto) button

b (movie-record) button

Rotary multi selector c (playback)

button

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to select Yes and

press the k button.

Deleted pictures cannot be restored.

To exit without deleting the picture, select No and press the k button.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

C Operations Available in Playback Mode

See “More on Playback” (A 69) or “Editing Pictures” (A 93) for more information.

C Displaying Shooting Information

Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the histogram and shooting information (A 70). Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode.

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C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera

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

C Viewing Pictures

• When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A 47) are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the recognized face, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, Multi- shot 16, and Sport continuous setting (A 42).

• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the c button to reactivate it (A 133).

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picture taken.

Erase 1 image?

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Yes

D Deleting Multiple Pictures

Multiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option (A 87) in the playback menu (A 82), the auto sort menu (A 78), or the list by date menu (A 81).

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Using the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.9 m (1 ft. 8 in.16 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.1-3.6 m (3 ft. 7 in.-11 ft.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The following flash modes are available.

U Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V Auto with red-eye reduction

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Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

X Fill flash

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

Y Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

Setting the Flash Mode

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

The flash mode menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired flash mode and press the k button.

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

When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 127).

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

Fl ash mode

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Using the Flash

B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.

B Note on the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

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

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

If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

• A (auto): U (auto)

• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 54–60)

• F (smart portrait): U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; fixed at W (off) when On is

selected for Blink proof (A 65)

• s (subject tracking): W (off)

There may be functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

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C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red eye” while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note the followings when shooting.

• More time than usual is required to record pictures.

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

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

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

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in the setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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

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The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or

2s and press the k button.

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

weddings.

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

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection

will be canceled.

Self-timer

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

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4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.

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

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

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Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro

mode).

The macro mode menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON

and press the k button.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Macro mode

3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.

The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

The camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the lens when the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green.

When the zoom indicator is aligned with G, the camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.).

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C Autofocus

When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 48) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Therefore, the sound of lens drive movement can be heard.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on.

C The Macro Mode Setting

The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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+0.3

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

1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure

compensation).

The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to adjust

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exposure and press the k button.

To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor.

xposure compensation

guide

+0.3

0.0

Exposure compensation

Exposure compensation value

3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, change the value to 0.0 and press the k button.

+0.3

C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive (+) compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative (–) compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

D Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.

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

• Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), and s (subject tracking) modes.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode.

The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a

shooting mode and press the k button.

The camera enters the selected shooting mode.

When selecting a different scene mode (the second icon from the top), press K and use the rotary multi selector to select a scene and then press the k button.

To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press the A button or the shutter-release button.

1 A Auto mode A 22

Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu (A 36).

2 x Scene mode A 51

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

3 F Smart portrait A 63

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

4 s Subject tracking A 66

Suited to focus and take pictures of moving subjects.

1 2 3 4

Auto mode

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The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22).

A Image mode A 37

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other shooting modes.

B White balance A 39

Match white balance to the light source.

G Metering A 41

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

C Continuous A 42

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Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).

E ISO sensitivity A 43

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

F Color options A 44

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

G AF area mode A 45

Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

I Autofocus mode A 48

Choose how the camera focuses.

Displaying the Shooting Menu

Enter A (auto) mode (A 35). Press the d button to display the shooting menu.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Color options

Exit

• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

• To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.

B Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 49).

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A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode

Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably “grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

Option Size (pixels)

Q 4320 × 3240P 4320 × 3240

R 4320 × 3240

(default setting)

L 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1944

M 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536

N 1024 × 768 1024 × 768

O 640 × 480 640 × 480

P 4224 × 2376 4224 × 2376

4320 × 3240

Higher quality than R, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.R 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2448

Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (A 6, 7).

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C Image Mode

• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.

• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that

Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

Setting

Q 4320 × 3240P 4 535 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

R 4320 × 3240 8 955 36 × 27/14 × 10.5

R 3264 × 2448 14 1650 28 × 21/11 × 8

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L 2592 × 1944 22 2565 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5

M 2048 × 1536 34 4020 17 × 13/7 × 5

N 1024 × 768 107 12000 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5

O 640 × 480 292 29000 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

P 4224 × 2376 11 1325 36 × 20/14 × 8

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999.”

Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the

Internal memory

(approx. 32 MB)

Memory card1

(4 GB)

Print size2 (cm/in.)

number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

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B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 40).

c Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with the flash.

At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting mode (A 6).

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B Notes on White Balance

• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).

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Au to

Da yl ig ht In ca nd es ce nt Fl uo re sc en t Cl ou dy

Preset Manual

Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Display the shooting menu (A 36), use the

rotary multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and

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press the k button.

The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance.

3 Choose Measure.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight Incandescent Fl uorescent Cl oudy

Exit

Preset manual

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press the k button.

Cancel

Measure

Exit

4 Frame the reference object in the measuring

window.

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Measuring window

5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No picture is recorded.

B Note on Preset Manual

A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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G Metering

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering.

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

G Matrix (default setting)

The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations.

q Center-weighted

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 46) to meter off-center subjects.

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B Note on Metering

When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not displayed in the monitor.

D Metering Area

The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for Metering.

Active metering area

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C Continuous

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous

Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport

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

U Single (default setting)

One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

V Continuous

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While the shutter-release button is held down, up to ten pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) (when Image mode is set to R 4320 × 3240). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or ten pictures have been taken.

D BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred pictures. When BSS is on, camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutterrelease button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image.

• Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920

pixels).

• Digital zoom is not available.

d Sport continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 45 pictures are taken continuously at a rate of about 3 fps. Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or 45 pictures have been taken.

• Image mode is fixed at M 2048 × 1536.

At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

B Notes on Continuous Shooting

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

• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

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B Note on BSS

BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.

B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A 144) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.

B Note on Sport Continuous

As high ISO sensitivity settings are applied, pictures may appear mottled. Accurate exposure may not be achieved (images may be over-exposed) with pictures taken on bright sunny days.

E ISO Sensitivity

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s response to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image. Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to pictures of moving subjects or those taken under dim lighting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels - concentrated in dark portions of the image.

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 100 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim.

Fixed range auto

Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 100-400 or ISO 100-800. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.

100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.

At the settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 100, the E icon will be displayed (A 31). When Fixed range auto is selected, U and the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is displayed.

B Notes on ISO Sensitivity

• There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

• Motion detection (A 130) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is locked at the specified value.

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F Color Options

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options

Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.

n Standard color (default setting)

Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.

o Vivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.

p Black-and-white

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Record pictures in black-and-white.

q Sepia

Record pictures in sepia tones.

r Cyanotype

Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.

At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). Color tones in shooting display change according to the selected color option.

B Note on Color Options

There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

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G AF Area Mode

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode

Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the specified setting.

a Face priority

When the camera recognizes a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 47) for more information. If more than one face is recognized, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is recognized, the AF area mode setting switches to Auto, and the camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera.

w Auto (default setting)

The camera automatically selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area (up to nine areas) selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.

x Manual

Select one of 99 focus areas displayed in the monitor. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame. Rotate the rotary multi selector or press H, I, J, or K to select the focus area displayed in the monitor that contains the subject, and shoot. To cancel focus area selection and adjust flash, macro mode, self-timer, and exposure compensation settings, press the k button. To return to the focus area selection screen, press the k button again.

Focus area

Focus areas

Focus area

Selectable focus area

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y Center

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

The center focus area is always displayed.

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B Note on AF Area Mode

There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

D Focus Lock

To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below.

1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.

2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Confirm that the focus area glows green.

• Focus and exposure are locked.

3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway

and recompose the picture.

• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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

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See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.

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When the camera is pointed at a human face, face recognition, which the camera automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, starts. The face priority function is activated in the following situations.

• AF area mode (A 45) is set to Face priority

• In Scene auto selector (A 52), Portrait (A 54), and Night portrait (A 55)

scene modes

• In smart portrait mode (A 63)

1 Frame a picture.

When the camera recognizes a face, that face is framed by a yellow double border.

When the camera recognizes more than one face, operation varies as follows depending upon the shooting mode.

Shooting mode Face framed by double border

A (auto) mode (face priority)

Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode

Smart portrait mode

The face closest to the camera

• Other faces framed by single border.

The face closest to the center of the frame

• Other faces framed by single border.

Number of faces that

can be recognized

Up to 12

Up to 3

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2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again and focus. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling in smart portrait mode, the Smile timer (A 65) is activated and the shutter is automatically released without the shutter-release button having been pressed.

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B Notes on Face Priority

• If the camera is unable to recognize any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto.

• If no faces are recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of

the frame.

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

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

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

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces recognized by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border turns green (A 27). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or

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Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 46).

• When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the recognized face, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, and Sport continuous (A 42).

I Autofocus Mode

A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M I Autofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

A Single AF (default setting)

The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

B Full-time AF

The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.

B Note on Autofocus Mode

There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 49) for more information.

B Note on the Autofocus Mode Setting for Subject Tracking Mode

Autofocus mode can be set for subject tracking mode. The default setting in subject tracking mode is Full-time AF. Autofocus mode can be set independently for both subject tracking mode and A (auto) mode.

D Autofocus mode for Movie Recording

Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A 104) in the movie menu (A 102).

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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted

function

Flash mode Continuous (A 42)

Image mode Continuous (A 42)

White balance Color options (A 44)

Metering Digital zoom (A 131)

Continuous Self-timer (A 32) Fixed at Single when using self-timer.

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 42)

AF area mode Digital zoom (A 131)

Autofocus mode AF area mode (A 45)

Motion detection

Setting Descriptions

When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, flash is

disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). When Sport continuous is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at M 2048 × 1536.

When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto.

When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is fixed at Center-weighted.

When Multi-shot 16 or Sport continuous is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

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

When using Face priority, Autofocus mode is fixed at Single AF.

Continuous (A 42)

ISO sensitivity (A 43)

When Multi-shot 16 or Sport continuous is selected, Motion detection is not enabled.

When the sensitivity is locked at the specified value, Motion detection is disabled.

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Restricted

function

Blink warning Continuous (A 42)

Digital zoom Continuous (A 42)

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Setting Descriptions

When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, Blink warning is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.

C More Information

See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 131) for more information.

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Scene auto selector

f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist

b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait

Selecting a Scene Mode

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shootingmode selection menu and use the rotary multi selector to select the scene mode icon.

The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector) (A 52).

Scene auto selector

2 Press the rotary multi selector K to choose

the desired scene, and then press the k button.

The display changes to that for the selected scene mode.

For more information about features of scene modes, see page 54.

Beach/snow

3 Frame the subject and take a

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The Image mode setting (A 37) can be changed by pressing the d button in scene mode. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.

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

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector) scene mode, the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes:

•

Auto (general shooting)

• Portrait (A 54)

• Landscape (A 54) • Night portrait (A 55)

• Night landscape (A 56) • Close-up (A 57)

• Backlight (A 59)

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1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shootingmode selection menu and use the rotary multi selector to select x (Scene auto selector) scene

Scene auto selector

mode (A 51).

The camera enters scene auto selector scene mode.

2 Frame the subject and take a picture.

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

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

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

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

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B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

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

this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 51).

C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• When the camera recognizes a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A 47) for more information.

• When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera as same as when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A 45).

C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. When W (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.

• The self-timer (A 32) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings can be adjusted.

• The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector (A 9, 33) is disabled.

• The Image mode setting (A 37) can be changed by pressing the d button in scene auto

selector scene mode. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.

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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)

See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 52) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode.

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34).

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See

“Face Priority” (A 47) for more information.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face

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closest to the camera.

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A 64).

• If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural ba lance between the main subject and background ambience.

• The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See “Face Priority” (A 47) for more information.

• If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera.

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening

function before recording pictures (A 64).

• If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Default setting can be modified.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

m V

Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be modified.

Default setting can be modified.

n Off

p Off o 0.0

g Beach/snow

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

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

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m U* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

i Dusk/dawn

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

• AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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k Close-up

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

• Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the lens when the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green. When the zoom indicator is aligned with G, the camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.).

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 45). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

m W* n Off* p On o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

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u Food

This mode is useful when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• Hue can be adjusted in the range of the slider displayed at

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left in the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H to make the image more reddish, or I to make it more bluish. The selected hue adjustment setting is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food scene mode is selected.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 45). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Hue and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

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

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

XWn Off* p On o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

l Museum

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

• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 42).

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that

Vibration reduction (A 129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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m Fireworks show

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

• Only the four optical zoom positions shown at right can be

applied. When the zoom control is rotated, zoom will not stop at any position other than the four indicated (digital zoom is available).

m W n Off p Off o 0.0

n Copy

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

• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Use macro mode (A 33) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

o Backlight

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

• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

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mmn Off* p Off o 0.0*

* Default setting can be modified.

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p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 61) for more information.

m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*

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* Default setting can be modified.

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Shooting for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shootingmode selection menu and use the rotary multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode

Panorama assist

(A 51).

Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

direction and press the k

Select the direction in which pictures will be joined in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K), or down (L). The yellow panorama direction icon (I I) is displayed for the current direction and the direction is fixed when the k button is pressed. The icon changes to the white fixed direction I icon.

If necessary, apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), macro mode (A 33), and exposure compensation (A 34) settings with this step. Press the k button again to choose a different direction.

button.

3 Frame the first portion of the

panorama scene and take the first picture.

One third of the picture will be displayed as translucent.

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4 Take the next picture.

Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release button.

Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures has been taken to complete the scene.

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5 Press the k button when shooting is

complete.

The camera returns to step 2.

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B Notes on Panorama Assist

• Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 37) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.

• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 133) initiates standby mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D R Indicator

In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all pictures in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 108) and use Panorama Maker (A 112) to join them in a single

panorama.

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D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 146) for more information.

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At the default settings, the camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shootingmode selection menu, use the rotary multi selector to select F,

Smart por trait

and press the k button.

The camera enters smart portrait mode.

2 Frame a picture.

Point the camera at the subject.

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

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

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3 The shutter is automatically released.

If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A 65) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

When the camera recognizes a face, the self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks. Immediately after the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp flickers. Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face recognition and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter release button. The camera can focus on the subject at the center of the frame when faces are not recognized.

When the shutter is released, the camera softens the subject’s skin to make it appear smoother and then records the image (Skin softening A 65).

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4 Shooting ends.

To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.

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B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

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

• See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 48) for more information.

B Notes on Skin Softening

• More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening function.

• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may be modified though the camera recognizes a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin softening to Off and shoot again.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait is selected in the scene mode.

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• Skin softening can also be applied on recorded pictures (A 97).

C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto power off function (A 133) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not recognize any faces.

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

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Flash cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. When Blink proof is set to Off, flash mode (A 30) is set to U (auto) (can be modified).

• Exposure compensation (A 34) is enabled.

• The self timer (A 32) options can be applied when Smile timer is set to Off.

• Macro mode cannot be used.

• Press the d button to display the F (smart portrait) menu and adjust Image mode, Skin

softening, Smile timer, and Blink proof.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.

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Smart Portrait Menu

The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu. Press the d button (A 10) in smart portrait mode (A 63) to display the smart

portrait menu and use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to apply options.

Image mode

Adjust Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

Skin softening

Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the picture. The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.

• The current setting can be confirmed by the indicator displayed in the monitor

with shooting (A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected. The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.

Smile timer

• On (default setting): The camera uses face priority to recognize a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.

• Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection. Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.

• When smile timer is enabled, an indicator is displayed in the monitor with shooting (A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected.

Blink proof

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.

• If the camera saved a picture in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.

• Flash cannot be used when On is selected.

• The default setting is Off.

• The current setting is displayed in the monitor

(A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected.

A bl ink was detected in the picture just taken.

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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

St ar t

Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Select the subject which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject.

At the default setting, once the camera detects a person’s face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking).

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode to display the shootingmode selection menu, use the

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rotary multi selector to select s, and press the k button.

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

The flash mode (A 30) is set to W (off) (the setting can be changed).

Subject tracking

2 Select a subject.

Align the subject with the border at the center of the frame and press the k button.

• The subject is selected.

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

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

When the subject is selected, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject.

When the camera recognizes a face, that face is automatically registered as the subject to be tracked, and subject tracking begins (A 68).

To change the subject, press the k button to deselect the current subject.

If the camera cannot track the selected subject anymore, the focus area will disappear and the selection will be canceled. Select the subject again.

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3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked.

When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.

If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.

B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to selecting

the subject. If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been selected, subject selection will be canceled.

• It may be impossible to select the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the selected subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera recognizes a similar subject. The camera’s ability to accurately track the selected subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of the subject.

• In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27) may be out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode (A 45) to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A 46).

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C Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode

• Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings can be adjusted.

• Self-timer (A 32) and macro mode (A 33) cannot be used.

• Press the d button to display the s (subject tracking) menu and adjust Image mode,

Autofocus mode, and Face priority tracking (A 68).

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Subject Tracking Menu

The following options can be applied in the subject tracking menu. Press the d button (A 10) in subject tracking mode (A 66) to display the

subject tracking menu and use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to apply settings.

Image mode

Adjust Image mode (A 37). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

Autofocus mode

Set Autofocus mode (A 48) used for subject tracking mode (the default setting is

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Full-time AF). When using subject tracking mode while set to Full-time AF, the camera continuously focuses once a subject is selected for subject tracking until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of lens drive movement can be heard. Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting in A (auto) mode. The autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

Face priority tracking

When On is selected (default setting), if the camera detects a subject’s face, that subject is automatically registered as the subject to be tracked, and subject tracking begins tracking that subject.

B Notes on Face Priority Tracking

• Only one subject can be tracked. If the camera detects multiple faces at the same time, the face closest to the center of the frame is tracked.

• Depending on shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera, the face may not be detected properly. ➝ “Face Priority” (A 47)

• When the camera is unable to track the selected subject, press the k button to track again, or set Face priority tracking to Off, frame the picture so that the subject is inside the border in the

center of the frame, and press the k button to register the subject again.

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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display pictures that have been taken (A 28).

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The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode.

To Use Description A

Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or

Select pictures

View thumbnails/ enable calendar display

Select a different shooting date (list by date mode)

Playback zoom

Display shooting information (except list by date mode)

Play back movies

Delete pictures

Display menus

Switch to another playback mode

f (h)

g (i)

subsequent pictures. Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through pictures. Pictures can

also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 4, 9, or 16 picture thumbnails. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) with 16 thumbnails displayed to switch to calendar display.

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Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge the picture up to 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Display the histogram and the shooting information. Press the k button to return to full-

frame playback.

Play back the movie currently displayed. 105

Delete the picture currently displayed. 28

Display the menu for the selected mode. 82

Press the c button to display the playbackmode selection menu and switch to auto sort

mode or list by date mode.

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To Use Description A

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button.

C Viewing Pictures

When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A 47) are displayed in full-frame playback mode, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the recognized face. Pictures taken at a Continuous setting (A 42) of Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 or Sport continuous will not be rotated.

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Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information

Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the histogram and the shooting information with the current picture (not possible with movies). Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode.

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1 Picture

2 Folder name

3 File name

4 Shooting mode

5 Aperture

A is displayed as the shooting mode. A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The

vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

6 Shutter speed

7 Exposure compensation

8 ISO sensitivity

Current frame number/

total number of frames

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 69) to display pictures in “contact

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sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode).

The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures

Increase the number of pictures displayed/apply the calendar display

Decrease the number of pictures displayed

Switch to fullframe playback mode

f (h)

g (i)

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I J

, or

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in the 16-picture thumbnail display to apply the calendar display (A 73), and pictures can be found by the date on which they were taken. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to thumbnail display.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to fullframe playback mode.

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Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When pictures marked using Print set (A 83) or Protect (A 89) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

C Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort Mode

When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 76), the

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picture’s category icon is displayed at right above the monitor.

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Calendar Display

With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 71), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display.

Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.

The following operations are available in calendar display.

To Use Description A

Su M Tu W Th F Sa

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Select date

Return to fullframe playback

Return to thumbnail display

g (i)

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K.

The first picture taken on the selected date is

displayed full frame.

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B Notes on Calendar Display

• Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2010.

• The l button and d button are not available in calendar display.

D List by Date Mode

Only the pictures taken on the same date can be played back in list by date mode (A 79). The list by date options (A 81) are also available only for the pictures taken on the selected dates.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 69) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture.

• The guide displayed at bottom right shows the

portion of the image currently displayed.

The following operations are available while picture display is enlarged.

To Use Description A

Zoom in

Zoom out

g (i)

f (h)

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

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View other areas of picture

Switch to fullframe playback

Crop picture

Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to move the display area to other areas of the picture.

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Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged

portion and save the copy as a separate file.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button.

Pictures Taken with Face Priority

When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face-priority function (A 47) by rotating the zoom control to g (i), the picture will be enlarged with the face recognized with shooting at the center of the monitor (except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, and Sport continuous; A 42).

• If more than one face was recognized, the picture will

be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other recognized faces.

• When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio,

the center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the monitor.

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Selecting a Playback Mode

Select a playback mode from c (playback), F (auto sort), and C (list by date) modes.

1 Press the c button in playback

mode.

The playback-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a

playback mode and press the k button.

The camera enters the selected playback mode.

To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button.

1 c Playback mode A 69

Play back all pictures.

2 F Auto sort mode A 76

Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting.

3 C List by date mode A 79

Play back pictures taken on the selected date.

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Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted.

Z Smile D Portraits u Food

U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups

D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes

In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged and pictures can be displayed as thumbnails or in calendar mode, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back.

When the d button is pressed, the auto sort menu (A 78) is displayed and all pictures sorted to the specified category can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection settings.

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Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

1 Press the c button in playback

mode to display the playback-mode selection menu, use the rotary multi selector to select F, and press the k button.

A list of categories is displayed.

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a

desired category.

For more information on categories, see “Auto Sort Mode Categories” (A 77).

Press the k button to display a picture in the selected category in full-frame playback mode.

The icon of the category currently played back will be displayed at the top right of the screen.

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Auto Sort Mode Categories

Category Description

Z Smile

D Portraits

u Food Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 51).

U Landscape Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 51).

V Dusk to dawn

D Close-ups

D Movie Movies (A 100).

X Retouched copies Copies created using editing function (A 93).

W Other scenes

* Pictures taken in scene auto selector scene mode (A 52) are also sorted to the

appropriate categories.

Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 63) with the smile timer setting set to On.

Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 22) with the face priority (A 47). Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor, and Backlight* scene mode (A 51). Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 63) with the smile timer setting set to Off.

Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn and Fireworks show scene mode (A 51).

Pictures taken in A (auto) mode with macro mode (A 33). Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A 51).

All other pictures that cannot be defined by the categories described above.

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B Notes on Auto Sort Mode

• Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999 pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures and movies t hat cou ld not b e sorte d to a ca tegory in norm al play back mo de (A 28) or list by date mode (A 79).

• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 92), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

• Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S6000 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

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Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

Operations in Auto Sort Mode

The following operations are available in the category list screen.

To Use Description A

Select a category

Switch to fullframe playback

Delete picture

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Switch to another playback mode

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to select the category.

Press the k button to display the first picture in

the selected category.

Press the l button after selecting a category, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures sorted to that category.

Press the c button to display the playback-

mode selection menu.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button.

Auto Sort Menu

Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options.

Quick retouch ➝A 95 Delete ➝A 87 D-Lighting ➝A 96 Protect ➝A 89 Skin softening ➝A 97 Rotate image ➝A 89 Print set ➝A 83 Small picture ➝A 98 Slide show ➝A 86 Voice memo ➝A 90

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In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display

can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. When the d button is pressed, the list by date menu (A 81) is displayed and all

pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection settings.

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

1 Press the c button in playback

mode to display the playbackmode selection menu, use the rotary multi selector to select C, and press the k button.

Dates for which pictures exist are listed.

List by date

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to select the

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desired date.

The camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.

When the k button is pressed, the first picture taken on the selected date will be displayed full frame.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen.

B Notes on List by Date Mode

• Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.

• Pictures taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2010.

• Histogram and shooting information cannot be displayed in list by date mode.

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Operations in List by Date Mode

The following operations are available in the list by date screen.

To Use Description A

Select date

Switch to fullframe playback

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Delete picture

View list by date menu

Switch to another playback mode

Switch to shooting mode

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I to select a date.

Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame

playback mode to return to the list by date screen.

Press the l button to delete all pictures taken on the selected date, and a confirmation dialog

will be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all the pictures.

Press the d button to display the list by date

menu.

Press the c button to display the playback-

mode selection menu.

Press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the b (movie-record) button.

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List by Date Menu

Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date.

Quick retouch* ➝ A 95 D-Lighting* ➝A 96 Skin softening* ➝A 97 Print set ➝A 83 Slide show ➝A 86 Delete ➝A 87 Protect ➝A 89 Rotate image* ➝A 89 Small picture* ➝A 98 Voice memo* ➝A 90 * During full-frame playback only

When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen (A 79), options can be applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press the d button.

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The following options are available in the playback menu.

k Quick retouch A 95

Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.

I D-Lighting A 96

Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.

e Skin softening A 97

Make facial skin tones softer.

a Print set A 83

Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.

b Slide show A 86

View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

c Delete A 87

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Delete all or selected pictures.

d Protect A 89

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.

f Rotate image A 89

Change the orientation of pictures.

g Small picture A 98

Create a small copy of the current picture.

E Voice memo A 90

Record voice memos for pictures.

h Copy A 92

Copy files between memory card and internal memory.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Press the c button to enter playback mode (A 69). Press the d button to display the playback menu.

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• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).

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• Press the d button to exit the playback menu.

Pl ayback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting Skin softening Print set Sl ide show Delete

Exit

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a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set

When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.

• Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 160) printer’s card slot

• Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab

• Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (A 160) printer (A 114). A

print order can also be created for pictures stored in the internal memory if the memory card is removed from the camera.

1 Press the d button in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print

set and press the k button.

Proceed to step 4 when playing back in auto sort mode or list by date mode.

3 Choose Select images and press the k

button.

4 Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of

copies (up to nine) of each.

Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for pictures, the selection is canceled. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display. Press the k button when setting is complete.

Pl ayback menu

Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening

Print set

Sl ide show Delete

Exit

Print set

Select images

Delete print set

Exit

Print selection

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5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date

and photo information.

Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Choose Done and press the k button to complete the

Print set

Done

Exit

Date Info

print order.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.

B Notes on Print Set

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When a print order is created in auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in selected category or taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing.

• Select Yes to add pictures in the selected category or taken on the selected shooting date, to the existing print order.

• Select No to remove print marking from previously marked pictures and restrict the print order to pictures in the selected category or taken on the selected shooting date.

Print set

Save print marking for other images?

Yes

Exit

Print set

Save print marking for other dates?

Yes

Exit

List by date modeAuto sort mode

If the total number of the pictures in a print order exceeds 99, the screen shown below will be displayed.

• Select Yes to remove pictures previously added from the print order and restrict the print order to pictures just marked.

• Select Cancel to remove the pictures just added from the print order and restrict the print order to pictures previously marked.

Print set

Too many images selected.

Remove print marking for other dates?

Yes

Cancel

Exit

List by date modeAuto sort mode

Print set

Too many images selected.

Remove print marking from other images?

Yes

Cancel

Exit

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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 160) printer that supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 119).

• Note that Date and Info settings are reset when the print set option is displayed.

• The date printed is that recorded when the picture was taken.

Changing the camera’s date using the Date option in the setup menu after a picture has been taken has no affect on the date printed on the picture.

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C Canceling Existing Print Order

Select Delete print set in step 3 of “Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)” (A 83) and press the k button to remove print marking from all pictures and cancel the print order.

D Date Imprint

When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option (A 128) in setup menu, pictures are recorded with shooting date and time imprinted on the picture when they are taken. Pictures with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date on pictures. Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen.

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b Slide Show

c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show

Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.”

1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start

and press the k button.

To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k

button before choosing Start.

To repeat the slide show automatically, choose Loop and

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press the k button before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.

2 The slide show begins.

While the slide show is in progress, the following operations are available:

Press the rotary multi selector K to display the subsequent picture or J to display the previous picture. Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind.

Press the k button to pause the slide show.

3 End the slide show or restart it.

When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End and press the k button to return to the playback menu, or choose Restart to play the slide show again.

Sl ide show

Start

Frame intvl

Loop

Exit

Pause

Restart

End

Frame intvl

B Notes on Slide Show

• Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed.

• The maximum playback time is up to 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (A 133).

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c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)

c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete

Delete selected pictures or all pictures.

Erase selected images

Select pictures from the picture selection screen and delete them. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 88) for more information.

Erase all images

Delete all pictures. In auto sort or list by date mode, all pictures in the category or taken on the selected date, are deleted.

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B Notes on Deletion

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

• Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted (A 89).

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Selecting Pictures

The picture selection screen like that shown at right is

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displayed with the following menu selections:

• Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 83),

Delete>Erase selected images (A 87), Protect (A 89), Rotate image (A 89), and Copy>Selected images (A 92)

• Setup menu: Welcome screen>Select an image

(A 123)

Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures.

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1 Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or

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K to choose the desired picture.

Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display.

2 Press H or I to select or deselect (or to

specify the number of copies).

When a picture is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed with the picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.

3 Press the k button to apply picture selection.

When Erase selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.

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Nikon S6000CS, 6MM76311-01 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

Basic Operations

The Rotary Multi Selector

Switching Between Tabs

Help Displays

The Shutter-release Button

Attaching the Camera Strap

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date, and Time

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)

Deleting Pictures

Using the Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Macro Mode

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

B White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

G Metering

C Continuous

E ISO Sensitivity

F Color Options

G AF Area Mode

I Autofocus Mode

Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

Selecting a Scene Mode

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

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)

Shooting for a Panorama

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

Smart Portrait Menu

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

Subject Tracking Menu

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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Display

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Selecting a Playback Mode

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode

Operations in Auto Sort Mode

Auto Sort Menu

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode

Operations in List by Date Mode

List by Date Menu

Playback Options: Playback Menu

a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

b Slide Show

c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)